Sure, My Hero Academia may have some of shonen’s best fights in recent years, but the superhero series isn’t all about action. Some of the anime’s best moments come when Class 1-A has nothing else to do but talk with one another. After all, Izuku has become really good at harnessing the power of friendship, and he gets tons of that energy from Shoto Todoroki. And now, the characters’ actors are opening up about the pair and their special bond.
The whole went down during season five when the cast of My Hero Academia did a reading and interview for fans. It was there Daiki Yamashita, the voice behind Izuku, spoke at length about the scene his character shares with Shoto at the Todoroki estate. If you will remember, Izuku calls his friend kind as they discuss the idea of moving beyond Endeavor’s abuse, and Yamashita had this to say about the moment:
“This is like a step beyond normal friendship, or like, different than the friendships we’ve seen so far. I really felt that here.”
Nobuhiko Okamoto, the voice of Shoto, was quick to give his own perspective on the boys’ relationship. The star also believes the two share a bond that’s different from any other in Class 1-A, and it strikes Shoto at his core.
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“I always through Deku and Todoroki were really close… I always thought Deku really hit straight to Todoroki’s heart. Deku really captures Todoroki’s heart, again and again,” he shared (via shibuyasmash).
Clearly, the two actors understand Izuku and Shoto share a close bond, and it is unlike any other in the heroes’ lives. Their heart-to-heart during the Sports Festival laid the groundwork for a special friendship that has only evolved since. And as the manga carries on its final act, My Hero Academia fans are curious to see how these besties will grow.
How do you think these heroes’ will grow in the future? Do you stan the anime’s take on TodoDeku? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below or hit me up on Twitter @MeganPetersCB.
