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Unexpectedly, My Hero Academia has given a small character whose actions unintentionally start the whole story of the Anime a potent redemption arc. Key thematic element in the finale, this redemption arc emphasizes the need of individual action and the possibility of change even in the face of past misdeeds.
My Hero Academia's Chapter 429 reveals the name of the enigmatic "villain" that debuted in Chapter 425. Revealed to have a deadly Quirk, this person was placed under lockdown by their family in a basement, cut off from any outside contact. To underline their isolation and misery even more, they were left behind during the city's evacuation and had their mouth sewed shut.
An elderly woman known to followers as "Granny" shows up and gives assistance while the enigmatic person works through their own feelings and quirk control issues. This woman is the same one that decided to depart rather than helping Tenko Shimura in a crucial earlier meeting. Her silence finally helped Tenko to meet his sad end and bring Shigaraki, the main enemy of the show, to prominence.
Granny is resolved this time to right her past error. Inspired by Midoriya's relentless attempts to preserve the Japanese people, she understands the need of personal action and chooses to get involved. Granny's words and deeds speak to the issue of shared responsibility and the need of everyone helping to shape a brighter future. Her self-introduction as "Granny is here" reflects All Might's well-known slogan, therefore indicating her change into a hero.
Granny's journey at atonement shows the great influence one person may have. The circumstances of the enigmatic character would have allowed the "next Shigaraki" to arise rather naturally. Granny's intervention, however, stops this possible catastrophe and reminds us that even persons who had previous sins may become heroes by deciding to act ethically now.
Granny's behavior captures the larger metamorphosis My Hero Academia's universe is experiencing. The show underlines the limits of heroes and the need of common people stepping forward to help the greater good. The narrative illustrates how Midoriya's bravery motivated others to cooperate for a better future and accept accountability for their local areas.