If you are a fan of My Hero Academia, you might have wondered about the relationship between the protagonist Izuku Midoriya, also known as Deku, and the main antagonist Tomura Shigaraki. Are they brothers? Are they related in any way? Why did Shigaraki call Deku “Little Brother” in chapter 277 of the manga? In this article, we will try to answer these questions and reveal the truth behind the “Little Brother” mystery.
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The Origin of One For All and All For One
To understand the connection between Deku and Shigaraki, we need to go back to the origin of their respective quirks: One For All and All For One. These two quirks are the most powerful and influential in the world of My Hero Academia, and they have a long and complicated history.
One For All is a quirk that allows its user to stockpile and transfer physical power to others. It was created by the first user of One For All, Yoichi Shigaraki, who was the younger brother of All For One. All For One is a quirk that allows its user to steal and use other quirks at will. It was possessed by an unnamed man who became the most feared and powerful villain in history.
All For One and his younger brother Yoichi had a very strong relationship as children, but they grew apart as they grew older. All For One used his quirk to manipulate and oppress people, while Yoichi opposed his tyranny and tried to help others. However, Yoichi was very weak and had no quirk of his own, so he was unable to stop his brother.
All For One decided to give Yoichi a quirk that would allow him to stockpile power, hoping that it would make him happy. However, he did not know that Yoichi had a hidden quirk that allowed him to pass on quirks to others. This quirk merged with the power-stocking quirk, creating One For All. Yoichi realized that he could use this quirk to fight against his brother, and he passed it on to someone else before he died.
One For All was then inherited by eight more users, each adding their own power and will to it. The ninth and current user of One For All is Deku, who received it from his idol and mentor, All Might. Deku is determined to use One For All to become the greatest hero in the world and to stop the evil plans of All For One and his successor.
The Successor of All For One: Tomura Shigaraki
All For One did not die after his battle with Yoichi. He continued to rule over the underworld for centuries, stealing and collecting countless quirks. He also searched for a successor who would inherit his quirk and his legacy. He found such a successor in Tomura Shigaraki, who was originally named Tenko Shimura.
Tomura was born with a quirk called Decay, which allows him to disintegrate anything he touches with all five fingers. He was also the grandson of Nana Shimura, the seventh user of One For All and All Might’s mentor. Nana gave up her son, Kotaro Shimura, for adoption in order to protect him from All For One. Kotaro grew up resenting heroes and forbade his son Tomura from idolizing them.
One day, Tomura’s quirk manifested uncontrollably and he accidentally killed his entire family, including his father. He was left alone and traumatized on the streets, until he was found by All For One. All For One took him in and manipulated him into becoming his disciple. He gave him the name Tomura Shigaraki, after his original last name and his grandmother’s maiden name. He also implanted several quirks into him, including a copy of his own.
Tomura became the leader of the League of Villains, a group of criminals who oppose hero society. He also developed a deep hatred for All Might, who defeated and crippled All For One in their first encounter. He sought to destroy everything that All Might stood for, including his successor, Deku.
The “Little Brother” Incident
In chapter 277 of the manga, Deku faced off against Tomura in a fierce battle. Tomura had undergone a surgery that enhanced his body and unlocked all of the quirks that All For One had given him. He also gained access to All For One’s consciousness, which resided inside him.
During the fight, Tomura tried to grab Deku in order to steal his One For All quirk. As he did so, he said “Give it back… Little Brother”. This shocked both Deku and Tomura, who did not understand where the words came from. It was actually All For One who spoke through Tomura, addressing his younger brother Yoichi, whose spirit was inside Deku.
Yoichi was one of the previous users of One For All who appeared to Deku in his dreams and visions. He communicated with Deku and helped him unlock the quirks of the other users. He also warned him about the danger of All For One and his influence on Tomura.
All For One still loved his brother, despite their differences. He wanted to reclaim One For All, which he considered to be his gift to Yoichi. He also wanted to free Tomura from the burden of his quirk, which he believed was too much for him to handle. He tried to use Tomura as a vessel to achieve his goals, but he faced resistance from both Tomura and Yoichi.
The Conclusion
So, is Shigaraki related to Deku? The answer is no. They are not brothers, nor are they related by blood in any way. They are, however, connected by their quirks, which originated from two brothers who had opposite ideals and destinies. They are also the successors of two legendary figures who shaped the history of the world: All Might and All For One.
Deku and Shigaraki are destined to clash in a final battle that will decide the fate of hero society and the world. Will Deku be able to stop Shigaraki and All For One? Will Shigaraki be able to break free from All For One’s influence and find his own path? Will Yoichi be able to reconcile with his brother and end their conflict? We will have to wait and see what happens next in My Hero Academia.
