Spoiler Alert !!!This article contains My Hero Academia Final Volume Spoilers!

My Hero Academia features a huge cast of characters who make the story interesting to follow. If you don’t relate to the kind-hearted protagonist, we have morally gray characters, shy ones, outgoing ones, and even those who try their best despite their weaknesses. Kohei Horikoshi created many great characters, and some of them were unbelievably underrated for everything they represented. 

Eijiro Kirishima in My Hero Academia | Credits: Studio Bones

Eijiro Kirishima fits that description as he was one of the best characters in the series, who deserved more from fans and Horikoshi alike. The mangaka did his part with the extra pages in the final volume, as Kirishima surpassed many strong characters. It was a great conclusion to his character arc after everything he went through. Let’s revisit Kirishima’s character arc in the series and how he worked hard to become a pro hero.  

Red Riot Surpassed Bakugou, Tokoyami, and Many Others in the Hero Rankings 

After the war, Kohei Horikoshi explored the state of the world in My Hero Academia. He showed us what the heroes were up to and how society began to rebuild from the destruction. Even though Horikoshi tried to encapsulate everything in those few chapters, the ending left much to be desired. The final volume featured extra pages and an extended epilogue that fans had been eagerly waiting for. 

Kirishima gets badly injured but still smiles | Credits: Studio Bones

The Hero Rankings were revealed in The Hero Billboard Chart, which was a way for the Hero Public Safety Commission to rank the pro heroes based on their overall popularity, strength, and contribution to society. Lemilion ranked first, followed by Shoto, and Mt. Last. However, the best part about the hero rankings was Kirishima’s rank.

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Kirishima aka Red Riot ranked 12th, right after Fat Gum, and even managed to surpass Bakugou, who was 15th, and Tokoyami, who ranked 17th. Fans on Reddit highlighted how there was a moment in the series when Kirishima shared his doubts with his friend. He managed to surpass all those friends with the rankings. And it’s not as much about how he was better than them, but about how far he had come.

Red Riot in action during a fight | Credits: Studio Bones

While sitting with Bakugou, Tokoyami Denki, and Sero, he expressed how he struggled to keep up with the others, who had better and more useful quirks. He worked on his weaknesses and proved his strength to the world. 

Kirishima’s Conclusion Highlights His Best Traits 

Initially, Bakugou ranked much higher but his temper and aggressive demeanor pushed him down. Kirishima, on the other hand, was always a great hero. He was someone people could rely on due to his kindness and strength. Whether it was about making the civilians feel at ease during crises or giving the opponents a hard time, Kirishima could do it all. 

Bakugou and Kirishima in My Hero Academia anime | Credits: Studio Bones

He deeply cared about his friends as he was the first person who suggested that they should save Bakugou, even though the opponent was one of the most threatening villains. Similarly, he always looked out for his friends like the time he consoled Tsuyu. 

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Kirishima is someone who would continue to work hard for what he believes in while recognizing his strengths and weaknesses. It’s true that Bakugou can easily rise back to the top, but what makes Kirishima special is that he would never stop trying. 

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