Understanding Bakugo's Character Development | My Hero Academia

Bakugo has gone under the most character development in My Hero Academia, but not a lot of people seem to understand him as a character. No I am not condoning anything Bakugo has done to Deku, Im just trying to show people that there is more to him than just his yelling! As always give this video a thumbs up, comment down below, and subscribe for more
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[@Kidoroki]

Forgot to mention that I am NOT condoning any of bakugos actions in the beginning of the series.

[@deadlypotatoangel]

At Bakugou's funeral: "He was a great person and a brave hero who saved many ppl. But please mind that we don't condone his actions when he was 14 years old" 💀 Dude, why ppl can't say they like him and that he's a great character without this lame disclaimer?

[@Kidoroki]

@@deadlypotatoangel because a lot of people in the mha community will jump to conclusions if there isn't one honestly sucks that I have to even say that

[@deadlypotatoangel]

@@Kidoroki I know, it was kinda rhetorical 🥲 mha fandom is nuts when it comes to hating this character - nothing can change their minds no matter what Horikoshi does 🤦 so thank you sm for creating this video about Bakugou!

[@Kidoroki]

@@deadlypotatoangel np I love bakugo and I was and still am tired of the slander this dope character gets, but thank you for watching and enjoying the video!

[@parcormasteryesiknowispell4337]

@@deadlypotatoangel That kind of stuff isn't exclusive to the mha community. Some people, no matter where you find them, will just never be satisfied.

[@DBansheeM]

I feel like this is a common misconception because usually in shows or books that have a character that's a "meanie" and they grow and mature, they always lose the snarky personality as if it was nothing I actually think that Bakugo has one of the best written character developments because they managed to make him grow and mature and understand his mistakes and flaws without taking away his whole personality to make him a people pleaser He has always been a bit obnoxious, since he was little, that personality came from his mom, and it's not changing, it's just who he is, that doesn't mean he can't grow to be a better person

[@Kidoroki]

Yeah that's one of the many things I like about his character growth is that his personality is still there is different yet the same in many ways

[@DraconicInsomniac9815]

I agree.

[@panjamysy]

If Bakugou DID stop being snappy and loud, I'd be sad, man. That's part of what makes him so loveable 😂

[@finsmylie8382]

As a teacher. I have noticed Bakugo is the definition of everything wrong with a gifted and talented programme

[@snoopystock6928]

Bakugo is hands down my favorite character

[@Kidoroki]

Definitely one of the best

[@ericlammers3492]

I used to think he was one of those characters that are hot shit or something, but I think I understand him better on why he’s got such a temper.

[@TheLilAvocado]

@@KidorokiFr

[@Anime_STAY15]

Mine too🎊

[@RageDeRuin]

The world agrees since he keeps winning the popularity polls 😂🎉❤

[@GarlickBraid]

He's like a burnout child, has been a prodigy ever since he was a child but then suddenly boom everybody is as smart as him (almost), everybody has a strong quirk and he who has always been the strongest gets kidnapped and almost killed. Its crazy but he still outshined

[@arrozconleche8509]

He is definitely a burnout gifted child

[@xinf3ctdx]

I disagree. Bakugo was gifted and that remained the same throughout the series. It wasn’t ever a matter of “everyone having a strong quirk.” It was the fact that his main competition had a more broken, overpowered quirk than him. The majority of his classmates, even at the end of the series, still aren’t as strong, smart, or skilled as he is. The only times he really loses are when he’s up against Deku, when the entire League of Villains works together to kidnap him, overpowered Shigaraki, or when it comes to his views not lining up with reality. Just because there are others who are more gifted than him doesn’t mean that he’s burned out.

[@hhipearctivapg1472]

@@xinf3ctdx Resumely, he's character development is that now he don't yells.

[@discoprince9065]

I think people chose not to see how he changed because they made it personal... they say him as the bully they delt with and aren't letting it go.

[@Kidoroki]

Yeah people blindly hate the character for that sole reason alone

[@heqiwang7146]

THIS is SO TRUE. i saw a bunch of people say that they hate bakugo and yes, he was a huge jerk in the beginning of the series and he bullied Midoriya which definitely isn't right. However, he has now apoligized to Midoriya and he even SAVED midoriya during the fight against Shigaraki. He genuinely CARES about Midoriya and once said that he knows Midoriya better than anyone.

[@siddhipandey9653]

His personality didn't change but he did change his way of thinking and i love that

[@wagerobot5231]

Yelling snappy comments is a big part of Bakugo's personality

[@Kidoroki]

100%

[@t.j.1584]

See, this is the reason why the Bakugou haters annoy the heck out of me when they say “he has no character development and hasn’t changed”. Bro went from being a superiority complex prideful jerk who bullied and looked down on Deku, into changing into a character who wants to atone for his passed mistakes by training deku’s other quirks, sacrificing himself for him and apologizing for everything he said and did to him and addressing him by his first name now, but some fans disregard his development and hate/ are stuck on who Bakugou was before in S1. Which just reminds me a lot of cancel culture. But what annoys me the most is when it feels like the author himself addressed what those people have been saying in chapter 327 and making a clear point, that while he still has his explosive personality, he’s certainly changed as a better person and hero…just for people to have all of that go over their heads because they can’t let go of S1 Bakugou. It’s like throwing an easy football pass to someone and they still somehow manage to have it go over their heads or fumble the ball. Which btw, I love how he still has his personality. One thing that annoys me in shows is when someone gets character development and there personality does a complete 180 and they’re a totally different character than before. I think the reason why people can’t see through his development is because they take his past actions personally. Granted I also took it personally and hated his character from the start, (which was what Horokoshi was aiming for) especially since I’ve been bullied before. But none of my bullies EVER reflected on their past actions, helped me study so they can atone for those actions, put themselves in harms way for my sake and dang sure never apologized for everything they did and said. Seeing all of this and other examples of his character development from Bakugou is exactly why he’s my 2nd favorite character in the series.

[@kakashi6957]

I think it also goes with the fact people still think he hasn’t suffer any consequences as big as endeavor seeing how Dabi exposed him live in the mist of the war

[@MsFlyWhale]

@@kakashi6957 he hasn’t suffer any consequences >> But he almost died... didn't he?

[@kakashi6957]

@@MsFlyWhale that’s what I’m saying

[@Tyler_18_]

You forgot to mention the sludge incident. On that note, a lot of people in the fandom say that he should get his karma for all the bullying he did to Deku when he almost die the same day he told Deku to jump off a building. Furthermore, his whole first year at UA is pretty much full of Ls and he even died in the second war. So it really odd how some people still think he should get his punishment

[@ShurikanBlade]

Bakugos character development is one of the realest and most authentic feeling character arcs I’ve seen.

[@CharTurner6928]

People who say Bakugou hasn't changed need to work on their reading comprehension.

[@Hollowmello1285]

And you need to get classes

[@gheata_playz874]

ikr

[@gheata_playz874]

​@@Hollowmello1285 huh?

[@jiyanmehta7250]

You need to learn how to read

[@Hollowmello1285]

@@jiyanmehta7250 he's a shit character

[@SherylOrfano]

The moment Bakugo is humbled by the fact that Deku realized he doesn't want to be his punching bag anymore becomes his turning point.. he really realized that it isn't always about him and his transition for something better and great begin's

[@SSJ_EWGF]

People don't quite understand that what makes certain individuals bad, was their beliefs, ego, and/or approach to their goals in the first place. A person's personality may be problematic in some areas, but that person's emotional perspective is a huge, if not, biggest part in what makes them reactively 'good' or 'bad.' Look at characters like Hikigaya Hachiman from Oregairu, who learnt to appreciate himself for what he is, and to stop his self-destructive attitude. Yet his own laid back analytic personality remains, but that doesn't mean his development wasn't there. Look at Vegeta from DBZ, who at the end of the Buu arc, moved past his own stubbornness of the regressive thinking that being a Saiyan Prince naturally implanted in him to be a more civil, better person. His prideful and competitive nature stop remains, but that doesn't deteriorate from his much he developed over the course of the story.

[@Kidoroki]

I just really hate how one simple outburst always sets back his development for many in the fandom

[@synschoolinyounoobsakathemaske]

Bakugou has passion, but since no one disciplined him as a kid and it only got worse when he got older. That's how he got a shallow ego, and his parents aren't bad, but they dropped the ball. I love that bakugou grew up before it was too late. Because in most scenarios, people's pride and ego will always be the downfall of themselves and other people around including death. Not everyone is competition and out to get you, and Izuku has a heart of gold that's why people saw him as a worthy component. There's nothing wrong with wanting to be the best, but to stomp over people to get to the top. It's not best interest of character, He did change I'm glad it took longer for Kacchan to realize and reflect on his past actions and attitude towards people. Because people don't just change over night

[@dimithri5338]

Now he is even better than before. Truly the goated character. #Bakugoat

[@marsy24-o6b]

Great video! I love how you actually understand him! One thing i would add is that due to the expectations of hero society for gifted people like him, the weight of the “golden child” stigma probably weighed on him a lot, making the prospect of a weak Deku being a good hero to so threatening, since bakugou essentially derived his self worth by how talented he was, so Deku proving him wrong at every turn was terrifying to him. But through his experiences at UA, he learned to judge himself and others by their character, not their abilities. Also, side note, but I love the dynamic between him and Todoroki, I feel like it’s severely underrated 😂

[@Kidoroki]

thanks! That would have been great to add into the video. And yeah bakugo and todorokis scenes together are some of the best in the series.

[@Hollowmello1285]

​@@Kidoroki he still a piece of shit character he hasn't changed any development he has he turns back

[@watermelon3266]

That one scene in season three when they were paired for the haunted maze thing at summer cam is my favorite scene with them. Its just the way they stop in unison

[@gheata_playz874]

@@Hollowmello1285 have you watched the video?

[@Hollowmello1285]

@@gheata_playz874 yes and he is still a piece of shit

[@jeil5082]

what I love about Bakugo as a character is how much potential he has had from the beginning. For many people, watching a good person turn into a villain is much more realistic than a "villain" character growing into a good person. People in the fandom don't believe that a character like Bakugo can change even though he is still in the process of growing. The way many in the fandom hate him is on a personal level which is their right as it is for those who have been bullied. But when we observe Bakugo as an audience we have the chance to see his character growth from the sidelines. We see him as a three-dimensional character. Those who have been bullied in real life only see the bully as a bully. I love Bakugos as a character and how his relationships and growth have been developed. I like his personality even though he is loud and abrasive but often it can mistaken to only be that. Considering how his mother acts, his caring can look different to others. Of course, his loud personality mixes with his inflated ego which makes him look extremely arrogant. I think he is neat and I really love the world of BHA

[@puraidoeustass]

Thank you! Finally, someone telling how it is. (I just recently saw a post where everyone was hating on him "he never changed yada-yada." Bakugo is my favorite character, and that's never gonna change.

[@Kidoroki]

Bakugo is awesome and yeah I always be seeing those kinds of posts all the time of its not some random fan its gonna be some media outlet saying the same junk

[@healinggrounds19]

I HATED Bakugo when I first started the manga and even more in the anime. The voice annoys me, I hate vocal fry. But now, seeing the full character arc, he has become one of my favorites. I have really enjoyed him and I actually like that Horikoshi never "broke" this character by having something horrific happen to him (like loosing his quirk) so he HAD to find humility.

[@isabellakarlsson53]

Same here, I pretty much loved that boy ever since I first laid eyes on him, and heard of his personality, the second I did that pretty much started it, and he's got himself great angst potential, and I love angst! Plus, he's hilarious, him screaming always gets me laughing, even by just thinking about it. Like: "I'm always calm and rational, you red-haired loser!", how is that not funny? And: "Die, die, die!", again, hilarious! I just can't help, I have a type, and apparently, it's huge extroverts. Like Camilo from Encanto. And Monoma, Kaminari, Mina, Kirishima, what is there not to love? Their hilarious, and they have so funny facial expressions sometimes, especially Bakugou! Also, people think his personality is problematic... People think the same thing about me! I've pretty much always hated Deku, he's just so boring and a crybaby. Bakugou is actually interesting, and he's one-of-a-kind, I like myself one-of-a-kind characters! So, yes, I love Bakugou, and I'm proud! Feel free to hate on me if you so feel like it!

[@Shrek_The_Giga_Chad]

@@isabellakarlsson53Omg totally agree with this lmaoo. He literally is funny. 😭. Most of his lines were used for comedic relief lol. Idk if he’s extroverted tho. It’s shown that Bakugou doesn’t really like hanging out with people. He also doesn’t like having friends, or being social in general. As an introvert, I have to say that Bakugou does show signs of introversion. Sure, he’s loud, and shouts a lot, but the real definition of an ‘extrovert’ is somebody who thrives and LIKES being with people, which Bakugou does not. So in conclusion, he is an introvert. (At least that’s what I think). NO OFFENCE OBV 😭. Sorry for ranting IMO .

[@magivenderstudios]

Bully can change too Also izuku’s understanding compassion and patience are these qualities for heroes and this has the potential for katsuki too

[@8Makes1]

Bakugo starts out an arrogant, self-entitled bully who doesn't think about anyone but himself. When he gets to UA, he is very quickly humbled and shown just how average he is when in a room with other talented people. His arc starts almost immediately but it's incredibly subtle. As he gets to know the other people in his class (and when Kirishima and Denki won't leave him alone), he thaws towards them. He gives them advice, pumps them up, becomes a wingman, and he helps the other classes to see him and his friends differently through banging on the drums, for heavens sake!! One of my favorite moments (I don't remember the exact episode) is when most of the class is standing outside their new dorms feeling down and upset, Bakugo grabs Denki, pulls him behind a bush, gets him to use his charge and turn into dumb Denki, and shoves him back in front of everyone so they get a good laugh and cheer up. Bakugo also pays back the money Kirishima used to buy night vision goggles when they went to reacue him. If you're paying attention to the little things, Bakugo's actions and body language, his change of heart is so obvious. Someone still having an explosive personality even if they're more mature doesn't mean they haven't gone through growth. It just means they still ended up being themselves after that growth was achieved. Bakugo is one of my favorite anime characters and i will die on this hill. I knew from the very first episode that his arc was going to be amazing and I wasn't disappointed!!

[@BL8DM8N]

banger comment

[@8Makes1]

@@BL8DM8N Thank you!

[@RashadDecosta]

I’m just now getting into MHA, but so far it seems like this dude is basically this franchise’s Vegeta

[@Kidoroki]

Lol yeah pretty much

[@chocobunnyhops2128]

I think as the years go by Katsuki would end up like Endeavor. No, not being a wife beater and child abuser but more of Katsuki chilling out and being less rough around the edges, accepting his flaws as a part of himself that he has to live and work with. Because spoilers but Endeavor in the later chapters knew that deep down he could never be like All Might or Deku, and that he has to embrace his flaws because those flaws were also what kept him alive and move forward despite everything.

[@Kidoroki]

Yeah that true and thats why I love that bakugo has been embracing his flaws and recognizing them so early on. That's why I really like how all might compared the two of them together (bakugo and endeavor) because they both were heading down that path of redemption.

[@KingNerdius]

Bakugo is easily one of my favorite characters of all time. The clever subversion of the classic bully trope, the unique ways he uses his quirk, the way he transformed his anger from something he used to hurt people into something he uses to protect people, especially the rivalry between him and Izuku and how they learn from each other.

[@codybethel4142]

It is very hard to redeem yourself from genuinely telling someone to kill themselves, and for a while bakugo takes steps to redeem this by helping Deku with his new quirks but it could still not overshadow that kys moment. But the second he instinctively meant to give his life in order to save Deku during the war, he redeemed himself in my eyes.

[@t.j.1584]

Same

[@evanpalmer1742]

People always hold that against him its normal ass bully stuff and he of course didn't actually want deku to kill him self

[@parcormasteryesiknowispell4337]

And thats the point. People have to experience life, be broken down and rebuilt over and over before they can become a newer, better person. It doesn't just happen. Bakugou's character is a near perfect narrative depiction of what growing up actually looks like.

[@Pack52022]

@@evanpalmer1742 well there's bullying but certain things like kys could really cause just that. That's why many love the what if of deku joining the league of villains or becoming a solo rogue anti hero after that with stain.

[@mdtisthebest6249]

Telling someone to delete themselves isn’t a big deal, especially in middle school 🙄

[@Bluez_Offical]

I am like bakugo. I know that sounds weird but i understand him and i was like him before i watched mha but i was more respectful

[@Kidoroki]

i know what you mean

[@sunrisevibesartwork969]

Bakugou is one of my favorite anime characters because of his subtle yet incredible character development. He’s different from season one to season six and yet still is true to his personality. What makes him so interesting is he’s not like many anime characters. He has a very unique personality that in the show’s context, his personality wouldn’t be associated with a hero but a villain. He’s super entertaining because of his abnormal personality than that of a typical anime character.

[@Thatonebloowitch]

This video honestly deserves more likes. it's amazing how you analyzed things bit by bit and actually understanding and acknowledging the things he's done

[@Kidoroki]

Thanks! I loved working on this video and plan on analyzing more characters in the future still im glad you enjoyed this one.

[@kagesora007]

I feel he changed over the course of the story but only at two really crucial moments (post-license exam fight and the dark deku situation). These were very critical but, the earlier moments, like after the battle trial and after the festival/internships, were more compromises (since he wasn't willing to address his real issue: his self-worth and view of deku), but these compromises were, to me, more important than the actual changes. He knows something is wrong and has to change, but he's afraid of what that means. It's just easier not to fully acknowledge it...until life won't let you ignore it. Remember: even after changing once, he still uttered that phrase: "I haven't changed." But you did, kacchan. Even if only a little bit.

[@toadlord8594]

Great video analysis on Bakugou, and yeah I'm personally always been more invested into these mean characters who start out awful and when they have their own journeys, through mistakes but learning hard lessons along the way, it's when they become truly amazing and like solving a very challenging puzzle that most people would give up on but when you devote yoursself to complete the puzzle, you get a rea lsense of People usually can't get along with learning more about characters like Bakugou cause their personalities start out so awful and unless they're always nice and genuinely friendly then they won't want to pay attention and rather have this black and white way of viewing people in general.

[@TitaniumCranium77]

I’m late to this party but I totally agree Bakugo’s character development is one of the best developed characters in the series besides Deku. And for recent chapters in the manga it’s more apparent than ever!

[@imle9279]

THANK YOU!!! There's so many people who just immediately jumps to the first capter and episode where Bakugou tells Midoriya to off himself when I talk about his character development. Yes he was an asshole and bully, but seeing how much he's grown is kinda inspiring

[@montserratmarroquin400]

It’s so funny when people do that It’s literally the first episode, of course he was going to be bully Bakugou

[@melissaherrera940]

People who don’t understand character growth usually do that - jump to the horrible thing a character did when they were introduced and just write them off as that horrible person for the whole story. It’s not about how a character starts, it’s about where they end. And the easiest way to develop a character is to have them start at a really bad place and then end at a much better one. Characters who are consistently good from beginning to end with little change are at risk of being quite boring.

[@montserratmarroquin400]

@@melissaherrera940 And don’t even dare to try to correct them because they yap their heart out (Bakugo knows that personally 😭)

[@vinsonburns6418]

Bakugo: "I am a young teen still growing up; the long version is this video.

[@spalex9271]

Ngl at first i hated bakugo and thought he was completely iredeemable , especially telling deku to kill himself which is sensitive issue for me personally . However i think that he has done enough to be redeemed and he is one of the best written character of the series even though i think he was a bit too evil at first for someone that wants to become a hero , in my opinion

[@JessicaRodriguez-bg6gu]

Awesome video! And I’m really glad you did a video on Bakuogu ❤️

[@Kidoroki]

Thanks!

[@marneemarlor3579]

I completely agree with your assessment of Bakugo. He is one of my favorite characters. Horikoshi really has written him well!!!!

[@fandomonium3789]

I honestly love Bakugou. I think he is one of the best redemption arcs I've ever seen. Even long before he actually started to get redeemed, his friendship with Kirishima in season 2 onward really showed that in spite of his feral personality, Bakugou was a character with principles. I mean, in the first episode, he yells at his friends for even suggesting that they sneak into a bar and hit on ladies, as he scolds them for how such a reckless action could jeopardize their academic futures. Bakugou may run on bastard sauce, but it's AMBITIOUS bastard sauce. In spite of his rage problems, Bakugou has morals and standards. He never counts out Uraraka in their fight. He always comes at her the same he would when fighting a villain. It's literally why the crowd boos him. But Bakugou knows never to let his guard down. If Deku could surprise him, anyone could surprise him. And he won't be caught off-guard twice. Even if it's just respecting his opponent during the match, it's also one of the only times he ever addresses anyone other than Kirishima by their name. Because in this instance, he's treating her like someone he respects. And Bakugou could easily have made Kirishima study by himself or let him go join Yaoyorozu's study group. But Bakugou, who doesn't even seem very sociable, insists on tutoring Kirishima. It says a lot about how he views his friendship with Kirishima, and how he'll put in effort for people he respects. If you'd have told me in season 1 that Kacchan would be my favorite character, I'd have called you a liar. But he's so well-written. Honestly, I think he stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the likes of Prince Zuko in terms of redemption arcs and anti-hero status.

[@melissaherrera940]

He also reminds me a lot of Prince Vegeta who I didn’t think would be one of my favorite anime characters in the saiyans arc when they arrived to earth but now I find myself liking his character more than Goku at times.

[@littlemayo7136]

4:57 I think that's his personality from his mom is genetic because they both have a lot of traits that are associated with intermittent explosive disorder which is genetic

[@magivenderstudios]

Also i have a bit of conflict and mixed feelings of bakugou and thinking that this is a bad writing but i am glad you covered this video people has their own personal reason because they got bullied to including me so not physically it’s more like restraining me This could have learnt that to let go of the past and accept present and focus on future so correct me if am wrong Buddy

[@ScandociouslyHG]

When I first came across this show, Bakugo was easily my favorite. He is absolutely hilarious but extremely smart and insightful. Like that time, he told that one dude, "Your words don't match that look in your eyes." Except sometimes he didn't see that with Deku. It's clear to me that All Might is Deku's Hero, but so was Bakugo. Outside of that, I'm glad things are changing. Let Bakugo change, but he will have to keep his fire... that smart ass mouth and outbursts... much like his abilities. He's a great character.

[@beracah5564]

I loved him since the beginning

[@coolrod15thecoolest24]

9:18 This right here look like Bakugou have a VERY sinister smile.

[@Kidoroki]

i dont really see it but it be like that

[@zoeythedoubletrouble-4254]

Always like your analysis, you really know how to put pen to paper!

[@dwomii]

I love this character so much, so interesting and enterteining to watch. mha wouldn't be the same whithout him

[@vi-tamins]

Honestly I think sometimes it's hard to show steady, well written, character development because people are inherently stupid and simplification has to be reached to a point in order to make something popular. People don't like to think and if they don't get it, they won't like it. Bakugo is a great character in and of himself, but his oversimplification and glorification of his negative traits in the fanbase do a lot to make it hard to perceive him properly :/

[@aquamo0n]

this video is amazing, I analyzing bakugo perfectly. I honestly really love him and understand why he acts like that, ha had hard life, a lot of changes bc of Deku, he went from the best to avarage pretty quickly. I think that he is one of the most nuanced character and we can go deep into analyzing his personality, he is really interesting!

[@azrael-z2w]

Ik this vid was made 2 years ago, but i rly wanna point out how bakugou canonically makes himself look though to hide the fact that he is actually sensitive🥲😣

[@You-Tube-n5k]

Tbh, Bakugo's arc has been pretty much everything that I wanted out of Endeavor.

[@toadlord8594]

Personally I’d think the opposite. Endeavor’s arc was EVERYTHING I’d love out from Bakugou. In my opinion Endeavor’s arc had more depth.

[@You-Tube-n5k]

@@toadlord8594 That's fair. I think where Endeavor's arc fails for me is that while it has more depth, the pacing and actions taken in the arc itself are what make it lackluster. While I would have liked more of that exploration with Bakugo, I think his arc makes up for it by having him spend the brunt of it atoning, while Endeavor spends the most of his reconsidering, which to me, is way less impactful.

[@thesibylline3220]

Great video essay! I've never watched MHA ever and watched this just because my partner rlly likes Bakugou! This is pretty neat!

[@Kidoroki]

Glad you enjoyed the video. I definitely would recommend MHA if youre really into the superhero genre or are trying to get into anime. MHA does a lot when it comes to subverting classic comic book tropes that are really good. Regardless thanks for watching and enjoying the video!

[@ArlenUgh]

idk, i think telling your child that its their fault they got kidnapped cuz "they werent strong enough" should be considered abuse

[@Oreansimun]

I think that there are more of his character's development, like when he told All Might he also needs his quirk to be stronger, he already knows that he's not as strong as he is always talking, he is not an idiot, so that's mean that while his environment is always talking about how great he is, he knows that's going to collapse any moment, that's why he is such a defense when he thinks Izuku is always acting like better than him. When he is training in private with Deku, he said that Deku never thinks about himself first, and that's why he keeps his distance from him, he just can't understand it. His mother is great and everything but I don't think she is the only reason to make him think that he is too weak that he got kidnapped, as you said, they have the same personality, so maybe he just has that idea as the same time as his mother, and his mother, the only one who he meets that talk about it just doesn't help at all. And, you know, maybe he feels the guilt that the one he loves so much all his life just lost everything, and society seem to be harsh at that time, and everything just go worse a lot after that, and he just fail a test made him doubt his worth to be saved and risk all of that, well... there were a lot of things. And you said that part he told Izuku to jump from the building, just be sure that you said the whole sentence because it's so annoying how people cut the words from the sentence for their benefit and out of the situation.

[@greyworld6242]

Preach!

[@emanali5607]

I love bakugo great video

[@Kidoroki]

thanks

[@kh07gl]

I really hated Bakugo at the beginning but honestly I begrudgingly had to start liking him as the series went on because he showed such human development. It really started after he lost the first training exercise. His personality sucks but that’s just how he is. He’s really trying to do better but obvi he won’t change 180 over night (also everyone seems to forget that the whole series happens in a year and in that one year he did more improvement then I have seen people in real life do over 3 years)

[@lauriebohanan2761]

I 💕 katsuki Bakugo. He is really cute and handsome guy pro hero

[@dontfw0_0c]

(BEFORE PEOPLE YELL AT ME IM ON THE LAST FEW EPISODE BUT I DONT WANNA READ THE MANGA)Bakugo literally is just someone who speaks their mind but cant speak their feelings as much when he won against Todoroki he literally couldnt take the fact Todoroki made it so easy he just wants to be number one like every other character in this series/manga Kōhei Horikoshi makes it very clear every "hero" in the manga wants to be number one Bakugo just says it out loud seeing how good his power is especially since people praised him so much (side note I personally liked Bakugo even when he was bullying Deku idk what it is I js fell for him immediately so when ever he or either of the Todoroki brothers comes on screen it makes me so happy) but Bakugo started learning throughout the series that working with others can get you much further than by yourself btw i love the way Horikoshi didnt mainly focus on Deku and made every character have plot development even the villians its said multiple times and shown Bakugo could have been a villian but instead he was a hero (after watching the full video i noticed i sound alot like the video so sorry Kidoroki)

[@blossxma]

I literally made a Reddit post about this and boy did I get some mixed replies. But honestly, I don’t care what people say. I love Bakugo because he’s just so relatable, especially as somebody who is constantly pressured to do well in school, have good grades and more. I also like how he’s the most mature and realistic character out of everybody in the class. I personally like characters that are mature and speak their mind and if that’s a problem, well I don’t know what to say 🤷‍♀️

[@ChelseaPariella]

He ain't mature when he's yelling like a maniac 😂

[@KeltkeGH]

If he's so relatable to you, I hope you were not a bully in the past.

[@blossxma]

@@KeltkeGH nope. wasn't a bully

[@denji3397]

I was 2 months late for this greatness.We have great taste man :) Nothing more beautiful than a character developing slowly but surely. You missed few points. bakugo had lots of friends in kindergarten and middleschool but if you see izuku had none untill ua.Then their rolls got reversed. Izuku was way more popular. Also his personality is directly affected by his quirk.Kinda like toga(psycho),ida(mechanical movements),hound dog(literally behaves like 🐕). I really think the fact that not all people understand bakugo is actually making his character more better. Cuz i don't want everyone to understand such a complex character.

[@Kidoroki]

You can never be late as long as you are here now and witnessed it then thats all that matters!

[@denji3397]

@@Kidoroki my bad didn't press notifications. :( now i have to binge watch all the videos lol

[@Kidoroki]

@@denji3397 thank you!

[@KaonashiKao]

Wait to see what shikagraki told him

[@avahamlet9661]

“Where he will go with Bakugo in the future…” 🫣🫢

[@sunset5133]

me realizing that I am the female version of bakugo.... this is why I have no friends.....

[@kayannanorthover2888]

By research a narcissist is someone who has unexpected epectations of themselves and likes to put down others and bak definetly is like that. And so is his parents. This is a classc form of cowardice because he says hes the big thing but cant even do anything that big of a deal yeah he had a quirk from he was small but that doesnt mean your something. But im just really glad that he changed and wants to be a better person vause deku was so kind to him, yes a bit snobby and aggresive but atleast he did his best, and that my friends was enough.😊😊😊😊

[@toongamer2810]

hey man, firstly I just wanted to say, really nice video! You nailed his character near-perfectly. I'm making a video on Bakugo today, and I wanted to use one of your clips from this video. (Specifically 11:44 - 12:25) would that be fine with you? Your words won't be misconstrued or anything.

[@Kidoroki]

I mean if its fair use then go for it

[@toongamer2810]

@@Kidoroki Alr, thank you. Just wanted to get permission either way 👍🏾

[@toongamer2810]

@@Kidoroki The video is now up! It's a response to someone else's video saying that Bakugo is a badly written character. I credited you for the video, there's chapters so that you can see where it's at.

[@zoilomccrocklin8487]

People expose themselves tbh. They say “we needa see consequences”, but for some reason go blind when those consequences come about; Bakugo losing the first battle training, people disagreeing with his ideals and making fun of him, getting kidnapped, failing the provisional license exam. Narrative bashing is not a consequence that will inspire growth for a written character, at least not one that’s compelling. We continuously see Bakugo react and reflect on these events that shake his ideology, and he eventually learns to work together, teach young kids to not be egotistical and accept Deku and everyone’s strength.

[@Devayearsago]

I love Bakugo.

[@lassegrotkjr6326]

While i dident fully understod his develepment, i knew from the moment he workt in perfeckt sink With his class mates, in his match against class B during season five, that he had changed fore the better, With alot of ekstra momments after that confirming it to me.

[@C-View1]

I used to hate Bakugo, now I… uh… somewhat tolerate him. (JK, he’s one of my favorite characters)

[@clos975]

Bakugo reminds me of the kid that's a jerk to you in high school and bullies you. Then later becomes cop and mostly does good with his life. Then later in life he pulls you over recognizes you and apologizes for bullying while still calling you the name they you hated all those years ago.

[@liss5158]

hes like an onion, ha has layers

[@Minho-b3d]

I love bakugooo

[@montserratmarroquin400]

I’m currently having an argument with somebody who yet again still thinks that Bakugou is still S1 Bakugou What’s so funny is that they literally started acting like him and got so angry when I said that they acted just like him because

[@urmirocks_]

Dudeee he's my favourite

[@-_-GLOSS]

I really really really hate him at first that i would speed up or skip a scene with him bullying deku, but then UA sports festival tournament makes me like his character 🙂i get aizawa sensei's says comment around this line "bakugou really shine when he's on stage"

[@eliana1342]

I get that I do, but the thing is, he bullied decades for 10 years about 11 I get that he changed a lot, but he still bullied him, ok, he is just a theory, Gauri Khan, plus are whatever I can't spell that word, I'm sorry for that I get it. To be that angry as a 4 year old help me out of a river, that means he must be looking down at me what 4 year old thinks that way, I think his mom's a bad parent though I don't know

[@CheeseyWitch]

I don't think Kirishima's quirk is bad, honestly, it's pretty cool. I mean, who wouldn't want to be bullet proof? It has proven to be pretty useful in combat, and stay the entrance exam, for example, he was correct. If anyone else had that thing fall on them they would've been heavily injured or even dead. For the trashy quirk part, probably should've just referred to Oijro, though it's not that bad, he literally just has a tail. (No offense, tail boy.)

[@CheeseyWitch]

To be honest, no one really has a trashy quirk. If it's used right, it can be proven really useful. Yes, this goes for Mineta as well.

[@MarrymeBakugouKatsuki]

Bakugou is mean yes, But he definitely changed. Not only by his character development but he's hotter, his neck is shorter and he died saving his so called rival.

[@ADaughter-Of-Aphrodite]

He kinda sounds like a TAG/GT kid ngl

[@Itztoya]

I used to hate the living shit out of bakugo, but i really like him now lol

[@FineAf_]

I do like this and appreciate how you explained all of the misconceptions about bakugou but I do want add one more thing, his dad. Deku reminded bakugou of his dad and made him think he should treat him the same way his mom treats his dad and how he should treat his own dad.

[@itzgamergirl739]

I loved bakugo as a character and this video is completely true but i do want more hero development for bakugo like he doesnt have any solos with villains and his hero development other than him sharpening his skills is minimal. im also pretty sure bakugo had an inferiority complex when i came to deku. when deku ran to his aid at the lake it made bakugo feel like deku thought he was inferior(atleast thats what many say)

[@lightingdragon4143]

My problem with Bakugou ironically isn't with how he acts or what he does, its how everyone around him, Deku especially reacts to it. He acts horrible and does/shows really despicable tendencies but everyone acts as if it's not a big deal and excuses what he does and act like he is a true hero in the making. If people (Deku & his class) actually hated him instead, and treating him like a villain ready to happen then I honestly wouldn't have any issues with his personality. The thing is you need to have a balance, if you have a character who is an asshole. Take Vegeta for example, he did horrible things and acts arrogant and selfish but is also constantly getting beaten, humbled, and humiliated by a lot of the villains. Or Endeavour he literally acts like Bakugou but the difference is that nobody excuses him or his actions, he's treated like a monster and everyone close to him (his family) hates him.

[@MariCanta]

"Take Vegeta for example, he did horrible things and acts arrogant and selfish but is also constantly getting beaten, humbled, and humiliated by a lot of the villains." - Bakugo was humbled once the sludge villain attacked him and Deku saved him (He then didn't bully Deku ever again) - Bakugo was humbled in the first Deku vs Kakchan arc. - Bakugo has been kidnapped and was blaming himself for ending AM - Bakugo then as one of two people in his class didn't pass the provisional license exam The list goes on in the manga.. His class didn't have to humiliate him. Once he joined the UA, he realized that he was not the best. That there are people who are better than him, and that he needs to work hard to achieve his goals. When it comes to his boom-boom-boi personality, he is what he is. Some people are quiet all the time, and some of them scream all the time. He screams a lot, and that's who he is - a classic tsundere. But as it was stated at the beginning of this video, his superiority complex and huge ego made him abusive at the beginning. But when it comes to a hot-tempered personality - that's the way he is. And his friends accept that. They call him out if his activities are out of the line though. and I think that's fine. He has grown as a character, and became one of my favorites. Why should I hate him if he understood his faults and accepted everything? If he's now trying to do the right thing?

[@lightingdragon4143]

@@MariCanta I agree. I was just trying to explain the best I could as to what my problem was with Bakugou as a character.

[@MariCanta]

What I have observed is that in the middle school Bakugo has never been called out for his behavior. Someone said that "maybe he went a little to far" in a submissive manner and that's it. When he arrived at UA, he was in fact called out and yelled at by his classmates whenever he went overboard, because no one was scared of him. They even made fun of him too. And in normal situations he was treated with love and acceptance (take Kirishima, who is the best example of a good friend - supportive, but calls out Bakugo too). Classmates treat Bakugo as an equal, as it should be. Imagine, if he was bullied instead, this would only reinforce his aggressive behavior as a form of defense. Instead, we've got people, who tread a bully as equal, they call him out and address his wrong behavior. But they accept his short-tempered personality. Which, in my opinion, is a mature behavior in this case.

[@lightingdragon4143]

@@MariCanta okay, I respect your opinion.

[@MariCanta]

But honestly, I still don't fully understand Deku's behavior towards Bakugo. Sure, he has explained it, he mentions his admiration towards Bakugo's quirk and his hard work, but I still don't fully get it. Normally, you would stay away from the bully, not admire him 😅

[@lilsticker212]

Makes sense

[@zenynarrator8161]

Here’s the thing though I think bakugo’s character development is none existing is not because he changes one chapter and goes back to being fouled mouthed the next no it’s because seeing the bigger picture he did show any signs of being regretful for his actions or any of the psychological evidence of him trying to change cus the writer never gave a reason or a catalyst for bakugo’s change like being punished for his actions let’s have an example shall we? In the anime “a silent voice” the main character aka the bully started bully people when he was in the age range of bakugo he starts as a piece of shit like bakugo but the end result is drastically different with him ending up being an extremely relatable and lovable character that people can synthesize with you know why? Because unlike bakugo he got punished in the form of his friends turning on him the character actually looked at his actual and felt so much guilt that he tried offing himself his personality was effected his actions were effected and he had beautiful character development Now we go back to bakugo he was a piece of shit when he was a kid he did not receive any form of punishment for what he did none of his past action is taken into consideration when his “character develepment” happens and he is the same piece of shit he started as Now do you see why his “character development” is shallow at best nonexistent at worst? Cus looking outside the box of mha you realize that the writer is not good at his job therefore the character is not good

[@Almiya885]

He did show remorse and did try to change he was helping deku with his training for black whip because he thought this was a way to payback for his actions for the best and was confirmed when he was chatting with all might

[@zenynarrator8161]

@@Almiya885 I will say it again and again no matter what you people say bakugo’s “development” will always feel and be fake and forced because for a character to change it needs to deserve that change and that’s a job for a development catalyst say like a harsh punishment or a specific person who is harsh with the character to keep them in line and actually change bakugo’s change is literally “prove his narcissistic words right and leave him alone and tada change” which is utter garbage and tradh

[@Simplyatiredfrog]

"I'm not saying he was abused or anything like that." Proceeds to immediately show and describe abuse.💀 The first and basically only thing that she has done on screen is physically or emotionally abuse Bakugo. Even if Bakugo can clearly take the attacks, it's still very much abuse and horrible. And her reaction to him being kidnapped was "Oh. You're so weak. It's your fault. Why'd you have to cause so much trouble for everyone you little shit." Like HELLO??? This is clearly abuse. I don't understand how some people think that he isn't being abused. Sure, some people think that it's more severe than others, but I don't think that there is a sane way to pass this off as something other than abuse. And what we've seen is all in front of his teachers and the LITERAL NUMBER ONE HERO. If she openly abuses him in front of them, then what is she like behind closed doors? He also displays clear signs of abuse in the way he acts. He's literally the "trouble maker" type of abused child. Also why does nobody talk about the sports festival?? He was literally chained up because he didn't want to accept a medal. Just, I don't know, let him say no?? He should have the right to say no. NO MEANS NO! Also, it's very likely that he was being reminded of the sludge villain attack while in the restraints (which looked a whole lot like the ones that THE LEGUE OF VILLAINS used while kidnapping him), and he was probably having a panic attack on LIVE NATIONAL TELEVISON. A TEENAGER was restrained in villain grade restraints for trying to use his right to say no which likely caused him to have a panic attack and all of this was broadcast live on national television. Am I missing anything? Oh yeah! He was also literally GASED for grabbing Todoroki's collar. He wasn't even attacking him! I really don't blame him for being so aggressive! (I don't mean that he was justified in bullying Deku, obviously.) I hate when people undermine what he's been through and then label him as just aggressive or mean. Like, obviously he is, but there's way more to him than that, and he isn't just aggressive and mean. It's his defense mechanism because all he's ever known is fighting because of how he's being raised CURRENTLY and all of the other stuff he's additionally been through outside of being abused at home. And he it's not like he's never calm or genuinely thoughtful. Though his words are usually harsh and sometimes his actions (mostly in the beginning of the series), his actions usually show how much he cares about people. Like stated in the video, his actions speak louder than his words. And I think a large reason for this is because of the abuse that he's been through. He doesn't feel like he can ever let his guard down, let alone to talk about his feelings. I'm going to stop ranting now because I can go on about this for a while. I agreed with a lot of the points in this video, though obviously not some of them. Thank you for listening to my Ted Talk, lol.

[@reakpotato-md6zw]

So, I really like this video, and I want you to acknowledge how this video was published prior to the ending of mha, but I feel like some was left unaddressed about bakugos and dekus characters throughout the series. Consequences. Actual consequences. Yes, Bakugo feels bad, realised his wrong doings and I cant deny how satisfying it was to see him change, but he never faced consequences. He wasn’t confronted by his past to an extent that would punish him for his behaviour or his actions and it makes me upset. Deku forgives him, but that cant be it, right? It just cant be that deku forgives him just like that. I mean, he was bullied for years!! A sorry doesn’t feel like enough. So, basically, what I want to say is that the execution of Bakugos change never really reached a climax for me. He didn’t get punished by society, by his teachers, by deku nor even his idol! Sure, society called him a hero who appears more like a villain than a hero, so he faced consequences somewhere by not being trusted by the mass, but that didn’t get enough focus. The teachers knew of Bakugos personality and his tendencies to insult everyone, especially deku during the first few seasons. He never seemed to face consequences. Like ever! Deku never really punished Bakugo neither (by punishing I mean making him face consequences for destroying dekus ego what feels like beyond repair). An apology shouldn’t be enough! Deku should be mad! He should tell Bakugo that forgiveness wouldn’t cut it, but I also know that Deku aint like that and that he suffers from his own mental issues, especially from deeming himself worthless or worth less than anyone else who could possibly need saving. Despite that, I also respect how, as mentioned in the video, Bakugo reflects throughout the series. He doesn’t just change 180 to make deku look better, he doesnt change within one arc and suddenly he’s a better person, but instead its all handled slowly as a kind of subplot that affects bakugos relationship with everyone around him. I just want to say that Bakugo is one of my favourite characters (too, much like the fandoms lol) and that this is not coming from a place of hate but more so disappointment. I want to see Bakugo reflect first hand, I want to see him regret his actions, face consequences and grow as a character. I want to see him struggle with making up for his bullying and try to change (which he does. He does change. but I mean a kind of change he aspires to focus on and become a person he can be proud of without searching for validation outside or even himself.) If you don’t agree, lets talk about it in the comments :) And if u do, then lets talk about that too, maybe I missed something.

[@Doomzdeh]

My main issue is that Bakugo is still a massive jerk. He still flings out insults at any moment and he still has the temperament of a deranged mental patient. Oh yeah, and his “apology” was done so quietly and vaguely that he never actually ADMITTED to what he had done to Deku. I could respect Bakugo’s Redemption if it involved loudly admitting to everyone what he had done to Deku in the past. If he had detailed his assholery and sincerely apologized for it. Instead, it was just Bakugo keeping it vague so as to not be judged. What a surprise that his ego yet again comes before honesty and sincerity.

[@clos975]

Exactly lol rewatching this anime with my kids and they asking me how I feel about Bakugo and I just keep my mouth shut lol

[@reakpotato-md6zw]

I feel left like the lack of proper consequences is what is holding Bakugos character back so much. let’s forget about his loud explosive personality for a bit and focus on how noone ever talked to him about stopping his behaviour! He never really had a redemption arc if you ask me. And the lack of it is whats making his apology feel so… meaningless…

[@ApexRoyals]

I found this video by searching " Is bakugo ever going to be likeable?"😂😂😂😂. I just started the series from the beginning english dub and i found myself skipping the parts where bakugo is being bakugo because it was soooo cringey and aggravating. The dude was a straight up bully and should have never been allowed to even look at UA. He told madoria to fuckin kill himself and the dude still risked his life to save him and he takes it as an insult when both of them were about to die??? Thats just lazy and sloppy character development imo. Shonen manga are starting to really get boring and/or cringey😅.

[@reakpotato-md6zw]

I suggest finishing the series. I do believe that his character development wasn’t bad. Especially because it took many many arcs to get him there, but what lacked are consequences. He never faced consequences and thats whats holding him back from being a great character, able to change. Maybe its because of my personal expiriences too that I want Bakugo to change so much, because I believe that people can change! But it feels like mha never really got to the climax of him actually regretting and starting a redemption arc.

[@leilalopez3817]

I feel like bakugou is a more extreme Draco Malfoy. Who just ended up becoming a product of his enviroment.

[@annabelconstantine1241]

That sounds dumb

[@OOKAMI3483]

Bakugo is badly written, his character development wasn't good at all, he never suffered consequences of the way he acts towards people INCLUDING deku, and he got off to easy with the stuff that he did which makes his character not a good one Bakugo had the best life in mha that anyone would want but he turned into a bully and an egotistic person.

[@KingNerdius]

You’re not watching MHA

[@OOKAMI3483]

​@@KingNerdius???? What does that mean????

[@KingNerdius]

@@OOKAMI3483 means you haven’t seen MHA

[@OOKAMI3483]

​@@KingNerdiusI have rewatched MHA for 4 weeks straight... IF COURSE I WATCHED THE SERIES!!!!!

[@KingNerdius]

@@OOKAMI3483 clearly not since you’re completely wrong about Bakugo

[@Lolo-ye4po]

I can be bakugo but not in physical form... Awkward. I want to see his mom and dad

[@bladerbeast3396]

Hiya

[@dpslaughter1898]

I used to hate bakugo now I well don’t

[@BoscoSal-ao]

Bakugou maybe a great character but he sucks as a hero. Im judging bakugou as a HERO and i realize how pathetic he is. Keep in mind that Heroes of MHA are judge by their accomplishment (ie beating villains & saving lives) not by how strong they are. I compared deku and bakugou heroic accomplishment and i find that bakugou could not surpass deku. In the manga, deku officially fought and won against stain, mascular, overhaul, gentle, lady nagant, villains of the dark hero arc and shirigaki/afo. He also saves kota, eri and several dozen heroes. Compare that to bakugou who only beats two villains and saves four people. The only reason bakugou looks better than deku is because deku accomplishment is not made public. If deku accomplishment is known, he easily be praise as the next almight. A prime example is the hosu arc, if its not cover up and made public. It would made deku, shoto and iada famous and easily overshadows bakugou winning the UA sports festival.

[@eddy9615]

Ok

[@bigthecat9457]

I don't like nor care for him but I am not a butt others can like him I just don't and never will 🤷

[@OOKAMI3483]

I still hate bakugo and that won't ever change, but I respect your perspective of Bakugo's character

[@toongamer2810]

Respect. Hey you were on the "Bakugo is the worst anime character" video right? I'm glad you can accept other opinions and accept stuff. Not everyone can over there lol

[@OOKAMI3483]

@@toongamer2810 🗿

[@OOKAMI3483]

@@toongamer2810 the thing is, I can't understand why people like bakugo because I've already seen my perspective of BAKUGO'S character and what he is in my eyes and I can't see it in other people's perspective

[@guadalupelemus2100]

REPENT AND BELIEVE IN THE GOSPEL AND PLEASE LET JESUS WHO DIED ON THE CROSS FOR ALL OF ARE SINS IN YOUR LIFE HE LOVES YOU ❤️🙏✝️❤️🙏

[@sau7255]

Hes changed but i still hate him

[@luisangeltamayodominguez4908]

Ok, is still a mid character and one of the worst in fiction in writing