【My Hero Academia】Who Does Ochaco Uraraka Like? Official CP Revealed! From Crush to Protection, A Comprehensive Analysis of Her Relationship with Izuku Midoriya

Preface: The Love Affairs of a Heroine

In the grand and spectacular hero world of "My Hero Academia," besides the passionate battles and growth, the delicate emotional portrayals between characters are also a topic fans love to discuss. As the female protagonist of this work, the cheerful and strong-willed Ochaco Uraraka's romantic destiny has always been one of the readers' most concerned focal points. The question, "Who does Ochaco Uraraka like?" can be said to be the most obvious and heart-tugging romantic thread in the series. This article will take you deep into exploring Uraraka's heart's desire, analyzing this touching emotion from its budding stage to its sublimation.

The Locked-On Target: Izuku Midoriya (Deku)

First, let's directly reveal the answer: the person Ochaco Uraraka likes is the protagonist of the series—Izuku Midoriya. This romantic thread was laid out from the early stages of the story and is one of the most clearly defined official pairings by author Kōhei Horikoshi. The interactions between the two are filled with the awkwardness and purity of first love, and the trajectory of their emotional development is clearly visible, becoming an important driving force for the growth of both characters.

The Budding and Development of Emotions: Key Moments Revisited

Uraraka's fondness for Midoriya did not happen overnight; rather, it gradually accumulated and deepened through a series of key events:

• Initial Admiration and Changed Perception: Their fate began during the U.A. High School entrance exam. When Uraraka was about to fall, Midoriya instinctively tried to help her, showing his kind nature. More decisively, Midoriya's derogatory nickname "デク (Deku)" is homophonous with "wooden puppet, useless person" in Japanese, but Uraraka gave it a new meaning: "'Deku' sounds like 'you can do it,' I kind of like it." This statement not only changed Midoriya's view of the nickname but also became the origin of his hero name "Deku," establishing a unique connection between the two.

• Trust and Blushing in Battle: From their initial combat training cooperation to the Sports Festival, where Midoriya proactively provided tactical analysis for Uraraka before her match against Bakugo, the trust between them grew day by day. It was after the Sports Festival that Uraraka began to realize her heart would race and she would blush when she saw Midoriya. This emotion gradually transformed from simple admiration into a clear romantic feeling of a girl in love.

• Temporarily Sealing Away Emotions for the Sake of Dreams: What makes Uraraka's character development successful is that she is not a traditional female protagonist who revolves solely around the male lead. After becoming aware of her affection for Midoriya, she also realized that these feelings might affect her determination to become a hero. In order to focus on chasing her dream and earning money to give her parents a better life, she made the decision to "temporarily seal away these feelings." This choice demonstrated her maturity and independence, making her character more three-dimensional.

The Sublimation of Emotion: From Admiration to Unconditional Protection

If the earlier liking was an awkward admiration, then in the later stages of the story, Uraraka's feelings for Midoriya sublimated into a higher level of understanding and protection.

On the eve of the final battle, when an exhausted Midoriya returned to U.A. but was met with rejection and fear from the evacuees, it was Ochaco Uraraka who stepped forward. Holding a megaphone, she tearfully explained to everyone the pain and greatness Midoriya had endured, pleading for them to give him a place to rest. This "soulful cry" was not only an act of protecting the person she admired but also, as a hero, the deepest understanding and support for another hero. This scene is regarded by many fans as her bravest and most moving "confession."

Discussion on Other Possibilities

Within the fan community, there is also a small amount of discussion pairing Uraraka with Katsuki Bakugo. The turning point in their relationship was the intense battle during the Sports Festival; Bakugo's all-out effort without holding back was seen as a form of recognition for Uraraka's strength, and Uraraka also displayed an unyielding fighting spirit. However, from the plot's perspective, their relationship is more based on mutual respect as rivals, with no clear development of a romantic thread.

Conclusion: The Long-Established Official CP

In summary, the person Ochaco Uraraka has liked from beginning to end is Izuku Midoriya. This relationship developed from initial admiration and the throbbing of young love, all the way to a profound bond in the later stages that transcended personal romantic feelings, willing to give everything for the other. Although the manga concluded without a traditional, formal dating scene between the two, they have long been recognized as soulmates in the hearts of fans and within the official storyline. Uraraka's romantic thread is not just a garnish to the story but also a testament to her own growth into an outstanding hero.

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