【My Hero Academia】Katsuki Bakugo's Resurrection Miracle Full Analysis: From Cardiac Arrest to Battlefield Return, Revealing the Key Reversal in the Final Arc!

Preface: A Glimmer of Hope in Despair

In the final battle of the "My Hero Academia" manga, when the popular character Katsuki Bakugo's heart stopped, the hearts of countless fans sank along with it. However, one of the charms of shonen manga is creating hope amidst despair. As "Katsuki Bakugo's Resurrection" became the miracle most eagerly anticipated by readers, author Kōhei Horikoshi indeed delivered a thrilling life-saving relay for us. This article will deeply analyze the complete process of Katsuki Bakugo's resurrection, exploring the cost and meaning behind this miracle.

The Moment of Death: The Desperate Situation of Cardiac Arrest

To better understand the meaning of the resurrection, we must return to that heartbreaking moment. In Chapter 362 of the manga, Katsuki Bakugo pushed beyond his physical limits to fight the powerful enemy, Tomura Shigaraki. However, facing overwhelming power, his right arm was broken, and his chest was mercilessly pierced by the enemy, resulting in a ruptured heart and the complete disappearance of vital signs. This scene was not only a heavy blow to the heroes' side but also plunged all readers into shock and sorrow.

The Key to Resurrection: Edgeshot's Self-Sacrificing Rescue

Just as the comrades on the battlefield and all readers fell into despair, an unexpected hero stepped forward—the professional hero ranked No. 4, "Edgeshot" (Eijisuto). He performed the ultimate heroic act, deciding to sacrifice himself to give Bakugo a chance at survival.

According to the manga's depiction, the resurrection process is as follows:

• The Ultimate Application of His Quirk: Edgeshot's Quirk, "Foldabody," allows his body to become as thin as paper and even fold into threads finer than a needle. He used this ability to transform his body into medical-grade sutures.
• Entering the Body to Perform Repairs: He entered Bakugo's body through the wound, using his own body as thread to meticulously suture and repair the destroyed heart, blood vessels, and other organs. During this process, he also cleared bone fragments and contaminated blood from Bakugo's body, creating an environment where the heart could beat again.
• The Cost of a Life: This act of transforming himself into energy to repair another's organs rapidly consumed Edgeshot's own life force. He was fully aware that this was a one-way trip with no return, equivalent to trading his own life for Bakugo's.
• External Electric Shock Assistance: While Edgeshot performed the internal repairs, Lemillion (Mirio Togata) was responsible for getting him to Bakugo's side, and an electricity-based hero prepared to use electric shocks to stimulate the heart, hoping to restart its beat.

The Moment of Miracle: The King's Return in Chapter 403

After the heroes' relentless efforts and Edgeshot's great sacrifice, the miracle finally occurred. In Chapter 403 of the manga, at the critical moment just before All Might was about to be killed by AFO (All For One), a familiar explosion sound echoed across the battlefield.

As the smoke cleared, the boy who should have been dead—Katsuki Bakugo—stood up again, covered in wounds and with a newfound resolve. Not only did he successfully resurrect, but the moment he returned, he launched an attack, saving his idol All Might from AFO's grasp, achieving the ultimate "Victory and Rescue." His resurrection not only reversed the heroes' collapsing battle situation but also symbolized the full rise of the new generation of heroes.

The Meaning of Resurrection: Legacy and Character Completion

Katsuki Bakugo's resurrection is not a cheap "plot armor" device. It carries profound meaning:

1. The Inheritance of the Hero Spirit: Edgeshot's sacrifice perfectly embodies the core spirit of a hero: "fearless and self-sacrificing for others." His life continues in another form within Bakugo.
2. The Completion of the Character Arc: Having experienced death, Bakugo gained a new understanding of life and "victory." He is no longer the boy who fought only for himself but has truly become a hero who understands the inseparability of "saving" and "winning."
3. The Final Push for the Plot: His return is a necessary condition for fighting alongside Izuku Midoriya and achieving final victory, allowing this pair of rivals and friends to face the final challenge in their strongest forms.

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