What Character Development Does Bakugo Get In My Hero Academia Vol 14?

In My Hero Academia volume 14, Bakugo's explosion quirk grows, but his ego seems to shrink. He actually learns from Midoriya, which is pretty crazy to see.
2026-08-04 16:14:45
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KiraMoon
KiraMoon
Responder Doctor
He starts to differentiate between anger as a tool and anger as a liability. His anger at Deku is a liability—it clouds his judgment. His anger at himself and the villains can be a tool—it fuels his training. We see him trying, messily, to make this distinction. He's not always successful, but the attempt is new. He's starting to think about his emotions strategically, which is a big step for someone who used to be purely reactive. He's trying to weaponize his flaws, which is a very Bakugo form of self-improvement. He's not trying to be less angry; he's trying to aim it better.
2026-08-05 11:56:24
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LeoAdams
LeoAdams
Sharp Observer Photographer
I just think he's neat. Still a prick, but a neat prick.
2026-08-06 11:51:18
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BrynBud
BrynBud
Book Scout Electrician
The cultural festival is later, right? I'm just asking because I remember him being involved in the band, and that felt like a tiny step towards socialization. But if that's not this volume, then never mind!
2026-08-06 15:10:40
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EzraByrd
EzraByrd
Ending Guesser Lawyer
It's the origin of his 'winning is everything' mentality becoming a burden, not just a motto. Before, winning was fun. After this, winning is an obligation, a necessity to erase his shame. The joy is gone, replaced by grim determination. That shift in tone is his character development. He's no longer a kid playing at being a hero; he's a soldier who has seen the cost of failure and is terrified of paying it again.
2026-08-06 20:12:29
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PageInk
PageInk
Book Scout Receptionist
The way he interacts with the teachers shifts. Before, he saw them as obstacles or authority figures to blast past. After the kidnapping and All Might's retirement, there's a new, grudging layer of... not respect, but maybe awareness. He knows they put themselves on the line for him. He might never say thank you, but you can see him listening a bit more closely to Aizawa's critiques, or not outright dismissing other pros. He's been on the receiving end of a rescue, and while he hates it, he can't un-know the effort it took. His development is moving from seeing the world as a hierarchy he needs to climb to seeing it as a network he's reluctantly a part of. The teachers are no longer just gatekeepers; they're experienced players in a game that almost got him killed.
2026-08-07 01:13:04
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