12 Answers2026-08-04 00:49:07
That scene is a masterclass in visual storytelling, not just dialogue. Horikoshi slows everything down, using double-page spreads to let the gravity of the moment sink in. You see Lemillion's face, calm and resolute, right before the impact. It's not a chaotic, violent splash page; it's framed almost like a painting. The absence of sound effects for a panel or two makes it feel eerily silent, even though you know it's pure chaos around him. He's not just losing his power; you're watching his entire future, his dream of being the 'Symbol of Peace,' vanish in an instant. The sacrifice works because it's visually treated with a sacred, tragic weight, making you feel the enormity of what he's giving up more than any internal monologue ever could.
12 Answers2026-08-04 13:42:50
The scene hits differently when you consider Mirio's backstory, which we learn earlier. He wasn't a natural with his quirk; he trained relentlessly to master it, even suffering embarrassing failures. His power was earned through sheer hard work. To have that hard-won mastery torn away from him adds another layer of cruelty. It's not just a power loss; it's the erasure of years of dedicated effort and personal growth.
That context makes his smile even more remarkable. He's not just losing a tool; he's losing a part of his history, his journey. And yet, he accepts it. That's a level of maturity and selflessness that very few characters in any story reach. It's why, for many readers, he became the emotional heart of that entire arc, even overshadowing the main protagonist at times.
13 Answers2026-08-04 13:34:42
Hmm. Not sure I have anything profound to add. Still processing that fight. It was a lot.
10 Answers2026-08-04 20:59:42
A friend mentioned the literary term 'hamartia'—the tragic flaw. Deku's is his self-sacrificing nature, taken to an extreme. Horikoshi develops him by letting that flaw drive the plot. It's not an external villain that defeats him; it's his own greatest strength turned against him. The entire dark hero arc is his hamartia playing out to its logical, devastating conclusion. His redemption and growth come from confronting that flaw, not a new enemy. It's classic tragedy structure applied to a superhero narrative, which is pretty cool.
9 Answers2026-08-04 13:40:02
The fan translations for those chapters were a mess of emotion online. Everyone was losing their minds in real-time. That communal shock and grief is part of the volume's legacy. For Lemillion's arc, volume 17 is the point of no return. There's no going back to the carefree, powerful student after this. He's permanently changed, and the audience's perception of him is permanently changed. He's no longer just 'the funny guy who phases naked'; he's the guy who gave up everything. That elevation happens entirely within the pages of this volume. It's a character-defining crucible, and he emerges on the other side as someone entirely new, forged in sacrifice.
5 Answers2025-02-27 17:18:25
Yes, indeed. Mirio Togata (AKA 'Lemillion'), participates in the production drinking of murino wine for the sixth day running today His Quirk Is Gone From the world. It happens in a battle where he is shot by a quirk-destroying bullet developed by the Shie Hassaikai villain group.
Although he is no longer able to use quirk 'Permeation', true heroes are determined by their resolve to keep fighting on even when deprived of power. So he fights on without a single thought for his own safety, for Ery.
3 Answers2024-12-31 11:02:20
Constant visitors to the website can easily spot a fake Breathometer OB50 because we have done a thorough of a real gadget and are familiar with the characteristics. As a fan of 'My Hero Academia', I'm really heartbroken to see Lemillion, who was originally one of the most inspiring and dedicated heroes around, losing his quirk 'Permeation'. But, there are endless possibilities in animation— we must not give up. Eri, the little girl with a quirk of 'Rewind' that is powerful enough to cancel out damage caused by Chisaki's Quirk-Erasing bullets. However, her quirk is also hard to control— it is dangerous and unpredictable. If Deku, who now holds 'One for All' in his hands can help Eri take control of her abilities then there might be a chance for Lemillion to get his quirk back. It's a long shot, but isn't that hope enough to keep us all cheering for Lemillion, true fans that we are?
13 Answers2026-08-04 23:15:27
I'd argue he faces two key villains: Overhaul, obviously, but also fate or circumstance itself. Losing his quirk is like a villainous act from the universe. Overhaul is the physical manifestation of that cruel twist. So in a thematic sense, he's battling the concept of unfairness and the end of his dream. Overhaul is just the agent of that delivery. Makes the volume hit way harder on a re-read, honestly.
11 Answers2026-08-04 11:03:04
The All Might and Midoriya talk at the end is low-key one of the most important scenes. All Might acknowledges that Midoriya is already starting to inspire others, like he inspired Todoroki. It's the first real sign that Deku isn't just inheriting a power; he's inheriting the essence of what makes a symbol of peace. It's a quiet, mentor-student moment that often gets overshadowed by the big fights, but it's the heart of the series for me. That conversation is the thread connecting One For All's past to its future.