The Dark Hero Arc ofMy Hero Academiawas one of the series' most shocking,featuring Deku taking on a vigilante persona. For the first time, the U.A. High student fought on his own, chasing Shigaraki and All For One on his own and turning his back on his U.A. comrades. Before this, Deku was one of the most optimistic heroes who prioritized teamwork, so his sharp shift to individualism and fighting independently was jarring.
@ariem._.cosplayhas posteda cosplay of theMy Hero Academiahero’s darkest arc,complete with high-quality photography work from @squirtlesquadphotography.Dark Deku’s appearance is monumentally differentfrom Izuku’s normal look and first hero costume. His vigilante hero suit is menacing, appearing more like the costume of a villain than that of a hero.
@ariem._.cosplay’s green hero bodysuit costume with red pockets and white details looks similar to Deku’s previous suit, but noticeably damaged, bearing the marks and tears received in past battles. They are wearing white gloves, black boots, and a yellow scarf, and these colorful accessories tie the vigilante look together.
Hero Deku Looks Creepily Villainous in Dark Deku Cosplay
His Vigilante Look Is Surprisingly Ominous, With A Mask Obscuring His Face and His Blackwhip Quirk on Display
The mask Deku wears in this arc completely obscures his face, with only glowing green pupils visible through the eyeholes. His silver respirator still covers his mouth, but the rest of the dark green mask also shields his entire face from view, with two pointed green “ears” at the top.@ariem._.cosplay’s recreation of the mask is exceptionally accurate, capturing the threatening aura it exudes in the anime and manga. Finally, long, black tendrils snake out from behind Deku’s yellow cape in the cosplay image, representing the hero’s Blackwhip Quirk that he discovered shortly before the Dark Hero arc.
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Before harnessing Blackwhip’s power, Deku was completely unaware that he could utilize the Quirks ofpast One For All holders. This ability was the first the U.A. High student unlocked. Being able to harness past One For All holders' Quirks made Deku an even more outstanding fighter, since henow had a wider range of abilities beyond his own.The subtle inclusion of Blackwhip in @ariem._.cosplay’s look is meaningful, since this was the first of many Quirks Deku uncovered one by one. @squirtlesquadphotography’s work behind the camera also gives the cosplay an even more intimidating feeling, capturing Deku’s mood in this arc.
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His Personality Was a Far Cry From His Usual Upbeat Nature and His Costume Reflected These Changes
The cosplayer hunches forward fearsomely, as if walking forward into a crucial battle. The lighting in the images is dimmed, wrapping @ariem._.cosplay in ominous shadows that make the cosplay itself even more gloomy. Deku was always a passionate hero who devoted himself to saving others and being like All Might, but in this arc, his characteristic upbeat nature was diminished as recent tragic events and losses had beaten down his spirit. The mighty hero was certainly never at risk of turning to villainy, but this phenomenalMy Hero Academiacosplaygives viewers a glimpse into what villain Deku might have looked like.
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My Hero Academia
My Hero Academia is a multimedia franchise that follows a young boy named Izuku Midoriya, who dreams of becoming a hero despite being born without superpowers. These superpowers, known as “Quirks” are found in most people after birth, but Izuku wasn’t so lucky - until a fateful encounter with All Might, Japan’s greatest hero, Izuku inherits his Quirk and enrolls in U.A. High School to learn the true meaning of heroism. Alongside his classmates, each endowed with unique abilities, Izuku faces rigorous training and lethal threats from villainous forces.
