This fear prompts a deeper discussion on Deku’s pivotal role in all of this and if coming clean to society about his power would put him in greater danger. It’s increasingly easy to focus on pain and loss, especially when All For One’s support grows stronger and Endeavor and the rest of the Pro Heroes spin their wheels. The rush of heroism isn’t helping these crimefighters like how it once did. It’s easy to imagine other heroes–many of whom lack a Quirk as dangerous as Death Arms–finding solace in a similar philosophy. It’s an earnest turning point for this supporting Pro Hero, but his actions reverberate through the rest of society. The sound of one “boo” can deafen a crowd of cheers and sour the whole experience of heroism. Similar feelings of malaise and helplessness are experienced through the episode’s reflection on Death Arms’ retirement. He’s a satisfying figure to bring into the tail-end of this war who helps underscore everything that’s been in motion. Even still, this villain’s specific powers reflect the grander themes that are in play this season. Not much of a battle breaks out around Dictator and it’s clear from the start that he stands no chance against the new-and-improved Deku. On some level, Deku is caught in the same scenario as he mindlessly acts in tandem with the previous One For All vestiges, or like how Shigaraki continues to be pulled by All For One’s strings. However, Dictator’s Quirk also holds some powerful thematic resonance as he controls an army of unwilling slaves to do his bidding. Six seasons in, Dictator amounts to a temporary nuisance who helps pad out the episode. He’s a compelling character who could have been a serious threat back in My Hero Academia’s second or third season. Dictator is an ancillary threat who possesses an advantageous puppet master Quirk. A good portion of “Friend” is devoted to Deku’s tireless efforts to take out as many of All For One’s assassins as possible.
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