REVIEW : Chapter 42 (And Now, The Finals)

I like this colored page, the girls of 1A. Invisigirl
is of course, invisible.

Bakugou aggressively attacking Tokoyami amd Dark Shadow.
Dark Shadow is crying, how could you?!

The match between Bakugou and Tokoyami has been decided. I felt real bad that Dark Shadow has to endure the blasts. He can't use the full extent of his power because of the light coming from the explosions. Bakugou got a lucky match up since he knows about Dark Shadow's weakness. Bakugou is on the offensive throughout the fight. Meanwhile, Tokoyami is becoming weaker and Dark Shadow hasn't fully regained strength. Bakugou showed he really isn't just about brawl but also strategizes to defeat his opponent.

Bakugou pinning down Tokoyami and the latter surrenders.

I can't say that I did not expect Bakugou to lose but it never crossed my mind that Tokoyami will surrender.

Bakugou, I really don't like your attitude and how you insult people but I acknowledge the fact that you have full grasp of your quirk, you're powerful and I have a grudging respect towards you.

Iida's mom was about to tell Iida the news about his brother.

Iida's mom called but there was no confirmation that his brother is dead. It was revealed however, that Ingenium's name is Tensei. Really, Iida Tensei? It sounds so similar to Edo Tensei, I am starting to believe he will be resurrected.

Another dark character who wants to kill All Might is introduced.

The villain's name who attacked Ingenium is Hero Slayer or Stain. I prefer to call him Stain. It looks like Black Mist will recruit him. So Shigaraki Tomura wants All Might dead, Stain wants to kill All Might, they should be happy to join each other's company!

Back at Yuuei, even if Midoriya did not make it to the finals, his presence was felt through the scene of Bakugou and Todoroki in the waiting room. Both acknowledge Midoriya as a rival. Both were helped by him.

Todoroki talking about Midoriya

You see, Todoroki won't use his fire side as a form of renouncement of his father. He chose only to use his ice side which he inherited from his mother. During his battle against Midoriya, the latter pointed out that everyone in the competition is giving their all so what Todoroki was doing, is bullshit. Midoriya said that his power is his own. That's whenTodoroki used his fire side to win.

IGNORED

Bakugou on the other hand, bullied Midoriya since they were little. Midoriya still saved him during a villain attack despite being quirkless.

In a way, both were saved by Midoriya my boy.

Next chapter is what everyone's been waiting for.

BAKUGOU KATSUKI VS. TODOROKI SHOUTO!

This match is interesting because the result can be unpredictable. Bakugou had shown his prowess in handling his quirk. He's fast, he's strong (proof of this was when he smashed Fish Eyed kid from class B's barrier using raw power). He has proved he also applies strategy aside from being naturally skilled in combat.

The Icy Calmness against Evil Grin.

Todoroki on the other hand, is also very talented in battle and is highly calculating. He was trained by Endeavor, second top hero since he was a little kid. Let's not forget he has ice and fire as quirks. He had displayed what he can do with ice by creating a moutain of it during his fight with Sero. Can you imagine what he can do with his fire? I'm pretty sure he has full grasp of it because I think it is the quirk Endeavor really trained him to handle it well. His first impulse was to always use it but remembers to use ice instead.

I really can't predict who will win. Here's Todoroki with fire and ice, both powerful quirks. Here's Bakugou who can blast his way through anything.

Bakugou might blast away Todoroki's ice wall or anything  made of ice but Todoroki can also make the temperatures drop which will decrease Bakugou's chance of sweating.

I think the victor of this match will be decided by stamina. The person who reaches his limit first will lose.

Remember, Bakugou's matches made him use a lot of his power unlike Todoroki.

Personally, I am Team Todoroki.