How Makoto’s appearance could have reshaped My Hero Academia’s entire storyline

My Hero Academia has introduced many Pro-Heroes, and these heroes have immense responsibilities to protect the civilians and fight off any threat that endangers the peace. But that is not the end of their responsibilities — these heroes are seen as public figures and symbols that people look up to. Yet among all the flashy costumes, massive egos, and corporate sponsorships, one character emerges as a rare blend of heart, intelligence, and strategy: Makoto Tsukauchi.

While her character played a key role in My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Makoto was not part of the original series. But what if she was introduced to MHA? Based on all she accomplished in Vigilantes, she had a strong potential to make a difference in the lives of major characters.

Makoto is nothing less than a genius in the world of PR, as she proved herself one of the smartest and most capable support characters in the Vigilantes storyline. When Kocihi, the Crawler, was charged with being a vigilante criminal, it was she who swiftly stepped in and managed the situation with utmost professionalism and brilliance.

Rather than letting the public and the authorities continue to demonize him, she coordinated the media narrative, provided legal protection, and rebranded Koichi as a misunderstood hero. Now, if she were part of the main My Hero Academia series, imagine what she could have done for other heroes in distress, starting with the most famous All Might.

All Might’s retirement from hero work was one of the most impactful and heartbreaking moments in the series. After pushing his broken body to its limit, he defeats All For One in a final, symbolic fight, raising his hand one last time to signify victory. It was iconic, but also marked the beginning of Japan’s descent into instability.

Had she been involved, All Might’s retirement could have been framed not as a “fall” of peace but a passing of the torch. She would have orchestrated a controlled media campaign, staged public transitions, and introduced mentoring programs, with All Might as the face of a new generation of heroes. This would have reassured the public and given younger heroes like Deku in My Hero Academia a safer and more prepared space to grow.

How would Makoto’s perspective have changed the commercialization of Heroes?

In the universe of My Hero Academia, heroes who become Pros are thrust into the spotlight of the public. If someone like Makoto had been present and taking care of the commercialization of the hero society, she would not have glorified the process.

In the current system, Heroes are branded, ranked, and often judged by popularity rather than effectiveness. It's easy to see why someone like Stain would rebel against such a system.

After learning how she strategizes, Makoto would be promoting transparency, educating the public, and maintaining moral accountability for heroes — she could’ve made the hero world less about image and more about integrity.

Why villains like Stain would never resurface in the world of My Hero Academia under her influence?

Stain, the Hero Killer in My Hero Academia, emerged as a product of a flawed system. His ideology, though extremist, struck a nerve with many civilians and even some pro-heroes. He believed that modern heroes were fakes, driven by fame, money, and ego rather than selfless justice.

By advising hero agencies on ethical branding, building mentorship programs for up-and-coming heroes, and facilitating civilian forums, Makoto would have helped bridge the gap between what heroes were and what they should be. This means that characters like Stain would not exist. Now we are not saying that there would be no evil in the world, but having her around would ensure that no one would feel inferior or neglected.

Final thoughts

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There is a reason why heroes like All Might resonated with the civilians — he represented hope and was a genuine hero. But heroism needs more than heart — it needs strategy. Makoto just doesn't believe in good people. She knows how to support them, and had she been more involved in the main story, the course of hero society could have changed forever.

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