Funko Pop N°803 SDCC 2020 My Hero Academia Katsuki Bakugo Exclusive Vinyl Figure

Katsuki Bakugo: My Hero Academia's explosion incarnate

Katsuki Bakugo, also known as the hero “Dynamight”, is one of the most explosive and charismatic characters in the My Hero Academia universe, created by Kōhei Horikoshi. From the outset, Bakugo has established himself as a key figure thanks to his fiery temperament, fierce determination and electric rivalry with Izuku Midoriya. With an ego as big as his talent, he's much more than just a brawler: Bakugo is a fighting genius and a formidable strategist.

His Alter, Explosion, enables him to generate explosions thanks to the nitroglycerine sweat on his palms, which he manipulates with impressive mastery. This destructive power, combined with his aggressive fighting style and tactical creativity, makes him a terrifying adversary. But behind his angry, arrogant character lies an unshakeable determination to become the greatest hero, surpassing even All Might, whom he secretly admires.

What makes Bakugo so fascinating is his development over the course of the story. Beneath his brutal façade lies an emotional complexity that reveals his need for recognition and his unspoken respect for his comrades, despite his abrasive manner. His relationship with Midoriya, oscillating between fierce rivalry and unexpected camaraderie, is at the heart of some of the series' most memorable scenes.