Katsuki Bakugo has emerged victorious in My Hero Academia’s WORLD BEST HERO popularity poll, garnering a staggering 1,647,611 votes. The poll, which celebrated the manga’s 10th anniversary and conclusion, was a worldwide character popularity contest.
With a total of 6.12 million votes cast globally, Bakugo took the top spot, continuing his reign from previous polls. The announcement, streamed on December 2, 2024, on the Shonen Jump YouTube Channel, revealed the final rankings, marking a major milestone in My Hero Academia’s global impact.
Katsuki Bakugo Wins My Hero Academia’s WORLD BEST HERO Popularity Poll
The poll saw significant participation from all over the world, with North America contributing 1.31 million votes, Asia casting 740,000 votes, and Europe adding 680,000 votes. In second place, Izuku Midoriya secured 1,217,357 votes, while Shoto Todoroki placed third with 630,398 votes.
The top 10 rankings also included notable heroes and villains, such as Shōta Aizawa, Eijiro Kirishima, and Tomura Shigaraki. As promised, the top 10 characters will receive original illustrations drawn by creator Kohei Horikoshi. Bakugo, Midoriya, and Todoroki have also moved on to the next phase of the poll, the PLUS ULTRA STAGE.
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The PLUS ULTRA STAGE is a limited-time event where the top three characters battle for the ultimate title of “The MHA.” Voting for the PLUS ULTRA STAGE began on December 2, 2024, and ran until December 3, 2024. Fans could cast one vote per hour, with a maximum of 12 votes during the event.
The results were announced on December 3, 2024, at 9:30 pm JST. The winner of this stage will receive a statue in their honor and hold the prestigious title of The MHA, further cementing their legacy within the My Hero Academia universe.
With Bakugo’s victory in the WORLD BEST HERO popularity poll, it’s clear that his fanbase continues to grow globally. His triumph reflects his deep connection with fans and his significance in the My Hero Academia storyline. As the series approaches its conclusion, the growing excitement around these polls and events demonstrates the lasting impact the characters have made on anime fans worldwide.
