Anime shipping wars are nothing new, but Naruto fans are taking a victory lap over My Hero Academia supporters after the fallout from the BakuDeku ship. While MHA fans had high hopes for a Bakugo and Deku romance, creator Kohei Horikoshi had other plans, leaving a portion of the fandom bitterly disappointed. Meanwhile, Naruto fans are claiming they “dodged a bullet” with the NaruSasu pairing.
Despite similarities in both series—strong rivalries, emotional moments, and deep bonds—Naruto shippers ultimately accepted the outcome with far less controversy. While some MHA fans took to social media to vent their frustration and even call out Horikoshi, Naruto’s fandom looks back at NaruSasu as a fond but non-canon pairing that never caused widespread division.
BakuDeku Fans Left Frustrated by MHA’s Ending
For years, My Hero Academia fans speculated about Bakugo and Deku’s dynamic, analyzing every intense interaction and emotional confrontation. Some firmly believed their relationship was more than rivalry and admiration, thinking it would into something romantic. However, the series stayed true to its intended path, pairing Deku with Uraraka instead.
The revelation left many BakuDeku supporters feeling frustrated, with some expressing their disappointment online. For them, the interactions between the two protagonists had foreshadowed a deeper connection, making the final resolution unsatisfying. The backlash even extended to Horikoshi himself, as some shippers called him out for not following what they believed was the “real” chemistry in the series.
Naruto fans quickly chimed in, pointing out how they avoided a similar situation with Naruto and Sasuke. The iconic rivalry between the two shinobi was filled with tension, deep emotional investment, and a constant pull toward one another, leading some fans to ship them as a romantic pairing. However, the Naruto fandom never took this expectation too seriously.
Unlike the MHA fandom’s vocal reaction, NaruSasu shippers largely accepted the story’s outcome without significant backlash toward Masashi Kishimoto. While some Naruto fans enjoyed the ship as a fun concept, they never saw it as a viable romantic possibility within the story. This calm acceptance starkly contrasts with the passionate BakuDeku reaction, leaving Naruto fans feeling relieved.
Naruto fans argue that if their series had been released in today’s era, the NaruSasu ship might have sparked similar discourse. However, since Naruto aired at a time when fandom culture was less intense online, the ship remained more of a niche discussion rather than a movement. In contrast, the BakuDeku fandom is highly vocal and deeply engaged, making its reaction to MHA’s ending far more visible.
While MHA fans continue debating the series’ , Naruto supporters are watching from the sidelines, amused by the passionate discourse. Regardless of which fandom handled things better, one thing remains true—anime shipping debates will never truly end, and passionate fans will always stand by their favorite pairings, canon or not.
