This article contains spoilers from MHA and MHA: Vigilantes.
My Hero Academia is not a romantic shonen anime series, but fans still went crazy for Deku and Uraraka's relationship, especially after the finale. Both of these characters totally deserved each other, and fans couldn't agree more given the challenges they've overcome together. From fighting villains to saving the world, Deku and Uraraka have not let go of each other.
at present My Hero Academia fans are still rooting for Deku and Uraraka, but the potential couple is making waves online. Pop Step and Koichi Haimawari from MHA: Vigilantes are shaping up to be another Deku and Uraraka who could also end up together. After all, they started out as friends, which fans know is one of the best foundations when it comes to love and romance in most anime.
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Deku and Uraraka are dating now
The post-MHA finale chapter confirmed their romance
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Deku and Uraraka end up together.
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Deku and Uraraka's intimate scenes may be edited in a special epilogue episode.
Last season My Hero Academia freed Izuku Midoriya from the burden of saving the world from All For One and Tomura Shigaraki with his long and hard-fought victory. The fans cheered for him even after he lost to One For All, making him the face of the show from start to finish. Perhaps the only complaint fans had about the finale was the lack of on-screen romantic payoff for Deku and Uraraka.
As fans know, Deku and Uraraka are one of the most popular couples in MHA, amassing countless fans around the world. Fans rallied behind them and supported them through fan art, fan fiction, fan edits, and so on. Despite the outcome of the last episode, fans are at ease knowing that Deku and Uraraka are romantically linked and currently dating.
Meanwhile, a special epilogue episode will arrive sometime in May 2026, and fans expect it to adapt the extra chapter that saw the most romantic moment between Deku and Uraraka. This extra chapter confirmed and sealed the romance between the two characters, so fans are incredibly excited to see what the special epilogue episode has in store for the power couple.
Koichi and Pop Step are another Deku and Uraraka
Pop Step loves Koichi
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Koichi and Pop Step have a close bond.
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Pop Step has feelings for Koichi.
It's not that hard to see the chemistry between Koichi Haimawari and Pop Step in MHA: Vigilantes. After all, they're still together, fighting crime in their own vigilante way, even on their days off. Although nowhere near the level of popularity and success that Deku and Uraraka have, they are getting more love and attention from fans with the release of MHA: Vigilantes Season 2.
Like Deku and Uraraka, Koichi and Pop Step started out as friends. While it's obvious that Pop Step holds Koichi close to her heart, the latter has always been clueless about her feelings. One likely reason why Koichi does not see Pop as a potential partner is their age difference, with Koichi being 4 to 5 years older than her. However, this does not stop the series from building up the potential romance of Pop and Koichi.
You have been a real hero to me all this time. — Pop Step to Koichi
Even before Pop Step and Koichi became friends, they shared an unforgettable memory. Koichi saved Pop Step from drowning and even lent her his ultra-rare All Might hoodie. Unfortunately, Koichi doesn't seem to recognize Pop Step at all, but the fact that they've met again and had a chance to work together after all these years means there's potential for something deeper than just friendship and vigilante work.
Koichi and Pop Step could end up together
Koichi and Pop Step have the most potential in MHA: Vigilantes to become a true couple due to their undeniable chemistry. However, other fans would argue that Koichi is supposed to be with Makoto Tsukauchi, who helps Koichi and Pop Step with life and vigilante work in general. Koichi is attracted to Makoto, while the former gives the first mixed signals about her feelings.
In other words, a love triangle is brewing MHA: Vigilant with Koichi in the middle. Pop Step, being the jealous type, worked harder to show her affection, despite her tendency to act like a tsundere. Between Pop Step and Makoto, Pop Step is seemingly closer to Koichi, so it wouldn't be a surprise if the author suddenly confirmed their romance in the future.
