Tear Jerker / Tropes In Return Of The Shield Deku

• Before Izuku returns from Melromarc, we are shown Inko crying over his disappearance, not knowing the cause of his disappearance or even if he is alive.

• While still a good person willing to help anyone in need, Izuku’s time in Melromarc has been shown to have made him far more cynical.

• The story implies that ''something'' happened during the Three Heroes Church’s coup that Izuku feels tremendous guilt over well into the present day.

• Izuku compares Filo bonding with Raph-Chan to giving a depressed teenager a puppy, which has unfortunate implications.

• Despite having more than enough evidence in his favor, Izuku is still accused of rape and has his reputation in Melromarc ruined.

• Itsuki mentions having known someone whose life was ruined after he was false accused of a crime by someone from an influential family.