1. Image vs. Reality Gap
Image: Top 10 hero, samurai-themed, supposed embodiment of loyalty, discipline, and steadfastness. Even his title “Equipped Hero” and armor suggest readiness for any battle.
Reality: When public trust in heroes collapsed after the Paranormal Liberation War, he immediately quit — not due to injury or age, but because he couldn’t handle the criticism.
This creates an ironic reversal — the “samurai” hero abandons the battlefield at the moment of greatest need.
2. Secret Selfishness
His retirement speech revealed that he became a hero primarily for fame and respect, not a deep sense of duty.
This confession shattered his public image and caused fans to turn on him — directly creating a “broken pedestal” moment.
His phrasing about “falling on his sword” came off as tone-deaf and self-serving, showing a lack of awareness about the people’s pain.
3. No Notable Feats Despite High Rank
Ranked No. 9 in Japan, but the manga never showcases his quirk, major battles, or unique contributions.
His biggest on-screen actions are:
Brief Billboard Chart appearance
Interning Mina, Toru, and Aoyama
Participating in the Gunga Mountain Villa raid (with no standout scene)
Without a moment to show why he was a Top 10 hero, his fall feels hollow — he was all reputation, no receipts.
4. Lack of Redemption
Other heroes who retired in the backlash, like Death Arms, eventually returned in the Final War and proved themselves again.
Yoroi Musha never comes back. His last major act in the series is quitting and walking away, cementing him as a symbol of cowardice and opportunism.
5. Narrative Role as a “Sacrificial Example”
The story uses him to demonstrate how deep the post-war crisis runs — even elite heroes can abandon their post.
This works thematically, but it makes him memorable only as a cautionary tale, not as an inspiring or capable hero.
Bottom Line
Yoroi Musha is disappointing because:
His samurai branding and high rank set high expectations.
He quit under pressure, revealing self-serving motives.
He had no on-screen accomplishments to justify his rank.
Unlike other retirees, he never redeemed himself.
He’s essentially a textbook case of a prestige hero built on image, not substance, whose collapse under scrutiny exposed the fragility of his public persona.
