Manchester Smash is an Ultimate Move performed by Deku using the One For All Quirk.
Description#
Deku leaps into the air and flips forward to bring down an axe kick to his opponent. Although Overhaul managed to dodge it, it pulverized the ground so thoroughly that he wasn't able to completely retaliate with his Overhaul Quirk.[1]
Deku later used this move when he combined it with Blackwhip to defeat Paulo Gollini.[2]
Variations#
Faux 100 Percent: Manchester Smash: Deku performs a Manchester Smash using Faux 100 Percent.[3]
Trivia#
- This is the first Ultimate Move of One For All that is not named solely after an American state or city: it may be referring to Manchester, New Hampshire or Manchester, Connecticut, both of which would be consistent with All Might's established theme of naming his attacks after U.S. locales.
- The kicking style in this attack, resembling a football kick, might be a reference to the football culture associated with Manchester, England, referencing prominent association football clubs Manchester City F.C. and Manchester United F.C..
- Manchester Smash is featured as a technique for Deku in Jump Force.