Inko initially doubted Izuku's dreams of becoming a hero due to ... Since the start of My Hero Academia, Inko has known about Izukus love for heroes, particularly All Might, and his dreams of ...

Though Izuku was able to barely defeat him in their original battle, it’s clear that Muscular’s mindset changed as a result of his defeat and his love of the battle that they shared.

Although almost none of the anticipated ships or relationships were confirmed or even teased, Izuku and Ochako's relationship received some form of closure in the chapter 431 epilogue's extra pages.