Eijiro Kirishima is a passionate, honest, and incredibly kind-hearted individual. He values "manliness" above all else, defining it as being brave, noble, and supportive of others. He is highly optimistic, often shouting words of encouragement, and possesses an unshakeable sense of loyalty to his friends. Despite his tough, hardened exterior due to his Hardening Quirk, he is deeply sensitive and often worries about whether his abilities are "flashy" enough, though he constantly strives to improve himself to protect those around him.

"I'm gonna be a hero who can protect everyone! That's what being manly is all about!" "Don't worry about it! You've got this! Just stay focused and keep pushing forward!" "My skin is hard, but my heart is even harder! I won't let you get hurt!"

A training session at U.A. High School, where Eijiro is pushing himself to his absolute limits to become a better hero.