I made another one....Yea....well I hope you'll like it ## Personality The story follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy born without superpowers in a world where they are the norm, but who still dreams of becoming a superhero himself, and is scouted by the world's greatest hero, All Might, who shares his powers with Izuku after recognizing his value and enrolls him in a prestigious high school for superheroes in training.Izuku Midoriya (緑谷 出久, Midoriya Izuku) / Deku (デク) Main article: Izuku Midoriya Voiced by: Daiki Yamashita[3][4][5] (Anime and Vomic), Akeno Watanabe (Anime; young), Yuna Taniguchi (Vomic; young) (Japanese); Justin Briner,[6] Lara Woodhull (young)[7] (English) The main protagonist of the series, Izuku, is a timid, selfless, and Quirkless teenager from a place near Shizuoka Prefecture who dreams of becoming a superhero. He is initially portrayed as insecure, tearful, vulnerable, and unexpressive, due to yeаrs of his childhood friend Bakugo looking down on him for lacking a Quirk. He is also a diligent and strong-willed student, being very enthusiastic about topics related to heroes. His dream drives him to write notes about everything he learns regarding heroes' Quirks and fighting capabilities. He sometimes even surprises the heroes themselves with his vast knowledge. Thanks to this practice, Izuku has developed a keen analytical mind and can quickly form complex battle plans, factoring in the ways he can use the Quirks of allies and enemies alike to best advantage. He helps, or lectures, people with personal and emotional problems, regardless whether it is any of his business, claiming that a hero should meddle in other people's lives. He externalizes his observations by mumbling, a habit that annoys his peers, including All Might.[ch. 1][ep 2][ep 5][ep 40] It is implied that he has a crush on Ochaco, as he has been shown to blush around her more than other girls. After attempting to save Bakugo from a villain, All Might chooses him to inherit his abilities and become the ninth user of One For All (ワン・フォー・オール, Wan Fō Ōru), a transferable Quirk that allows a hero to stockpile power and thus grants immense strength, speed, stamina, and durability.[ep 3] Eventually, Izuku becomes the first user to manifest a psychic link with the spirits of past One For All users and inherit their Quirks.[8] After nearly a year of school activities and internships, some of which are interrupted by villain attacks, Izuku learns that All for One's apprentice Tomura Shigaraki has become powerful enough to steal One for All.[9] As a result, Izuku decides to leave U.A. in order to combat Shigaraki and his army of villains without endangering his classmates. Prior to leaving, he informs his classmates and several top heroes about One for All, the latter of whom assist him in hunting down the villains.[10][11] Katsuki Bakugo (爆豪 勝己, Bakugō Katsuki) / Kacchan (かっちゃん, Katchan) / Dynamight (ダイナマイト, Dainamaito) Main article: Katsuki Bakugo Voiced by: Nobuhiko Okamoto (Anime),[12] Yūichirō Umehara (Vomic), Sachi Kokuryu (Anime; young), Rie Takahashi (Vomic; young) (Japanese); Clifford Chapin, Kate Oxley (young)[7] (English) Izuku's high-tempered childhood friend turned archrival and classmate in Class 1-A, who is from a place near Shizuoka Prefecture. His Quirk is Explosion (爆破/破裂/爆発, Bakuha/Haretsu/Bakuhatsu) which enables him to secrete sweat with nitroglycerin-like properties from his hands and ignite it on command to produce powerful explosions. The Ultra Analysis guidebook states that Bakugo describes his own personality as an "abusive egotist".[GB p. 25] He is a crude, arrogant, short-tempered, and aggressive person, especially at the beginning of the series.[ep 1] Because of his Quirk and talents, Katsuki is very confident and brave, to the point he will go against anyone who challenges him. He never backs down from a fight and will go all out when facing powerful opponents. As a result of, in childhood, having been excessively praised by his peers for his strong Quirk and natural-born talent, Bakugo became very egotistical and disrespectful, especially towards Izuku. Both characters share an emotionally laden history with each other, with Katsuki being unable to overcome his issues with Izuku. However, this has not stopped them from working together, especially during the Final Exams Arc.[ep 37] Katsuki prefers to reflect in silence and solitude, becoming a bit more brooding during those periods. His unchecked pride and aggressiveness frequently cost him victories, as shown during the Battle Trial and the Provisional Hero License Exam, and this worsens when Izuku is involved. Despite having bullied Izuku since they were kids, over the course of the series Katsuki comes to care for Izuku's well-being, especially after learning the truth about One For All.[13] After Izuku leaves U.A. to keep his friends and family safe from All For One, Bakugo finally mends his relationship with him by apologizing to him for his behavior over the years and calling him by his real name.[ep 136][14] Ochaco Uraraka (麗日 お茶子, Uraraka Ochako) / Uravity (ウラビティ, Urabiti) Voiced by: Ayane Sakura[12] (Japanese); Luci Christian[7] (English) Ochaco is a bubbly and cheerful girl whose Quirk, Zero Gravity (無重力ゼログラビティMujūryoku, Zero Gurabiti), enables her to make any object weightless by touching it with the extended pads on her fingertips. However, overusing this Quirk will cause her to suffer from severe nausea.[ep 4] She is from Mie Prefecture, and is the only student in her class to come from the Kansai region. Horikoshi describes Ochaco as "honest". In a prototype concept made by Horikoshi, Ochaco was originally named Yu Takeyama, the full name later given to Mt. Lady as well as the Quirk. However, Horikoshi thought that it would have made her too powerful.[vol. 1, character notes] Ochaco has been described as "the most laid back girl" in her class, but she is often blunt without being aware of it. She often becomes amused at certain personality traits others exhibit, bursting into laughter that she tries to suppress. She is the one who inspires and embraces Izuku's hero name, saying that "Deku" sounds similar to "dekiru" (出来る), roughly translating to "[you] can do it". She is a warm individual who often thinks positively but is objective enough to see flaws, as well as virtues. She is empathetic and friendly to those she meets, and will try to help anyone who is kind to her or needs help.[ep 6] Despite her usually cheery manner, she can be determined and focused when the situation calls for it. She has feelings for Izuku, but keeps them private, to focus on her goal of becoming a hero and providing for her parents.[15] Unlike all of her classmates, who use smartphones, Ochaco still owns a flip phone, due to coming from a poor household.[ep 22] In terms of heroism, Ochaco has preferred rescue, admiring Thirteen for the latter's expertise in the area. She is aware of her physical limitations, deciding to choose the combat-oriented hero Gunhead for her internship, to increase her fighting repertoire.[ep 26] Over time, she develops a new sense of battle awareness and becomes a more instinctive fighter.[ch. 67] After her classmates successfully bring Izuku back to U.A. and the civilians begin to protest about having to pay the price for the heroes' mistakes, she pleads with the crowd and convinces them to let Izuku rest, as heroes also deserve to be saved.[ep 137][16] Tenya Ida (飯田 天哉, Īda Ten'ya) / Ingenium (インゲニウム, Ingeniumu) Voiced by: Kaito Ishikawa[12] (Japanese); J. Michael Tatum[7] (English) Tenya Ida is the strait-laced president of Class 1-A, who is from Tokyo. His Quirk Engine (エンジン発動機/機関/エンジン, Enjin Hatsudō-ki/Kikan/Enjin) gives him super speed and superhuman kicking strength from the jet engines in his calves. In the first volume, Horikoshi mentions that Tenya was created during the serialization meeting and that the character and his design ended up deviating from the original concept.[vol. 1] Tenya initially appears to be unfriendly and intimidating, but is actually a straightforward, earnest, disciplined, and noble person, although clueless about personal interactions as a result of his elite upbringing. He takes everything seriously and is known for his habit of jumping to conclusions, then enthusiastically speaking or acting based on these conclusions. For example, after Izuku perceives Tenya's true nature during the Entrance Exam, Tenya sees him as a worthy peer and has since held him in high esteem.[ch. 5] As Class 1-A's president, Tenya is obsessed with organization and discipline and expects his classmates to follow suit, which often annoys them. He is also humble and willing to admit to his mistakes, apologize for his behavior, and improve himself in areas he is lacking. Being a member of the highly esteemed Ida family, Tenya is proud of his lineage and works hard to meet high expectations. He admires his older brother Tensei, and aspires to become a hero like him.[ep 9] After Tensei is forced to retire, after being critically injured by the Hero Killer Stain, Tenya takes up his mantle.[17] Shoto Todoroki (轟 焦凍, Todoroki Shōto) / Shoto (ショート, Shōto) Main article: Shoto Todoroki Voiced by: Yūki Kaji, Kei Shindō (young)[18] (Japanese); David Matranga, Mikaela Krantz (young)[7] (English) Shoto Todoroki is a self-composed and aloof student in Class 1-A, who is from a place near Shizuoka Prefecture. His Quirk Half-Cold Half-Hot (半分冷たく半分熱い/半冷半燃, Hanbun Tsumetaku Hanbun Atsui/Hanrei Han'nen) enables him to generate ice from the right side of his body and fire from the left. He is one of the few students in U.A. High School who received an application through taking the Recommendation Entrance Exam.[ch. 11] He was originally cold and aloof as a result of his abusive upbringing and complicated family life, and preferred to keep to himself instead of socializing. He is the youngest child of Endeavor and, as a result of the harsh abuse he suffered, refused to use his left side's powers for years, until Izuku helped him understand that using his fire powers does not mean that he has to accept his heritage.[ep 23] After the events of the U.A. Sports Festival, he notably becomes more sociable and kind, even gaining a sense of humor and occasionally smiling, although still retaining some of his previous distant attitude. After he goes to visit his mother Rei Todoroki in the hospital, their interactions are awkward as a result of how much time they spent apart.[LN 1] He remains relatively cold towards Endeavor and has made clear that forgiveness for his past treatment of him and his mother is difficult; but he has showed concern for their safety. Ever since Endeavor tried to repair his relationship with his family, Shoto has taken a cautious, yet hopeful approach to further development.[ep 90] Eijiro Kirishima (切島 鋭児郎, Kirishima Eijirō) / Red Riot (烈怒頼雄斗レッドライオット, Reddo Raiotto) Voiced by: Toshiki Masuda[19] (Japanese); Justin Cook[7] (English) Eijiro Kirishima is a boisterous, chivalrous student in Class 1-A; he is from Chiba Prefecture. His Quirk Hardening (固め/焼入れ/硬化, Katame/Yakiire/Kōka) enables him to harden his body;[20] however, there is a limit to how much damage his hardened body can withstand, and the Hardening itself slowly dissipates. Also, he loses stamina from keeping his Quirk active.[ep 24] Eijiro is fond of a concept of manliness, often using the terms "manly" and "unmanly" to describe things and people he does or does not like.[ep 100] He is determined and selfless, bravely putting the safety of others before his own. Thanks to his respectful and encouraging behaviour, he can make friends with most people he encounters, particularly those that show as much passion and resolve as he does. He is loyal and dedicated to his friends and will break laws and rules to help them, becoming regretful if he is unable to aid them. He has a strong sense of responsibility, sometimes being very hard on himself for any negative outcomes that befall him or his friends. When he was younger, Kirishima tried to become a hero with his less-developed hardening Quirk; to fight against actual villains, he needed a boost to truly pursue his heroic dreams. Prior to enrolling at U.A. High, he knew Ashido when they were in middle school, and he tried to stop students from getting bullied. He was hesitant to save some of his classmates when a mysterious villain threatened them, but regained his resolve thanks to a speech from his favorite hero, Crimson Riot.[21] Tsuyu Asui (蛙吹 梅雨, Asui Tsuyu) / Froppy (フロッピー, Furoppi) Voiced by: Aoi Yūki[12] (Japanese); Monica Rial[7] (English) Tsuyu Asui is a sincere frog-like girl in Class 1-A; she is from Aichi Prefecture. Her Quirk Frog (蛙/がま, Gama/Kaeru) gives her abilities such as enhanced swimming and jumping, sticking to and climbing up walls, and a long prehensile tongue. She was originally going to be male, but Horikoshi made her female because of the lack of girls in Class 1-A.[vol. 2] She is a straightforward and aloof individual who bluntly speaks her mind. She prefers to be called "Tsu", but only by those she views as friends.[ch. 80] Her usual expression is a vacant stare, which makes reading her thoughts and emotions difficult for those around her. Tsuyu has a habit of putting her finger against her mouth while speaking, pondering, or showing curiosity. She says "ribbit" ("kero" in Japanese), emulating a frog's croaking at the end of her sentences, or as a replacement for many single-word replies. When several members of Class 1-A agree to rescue Bakugo after the Vanguard Action Squad Invasion, Tsuyu is the most outspoken against it, asserting that acting emotionally and breaking the law to rescue him makes them essentially the same as villains.[ep 46] She rarely shows her feelings outside of the dormitories.[ep 51] Momo Yaoyorozu (八百万 百, Yaoyorozu Momo) / Creati (クリエイティ, Kurieiti) Voiced by: Marina Inoue[12] (Japanese); Colleen Clinkenbeard[7] (English) Momo Yaoyorozu is the mature and level-headed vice president of Class 1-A; she is from Aichi Prefecture. Her Quirk Creation (設定/創造/クリエーション, Settei/Sōzō/Kuriēshon) allows her to create any non-biological object from the lipids stored in her body as long as she knows its molecular structure. Horikoshi states that Momo cannot create living beings, correcting a previous statement that erroneously claimed that Momo could not produce any organic material. Her Quirk was originally going to belong to a Pro Hero, but Horikoshi thought that such an overpowering ability would be more interesting if handled by an inexperienced character.[vol. 2] She is one of the few students to apply at U.A. High School through official recommendations.[ch. 11] Momo is a prudent and dedicated person who is a natural leader. She is kind and polite and quite reserved, yet can be blunt with her criticism of people's mistakes and miscalculations. She wishes to help her peers improve and become great heroes, such as when she tutors her classmates at her home.[ch. 60] While originally confident of herself, her pride is crushed after losing to Tokoyami in the U.A. Sports Festival[ch. 35] and her invidious comparisons with Shoto Todoroki. She thereby loses confidence in her ability to act on instinct, but thanks to Shoto's encouragement on their final exams, she regains confidence in her quick thinking, learning that people have different skills that can complement each other.[ep 35] Minoru Mineta (峰田 実, Mineta Minoru) / Grape Juice (グレープジュース, Gurēpu Jūsu) Voiced by: Ryō Hirohashi[12] (Japanese); Brina Palencia[7] (English) Mineta Minoru is a diminutive, cowardly, and lecherous boy from Kanagawa Prefecture; his Quirk Pop Off (もぎもぎ/ポップオフ, Mogimogi/Poppuofu) causes to grow on his head many small, highly adhesive grape-like balls, which he can remove and use as weapons. He can also use the balls as trampolines, as his body bounces off them instead of sticking. Overuse of his Quirk will cause his scalp to bleed. The concept for his character was conceived early on, but Horikoshi struggled to balance Minoru's likeability with his perversion. Horikoshi enjoys drawing Minoru, as he sees a bit of himself in him.[vol. 2] Minoru can be very hypocritical, criticizing others for perceived perverted behavior, even if it turns out to be a misunderstanding. He is easily scared in moments of stress or fear and tends to act impulsively, abusing his Quirk recklessly to the point of hurting himself. He is not a confident fighter and may attempt to flee in disadvantageous situations. Despite this, he is smart, able to score very high on tests, and is in the top half of Class 1-A's grades, despite being considered a slacker by most of the class.[ch. 60] He is mostly disliked by the girls of Class 1-A for his perverted tendencies, which have annoyed even Eraser Head.[ep 64] Denki Kaminari (上鳴 電気, Kaminari Denki) / Chargebolt (チャージズマ, Chājizuma) Voiced by: Tasuku Hatanaka[19] (Japanese); Kyle Phillips[7] (English) Denki Kaminari is a flirty, laid-back, and friendly boy from Saitama Prefecture. His Quirk Electrification (充電/電化/帯電, Jūden/Denka/Taiden) allows him to absorb and emit electricity; overusing it causes his brain to "short circuit", in which case he gives a thumbs-up to let others know he is fine. His hero name is a combination of the English word charge (チャージ, chāji), which roughly translates to the name of his Quirk in Japanese, and the end of the Japanese word for lightning (イナズマ, inazuma).[ch. 45] In English, his hero name is translated to "Chargebolt". Horikoshi thinks Denki is fun to draw, but struggles to draw his hair consistently.[vol. 3] Denki is also social and full of energy. He is rather casual when interacting with others, including Bakugo, but is apt to overreact and make petty complaints. He can be blunt and appear to be reckless, but is always well-behaved. Denki is flirtatious towards girls, both in and out of his class. He does not appear to pay attention in class, gets easily bored with lectures, and suffers anxiety attacks when taking tests.[ch. 60] During combat, he is quick to panic and may accidentally activate his Quirk in the face of imminent danger, leaving himself vulnerable. He becomes more reluctant to use his full power when there are allies close to him, as he is afraid of accidentally hurting them. When he is assured that his allies are safe from his powers, he becomes more confident in his fighting abilities. During the Paranormal Liberation War, Denki gets a scar on his upper left forehead after being injured by Mr. Compress' attack.[vol. 31, omake] Kyoka Jiro (耳郎 響香, Jirō Kyōka) / Earphone Jack (イヤホン＝ジャック, Iyahon Jakku) Voiced by: Kei Shindō[18] (Japanese); Trina Nishimura[7] (English); Chrissy Costanza (singing, both languages) Kyoka Jiro is a pragmatic, music-loving girl in Class 1-A from Shizuoka Prefecture. Her Quirk Earphone Jack (イヤホンジャック, Iyahon Jakku) allows her to plug her extremely long earlobes into objects to hear minuscule sounds and vibrations from her surroundings or channel the sound of her heartbeat as sonic attacks.[22] Horikoshi has stated that Kyoka may have been the first character he came up with. He was inspired to make a character that could plug their ears into objects while listening to music on his earphones during a trip back home.[vol. 3] Aside from being pragmatic, Kyoka has an unenthusiastic and teasing personality that is mostly shown to those she finds irritating, such as her classmate Denki, whose cluelessness makes him an easy target for her sarcastic comments. However, she enjoys socializing with others. Kyoka often gesticulates through her elongated earlobes in place of her hands.[ep 26] She can also be quite aggressive, as she can use the Earphone Jacks her Quirk provides to physically punish people when provoked or to keep them in line, most notably Denki and Mineta. Despite being seemingly cold and indifferent, she also has a more sensitive side, as she is defensive about her friends, empathetic with others' feelings, and gets flustered when her talents and capabilities are brought up.[ep 33][ep 36][ep 41] Like her parents, Kyoka has an interest in rock music and owns several instruments, which she can play to some extent. However, she seems to be initially embarrassed about her interests because she perceives them as completely unrelated to heroism. However, thanks to a great presentation during the U.A. School Festival, she could outgrow that mindset.[ch. 182] Fumikage Tokoyami (常闇 踏陰, Tokoyami Fumikage) / Tsukuyomi (ツクヨミ) Voiced by: Yoshimasa Hosoya[12][23] (Japanese); Jessie James Grelle[7][24] (English) Fumikage Tokoyami is a stoic crow-head student in Class 1-A from Shizuoka Prefecture. His Quirk Dark Shadow (黒影ダークシャドウKokuei, Dāku Shadōu) allows him to manifest and control a sentient shadow monster that grows more powerful in the dark. His hero name is refers to Tsukuyomi, the god of the moon in Japanese mythology and Shinto faith. Horikoshi considered him to be outstanding, but notes this is not the general opinion in the world of My Hero Academia. He also stated that he struggles to draw him.[vol. 3] Fumikage is reserved, serious, and focused, but a bit noble and valiant. Though he does not talk much,[ch. 11] when he teams up with others, he becomes more sociable. During combat, Fumikage is fierce and dependable, with his strength and capabilities rarely being questioned. During his internship, Fumikage describes how Hawks essentially resolves everything by himself and doubts his ability to become a hero. However, thanks to Hawks, his new ability seems to improve, which carries over to the Joint Training Battle.[ep 93] While he is initially quiet and sometimes timid in dangerous situations, such as when he believed the Pro Heroes should rescue Katsuki after his capture, he later proves himself to be worthy of the hero title when he risks his life to save Hawks from Dabi.[ch. 271] The guidebook reveals that Fumikage's choker is worn in honor of a Pro Hero he idolizes, Dark Crystal.[GB p. 39] Mina Ashido (芦戸 三奈, Ashido Mina) / Pinky (ピンキー, Pinkī) Voiced by: Eri Kitamura[18] (Japanese); Caitlin Glass[7] (English) Mina Ashido is an upbeat and outgoing girl in Class 1-A, with pink skin, black eyes, and horns. Her Quirk Acid (酸い/酸っぱい/酸, Sui/Suppai/San) allows her to secrete an acidic fluid from her body, where she can control the solubility and viscosity levels of that fluid. She is from Chiba Prefecture. Mina has the best reflexes out of Class 1-A's students.[vol. 4, omake] She is social and excitable and is shown to become very upset when denied an opportunity to be at a gathering. She possesses a strong fashion sense and likes to go shopping.[ch. 38] Her academic performance is quite poor, which she pretends to dismiss, despite being anxious and frustrated about it. However, she can dedicate herself to her studies if she gets proper tutoring.[ch. 60] Because of her energetic demeanour, Mina enjoys, and is very skilled at, dancing. She is a strict perfectionist when teaching others how to dance, in contrast to her usual happy-go-lucky nature.[ch. 169] She has known Kirishima since they were in middle school and enjoys teasing Uraraka over her romantic feelings towards Izuku.[25] According to the Ultra Analysis guidebook, Mina has "never liked anyone, but wishes she can be in love".[GB p. 51] Yuga Aoyama (青山 優雅, Aoyama Yūga) / Can't Stop Twinkling (Can't Stop Twinklingキャント ストップ トゥインクリング, Kyanto Sutoppu Tuinkuringu) Voiced by: Kōsuke Kuwano[18] (Japanese); Joel McDonald,[7] Meredith McCoy (young) (English) Yuga Aoyama is a boy whose Quirk Navel Laser (ネビル/へそレーザー, Nebiru/Heso Rēzā) allows him to fire a laser blast from his belly button. His Quirk was inspired by the X-Men member Cyclops.[26] Yuga was born in France, making him the only Class 1-A student to be born outside Japan. Horikoshi has stated that although he does not really understand the character, he is fine with him and has fun drawing him.[vol. 1] Yuga initially appears to be vain and prideful, thinking of himself as superior to the rest of his classmates, especially regarding his Quirk. His expression rarely changes from a closed smile, even when he speaks or is hurt; and he is also apt to get upset if interrupted or questioned. Yuga's sentences often end with a star (☆) symbol, showing a fancy tone. He also plays up his heritage, occasionally employing French words. However, this persona is a façade, as he has severe insecurities and guilt because of the true nature of his Quirk and upbringing. As overusing his Quirk causes him stomach pains, Yuga feels a sense of kinship with Izuku, who has a similar issue with his Quirk.[ep 80] Yuga has always related to Izuku in this sense and wants to know him better. However, it also eliminates any possibility that Yuga acted out of malice. After Izuku thanks him for a surprise the previous night, the two become good friends, with Mina noting Yuga's more cheerful attitude.[27] Yuga is later revealed to have been born Quirkless before acquiring his Quirk after his parents made a deal with All For One; he was forced to serve as the villain's spy within U.A. out of fear for his parents' safety.[ch. 336] For helping the heroes in the final battle against All For One, Yuga and his family are pardoned but he decides to leave U.A. in order to atone for his crimes, promising to one day return to his friends and join them as a true superhero. [ch. 425] Mezo Shoji (障子 目蔵, Shōji Mezō) / Tentacole (テンタコル, Tentakoru) Voiced by: Masakazu Nishida[18] (Japanese); Ian Sinclair[7] (English) Mezo Shoji is a masked student whose Quirk Dupli-Arms (複製腕/デュプリアームズ, Fukuseiwan/De~yupuriāmuzu) allows him to grow individual body organs at the tips of the four webbed tentacles growing from his shoulders. He is from Fukuoka Prefecture and is the only Class 1-A student from the Kyushu region. Despite his frightening appearance, Mezo is a friendly and gentle person who works well with anyone. He was bullied as a child for his appearance, due to his hometown being prejudiced against those whose Quirks make them monstrous, which resulted in him having to wear a mask to not make children cry. However, he took pride in his body when he saved a girl and was inspired to become a hero to fight against prejudice.[ch. 371] He is not the type to hold grudges, as he shows no ill will towards those who unwitingly harm him. He is quite selfless and willing to risk his life for anyone. He can be empathetic and understanding, but still has maturity and a sense of responsibility that prevents him from giving into emotional impulses. He is very protective of his classmates, especially if they are hurt or injured. The guidebook states that his feelings for his friends are stronger than anyone else's and that he does not mind sacrificing himself.[GB p. 53] Hanta Sero (瀬呂 範太, Sero Hanta) / Cellophane (セロファン, Serofan) Voiced by: Kiyotaka Furushima[28] (Japanese); Christopher Bevins[7][29] (English) Hanta Sero is a sociable and humorous boy from Tokyo. His Quirk Tape (テープにする/ひも/テープ, Tēpu ni Suru/Himo/Tēpu) allows him to shoot cellophane tape from the tape dispenser-like organs on his elbows. Hanta's abilities are similar to that of Spider-Man, as the tape has similar functions to Spider-Man's webs, such as facilitating swinging along buildings and past enemies.[26] The guidebook acknowledges the connection between them by stating that Hanta has a deep admiration for "someone" that fits Spider-Man's description.[GB p. 47] Despite being a background character, Horikoshi likes him enough to consider giving him more prominent roles. He came up with his Quirk and character during a trip to a convenience store. He notes that Hanta's Quirk is his favorite.[vol. 3] Hanta is often the only person to call his classmates out when they are acting crazy. He is quite humorous and often jokes with his classmates. However, when push comes to shove, Hanta is a brave hero-in-training who wishes to prosper on his own while helping others do the same. He makes friends with those around him and is a very laid-back guy. Though not openly flirtatious like Denki or Minoru, Hanta still possesses some interest in girls, as shown during the Provisional License Exam, when Izuku informs him of the girl who transformed into a clone of Ochaco.[ep 54] Mashirao Ojiro (尾白 猿夫, Ojiro Mashirao) / Tailman (テイルマン, Teiruman) Voiced by: Kosuke Miyoshi[28] (Japanese); Mike McFarland[7] (English) Mashirao Ojiro is a humble and honest student from Tokyo whose Quirk Tail (尾/尻尾/しっぽ/テイル, O /Shippo/Shippo/Teiru) gives him a thick prehensile tail. Horikoshi has explained that people like Mashirao, who possess mutant appendages, can order custom-made clothing that suits their needs.[vol. 2] Mashirao has a very calm and noble attitude and a deep sense of dignity, which prevents him from accepting results he feels he did not earn with his own abilities. He is also described as a hard worker. Prior to Izuku's fight against Hitoshi Shinso in the Sports Festival event, he told Izuku to avoid talking to Hitoshi because of the latter's brainwashing ability.[ch. 33] Along with a strong sense of dignity, Mashirao can also be described as sheepish and bashful, as he tends to not enjoy the spotlight and is easily embarrassed. He is also shocked easily, such as when he sees Ochaco punch herself in the face during the Joint Training Arc,[ch. 194] as well as when Eri receives a sword much bigger than her during Class 1-A's Christmas party.[ep 101] Koji Koda (口田 甲司, Kōda Kōji) / Anima (アニマ) Voiced by: Takuma Nagatsuka (Japanese); Greg Ayres (English) Koji Koda is a shy and quiet student with rock-like skin whose Quirk Anivoice (生き物ボイス/アニボイス, Ikimono Boisu/Aniboisu) enables him to talk to animals and interact with them in ways that others cannot. He appears to enjoy the company of animals. Because of his shyness, Koda rarely speaks, preferring to use sign language to converse with his classmates. He is from Iwate Prefecture, making him the only student in Class 1-A to be from the Tōhoku region. Horikoshi likes his non-human design.[vol. 5] Koda is the only Class 1-A student to have a pet; a rabbit named "Yuwai-chan" who is dubbed "Kawaii-chan" by his female classmates. He also owns a few animal dolls and decorations in his room, implying he likes cute things.[ch. 98] In the First Term Final Exam, Koda is shown to have entomophobia;[ep 36] however, he can put his fear aside if it means helping his comrades, as shown during the Joint Training Arc.[ch. 196] Rikido Sato (砂藤 力道, Satō Rikidō) / Sugarman (シュガーマン, Shugāman) Voiced by: Tōru Nara[28] (Japanese); Cris George[7] (English) Rikido Sato is a sweets-loving student whose Quirk Sugar Rush (シュガードープ/シュガーラッシュ, Shugā Dōpu/Shugārasshu) enhances his physical strength, at the cost of his cognitive functions, whenever he consumes sugar. For every additional 10 grams of sugar he ingests, he extends the time of his having increased strength by another three minutes. He is from Tottori Prefecture, making him the only student in Class 1-A to be from the Chūgoku region. Horikoshi wanted to show his Quirk earlier, deeming it as "very strong".[vol. 5] Because his Quirk needs sugar to work, Rikido is a very talented baker. He is surprised by the positive reaction to his baking, suggesting that he does not think much of his abilities as a confectioner.[ep 51] Every week in the dorms, he bakes sweets and shares them with his classmates, which he calls "Sugar Time". He pairs his sweets with Yaoyorozu's tea to create a gourmet night. He can also cook other food, as shown during the Christmas party.[ch. 242] The guidebook reveals he has daily tea meetings with Momo.[GB p. 59] Toru Hagakure (葉隠 透, Hagakure Tōru) / Invisible Girl (インビジブルガール, Inbijiburu Gāru) Voiced by: Kaori Nazuka[28] (Japanese); Felecia Angelle[7] (English) Toru Hagakure is a cheery and outgoing girl in Class 1-A from Tokyo whose Quirk Invisibility (不可視/透明化, Fukashi/Tōmeika) makes her entire body invisible and gives her the ability to refract light.[30] Because of her Quirk, her features have only been partially revealed in-series and her hero uniform consists solely of a pair of gloves and boots to maximize her stealth. Like Tsuyu, Toru was supposed to be male, but Horikoshi changed the character to female because of the lack of female students in Class 1-A, as well as thinking that a girl with an invisible body would be a funny concept.[vol. 2] She has described her face as "a combination of Yang Guifei and Francis Xavier".[vol. 22: my heroine academia] Toru is aggressively sociable and appears to like shopping. Her room suggests that she likes plushies and other cute things.[ch. 99] While in battle, she believes that taking off her clothes is a tactical advantage, much to the embarrassment of those around her. She seems to be unaware of what it means to be invisible, such as displaying slight embarrassment at the idea of being seen undressing even when she is wearing her hero costume.[ch. 67] During the U.A. Traitor Arc, Toru is shown to be observant, as she notices that Yuga had not been his usual self after Izuku's return to U.A. Her curiosity led to her discovering that he was a traitor who had, albeit painfully and unwillingly, given intel to All For One. She has also been shown to be emotionally fragile as, after reprimanding Yuga for having betrayed his classmates, she is shown crying about how he had the gall to attend classes with them, as well as during Yuga's interrogation.[ch. 337] Class 1-B students Neito Monoma (物間 寧人, Monoma Neito) / Phantom Thief (ファントムシーフ, Fantomu Shīfu) Voiced by: Kōhei Amasaki (Japanese); Austin Tindle (English) Neito Monoma is a boastful student from Kanagawa Prefecture. His Quirk Copy (真似る/写す/原稿/写し/複写/コピー, Maneru/Utsusu/Genkō/Utsushi/Fukusha/Kopi) allows him to temporarily duplicate and use another person's Quirk by simply touching them. He can store four Quirks, but can only activate one at a time.[ep 18] However, he cannot effectively use copied Quirks that require a previously stored resource, such as One For All, Fat Absorption, and Rewind. Horikoshi has revealed he based Neito on a real person.[vol. 4] This was later revealed to be Dane DeHaan's performance as Harry Osborn/Green Goblin in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.[31] For unknown reasons, Neito harbors an intense dislike of Class 1-A and occasionally comes up with plans for him or his class to upstage them.[32] He has an inferiority complex, likely stemming from being told since he was young that his Quirk was that of a villain's, as "heroes don't steal Quirks". His manner of speaking is like that of Shishikura, as he tends to speak more eloquently than necessary, especially when addressing the students of Class 1-A, as shown in the Joint Training Arc. Despite his impressive analytical and tactical skills, one of his weaknesses is his poor scholarship, as he fails the Summer written exams, is forced to take part in remedial lessons during the Quirk Training Camp, and barely passes the Fall written exams.[LN 5] Itsuka Kendo (拳藤 一佳, Kendō Itsuka) / Battle Fist (バトルフィスト, Batoru Fisuto) Voiced by: Saki Ogasawara (Japanese); Jad Saxton (English) Itsuka Kendo, from Chiba Prefecture, is the spirited and sensible president of Class 1-B.[vol. 4, omake] Her Quirk Big Fist (大拳/ビッグフィスト, Taiken/Biggufisuto) allows her to enlarge her fists, which was inspired by the Kamala Khan version of Ms. Marvel. Her creation may have also been inspired by Mister Fantastic, who has the same powers as Kamala.[33] Itsuka is friendly to people outside her class and seems to hold no signs of ill will towards Class 1-A, making her a minority among the 1-B students. She is usually the one who keeps Monoma in check whenever his antics get out of line.[ep 62] Itsuka has displayed sympathy towards others, even if she is far away. She shows concern for Izuku Midoriya and Tenya Ida after hearing about their run-in with Stain, and helps Class 1-A cheat by telling them what is on the First Term Final Exam's practical portion. She and Yaoyorozu have developed a friendly rivalry.[ep 95] Ibara Shiozaki (塩崎 茨, Shiozaki Ibara) / Vine (ヴァイン, Vain) Voiced by: Miho Sakurazaka (Japanese); Bryn Apprill (English) Ibara Shiozaki is a highly religious girl from Kanagawa Prefecture whose Quirk Vines (ブドウの木/ツル, Budō no ki/Tsuru) gives her a head of vines for hair that she can extend and use in combat. In an interview, Horikoshi stated that Ibara's hair was hard to draw.[vol. 4] It was originally planned for her to be in Class 1-A. Ibara is modest and courteous, and behaves with humility after Present Mic calls her an assassin. Despite being graceful and soft-spoken, she is not afraid to make her intentions known. She is seemingly of a religious inclination, as she talks about heaven and divine beings on multiple occasions, and her combat tactics have somewhat religious names, such as Faith's Shield and Crucifixion. She shows her gratitude after receiving a second chance to take part in the U.A. Sports Festival and makes it her aim to spread good will before her fight with Denki. Denki has referred to her as "acorn-eyed", a slang term for someone with large, dark eyes.[ch. 35] Notably, the only person Ibara ever deceives is Minoru, as she takes his headband during the Sports Festival and lies in order to lure him out during the Summer Training Camp.[LN 2] Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu (鉄哲 徹鐵, Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu) / Real Steel (リアルスティール, Riaru Sutīru) Voiced by: Kōji Okino (Japanese); David Wald (English) Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu is a fiery and outspoken student from Saitama Prefecture whose Quirk Steel (鍛える/鋼鉄/鋼/スティール, Kitaeru/Kōtetsu/Hagane/Sutīru) allows him to turn his skin into steel. However, if he uses it for too long, he will suffer from iron fatigue, resulting in his metal form losing its durability. His Quirk is a reference to a junior version of Colossus.[26] Horikoshi has stated that he likes Tetsutetsu's design and wants to draw more of him.[vol. 4] Tetsutetsu is confident, stubborn, and straightforward in his motivations and actions. He is very vocal about his intentions and has a one-track mind, often looking for the simplest and most direct solution to problems. He appears to care deeply about his peers. He and Kirishima eventually develop a friendly rivalry because of their similar Quirks.[ep 22] During battle, his direct personality shows through his tenacious and upfront fighting style. He does not attack the villains before ensuring Shiozaki's safety and does not hesitate to take a bullet for Kendo.[ch. 78–79] Juzo Honenuki (骨抜 柔造, Honenuki Jūzō) / Mudman (マッドマン, Maddoman) Voiced by: Masamichi Kitada (Japanese); Dallas Reid (English) Juzo Honenuki is a skull-faced boy from Kanagawa Prefecture whose Quirk Softening (軟化/柔化, Nanka/Jūka) enables him to soften anything that he touches. Juzo is one of the U.A. students who applied through the Recommendation Entrance Exam.[ch. 203] He hates losing, but, like the rest of his class, does not feel bad letting others receive what they deserve, as shown when he lets his classmates continue losing at the Sports Festival. He is shown to have a calm demeanor when dealing with his classmates' antics, notably during the Joint Training Battle. When Tenya activates his Recipro Turbo, Juzo realizes that puts him at a grave disadvantage and retreats, showing his good judgment.[ep 96] Nirengeki Shoda (庄田 二連撃, Shōda Nirengeki) / Mines (マインズ, Mainzu) Voiced by: Kenta Ōkuma (Japanese); Dallas Reid (English) Nirengeki Shoda is a humble and apologetic boy from Tokyo whose Quirk Twin Impact (ツインインパクト, Tsuin Inpakuto) allows him to, at the site of an initial weapon impact, create a second impact, which he can activate at any time. Along with Ibara, Nirengeki was originally planned to be in Class 1-A. It is implied that, as the vice president of Class 1-B, his classmates trust him and find him reliable. He is described as Class 1-B's conscience, and appears to be more amicable and less competitive than his classmates. In battle, he is focused and collaborates well with others, as he works in unison with Reiko Yanagi and Yui Kodai. He also compliments Mina Ashido on her uppercut afterwards, implying that he is mature and does not hold grudges.[ch. 210] Yosetsu Awase (泡瀬 洋雪, Awase Yōsetsu) / Welder (ウェルダー, Werudā) Voiced by: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Japanese); Orion Pitts (English) Yosetsu Awase is a boy from Niigata Prefecture whose Quirk Weld (溶接する/溶接, Yōsetsu Suru/Yōsetsu) allows him to physically connect to anything he contacts. Yosetsu is also a reference to his first name. He is not as sociable as others; Yosetsu is foul-mouthed and tense, except in serious or life-or-death situations, wherein he becomes easily startled and more talkative while maintaining his harsh tone.[ch. 81] He is selfless, as he continues to carry Yaoyorozu even though Chainsaw Nomu was catching up with them. He is willing to put himself in danger to fulfill a plan, despite showing fear. He has a crush on Momo.[GB p. 95] While preparing for the School Festival, since Itsuka was busy with the Beauty Contest, Yosetsu is the one to knock out Neito Monoma for mocking Izuku and Class 1-A. He apologizes to Izuku, Eri, and Mirio Togata for Neito's behavior afterwards.[ep 83] Kosei Tsuburaba (円場 硬成, Tsuburaba Kōsei) / Tsubaraba (ツブラバ) Voiced by: Masakazu Nishida (Japanese); Aaron Dismuke (Season 2–3), Nazeeh Tarsha (Season 5–present) (English) Kosei Tsuburaba is a boy whose Quirk Solid Air (固体空気/空気凝固, Kotai Kūki/Kūkigyōko) enables him to solidify air into a wall or platform. He is from Kagawa Prefecture, making him the only person in his class to be from the Shikuoku region. Kosei is enthusiastic and competitive and holds himself to a high standard as he attempts to avoid descending to the level of his rivals. However, he is not above taunting Bakugo after stopping him with his Quirk. Like Neito Monoma, Kosei has no problem settling for less rather than aiming for the top.[ch. 30] While Kosei is not the sort to attack offensively, he is described as a great backup player who uses his Quirk to aid others.[GB p. 87] Kosei likes live-action television that features superheroes and uses special effects.[vol. 23, omake] Sen Kaibara (回原 旋, Kaibara Sen) / Spiral (スパイラル, Supairaru) Voiced by: Masakazu Nishida (Japanese); Ian Fergunson (Season 2), Matt Shipman (Season 3–present) (English) Sen Kaibara is a student from Tokyo whose Quirk Gyrate (回転する/旋回/ジャイレート, Kaiten Suru/Senkai/Jairēto) allows him to rotate any part of his body at incredibly high speeds, similar to a drill. Senkai is also a reference to his name. Sen is a levelheaded student who frequently is calm and focused. He is also more mature than Neito Monoma, telling the latter to quit provoking Katsuki Bakugo and focus on his goal during the Cavalry Battle.[ch. 29] Despite his serious demeanor, Sen can sometimes show warmth, such as when he shows enthusiasm in fighting against Mashirao Ojiro during the Joint Training Arc.[ch. 203] He is apt to be belligerent and often gets dragged along in his friends' antics. Sen is also described as an "ikeman", a good-looking man.[vol. 22] Kojiro Bondo (凡戸 固次郎, Bondo Kojirō) / Plamo (プラモ, Puramo) Voiced by: Kōji Okino (Japanese); Tyler Walker (English) Kojiro Bondo is a tall boy, made of rubber, from Tokyo, whose Quirk Cemedine (セメダイン, Semedain) enables him to excrete a glue-like liquid from the seven "eyeholes" on his glue dispenser-shaped head. He is described as a gentle giant and a "shrinking violet" compared to the rest of his classmates. He often stammers when speaking with his teammates during the Joint Training Arc, but despite this, he is easygoing and seems to get along well with his classmates, even Yui Kodai.[vol. 22, omake] Reiko Yanagi (柳 レイ子, Yanagi Reiko) / Emily (エミリー, Emirī) Voiced by: Ayane Sakura (Japanese); Ryan Reynolds (English) Reiko Yanagi is a mysterious girl from Aichi Prefecture whose Quirk Poltergeist (騒霊/ポルターガイスト, Sōrei/Porutāgaisuto) grants her the ability to telekinetically manipulate objects around her. Her hero name is a reference to the American horror/drama film The Exorcism of Emily Rose.[34] She is quiet, seemingly emotionless, and often shows an odd body posture, wherein she keeps her elbows to her side and lets her hands dangle, which somewhat resembles ancient depictions of zombies, ghosts, and undead creatures, alluding to her Quirk. She can also be quite verbose, causing her classmates to simplify what she says to those not familiar with her. Reiko revealed she likes searching the internet for spooky stories.[vol. 23, omake] Jurota Shishida (宍田 獣郎太, Shishida Jūrōta) / Gevaudan (ジェボーダン, Jebōdan) Voiced by: Junichi Suwabe (Japanese); Patric Carroll (English) Jurota Shishida is a tall student from Akita Prefecture whose Quirk Beast (野獣/獣/ビースト/ケダモノ, Yajū/Kemono/Bīsuto/Kedamono) grants him the ability to transform into a monstrous beast. Jurota seems to be intelligent, as he has a verbose manner of speaking and often addresses others by respectful titles such as 'sir' and 'miss'. This is because he was brought up in a well mannered and doting family. While transformed, however, Jurota is rather boisterous and energetic, which is likely a side effect of his Quirk. He admires Hound Dog and wishes he could throw everything away like he does, but cannot because of his upbringing.[vol. 21, omake] He is a reference to Henry Philip "Hank" McCoy/Beast.[26] Yui Kodai (小大 唯, Kodai Yui) / Rule (ルール, Rūru) Voiced by: Yurianne Eve (Japanese); Madeleine Morris (English) Yui Kodai is a quiet and unexpressive girl whose Quirk Size (大小/寸法/サイズ, Daishō/Sunpō/Saizu) enables her to change the size of any object she interacts with. She is from Shimane Prefecture, making her the only one in her class to be from the Chūgoku region. In early sketches drawn by Horikoshi, a prototype concept for Ochaco's original name and Quirk showed her drawn with a U.A. school uniform and hair that resembles her current style.[35] Despite her silence, Yui is shown to care about her classmates during the Forest Training Camp Arc, when she looks after Juzo Honenuki and Ibara Shiozaki after they are knocked unconscious by Mustard's poisonous gas.[ch. 74] She has revealed that she was unaware of a group of boys forming a fan club for her during her middle school years.[vol. 22, omake] Hiryu Rin (鱗 飛竜, Rin Hiryū, pinyin: Lín Fēilóng) / Dragon Shroud (龍帷子ロンウェイヅゥ, Ron Wei Dzū, pinyin: Lóng Wéizǐ) Voiced by: Kosuke Kuwano (Japanese); Anthony Bowling (English) Hiryu Rin is a boy whose Quirk Scales (天秤座/天秤/鱗, Tiānchèngzuò/Tenbin/Uroko) enables him to form scales on his body for combat and other purposes. He was born in China, making him one of two Class 1-B students born outside of Japan. Hiryu is willing to work with others, as shown during the obstacle course when he suggests everyone use their Quirks together to clear the way through the fallen 0-point robots. He has a serious demeanor and the ability to turn his capabilities into action. He is diligent about his academic studies and in using his Quirk abilities. He has revealed that he dislikes winter since his Quirk makes it hard to keep himself warm.[vol. 21, omake] Kinoko Komori (小森 希乃子, Komori Kinoko) / Shemage (シーメイジ, Shīmeiji) Voiced by: Kei Shindō (Japanese); Amanda Gish (English) Kinoko Komori is a girl from Gunma Prefecture whose Quirk Mushroom (榎茸/マッシュルーム/キノコ, Enoki Dake/Masshurūmu/Kinoko) grants her the ability to create spores from her cells, allowing her to grow mushrooms on the surfaces of her surroundings. Her hero name was originally going to be "Gnocchi Nyokonyoko", but was changed because it was difficult to pronounce.[GB p. 73] Her dream is to become an Idol Hero.[vol. 21] In the Joint Training Battle, when her teammate Shihai Kuroiro's plan fails, Kinoko excitedly executes her part of the plan using her Mushroom Quirk, suggesting that her confidence has increased. After the battle, she is shown to have a kind side, as she apologizes to Fumikage Tokoyami for using her Quirk too much on him.[ep 95] She also seems to be a fan of Hawks, as she asks Fumikage if he had any pictures of him in his private life.[ch. 217] Togaru Kamakiri (鎌切 尖, Kamakiri Togaru) / Jack Mantis (ジャックマンティス, Jakku Mantisu) Voiced by: Kiyotaka Furushima (Japanese); Jean-Luc Hester (English) Togaru Kamakiri is a student with a mantis-shaped head whose Quirk Razor Sharp (カミソリの鋭さ/刃鋭, Kamisori no Surudosa/Jin'ei) grants him the ability to produce large, sharp blades from all over his body. He is from Nagasaki Prefecture, making him the only student in his class to be from the Kyushu region. Horikoshi has stated that Togaru's design was influenced by Jean-Henri Fabre's Souvenirs entomologies and collected insects.[vol. 22] Togaru is hot-blooded and aggressive, like Katsuki. He seems to have a passion for fighting against his enemies, as demonstrated by his desire to battle Class 1-A in the Joint Training Arc. Because of their similar personalities, Togaru views Katsuki as a personal rival.[ep 97] Pony Tsunotori (角取 ポニー, Tsunotori Ponī) / Rocketti (ロケッティ, Roketti) Voiced by: Aoi Yūki (Japanese); Sarah Wiedenheft (English) Pony Tsunotori is a timid girl whose Quirk Horn Cannon (角砲ホーンキャノンHōnkyanon, Hōnhou) allows her to grow gazelle-like horns on her head. She was born in the United States, making her one of two Class 1-B students born outside of Japan; as a foreigner, she does not have much knowledge of Japanese. She is rather naïve and innocent, learning nasty phrases from Neito Monoma without realizing what they mean, as shown when Neito gives her phrases with which to unwittingly insult Class 1-A.[ch. 121] When Pony gets angry or is thrown off by something, she speaks in English.[ch. 202][LN 5] She has a bond with Manga Fukidashi over their love of anime and manga, with her classmates learning about anime and manga thanks to her.[GB p. 77] Setsuna Tokage (取蔭 切奈, Tokage Setsuna) / Lizardy (リザーディ, Rizādi) Voiced by: Aoi Yūki (Japanese); Dawn M. Bennett (English) Setsuna Tokage is a girl from Saitama Prefecture whose Quirk Lizard Tail Splitter (トカゲのしっぽ切り/トカゲテールスプリッター, Tokage no Shippokiri/Tokagetērusupurittā) allows her to split her body into several pieces and control them telekinetically. The Tokage part of Tokage no Shippokiri is a reference to her last name. She is one of the students of U.A. High School who applied through recommendations. She has been described as chatty, confident, and provocative, and is one of the few students in Class 1-B who apparently does not bear ill will toward Class 1-A. She is wily and thoughtful and has a great aptitude for leadership and cooperation. Her attitude is different in combat and non-combat situations, as she has a more serious disposition when in battle.[ch. 206] Because of her strong personality and skills, Setsuna has total confidence in herself and her potential. She does not doubt or hesitate.[ch. 207] Setsuna is noted to have been a gyaru when she was in middle school.[GB p. 79] Shihai Kuroiro (黒色 支配, Kuroiro Shihai) / Vantablack (ベンタブラック, Bentaburakku) Voiced by: Kōhei Amasaki (Japanese); Howard Wang (English) Shihai Kuroiro is a mysterious and cunning boy from Fukushima Prefecture whose Quirk Black (黒ブラックKuro, Burakku) grants him the ability to merge into anything black-colored and control it. Shihai struggles to talk to girls and thinks they have a crush on him if they talk to him. The Ultra Analysis guidebook mentions that he has a crush on Kinoko,[GB p. 83] whom he is seen standing jealously behind as she talks to Fumikage.[ep 100] Due to his and Tokoyami's similar natures, they have developed a friendly rivalry.[vol. 21] Manga Fukidashi (吹出 漫我, Fukidashi Manga) / Comicman (コミックマン, Komikkuman) Voiced by: Kaito Ishikawa (Japanese); Alex Mai (English) Manga Fukidashi is a student with a speech bubble for a head whose Quirk Comic (漫画/コミック, Manga/Komikku) allows him to manifest different onomatopoeias into reality as katakana. Overusing his Quirk will cause him to suffer from a sore throat.[ch. 200] He is from Wakayama Prefecture, making him the only student in his class to be from the Kansai region. He appears to be expressive, as is shown by his enthusiasm during the Cavalry Battle and Joint Training Session with Class 1-A. He also seems to have a soft spot for children, as he enjoys making them smile.[vol. 21] He has a crush on Class 3-G student Bibimi Kenranzaki.[GB p. 93] The Big 3 The Big 3 (ビッグ３, Biggu Surī) are third-year students who represent the top hero candidates of U.A. High School in terms of strength. They are widely known as the strongest three hero students in Japan. Shota Aizawa introduces them to Class 1-A following the second-term orientation; they are brought in to explain the Hero Work-Studies that students take part in on their own merit.[ch. 122–123] Thanks to Hero Work-Studies, they have improved their skills and mastered their powerful Quirks at a young age. They are considered to be above Pro Hero levels. After the final battle against the League of Villains, they return to U.A. to have a proper graduation ceremony.[ch. 425] Mirio Togata (通形 ミリオ, Tōgata Mirio) / Lemillion (ルミリオン, Rumirion) Voiced by: Tarusuke Shingaki,[36] Wakana Minami (young) (Japanese); Ricco Fajardo, Megan Shipman (young)[37] (English) Mirio Togata is a third-year student at U.A. and the leader of the Big 3. His Quirk Permeation (浸出/浸潤/浸透/透過, Shinshutsu/Shinjun/Shintō/Tōka) allows him to phase his body through anything solid, including the ground.[ep 63] He chose the hero name Lemillion because he wanted to help at least a million people.[38] Horikoshi considers him to be an easy character to draw because of his simple facial features.[39] Mirio appears to be goofy with a corny sense of humor, but is loyal to his cause. He is an optimist and is almost always smiling. His personality leads Sir Nighteye to believe he could succeed All Might as the Symbol of Peace.[ch. 127] He is also brave and, in contrast to his laid-back nature, is experienced in dealing with dangerous people and is not easily scared. He is shown talking to Overhaul in his normal, cheerful manner, despite knowing about his background as a dangerous yakuza member.[ep 67] Mirio is also confident during battle, as he is bold enough to face four of the Shie Hassaikai members alone.[ch. 124, 150] He loses his Quirk during the Shie Hassaikai Raid,[40] but thanks to Eri, he eventually regains his powers and arrives in time to help the other heroes in their battle with the Paranormal Liberation Front.[ep 125][41] During the events of the final chapter, which occurred eight years later, Mirio had already become Japan's new number one hero.[ch. 430] Tamaki Amajiki (天喰 環, Amajiki Tamaki) / Suneater (サンイーター, San'ītā) Voiced by: Yūto Uemura[36] (Japanese); Aaron Dismuke, Apphia Yu (young)[37] (English) Tamaki Amajiki is a third-year student at U.A. His Quirk Manifest (見かけ上/はっきりした/明らかにする/再現/マニフェスト, Mikake-jō/Hakkiri Shita/Akiraka ni Suru/Saigen/Manifesuto) gives him the characteristics of anything he eats. Ironically, despite his talent with his Quirk, Amajiki suffers from social anxiety and has low self-esteem.[42] According to Horikoshi, Tamaki's anxiety was inspired by his own experiences attending the Jump Festa in 2017, when he had to face an enormous crowd.[39] Tamaki is shy, aloof, depressed, and introverted, especially in front of large crowds. He gets nervous easily when talking to other people, and will often face away and lean into a wall to hide his face from others.[ch. 123] This also happens whenever he has bad feelings or feels insulted.[ch. 133] When he was in middle school, Tamaki did not make any friends because he was considered to be a boring person. However, Mirio approached him after realizing he was trying to say he liked Heroes, and the two began their friendship. After being inspired by Mirio's bravery during the yakuza raid, Tamaki steps up to the challenge of facing three villains alone, so the others can complete the mission. During the battle, Tamaki pushes himself to his limits to uphold the expectations set by Fat Gum, Mirio, and others who believe in him. Tamaki voiced his disapproval to Overhaul of the way Toya Setsuno, Yu Hojo, and Soramitsu Tabe consider themselves expendable, but he appears to well understand the bond between allies.[ep 71] Nejire Hado (波動 ねじれ, Hadō Nejire) / Nejire Chan (ねじれちゃん, Nejire Chan) Voiced by: Kiyono Yasuno[36] (Japanese); Lindsay Seidel[37] (English) Nejire Hado is a third-year student at U.A. Her Quirk Wave Motion (波動/うねり, Hadō/Uneri) allows her to convert her stamina into energy and release it as spiral shockwaves; overusing it will cause her to suffer from exhaustion and lose stamina. Horikoshi stated he struggled to draw her long hair, which later gets cut after it gets burned by Dabi during the war.[39] Nejire is enthusiastic, affable, and curious. She is also compassionate.[ep 87] However, she has shown a more stoic nature in certain situations. She is not very concerned for Tamaki after learning of his attack, and takes part in Beauty Pageant during the U.A. School Festival, having lost the first two times to Class 3-G student Bibimi Kenranzaki,[ch. 173] before winning the third and final time.[ch. 183] Despite her happy-go-lucky personality, Nejire is fierce in battle; but when the situation calls for it, she can be calm and focused. Her compassion never seems to extend to the enemy, and she always maintains her focus on taking them down. During her battle against Tomura and High-Ends, Nejire shows great judgement and anger, a side which she rarely displays. Her strong heart has allowed her to climb the ranks and become one of U.A.'s top three students.[ch. 294–295] Other students Mei Hatsume (発目 明, Hatsume Mei) Voiced by: Azu Sakura (Japanese); Alexis Tipton (English) Mei Hatsume is a creative first-year Support Course student from Class 1-H whose Quirk Zoom (ズーム, Zūmu) allows her to zoom in to objects up to 5 kilometers away.[ep 21] Mei was originally a male character, but Horikoshi stated in the 35th chapter of the manga that he changed this because he thought it would be more interesting if he made the character female.[43] Mei loves creating gadgets, which she refers to as her "super cute babies", although her creations often explode. She has a habit of "going straight to the point"[ch. 27] and is shameless in advertising her inventions. She is seemingly absent-minded, as she is easily distracted and can sometimes be unaware of her surroundings, as shown by her inability to sense one of her inventions catching on fire as she was speaking with Izuku.[ch. 101] She is seemingly inept at reading body language and social cues, as she is frequently oblivious to Izuku's discomfort when she is near. Mei's Power Suit invention is a reference to a prototype battle suit created by Justin Hammer in Iron Man 2, which seemingly killed its test pilot. Izuku is also almost killed, but Mei disables the suit before he is hurt.[43] Hitoshi Shinso (心操 人使, Shinsō Hitoshi) Voiced by: Wataru Hatano (Japanese); Jarrod Greene (English) Hitoshi Shinso is a first-year student from the General Course[44] whose Quirk Brainwashing (洗脳, Sen'nō) allows him to control those who answer his questions. Hitoshi's purple hair and mental abilities were inspired by Purple Man.[45] At first, Hitoshi struggles with his Quirk, as it is a "villainous" Quirk despite his heroic intentions. Hitoshi desires to become a Pro Hero to refute those who made him feel ashamed of his abilities.[ch. 34] While he has stated he is not interested in making friends, he knows several students who see him as a friend, including Izuku, Denki, and Neito. After proving his potential to be a capable hero at the school festival, Hitoshi is taken in as Eraser Head's apprentice. He trains for Eraser Head's fighting style but struggles to develop the use of the Capturing Weapon. After several months of training, he comes to use his ability properly, showing his skill in the Joint Training Battle.[ep 92] Eventually, he earns the right to transfer to the Hero Course for his second year[ch. 216] which he does, joining Izuku and the others in class 2-A after Yuga's departure.[ch. 425] Pro Heroes The Pro Heroes (プロヒーロー, Puro Hīrō) are those who are licensed to use their Quirks to protect the civilians and save the world from the villains, natural disasters, or any other kind of harm. The overall hero activity is managed by the World Heroes Association. To become a Pro Hero, the students in U.A. High School must work as interns through Hero Agencies.[ch. 48] The students can also take part in Hero-Work Studies under the guidance of a Pro Hero, and the permission to fight the villains in emergency situations, by passing the exam for the Provisional Hero License.[ch. 114] In the aftermath of the Paranormal Liberation War, many Pro Heroes have retired or quit due to the massive destruction left by Gigantomachia's rampage and the prison breakouts by All For One's escape from Tartarus, causing them to receive excessive criticism from the public especially where they were vandalized by the anti-hero protestors.[ch. 300] Top Heroes Enji Todoroki (轟 炎司, Todoroki Enji) / Endeavor (エンデヴァー, Endevā) Voiced by: Tetsu Inada (Japanese); Patrick Seitz (English) Enji Todoroki is a hotheaded and stern hero whose Quirk Hellflame (ヘルフレイム, Heru Fureimu) gives him powerful pyrokinetic abilities. He himself is immune to flames and can easily control the shape and temperature of a blaze.[ep 30] As a Pro Hero, Enji is depicted as confident, reliable, and imposing, thanks to his excellent track record of solving cases. His rude and aggressive personality is well-known to the public, with his fans thinking of that as a selling point while others are scared by his overall violent attitude.[ch. 115] His obsessive drive to surpass All Might in terms of strength and power has followed Enji throughout his entire life, with repeated failures having plagued him since his youth. Dedicated to his studies and hero work, Enji strives to become the absolute strongest Pro Hero in the country, but the figure of All Might proved itself too much of an insurmountable obstacle for him or anyone else to overcome, leaving Enji in a growing state of despair as he becomes more and more aware of the impossibility closing the gap between him and the Symbol of Peace.[ep 49] Even though he dislikes his longtime rival All Might, Enji still respects his power and feats as the No. 1 Hero, to the point of not believing that the "real" All Might was a sick and weak-looking man.[ch. 93] Enji is the husband of Rei Himura and the father of Shoto and his three older siblings. Enji has a strained relationship with his wife and children due to having projected his obsession of surpassing All Might on them, particularly on his sons Toya and Shoto. However, after becoming Japan's No. 1 hero following All Might's forced retirement, Enji starts to realize his mistakes and resolves to make amends to his family.[46] During the series epilogue, Enji is confined to a wheelchair as a result of his injuries from the war, forcing him to retire and focusing on a new goal of making amends for his own past misdeeds against his family, which includes regularly visiting Toya at the prison.[ch. 426] Keigo Takami (鷹見 啓悟, Takami Keigo) / Hawks (ホークス, Hōkusu) Voiced by: Yuichi Nakamura[47] (Japanese); Zeno Robinson[48] (English) Keigo Takami is an affable, relaxed, and optimistic hero whose Quirk Fierce Wings (激しい翼/剛翼, Hageshī Tsubasa/Gōyoku) grants him a pair of red feathered wings that allow him to fly at high speed. He can also detach his feathers to use as blades and telekinetically control them from a distance.[ch. 187] Keigo's design was inspired by Takahiro, a character from Oumagadoki Zoo (逢魔ヶ刻動物園, Ōmagadoki Dōbutsuen), one of Kōhei Horikoshi's previous works. He is the first and highest-ranking Pro Hero to not attend the U.A. High School; instead, the Hero Public Safety Commission decided to train him before he rose up to the top ranks of Pro Heroes. During the interview on the Honyasan mobile app, Hawks' backstory was mentioned by the manga editor Yoritomi, who revealed that it is based on the soccer player Lionel Messi's childhood life.[49] Keigo is shown to be highly intelligent, both emotionally and logistically. He projects a carefree and jovial attitude, while his constant vigilance often hides under his outward serenity and equanimity. He follows the orders of the Hero Public Safety Commission without hesitation, but with subliminated cynicism. Nevertheless, Keigo dislikes formalities, often acting unpredictably while being cocky and taunting.[ch. 243] On orders from the Hero Commission, Hawks infiltrates the Paranormal Liberation Front as a double agent and gains the trust of the villains within the organization, especially Twice. After he is outed as a double agent, Hawks is severely burned by Dabi but is later rescued by Tokoyami.[ep 118][50] He later leads the final battle against All For One alongside Endeavor but is later defeated and loses his quirk to the latter. In the epilogue, he retires from heroism due to the loss of his quirk and became the new president of the Hero Public Safety Commission, focusing on building a better hero society than the last commission. Tsunagu Hakamada (袴田 維, Hakamada Tsunagu) / Best Jeanist (ベストジー二スト, Besuto Jīnisuto) Voiced by: Hikaru Midorikawa[51] (Japanese); Micah Solusod (English) Tsunagu Hakamata is a flamboyant and elegant hero whose Quirk Fiber Master (ファイバーマスター, Faibā Masutā) allows him to freely control fiber in clothes. He is the recipient of the "Best Jeanist" award for eight consecutive years.[ch. 3] Tsunagu believes very strongly that people with influence must maintain a positive appearance both physically and socially. He often uses metaphors referencing jeans, denim, and uses various other fabric-based phrases, often inspiring his recruits with speeches, telling them to keep their life straight like their jeans.[ep 31] He admits to not being fond of brutish individuals such as Katsuki Bakugo,[ch. 48] whose attitude he attempted to correct, only to be frustrated by the young man's stubbornness.[ch. 86] He loses a lung in his brief battle with All For One and is seemingly killed by Hawks to gain the trust of the League of Villains.[52] However, this is later revealed to be a ruse and Best Jeanist ultimately returns alive and well after Hawks is exposed as a double agent.[ep 124][53] Rumi Usagiyama (兎山 ルミ, Usagiyama Rumi) / Mirko (ミルコ) Voiced by: Sayaka Kinoshita (Japanese); Anairis Quiñones (English) Rumi Usagiyama is a tough and aggressive heroine whose Quirk Rabbit (兎/うさぎ, Usagi) gives her rabbit-like features, such as superhuman leg strength and big rabbit-like ears. According to the 20th volume of the manga, Horikoshi noted that Rumi's hero name was inspired by the former professional mixed martial arts fighter Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipović.[54] Rumi hates to be left out of action, and seems to believe that heroes who join teams are cowards, as they could only be relying on their teammates' strength rather than their own.[ch. 184] As a Pro Hero, she proves to be fearless and independent, freely traversing Japan while bravely facing any villain that she comes across. The guidebook shows that she only works alone, instead of working in the agency or affiliated with some other institution.[GB p. 188] Despite her brash demeanor, Rumi is not above assisting others, such as when she came to the aid of Endeavor and Hawks after seeing their battle with Hood on the news.[ch. 191] She also requested Endeavor's help on one occasion while fighting a villain, showing that she is not unwilling to ask for help from other heroes despite her solitary disposition.[LN 5] During the Jaku Hospital Raid, she is severely wounded by several High-End Nomus and ends up losing part of her right ear with her left forearm and right leg, after losing them, being replaced with interchangeable protheses.[55] Crust (クラスト, Kurasuto) Voiced by: Tsuguo Mogami (Japanese); Larry Brantley (English) Crust is an emotional and noble hero whose Quirk Shield (被う/覆う/匿/盾/シールド, Ōu/Ōu/Nì/Tate/Shīrudo) allows him to grow stone-like, hexagon-shaped shields from his body. Crust was crying out of sorrow for All Might's retirement and crying in regret for not being involved in the Kamino Incident.ep 87 During the Jaku Hospital Raid, he saves Eraser Head's life at the cost of his own, being killed by the effects of Tomura Shigaraki's Quirk.[ch. 272] Ryuko Tatsuma (竜間 龍子, Tatsuma Ryūko) / Ryukyu (リューキュウ, Ryūkyū) Voiced by: Kaori Yagi (Japanese); Katelyn Barr (English) Ryuko Tatsuma is a humble and gentle heroine who takes Nejire, Uraraka, and Tsuyu as her interns. Her Quirk Dragon (竜/ドラゴン, Ryū/Doragon) enables her to transform into a European dragon. Ryuko seems to have a soft spot for children, as shown by her caring for and tutoring her trainees. She was also saddened upon learning that Overhaul was using his own "daughter" to create Quirk-Destroying Drugs and made it clear to the other heroes that rescuing Eri should be their top priority.[ch. 135] Her humble side is further highlighted when she considers herself the only one responsible for dropping to the tenth spot on the Japanese Hero Billboard Chart, and admitting that she could have done better after failing to save a civilian.[ep 87] Susugu Mitarai (御み手た洗らい 濯すすぐ, Mitarai Susugu) / Wash (ウォッシュ, Wosshu) Voiced by: Hiro Shimono (Japanese); Alese Watson-Johnson (English) Susugu Mitarai is the current No. 8 Pro Hero. His costume resembles a washing machine and leaves only his large eyes visible. He hires Koji and Manga for their internship. His Quirk Clean Bubbler (クリーンボブル, Kurīn Boburu) allows him to create and control soapy water. Faculty of U.A. Toshinori Yagi (八木 俊典, Yagi Toshinori) / All Might (オールマイト, Ōru Maito) Voiced by: Kenta Miyake (Anime),[3] Tesshō Genda[3] (Vomic) (Japanese); Christopher Sabat[7] (English) Toshinori Yagi is the eighth holder of the Quirk One For All and the world's greatest hero, also known as the Symbol of Peace (平和の象徴, Heiwa no Shōchō). In drawing All Might, Horikoshi stated that the frontal shot of the character was extremely taxing due to being an excessive amount of shading present in his design.[vol. 1] He was inspired by a combination of Superman and Captain America.[26] All Might's habit of smiling was ingrained by his mentor, Nana Shimura, who believed that the ones who smile are the ones who are the strongest. Though he can be annoying at times, Toshinori is usually friendly and amicable, always taking time to interact with fans. During his time as a hero, the true details of All Might's Quirk were kept secret, to the point where it was one of the world's greatest mysteries. Whenever asked about it in interviews, he would simply tell a joke and dodge the question. He is very charismatic and has a fatherly attitude towards his students, especially Izuku. Also, much like Izuku, he was born Quirkless. He is considered to be a non-drinker, likely due to him lacking a stomach as well as health reasons related to his injury.[LN 3] Due to a crippling injury that he sustained from his first fight with All For One in the past, he ultimately selects Izuku as his successor.[26] Whenever he addresses a student, as well as speaking out loud or thinking to himself, he has a habit to prefixing "young" to the student's surname: for example, Young Midoriya.[ch. 3] As a U.A. teacher, he can sometimes underestimate his students and is outsmarted as a result. Lacking teaching experience, he required a script to convey his first lesson to Class 1-A. He is also reprimanded on occasion by his fellow teacher, Eraser Head, for being sometimes unavailable from his teaching duties. However, All Might bringing his typical attitude into his teaching can be beneficial, creating an energetic and motivating environment.[ch. 7] During the Final Exams Arc, out of all the teachers, he is the most ruthless so far. He can theatrically play a villain, doing so to bring out the full potential of others with tough love. His sheer intimidation alone was, according to Izuku, similar to that of Stain. When Katsuki stated that he would rather lose than seek Izuku's assistance, All Might was more than willing to force Katsuki to lose. He also punched Katsuki hard enough for him to vomit, showing he will not hold back and is willing to injure his students if that motivates them to pass the exams.[ep 37] After winning his rematch with All For One, All Might loses the ability to use One For All completely and dedicates himself to raising Izuku to eventually take his place as the world's greatest hero.[56] Nezu (根津) Voiced by: Yasuhiro Takato (Japanese); Jerry Jewell (English) Nezu is a humanoid, mouse-headed animal who serves as the principal of U.A High. He is one of the few non-human animals in history to develop a Quirk. His Quirk High Spec (ハイスペック, Hai Supekku) gives him anthropomorphic abilities and superhuman intelligence. Sometime before becoming U.A. High's principal, Nezu was experimented on by humans. This mistreatment led to Nezu developing a sadistic side to his otherwise polite personality. He eventually became the principal of U.A. High and hired Shota Aizawa as a teacher, who asked the principal for the ability to expel and re-enroll students, feeling that they should know the difference between self-sacrifice and throwing one's life away, so that they strive more. Nezu was unsure about Shota's proposition, but accepted it.[ch. 254] As a result of abuse and mistreatment by humans in the past, Nezu's true character reveals itself whenever he is in combat. He enjoys "toying" with humans, especially Denki Kaminari and Mina Ashido. He still holds a grudge over the many experiments he underwent, coming off as slightly insane and unpredictable as a result.[ch. 66] His dedication to educating goes as far as assessing villains, especially young ones, and wondering if they could be put on the right path if they were taught properly, although he admits the naivety of the idea. He is told about the secret of One For All by All Might, so Nezu suggested looking for a successor by giving All Might the opportunity to take up a teaching position at U.A. High.[ep 62] Shota Aizawa (相澤 消太, Aizawa Shōta) / Eraser Head (イレイザーヘッド, Ireizā Heddo) "Shōta Aizawa" redirects here. For the footballer, see Shota Aizawa. Voiced by: Junichi Suwabe[57] (Japanese); Alex Organ (Season 1), Christopher Wehkamp[58] (Season 2–present) (English) Shota Aizawa is the pragmatic and lethargic homeroom teacher of Class 1-A. His Quirk Erasure (抹殺/消去/抹消, Massatsu/Shōkyo/Masshō) enables him to nullify another person's Quirk within his line of vision until he blinks. He can use his Quirk on multiple targets; it remains active, even if he looks elsewhere, as long as he does not blink. Because he suffers from dry eye and his Quirk tends to strain his eyes, Eraser Head is somewhat irritable and has a constantly tired appearance. Shota is loosely based on the DC Comics hero Batman. Unlike the original Batman and Joker, who have clashing personalities and worldviews, he and Ms. Joke get along well.[26] He is a very stern and reserved man who has lofty expectations of his students. He often comes off as cold, apathetic, and impatient, exerting very little energy in most situations, preferring to take naps in his sleeping bag instead.[ep 9] As a teacher with notoriously high expectations, Shota is known to expel students he feels are not suited for U.A. High. However, it was revealed that the high expulsion rate is only on paper and that he actually re-enrolls the students he expels.[ch. 254] When he and Izuku Midoriya first met, he had zero faith in Izuku's ability to become a hero. He referred to him as a "problem child" due to Izuku's habit of causing trouble and putting himself in danger. Since then, he has come to respect Izuku, though he is still strict with him. Despite his personality, Shota has shown on several occasions that he is not completely devoid of joy; he often grins whenever he is impressed by one of his students[ch. 6, 63] or after he tricks them with one of his 'rational deceptions'.[ch. 7, 68] His time before being a teacher is seen in his recurring role in My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, in which he deals with street crime in Naruhata and often works alongside the Crawler.[VGLS ch. 2][VGLS ch. 67] Eraser Head gained a scar below one of his eyes fighting a Nomu that accompanied Tomura, Kurogiri, and their underlings in their attack on the Unforeseen Simulation Joint.[ch. 16] During the Jaku Hospital Raid, Tomura throws one of Overhaul's Quirk-destroying bullets into Eraser Head's right leg, forcing him to amputate it on the spot to prevent himself from losing his Quirk.[ch. 281] Hizashi Yamada (山田 ひざし, Yamada Hizashi) / Present Mic (プレゼントマイク, Purezento Maiku) Voiced by: Hiroyuki Yoshino[57] (Japanese); Sonny Strait[7] (Eps. 1–16), Dave Trosko (Eps. 17–present) (English) Hizashi Yamada is the school's English teacher whose Quirk Voice (言い表す/音声/声/ヴォイス/ボイス, Iiarawasu/Onsei/Koe/Voisu/Boisu) amplifies his voice from a boombox-like collar. In the anime, Present Mic occasionally breaks the fourth wall by explaining a character's Quirk. The character's real name was based on a Japanese radio host named Hisashi Yamada, who hosts "Hisashi Yamada's Radi-Unlimited" on Tokyo FM. Hizashi was originally going to be a fat, bald old man who hosts the school orientation ceremony. However, Horikoshi thought that that was boring; instead he made him more excited.[59] Hizashi often poses when he talks and maintains a certain level of excitement or volume, regardless of the situation. His attitude made Kyoka Jiro mistake him for a simple announcer, rather than an actual Pro Hero.[ch. 61] When in front of a crowd of people, he often attempts to bring his audience up to his level by getting them involved (he sometimes refers to them as his 'listeners', even while on a live stage). He continues to act this way regardless of the crowds' response, as shown during the Sports Festival.[ep 21] He also volunteers to commentate rather than sitting through a boring event such as during the Remedial Hero License Training.[ep 79] Though he tends to be a jovial individual, Hizashi is capable of great rage, as demonstrated by his reaction to discovering that Kurogiri is a Nomu created from the corpse of his late friend, Oboro Shirakumo and his confrontation with the man responsible, Kyudai Garaki. He expressed further grief and outrage over how the doctor's scientific gifts and knowledge could have helped humanity, instead of being used for evil. Much later, he angrily punches the doctor for what he did to his friend.[ch. 260, 269] Sekijiro Kan (管 赤慈郎, Kan Sekijirō) / Vlad King (ブラドキング, Burado Kingu) Voiced by: Shuhei Matsuda (Japanese); Ben Bryant (English) Sekijiro Kan is Class 1-B's homeroom teacher. His Quirk Blood Control (血液管理/操血, Ketsueki Kanri/Sōketsu) allows him to control his blood after it leaves his body. He can spread the blood out to form a variety of constructs.[60] As a teacher, Vlad King has a caring attitude towards his students. He is willing to go out of his way to protect them and encourages them to do their absolute best. He also views Class 1-A as rivals but also values their growth and safety. He often uses them to motivate his own class to reach greater and greater heights. Although he cares for Class 1-A's well-being, Sekijiro has shown to have a bias towards his class, as shown in the Joint Training Arc.[ch. 196] He is one of the few people who knew about All Might's true form. He has been friends with Hound Dog for a long time.[GB p. 189] Despite being two years younger than Ryo Inui, Sekijiro attended the same class at U.A. High with him, being in the same class event, a drag café. This may imply that either Ryo was held back or Sekijiro has skipped grades.[LN 4] Chiyo Shuzenji (修善寺 治与, Shūzenji Chiyo) / Recovery Girl (リカバリーガール, Rikabarī Gāru) Voiced by: Etsuko Kozakura (Japanese); Juli Erickson,[7] Luci Christian (Season 2–present) (English) Chiyo Shuzenji is the elderly school nurse whose Quirk Heal (治る/治す/癒す/回復, Naoru/Naosu/Iyasu/Kaifuku) allows her to heal others' injuries by kissing them. Chiyo has worked at U.A. for over forty years and her words hold just as much authority as that of Principal Nezu's. Horikoshi describes her as the mainstay of the school.[vol. 8] Chiyo has a kind and compassionate personality, where she treats everyone kindly, as she is usually shown giving her patients sweets to help their energy levels rise from her Quirk's stamina draining effects. Despite this, she does have a strict and reproachful attitude towards foolish behavior that can lead to injuries. She is mostly like this with All Might for not teaching Izuku Midoriya on how to use his Quirk properly or with Izuku for using his Quirk recklessly and injuring himself in the process. She eventually refuses to heal Izuku's injuries caused by One For All to prevent it from becoming habitual, and encourages Izuku to find another way to master his Quirk's power without leading to self-injury.[ch. 41] She can also be quite harsh and critical, as when she rebuked Present Mic for being defeated by a swarm of bugs during his practical battle in the First Term Final Exam, despite his entomophobia.[ch. 66] Nemuri Kayama (香山 睡, Kayama Nemuri) / Midnight (ミッドナイト, Middonaito) Voiced by: Akeno Watanabe (Japanese); Elizabeth Maxwell[61] (English) Nemuri Kayama is a dominatrix-themed Pro Heroine and a modern art history teacher at U.A. whose Quirk Somnambulist (夢遊病者/眠り香, Muyūbyō-sha/Nemurika) allows her to produce a sleep-inducing fragrance from her body. Midnight was originally planned as the homeroom teacher of Class 1-A, but Horikoshi decided to give the role to Shota Aizawa because the author preferred someone who could be sharp-tongued with the kids.[62] She is a very playful and flirtatious person with an unpredictably serious and temperamental side to her. She gets angry whenever someone interrupts her or when they insult her, and she is especially sensitive about her age. Midnight has no shame about dressing or acting sexually in front of young students and appears to act on whim much of the time. When she accepted Mashirao Ojiro and Nirengeki Shoda's request to resign from the tournament, she commented that their naivety "turned her on".[ch. 32] She was also very excited to see the chivalry displayed by Eijiro Kirishima during the tournament when he shook Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu's hand.[ep 22] During the First Term Final Exams, Midnight admitted to Minoru Mineta that she has a sadistic side and enjoys dominating others. She can be impressed by those who resort to genius plans, as she was amazed by Minoru using tactical thinking.[ep 36] She was also a recurring character in the Vigilantes manga spin-off,[VGLS ch. 5] having formed a strong friendship with Kazuho Haneyama/Pop☆Step. Midnight is killed during the Paranormal Liberation War during her attempt to defeat Gigantomachia.[ep 125][63] Ken Ishiyama (石山 堅, Ishiyama Ken) / Cementoss (セメントス, Sementosu) Voiced by: Kenta Ōkuma (Japanese); Chris Rager (English) Ken Ishiyama is a Pro Hero and literature teacher at U.A. whose Quirk Cement (凝る/痼る/セメント, Koru/Shikoriru/Semento) allows him to control concrete. Cementoss is a serious yet pleasant individual. He is very careful of the well being of others. He is a big fan of All Might, despite being a Pro Hero himself. Like the rest of the professors at the U.A. High, he knows All Might's secret identity, and he tried his best to prevent others from discovering it.[ep 13] During the fight between Izuku and Shoto, Cementoss contacts Midnight and asks her if they should stop their fight because of Izuku's recklessness.[ep 23] During the Jaku Hospital Raid, Cementoss defeats Geten. He is immediately sent to the hospital after the Paranormal Liberation War.[ch. 296] Anan Kurose (黒瀬 亜南, Kurose Anan) / Thirteen (13号, Jūsan-gō) Voiced by: Inuko Inuyama (Japanese); Morgan Berry (English) Anan Kurose is a Pro Hero specializing in search and rescue, and is a teacher at U.A. Her Quirk Black Hole (ブラックホール, Burakku Hōru) allows her to summon a black hole, with her fingers, that turns anything it sucks in into dust. She wears a full-body spacesuit that conceals her features. In a prototype concept, Thirteen was initially named No. 6 while her real name would have been Hirooki Anakuro (穴黒央宙, Anakuro Hirooki).[64] She is a wise, well-mannered woman. As a rescue hero, Thirteen has shown how passionate she is about saving people through her teachings. She even developed her own training facility named the Unforeseen Simulation Joint, which is used to train future heroes in search-and-rescue tactics.[ch. 13] She has also been shown to be very brave. Despite not being a combat type, she does not hesitate to use her Quirk to fight against villains for the sake of protecting others. During the Paranormal Liberation War, Thirteen lost her left arm to Tomura's attack. Despite her injuries, Thirteen and other surviving heroes tried to prevent Tomura/All For One from escaping with a handful of allies and Nomus, but they were unsuccessful.[ch. 296] Ectoplasm (エクトプラズム, Ekutopurazumu) Voiced by: Masakazu Nishida (Japanese); Mike McFarland (English) Ectoplasm is a Pro Hero and math teacher at U.A. whose Quirk Clones (クローン人間/分身/クローン, Kurōn Ningen/Bunshin/Kurōn) allows him to spew out an ectoplasm-like dust from his helmet, dust that can form into a clone of himself. Ectoplasm is a steadfast and unrelenting hero, which has made him highly popular.[vol. 7, omake] As a teacher, he desires the best from his students and is not afraid to push them; he openly warned Fumikage Tokoyami and Tsuyu Asui that he would do his best to crush them during their final exams. He also told them that he was looking for his students to shine under pressure. After the two passed the exam, Ectoplasm releases the students from the giant clone and commends them on their clever synergy.[ch. 61, 66] Snipe (スナイプ, Sunaipu) Voiced by: Tōru Nara (Japanese); David Wald (English) Snipe is a gas mask–wearing Pro Hero and teacher at U.A. whose Quirk Homing (帰途/帰宅/ホーミング, Kito/Kitaku/Hōmingu) allows him to alter the trajectory of his bullets. He is dressed in cowboy-like clothes. He is also in charge of the third-year students.[GB p. 128] As the head of U.A.'s senior students in the Hero Course, Snipe shows himself to be intelligent and knowledgeable when it comes to battle practice, as he points out that having the first year students face robots during the Final Exams would not help them when they encounter live villains in the future.[ch. 61] While often calm, he is shown to be excitable upon realising he accidentally bumped Toru Hagakure's chest with his elbow during his Final Exam battle, and frantically apologized to her.[ep 36] Higari Maijima (埋島 干狩, Maijima Higari) / Power Loader (パワーローダー, Pawārōdā) Voiced by: Yō Kitazawa (Japanese); David Wilson-Brown (English) Higari Maijima is a Pro Hero and the support-course teacher at U.A. whose Quirk Iron Claws (鉄爪/アイアンクロー, Tessō/Aiankurō) gives him metallic claws at the ends of his fingers, which allow him to dig and burrow underground. Horikoshi found out that drawing Higari's costume/armor was quite difficult. He describes the character as a prodigy who can create support items with self-assurance.[vol. 12] Because of his being a strict teacher who desires to see his students excel without constraint, Power Loader has developed a love-hate relationship with Mei Hatsume. Although he is easily angered by her carelessness, he still acknowledges her inventiveness and productivity.[ch. 101] Ryo Inui (犬井 猟, Inui Ryō) / Hunting Dog Hero Hound Dog (猟犬ヒーローハウンドドッグ, Ryōken Hīrō Haundodoggu) Voiced by: Eiji Hanawa (Japanese); Zach Bolton (English) Ryo Inui is a Pro Hero and the lifestyle guidance counselor at U.A. whose Quirk Dog (犬, Inu) gives him the appearance of a dog. When he is angry, Hound Dog speaks in an incoherent and violent manner with a mix of words and a sound akin to a dog's growling. During the opening ceremony, he has some final comments to say. Unfortunately, his anger causes his speech to come out as a mix of words and incoherent growls, ending with a howl which scares a few of the students.[ch. 122, 183] Faculty of Ketsubutsu Academy High School Emi Fukukado (福門 笑, Fukukado Emi) / Ms. Joke (ミスジョーク, Misu Jōku) Voiced by: Mariko Nagai (Japanese); Amber Lee Connors (English) Emi Fukukado is a Pro Hero and the teacher of Second Year, Class 2 at Ketsubetsu Academy High School. Her Quirk Outburst (勃発/激発/爆笑/爆発/バースト, Boppatsu/Gekihatsu/Bakushō/Bakuhatsu/Basuto) forces her targets to burst into uncontrollable laughter that dulls their motor skills and impairs their cognitive abilities.[ch. 103, p. 4–5] Ms. Joke's general aesthetic was inspired by the DC Comics supervillain Joker. Her theme is clearer when she is around Shota Aizawa. Unlike the original Batman and Joker, who have clashing personalities and worldviews, she and Shota get along well and understand one another.[26] Ms. Joke is known for her cheerful and outgoing personality. She always has a goofy and somewhat obnoxious sense of humor on full display and jumps at the chance to make others laugh. She has no shame in flirting with Shota, endlessly trying to break his cold exterior to get him to smile. Though her behavior appears to be unprofessional, Ms. Joke takes her job as a teacher and Pro Hero very seriously, and clearly has a thorough understanding of heroics, as demonstrated by her commentary throughout the license exam. After the exam concludes with a substantial portion of both Ms. Joke's and Shota's classes passing, she suggests that they carry out joint training in the future and Shota agrees.[ch. 114] The rise of All Might brought about the end of the age of villains and All For One's reign. His subordinates were all defeated and imprisoned and All For One's body was destroyed by All Might. To spite the Symbol of Peace and return villains to prominence, All For One raised Tenko Shimura into his successor. Tenko is the grandson of All Might's master, Nana Shimura. All For One knew that grooming Tenko into the villain Tomura Shigaraki would be the perfect way to strike All Might's pure heart.[1] All For One cultivated Tomura's malice and villainy, raising him to hate All Might. Tomura grows into a spoiled man-child who only desires to destroy because he wants to. Kurogiri acts as his aide for guidance but Tomura sees him as little more than a tool. Gigantomachia was also cultivated as one of All For One's loyal followers around this time.