Last reviewed on 2026-05-02
Izuku Midoriya One For All
Protagonist / DekuBorn quirkless, he inherits One For All from All Might. His analytical mind and unwavering heroic spirit drive him to master the stockpiled power. Dreams of becoming the greatest hero and inspiring others.
All Might One For All
Symbol of PeaceThe world's greatest hero and Deku's predecessor as One For All holder. His enormous presence kept crime in check for years. Despite losing his power, his spirit continues to inspire the next generation.
Katsuki Bakugo Explosion
Rival / DynamightMidoriya's aggressive and explosive classmate. His volatile personality hides deep ambition and genuine heroic instincts. Masters complex techniques using his nitroglycerin sweat explosions. Becomes one of the top heroes.
Shoto Todoroki Half-Cold Half-Hot
Endeavor's SonSon of the #1 Pro Hero Endeavor. Wields both fire and ice inherited from his parents. Resists using his left side due to his father's abusive training. His battle with Midoriya is a turning point in his character development.
Endeavor Hellflame
No. 1 Pro HeroEnji Todoroki, who becomes the #1 Pro Hero after All Might's retirement. A driven but abusive father who pursues redemption. His mastery of his Hellflame quirk is unmatched among flame-type heroes.
Hawks Fierce Wings
No. 2 Pro HeroThe youngest hero to reach the top rankings. Uses razor-sharp feathers for both combat and rescue. Goes undercover in the League of Villains. His laid-back attitude belies an incredibly sharp mind and tragic past.
Tomura Shigaraki Decay
Villain LeaderSuccessor to All For One and leader of the League of Villains. His Decay quirk disintegrates anything he touches with all five fingers. Driven by nihilism and hatred for hero society. Later enhanced with All For One's power.
Dabi Cremation
League of VillainsScarred villain with blue flames stronger than Endeavor's fire. Later revealed as Touya Todoroki, Endeavor's eldest son who survived being left for dead. His burning hatred for his father drives his destructive ideology.
Himiko Toga Transform
League of VillainsObsessive villain who can transform into anyone after drinking their blood. Her love-obsessed personality masks deep pain from a society that rejected her nature. Forms a bond with Ochaco and Tsuyu that tests her ideology.
Ochaco Uraraka Zero Gravity
Class 1-ACheerful student with Zero Gravity quirk who removes gravity from objects she touches. Trains in martial arts to compensate for her limitation. Develops deep feelings for Midoriya and becomes a top rescue hero.
Tenya Iida Engine
Class 1-AClass 1-A representative from a family of pro heroes. His Engine quirk generates high-speed jet propulsion. Uptight and rule-obsessed, but deeply principled. Nearly crosses the line seeking revenge for his brother's injury.
Eraserhead Erasure
Class 1-A TeacherAizawa Shota, the tired-looking homeroom teacher who can erase quirks with his gaze. Pragmatic and demanding but deeply invested in his students' survival. Underground hero with high expulsion rates for underperformers.
Present Mic Voice
Pro Hero / TeacherUA English teacher and popular radio host. His Voice quirk amplifies sound into concussive force. Energetic and theatrical personality. Childhood friend of Eraserhead and deeply loyal companion.
All For One All For One
Ultimate VillainThe supreme villain who has controlled Japan from the shadows for generations. Steals quirks and grants them to others. True nemesis of One For All and All Might. Manipulates Shigaraki as his successor and vessel.
Mirio Togata Permeation
Big 3 / LemillionAmong the top three UA students. Mastered the complex Permeation quirk through extreme effort and nearly became All Might's successor. Sacrifices his quirk to save Eri, showing unparalleled heroic selflessness.
About My Hero Academia Characters
My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia) by Kohei Horikoshi is set in a world where 80% of people have superpowers called quirks. The story follows Izuku Midoriya's journey from quirkless boy to the greatest hero.
With one of anime's largest casts, MHA features heroes and villains with creative quirks, complex backstories, and compelling ideological conflicts about what it truly means to be a hero.
The Deku and Bakugo dynamic is one of the most deliberate examples of a rival pairing in modern shounen — explored alongside Naruto/Sasuke and Light/L in iconic rivalries in long-running series. For how All Might fits the "ideal mentor whose absence is felt as loss" archetype, see character archetypes.