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Every year introduces dozens of popular new anime series, but Kohei Horikoshi’s My Hero Academia has far and away grown into one of the biggest shonen fascinations of the decade. My Hero Academia has been able to so thoroughly capture the attention of audiences because of how it cleverly subverts shonen and superhero staples in the way that it presents its rich, evolving world of superheroes and villains.
My Hero Academia juggles a very large cast and it’s easy to lose track of the many individuals who fill the anime series. The anime does its best to spread its focus and this means that some characters only find their footing much later than others. It’s very satisfying to see certain heroes and villains in My Hero Academia blossom and finally earn some appreciation.
10 Eijiro Kirishima Follows His Own Path To Grow Into An Unbreakable Hero
Eijiro Kirishima and his Hardening Quirk have been around since the very start of My Hero Academia, but it takes some time for the aggressive Class 1-A student to get the proper showcase. The series has fun as it juxtaposes Kirishima and Tetsutetsu and their comparable Quirks against one another, but Kirishima truly makes headway during his internships and work study programs.
Kirishima’s work under Fat Gum highlights how much he’s grown as a hero, and his evolved Quirk’s intimidating Red Riot Unbreakable form produces some of the most entertaining action in the anime.
9 Mirio Togata Evolves From A Prodigy Into An Empathetic Figure Who’s Pure Heart
Some of My Hero Academia‘s major players have been around since the very first episode, but others don’t enter until the anime has had a better chance to flesh itself out. Mirio Togata is one of U.A. High’s best students and a core member of the Big Three, but he doesn’t really show up to serve an important role until the show’s fourth season.
Mirio’s strength and optimistic attitude are endearing, but he becomes an even bigger fan favorite after he sacrifices his Quirk to save Eri. From this point on, Mirio receives a phenomenal level of fan appreciation.
8 Tsuyu Asui Grows From Oddity To Genuine Hero
Tsuyu Asui is one of the most recognizable heroes to come out of the series and the fan community has produced a lot more art and content surrounding Tsuyu than the show has. Tsuyu, much like Ochaco Uraraka, is one of the first friends that Deku makes at U.A. High.
Accordingly, Tsuyu becomes a familiar face, but it’s primarily in a supporting and background capacity. It’s not until more recently, after Tsuyu gets a chance to help out at Ryuko and Selkie’s Hero Agencies, that she comes into her own.
7 Shota Aizawa Is A Stoic Teacher Who Slowly Opens Up
Much like All Might or Present Mic, Shota “Eraser Head” Aizawa is one of the more prominent teachers at U.A. High. Aizawa plays an important role in helping Class 1-A’s students get acquainted with their growing Quirks. However, Aizawa is often monotone in nature and keeps himself at a distance.
Season five does tremendous work with his character, both in terms of his mentoring of Hitoshi Shinso, but also by revealing his tragic history with the former hero who’s become Kurogiri. Aizawa now feels like more of a real character.
6 Kyoka Jiro Proves That Her Greatest Talents Aren’t Necessarily On The Battlefield
Plenty of the heroes and villains have dangerous and powerful Quirks, while others have special abilities that can come across more like cruel jokes than practical combat powers. Kyoka Jiro and her Earphone Jack Quirk are definitely an anomaly; because of this, she doesn’t get to lead the charge in battle very often and her appearances are minimized as a result. However, the School Festival in season four involves Class 1-A putting on a musical performance where Jiro takes center stage. From that point on, she remains more in focus.
5 Himiko Toga Is A Manic Villain Who Only Grows More Compelling
There’s no shortage of fascinating and frightening villains who have come into play in My Hero Academia, but there’s a special sect of antagonists who are an extra level of deranged. Himiko Toga has an unhealthy obsession with Deku and Uraraka, as well as a deceptive and dangerous Quirk that revolves around blood.
Initially, Toga is just an entertaining and violent member of the League of Villains, but she’s continually given opportunities for development, especially within the My Villain Academia arc. She’s blossomed into one of the more enjoyable villains in the series.
4 Hitoshi Shinso Is A Fascinating Outsider Who’s Destined For Greatness
>Hitoshi Shinso and his dangerous Brainwashing Quirk make serious waves during the U.A. Sports Festival, but it’s not until My Hero Academia‘s Joint Training Competition in season five that Shinso really receives proper development.
The series definitely bides its time with this enigmatic Class 1-C student, but it’s worth the wait. Shinso becomes Aizawa’s pupil, and everyone begins to root for him to gain entry into the hero course. His success is a major development in the first half of season five and he grows into a lovable character.
3 Endeavor Has Bared His Soul And Gone Through The Ultimate Redemption Arc
Plenty of characters in My Hero Academia undergo drastic character growth, but Endeavor is the one who experiences the most profound redemption arc. Endeavor enters as a brash character who’s easy to hate because of his ambivalence towards All Might and the horrible ways he’s treated his family, particularly Shoto.
My Hero Academia has Endeavor directly address and atone for his past sins, but it actually connects and turns into emotional storytelling. Endeavor’s struggles and shortcomings turn him into one of the series’ most improved characters and a highlight of season five.
2 Nejire Hado Becomes More Of A Vital Player And Not Just A Class Icon
U.A. High’s Big Three have a reputation that precedes them and as a result, it’s easy to view its members as personalities rather than real characters. The series carefully gives these individuals opportunities to let themselves shine, and Nejire Hado is one of the later instances of this.
Hado becomes an important presence at Selkie’s Hero Agency and really steps up her game during the Paranormal Liberation War. She’s a flashy character who’s finally been granted nuance and a chance to become more than just a part of a team. She’s an individual now.
1 Every New Tragic Detail About Tomura Shigaraki Makes Him A Better Villain
My Hero Academia has rotated through their share of major villains like All For One, Stain, and Overhaul, but Tomura Shigaraki remains present, and he’s the obvious choice to fight in the series’ final showdown against Midoriya.
Shigaraki begins as a scary stereotype, but he’s grown into a more popular and interesting character through the enlightening look into his dark past and All For One’s manipulation of him. Shigaraki’s story parallels Midoriya’s in a sick way and he’s become much more than just a strong enemy with a disturbing design.
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