Summary
My Hero Academiahas finished its grand story. The manga is currently releasing its final chapters, which have dipped into the epilogue of the story. Young Midoriya’s quest to become the greatest hero comes to a close, and the threat of All For One is vanquished. While the anime sets itsfinal seasonfor a future release, the dozens of characters that have helped shape the story prepare for their finale.
My Hero Academiais a series carried by its colorful cast of characters, both heroes and villains. Among them are some of the noblest of individuals who have captured the hearts of millions. The series attacks the hearts of viewers, and the characters do so with their actions, personalities, and struggles. Here are the most lovable characters inMy Hero Academia, ranked.
8Eijiro Kirishima
The Hardening Hero
Eijiro is a breakout character inMy Hero Academiawho won the hearts of fans with his dedication and drive to become a hero who protects. Possessing the hardening quirk, Eijiro serves as the hero Red Riot, and from the very beginning of Class 1A, it was clear he had what it took to be great.
Red Riot stood out with his compassion for his classmates and his innate protective qualities. Eijiro was always worried about his friends and never hesitated to put himself between them and harm. Being one of the only individuals able to befriend Bakugo, going past his limits to protect Fatgum, and keeping his word to protect Mina Ashido make Eijiro the standard of lovable in the series.
7Tenya Ida
The Propulsion Hero
Ida’s early moments inMy Hero Academiainstantly painted him as a responsible and dependable young man who took on the older brother role for his classmates. Coming from a long line of heroes, Ida had high expectations for himself, hoping to make the name Ingenium a name people could depend on.
But more than just an ideal to live up to, Ida truly cared deeply for his entire class, and the personal struggle made his story one of the most enjoyable. Ida’s kindness echoed off the screen, making him a fan favorite among the many heroes withinMy Hero Academia’s story.
6Kinoko Komori
The Fungus Queen
Kinoko Komoro was a pleasant surprise in her standout role inMy Hero Academia. She appeared for the first time in the third episode of season two of the series but got a chance to truly shine during the Joint Training battle, showing her energetic personality and powerful quirk.
While initially coming off as shy during her battle alongside her classmates, she is portrayed as adorably unhinged when it comes to mushrooms. She excels at teamwork, and Kinoko’s quirks and mannerisms may be unconventional, but she puts all of her effort into being a hero, just like the rest of her classmates.
5Toru Hagakure
The Invisible Girl
Toru is the unseen heart of class 1A, who elevates the meaning of “background character”. She is gifted with thesimple quirk of invisibilityby refracting light around her body and redirecting the light in several ways.
While Toru may be hard to see, she has no problems standing out, is always willing to help out, and makes herself available to her friends. Possessing an energetic personality, Toru never fails to brighten up the room. Her impact on the series is considerably increased during the betrayal of Yuga Aoyama, where she becomes the glue that keeps her friends together.
4Izuku Midoriya
The Hope Of The Future
Midoriya is perhaps one of thebest main charactersof the last decade. Originating as a quirkless young man in a world quickly changing to a quirk-dominated landscape, Midoriya overcame insurmountable odds and retained his pure and noble demeanor.
Midoriya displayed immense empathy and morality when it came to being a hero, and no matter the cost, he never hesitated to put his life on the line for the greater good. Midoriya’s growth over the many seasons of My Hero Academia had a significant emotional and memorable impact on the series that will not soon be forgotten.
3Tsuyu Asui
The Heart Of The Future
Tsuyu, also known as Froppy, is an aquatic hero with amphibian-like traits comparable to frogs or toads. Froppy is portrayed as a very emotionally reserved young girl, but not afraid to express herself. Throughout the series, she is seen to be a very capable hero, a brilliant tactician, and a loyal friend.
But underneath Tsuyu’s calm and collected behavior is a person who feels strongly about what’s right and wrong. The day Tsuyu won the hearts of fans was in her heartfelt plea to her classmates who had left her out of their plan to save Bakugo.
2Eri
A Young Girl Put Through Too Much
Eri was atragic characterwho elevated the weight ofMy Hero Academia’s story in season four. As the adopted sister of Overhaul, Eri was ruthlessly abused and experimented on by Overhaul, who sought to harness her reversal quirk and use it as a weapon.
Eri’s sad eyes and innocent heart caused fans all over the world to tear up when she refused to let Deku go upon their first meeting. Since her rescue, Eri’s smile has lit up the world and stands as a prime example of what the responsibility of a hero truly is.
1Koji Koda
A Pure Light Of Kindness
Koji Koda is one of the more undistinguished young heroes inMy Hero Academiawho uses a quirk that allows him to commune with animals. In most of the episodes in which Koda appears, it’s clear that he is a very sheltered young man who doesn’t trust many with his inner thoughts and embodies the inner child of most fans who watch the series.
A kind soul who prioritizes life, Koda seeks to be a hero to save and protect. While being soft-spoken and having an even softer heart, it appeared that Koda was not cut out for theviolent life of heroes, but he was determined to prove that concept wrong and give his all.
