Summary
When it comes to superhero anime,My Hero Academiais one of the most popular series in the game, with its manga selling more than 100 million copies globally. Set in a futuristic Japan with superpowers known as Quirks, becomingPro Heroeshas transformed into a real-life occupation, with notable Heroes like All Might and Endeavour fighting supervillains on the daily.
With Pro Hero schools cropping up to train hero wannabes, there’s no school more revered than UA. The students of UA’s Class 1-A take centre stage in the show’s story, fighting againstShigaraki Tomura and his band of powerful villains. From the likes of Bakugo Katsuki and Uraraka Ochako, Class 1-A is a cast of colourful characters with a heroic spirit and powerful Quirks to match.
20Aoyama Yuuga
Shining Hero: Can’t Stop Twinkling
When we first meet Aoyama Yuuga, he is flamboyant and undeniably sparkly. He seems to love being the centre of attention, as seen with his showy Navel Laser Quirk and costume. There were many strange things Aoyama did, such as spying on Midoriya in the UA dorms, but it makes sense once it’s revealed that he was the UA traitor.
Aoyama bears lots of similarities to Midoriya, as both were born Quirkless. But while Midoriya luckily ran into All Might, Aoyama’s family took him to All For One instead. In exchange for his Quirk, Aoyama was forced to spy on his classmates and teachers for the villain. Although he sought to redeem himself after the Final War, his deception caused a lot of harm.
19Mineta Minoru
Fresh-Picked Hero: Grape Juice
Mineta Minoru is academically talented, and comical, yet noted as the official class pervert. Alongside classmate Kaminari Denki, Mineta’s antics usually land him in trouble with the girls (and guys) of 1-A.
But when it comes to serious situations, Mineta can rise to the occasion. He’s able to think quickly in high-pressure situations, such as single-handedly restraining Midnight and pulling his teammate to the finish line. With the Quirk Pop-Off, he can use the sticky balls on his head to restrain his target. However, his perverted inclinations have moved him to the near bottom of this list.
18Rikido Sato
Sweets Hero: Sugarman
A guy as sweet as his Quirk, Rikido Sato can increase his physical strength for a short period of time by consuming at least 10 grams of sugar. As a result of his Quirk, Sato is an excellent baker and confectioner, sharing his creations with his classmates.
He is dependable in battle but tends to rush into situations without assessing them first. His Quirk also leaves him exhausted and hardly able to function once used. However, Sato is brave and doesn’t hesitate to put himself on the line for his friends.
17Mezo Shoji
Tentacle Hero: Tentacole
The tallest student of Class 1-A, Mezo Shoji is the definition of a gentle giant. He is composed and kind, and rarely ever panics or crumbles during stressful situations.
He has a Quirk called Dupli-Arms and can replicate additional limbs, which gives him greater strength and sharper senses. His calm temperament allows him to take stock of problems, and he is very observant of others. He also keeps a face mask on at all times to cover the scars on his face.
16Mashirao Ojiro
Martial Arts Hero: Tailman
Although Ojiro’s Tail Quirk is not the showiest, he has learned to use his tail effectively against his opponents. As you can probably guess by his hero name, Ojiro is a trained and well-versed close-quarters combatant, using his powerful tail to overwhelm enemies with a barrage of attacks.
A serene, calm presence, Ojiro relentlessly practices his Quirk and martial arts. When asked, he readily imparts combat tips and is a good team player who works well with all his classmates.
15Hagakure Toru
Stealth Hero: Invisible Girl
Cheerful and exuberant, Hagakure Toru has an Invisibility Quirk, which means a floating outfit is usually how you pinpoint her. Her Quirk naturally makes her the perfect fit for infiltration and stealth work, but she is also able to blind her opponents by refracting light and diverting laser attacks.
A naturally happy person, Toru works well with others, as seen during the Provisional Hero License Exam Arc. Although Toru’s appearance has been one of the enduring mysteries of the series, her face was finally revealed after Aoyama’s betrayal was exposed in Season 7.
14Koda Koji
Petting Hero: Anima
A timid and wholesome person, Koda Koji is naturally quiet to the point where some of his classmates assume he is mute. His Quirk, Anivoice, ironically relies on him speaking to relay his commands to animals.
Despite having a chronic fear of insects, Koji overcame his shyness to get his classmate out of a tough spot. As the series goes on, we see Koji becoming more confident and verbally communicating with others rather than remaining silent.
13Sero Hanta
Taping Hero: Cellophane
Sero Hanta is a chatty and personable guy and makes friends with just about everyone. He is not afraid to tease even fiery personalities like Bakugo, getting along and working well with him in the field and in class.
Agile and fast, Sero has a Tape Quirk, which allows him to shoot tape from his elbows. He can swing from place to place quickly, incapacitate his opponents and maintain fortifications with his durable tape.
12Kaminari Denki
Stun Gun Hero: Chargebolt
A social butterfly and class clown, Kaminari Denki is both a friendly and flirtatious guy. He’s Mineta’s partner-in-crime, but doesn’t take things as far.
Although not academically talented, Kaminari is quite considerate and aware of his Quirk’s drawbacks. His Electrification Quirk is powerful, but if he goes all out, he risks hurting his allies and losing brain function. As the story progresses, he grows more skilled at channelling his Quirk to hit specific targets instead of letting it loose.
11Kyoka Jiro
Hearing Hero: Earphone Jack
Practical and friendly, Kyoka Jiro’s Earphone Jack Quirk is perfect for both combat and espionage. Although she’s not a tank like Shoji or a powerhouse like Todoroki, Jiro learns to generate soundwaves to deal with multiple enemies at once.
Jiro came from a musical family and is a talented singer, capable of playing several instruments. She likes to poke fun at Kaminari Denki and is irritated by Mineta’s antics. However, she’s also shown to be quite insecure about her appearance.
