Highlights

• My Hero Academia is a beloved shonen anime with memorable characters and dramatic plot twists that keep fans engaged.
• Character development, power boosts, and strong emotional arcs make the show a grand experience for viewers.
• Fans eagerly anticipate the final battle between heroes and villains, especially with the rise of powerful characters like Deku and Shigaraki.

My Hero Academia has established itself as one of the most popular shonen anime of all time, featuring an easy-to-follow structure coupled with some excellent characters who quickly became fan favorites due to their likable nature. My Hero Academia has taken some dramatic twists and turns since its inception, with the main characters developing quite a bit throughout the series. People who are really into the characters in My Hero Academia would obviously want to know pretty much everything about them, down to their most basic information as well.

The new developments that have taken place in this anime have been nothing short of breathtaking, and fans can't wait to see how things progress following the end of the Paranormal Liberation War arc. It was a major moment that set the wheels in motion for the final arc, with Deku becoming more powerful than ever while Shigaraki enjoyed a boost in power as well. There are so many beloved characters in the show that it can be hard to keep track of things, but dedicated fans won't mind knowing everything possible about the many amazing personalities in the series.

Updated on March 9, 2024 by Ritwik Mitra: My Hero Academia is a popular shonen series that features a pretty unique take on the concept of superheroes. Some parts of this anime can be pretty cut-and-dry, but viewers willing to accept some of the show's more cliched aspects will find themselves enjoying a grand experience with memorable characters and exciting battles. The Paranormal Liberation War arc was a huge step up in quality and stakes for the series, and fans can't wait to see how Midoriya and the rest of the heroes will fare in the battle against Shigaraki and All for One.

My Hero Academia Statistics Chart

With each new season, the line-up of heroes and villains expands, something that is unlikely to change in the future. To make it simpler to keep track of the main characters' ages, heights, and birthdays, the information has been collected in the table below.

Izuku Midoriya

Quirk: One For All

• Age: 14 (Episode 1), 15 (Episode 3)
• Birthday: July 15
• Height: 5'5" (166cm)

The hero of My Hero Academia just so happens to be one of the most powerful and likable characters on the show, courtesy of the One for All power that he receives from All Might. With his suite of powers expanding, Midoriya is set to become one of the strongest characters in the series bar none.

The growth that Izuku undergoes throughout the series — in terms of both his powers and personality — makes him a massive highlight of the series. Deku will nearly always be at the heart of any story arc in My Hero Academia, and that's generally a positive thing.

Katsuki Bakugo

Quirk: Explosion

• Age: 14 (Episode 1), 15 (Episode 3)
• Birthday: April 20
• Height: 5'8" (172cm)

There was a time when Bakugo felt like nothing more than a run-of-the-mill rival who was there just to serve as a foil for the main character. However, viewers soon managed to see a deeper side to his character that peaked during his battle with Midoriya.

Ever since then, Bakugo has managed to become one of the most alluring parts of the series, with his brash and explosive personality being an absolute treat to witness at times.

Shoto Todoroki

Quirk: Half-Cold, Half-Hot

• Age: 15
• Birthday: January 11
• Height: 5'9" (176cm)

Born with one of the most powerful Quirks in the series, Todoroki's character development and the acceptance of his fire powers have helped him become a standout figure in the series.

While the latest seasons might not have placed him in the limelight as frequently as in earlier arcs, this is bound to change given his familial relations with Dabi. The clash between both heroes is going to make for a great time indeed, and fans can't wait to see this battle be animated in due time.

Ochaco Uraraka

Quirk: Zero Gravity

• Age: 15
• Birthday: December 27
• Height: 5'1" (156cm)

While Uraraka might not have had many instances in the series to let her Quirk shine, the character is still compelling to watch, regardless. It's clear that Uraraka is meant to be Midoriya's love interest, but the way in which their potential romance has been handled does negatively affect her character somewhat.

However, players who manage to look past these occasional moments of poor writing will find themselves enjoying the personality of this bubbly character quite a bit. It helps that her power is fairly interesting and can be used in pretty unique ways over the course of the show — something that is very much required given that this character hasn't enjoyed nearly enough screen time in combat as some of the other side characters in the series.

Tenya Ida

Quirk: Engine

• Age: 15
• Birthday: August 22
• Height: 5'11" (179cm)

The goody-two-shows of Class 1-A and one of Midoriya's closest friends, Ida is one of the many characters in My Hero Academia whose Quirk holds quite a lot of potential.

Unfortunately, aside from occasional moments such as his battle against the Hero Killer Stain, Ida hasn't really had the opportunity to showcase his skills in the anime. Hopefully, the later arcs of My Hero Academia will help him stand in the spotlight once again.

Eijiro Kirishima

Quirk: Hardening

• Age: 15
• Birthday: October 16
• Height: 5'7" (170cm)

There was a time when many people thought Kirishima would be nothing more than just another hero in Class 1-A. However, it seems that his hardening power would prove to be quite useful during pivotal moments in the story.

This led to Red Riot having his fair share of memorable moments scattered across the series, with his hardening Quirk proving to be quite useful indeed. Fans can't wait to see where else this fledgling hero will help out in the series.

Denki Kaminari

Quirk: Electrification

• Age: 15
• Birthday: June 29
• Height: 5'6" (168cm)

At a glance, it didn't seem like Kaminari's electrical Quirk would be too much of a help since it ate away at his mental capacities in the process. However, just like everyone else in the show, he decided to work on his Quirk and improve its effectiveness in battle.

This led to the hero performing some pretty cool feats, including the act of attracting electricity and preventing any harm from befalling his friends. It's only a glimpse of Kaminari's potential, which is sure to hit massive heights over time.

Momo Yaoyorozu

Quirk: Creation

• Age: 15
• Birthday: September 23
• Height: 5'8" (173cm)

Some people may write off Momo as a character made solely for fan service purposes, which takes on an added level of creepiness since she's still in school. However, despite her unnecessarily revealing outfit, Momo has proven herself to be pretty useful when the situation calls for it.

She can conjure a ton of useful items and the like using her Creation Quirk. Without her help, Gigantomachia would've gone on a rampage and destroyed pretty much everything and anything during the Paranormal Liberation War.

Yuga Aoyama

Quirk: Navel Laser

• Age: 15
• Birthday: May 30
• Height: 5'6" (168cm)

The idea of shooting a laser from a navel sounds like one of the stupidest powers around. However, in the hands of the right hero, this navel laser can be quite damaging and wreck most enemies with ease.

Only time will tell before Yuga will show just how powerful his Quirk can be if he puts his mind to it. His penchant for being flamboyantly hilarious really takes over his character at times, which is both a good and bad thing.

Fumikage Tokoyami

Quirk: Dark Shadow

• Age: 15
• Birthday: October 30
• Height: 5'2" (158cm)

Operating under the hero name of Jet-Black Hero, Fumikage Tsukuyomi has one of the most interesting Quirks in My Hero Academia. The Dark Shadow is a sentient monster that, as its name suggests, grows more powerful in the absence of light. However, the stronger Dark Shadow gets, the harder it is for Fumikage to control it.

Fumikage tends to slip into the background in most social situations, particularly early on in the story; however, this does begin to change as the anime progresses. Fumikage is powerful, well-liked, and reliable.

Mashirao Ojiro

Quirk: Tail

• Age: 15
• Birthday: May 28
• Height: 5'6.5 (169cm)

Given the large number of students in Class 1-A, it's only a given that not all of them will have a hugely prominent role. After all, even given the nature of anime itself, it's really hard to believe that every member of this class is spectacular and important in any way. This led to some characters not really being all that important in the grand scheme of things, and Mashirao Ojiro is a great example of this.

His powers are pretty basic and nothing to write home about, making him one of the most unremarkable members of the class. Sure, he may be good in close-range combat and his tail gives him an extra opportunity to attack people, but that's nothing compared to the many unique powers that his classmates have.

Hanta Sero

Quirk: Tape

• Age: 15
• Birthday: July 28
• Height: 5'10" (177cm)

The members of Class 1-A are meant to be prodigies with incredible Quirks that can help them become some of the greatest heroes of all time. For the most part, the majority of the students in this class definitely live up to this promise and do a great job of justifying their position in the class, but there are some heroes with powers so unremarkable that their placement in this class seems rather hard to believe.

A great example of this is Hanta Sero, a student with one of the worst powers in the series. He can generate tape from his body, which may be a rather convenient power to have if someone needs to seal a box... but it doesn't seem all that helpful during combat. For what it's worth, the show has tried to make him look pretty effective in combat, but there's a reason why he hasn't played a major role in some of the more high-stakes battles in the series.

Mina Ashido

Quirk: Acid

• Age: 15
• Birthday: July 30
• Height: 5'2.5" (159cm)

Some of the members of Class 1-A don't get a lot of time in the spotlight, which is to be expected. Only some of the students in this class will take the limelight, especially with a crop of existing heroes and heinous villains taking up a lot of screen time. As a result, viewers don't really get to interact with Mina Ashido a lot.

This is a shame, since her Acid Quirk is actually pretty useful when used correctly. However, it's nowhere near as flashy as some of the other Quirks in the series that are more suited for epic battles and the like.

Mirio Togata

Quirk: Permeation

• Age: 18
• Birthday: July 15
• Height: 5'11" (181cm)

Regarded as the top student at U.A. High School, Mirio's energetic and carefree demeanor doesn't give away just how capable of a hero and fighter he is. Before All Might discovered Deku, Mirio looked set to inherit One For All and become the new Symbol of Peace, and it isn't difficult to see why he was considered a worthy successor to this world's greatest hero.

Mirio's Quirk, Permeation, turns him intangible, an ability that the student has explored to its full potential. While he might've lost his powers during his fight with Overhaul, fans were elated to see him make a comeback during the closing stages of the Paranormal Liberation War arc.

Shota Aizawa

Quirk: Erasure

• Age: 30
• Birthday: November 8
• Height: 6'0" (183cm)

The homeroom teacher of Class 1-A is a powerful hero. Aizawa's ability to cancel out Quirks for a limited period of time has proven to be quite useful in a tough spot.

This, coupled with this knack for hand-to-hand combat, makes it easy to see why Eraserhead is a favorite of many fans. Given how events in the manga have developed up to now, one can only wait and see how he handles himself in a fight where everything is on the line.

Present Mic

Quirk: Voice

• Age: 30
• Birthday: July 7
• Height: 6'1" (185cm)

Present Mic is a hero who seemed like nothing more than comic relief early on in the series. However, after his background with Aizawa is expanded upon, viewers realize just how important this character's backstory really is.

This has made him one of the more intriguing characters in the series. While their third friend may be too far gone right now, fans can only hope that the friendship of this trio is rekindled once again.

All Might

Quirk: One For All

• Age: N/A
• Birthday: June 10
• Height: 7'3" (220cm)

The former No. 1 Hero is one of My Hero Academia's most recognizable characters, with his dual personality being quite intriguing to witness in its own right. However, while the current version of All Might may not be all that spectacular, his legacy more than speaks for himself and his achievements.

A gifted wielder of One for All who managed to use this power to great effect in order to take care of any threats that would endanger the lives of civilians, All Might was very much worthy of the No. 1 spot in his heyday. One can only wait and see the role that his powerless counterpart will play in the events to come.

Endeavor

Quirk: Hellflame

• Age: 45
• Birthday: August 8
• Height: 6'5" (195cm)

At the start of the series, Endeavor genuinely seemed like a horrible father. It was hinted that he'd abused his wife and children, while he also seemed rather petty for being stuck in All Might's shadow until the forced retirement of the former No. 1 Hero.

However, over time, Endeavor's character has been built upon quite a bit to humanize him more in the eyes of audiences who'd only seen his savage side. His fight against the advanced Nomu was easily one of the major highlights of this character, and the fact that Dabi was actually his long-lost son has added a ton of depth to a character who seemed rather one-note at times.

Gran Torino

Quirk: Jet

• Age: N/A
• Birthday: January 28
• Height: 3'11" (120cm)

The man who teaches Midoriya how to control his One for All Quirk is the mentor to the legendary All Might himself. Gran Torino zips around with his Jet Quirk, making him a crafty and swift hero who can take out most enemies with ease.

While he may be a shadow of his former self, Gran Torino is still an asset in any situation. The fact that he put his body on the line during the battle against Shigaraki during the Paranormal Liberation War arc is a testament to how selfless this elderly hero is.

All For One

Quirk: All For One

• Age: 100+
• Birthday: N/A
• Height: N/A

A dastardly villain whose fight with All Might put the wielder of One for All out of business for good, All For One is an intriguing villain. Aside from the amazing fight that he has with All Might, his sporadic appearances throughout the series have also been quite entertaining in their own right.

However, given how the events of the anime and manga have unfolded, it's very clear that All For One has no intentions of being succeeded by anyone else. The fact that he's trying to take over Shigaraki's body is proof enough.

Tomura Shigaraki

Quirk: Decay, All For One

• Age: 20
• Birthday: April 4
• Height: 5'9" (175cm)

Shigaraki is one of the scariest villains in the series. His twisted motives and horrifying power have established him as a compelling villain who is bound to play a major role throughout My Hero Academia.

Shigaraki's dynamic with Midoriya has made for an enthralling watch. Most fans can't wait to see the personifications of good and evil in the series duke it out in the show once and for all.

Eri

Quirk: Rewind

• Age: 6
• Birthday: December 21
• Height: 3'7" (110cm)

Central to the Shie Hassaikai Arc, Eri is a young girl who has been through hell for most of her life. Eri's Quirk, Rewind, allows her to return a person to a previous state, which includes before they came to be. Eventually, Eri fell into the hands of Kai Chisaki, who manipulated the girl to his own ends.

Eri is an easy character to root for. She goes through quite an arc in My Hero Academia, one that comes with an emotional payoff. Fans can't wait for the time when she finally learns to control her Quirk and becomes one of the most powerful heroes in My Hero Academia since she definitely has that potential.

Himiko Toga

Quirk: Transform

• Age: 16
• Birthday: August 7
• Height: 5'2" (157cm)

Himiko Toga is one of the most captivating villains in My Hero Academia. Her yandere personality was an instant hit with fans who loved seeing this bloodthirsty villain in action. It helps that the unhealthy infatuation she has with Midoriya makes her even more riveting as well!

The latest season of My Hero Academia took a deeper look at the villains and the lengths they'll go to ensure that Shigaraki's dream becomes a reality. This led to Himiko getting a boost to her powers, letting her imitate the Quirk of the person she's impersonating. Suffice it to say, it's clear that Toga will play a major role over the course of My Hero Academia and use her powers to great effect in later arcs.

Twice

Quirk: Double

• Age: 31
• Birthday: May 10
• Height: 5'10" (178cm)

Another villain who has become a fan favorite is Twice. The episode that expanded on his character was pretty interesting and showed a side of this villain that gave his personality some serious depth. The fact that he is conflicted about whether he's a clone or real is a pretty unique direction to take for this character, and his Quirk ended up becoming all the more impressive during the last season.

After seeing Himiko almost lose her life at the hands of Re-Destro's lackeys, Twice unlocked a new power that let him make as many clones as he wanted without too many limitations. It's easy to see why this power would pose a major threat to the heroes, and only time will tell how Twice will make the most of his upgraded powers in the anime.

Dabi/Toya Todoroki

Quirk: Blueflame

• Age: 23
• Birthday: January 18
• Height: 5'9" (176cm)

Dabi was already a pretty interesting character as is, with many fans wondering just how hot his flames could be. However, this was far from the biggest revelation surrounding his character, with this villain proudly revealing himself to be Endeavor's son, Toya Todoroki.

It's clear that Dabi is bound to play a huge role in the coming events of My Hero Academia. His battles with his brother and son are going to be quite fun to behold in My Hero Academia, and fans can't wait to see this confrontation later on in the series.