MHA Characters' Ages, Heights, & Birthdays

On August 5, 2024, Kōhei Horikoshi published the last chapter of My Hero Academia, bringing the popular Weekly Shonen Jump juggernaut to a close after approximately a decade. During that time, the manga produced more than 40 volumes along with 430 chapters, taking readers on an epic journey that established a few prominent MHA characters as icons in their own right.

Now, My Hero Academia‘s ending inspired more than its fair share of passionate discourse, and it is safe to say that the final arc and chapter did not please everyone. Tempting as it might be to dismiss everything due to a polarizing conclusion, that would be unfair to the years of work that Horikoshi put into the manga, not to mention the hundreds of animators who worked on Bones’ anime adaptation.

While the manga might be done, the anime is still ongoing, with season 7 airing as part of Spring and Summer 2024. Although currently in the final arc, the adaptation will almost certainly require another season (or, at least, a movie); consequently, My Hero Academy‘s characters are not going away anytime soon. There is always a small chance that Vigilantes might eventually receive an anime, even if that possibility grows less likely with each passing year since the spin-off’s 2022 conclusion.

Let’s take a look at MHA‘s main characters, focusing specifically on their ages, heights, and birthdays.

Updated on November 15, 2024 by Mark Sammut: Two more My Hero Academia characters have been added to this article, and they have somewhat similar powers. One is a hero (Thirteen) and the other is a villain (Kurogiri).

This article focuses on the anime, not the manga.

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With each new season, the line-up of heroes and villains expands, even if most of the key players are now well-cemented. To make it simpler to keep track of MHA‘s 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)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 1; “Izuku Midoriya: Origin”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Daiki Yamashita
• English Voice Actor: Justin Briner

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. Deku will nearly always be at the heart of any story arc in My Hero Academia, and that’s generally a positive thing. While he does occasionally attract criticism for being a fairly typical battle shonen lead, Midoriya works well in the role, particularly when he is not forced to carry episodes on his own.

Katsuki Bakugo

Quirk: Explosion

• Age: 14 (Episode 1), 15 (Episode 3)
• Birthday: April 20
• Height: 5’8″ (172cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 1; “Izuku Midoriya: Origin”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Nobuhiko Okamoto
• English Voice Actor: Clifford Chapin

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, Deku. However, viewers soon managed to see a deeper side to his character, regardless of how abrasive he can be at times.

Ever since his fight with Midoriya, Bakugo has managed to become one of the most alluring parts of My Hero Academia, 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)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 5; “What I Can Do for Now”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Yūki Kaji
• English Voice Actor: David Matranga

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 some of the newer seasons might not place him in the limelight as frequently as in earlier arcs, Todoroki regularly gets moments to shine, largely thanks to his complicated family situation. The Final War wisely pits the fledgling hero against his brother, Dabi.

Ochaco Uraraka

Quirk: Zero Gravity

• Age: 15
• Birthday: December 27
• Height: 5’1″ (156cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 3; “Roaring Muscles”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Ayane Sakura
• English Voice Actor:Luci Christian

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 how 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 throughout 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)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 3; “Roaring Muscles”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Kaito Ishikawa
• English Voice Actor: J. Michael Tatum

The rep of Class 1-A and one of Midoriya’s closest friends, Ida is among the many secondary 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 had many opportunities to showcase his skills in the anime. Still, he is always a welcome presence and tends to act as an authoritative voice during moments that bring together Class 1-A’s students.

Eijiro Kirishima

Quirk: Hardening

• Age: 15
• Birthday: October 16
• Height: 5’7″ (170cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 5; “What I Can Do for Now”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Toshiki Masuda
• English Voice Actor: Justin Cook

There was a time when many people thought Kirishima would be nothing more than just another face in Class 1-A. However, his hardening ability has proven useful throughout the story, serving as a great defensive and offensive option. This led to Red Riot having his fair share of memorable moments scattered across the series.

More importantly, Kirishima develops a surprisingly charming friendship with Bakugo, playing a crucial but subtle role in amplifying the latter’s likability. While not getting as much limelight as Deku, Kirishima has been arguably just as important for Bakugo’s development.

Denki Kaminari

Quirk: Electrification

• Age: 15
• Birthday: June 29
• Height: 5’6″ (168cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 5; “What I Can Do for Now”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Tasuku Hatanaka
• English Voice Actor: Kyle Phillips

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. However, just like every other Hero Academia character, he decided to work on his Quirk and improve its effectiveness in battle.

This led to the hero performing some pretty cool feats, including 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)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 5; “What I Can Do for Now”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Marina Inoue
• English Voice Actor: Colleen Clinkenbeard

Some people may write off Momo as a character made mainly for fan service purposes; however, despite her unique ability, Momo has proven herself to be pretty useful when the situation calls for it. That said, she has arguably not taken full advantage of her Creation Quirk, which, on paper, sounds incredibly overpowered.

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)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 4; “Start Line”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Kosuke Kuwano
• English Voice Actor: Joel McDonald

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. For the most part, Yuga is a bit part player throughout the story, fading into the background during most arcs.

Although producing a couple of humorous moments, for the longest time, he seemed destined to be one of My Hero Academia‘s most forgettable students. Season 7 changed that, propelling Yuga into an unexpectedly prominent role that he struggled somewhat to fulfill. Still, he received some much-needed development.

Fumikage Tokoyami

Quirk: Dark Shadow

• Age: 15
• Birthday: October 30
• Height: 5’2″ (158cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 5; “What I Can Do for Now”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Yoshimasa Hosoya
• English Voice Actor: Jessie James Grelle

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)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 5; “What I Can Do for Now”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Kosuke Miyoshi
• English Voice Actor: Mike McFarland

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)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 5; “What I Can Do for Now”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Kiyotaka Furushima
• English Voice Actor: Christopher Bevins

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)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 5; “What I Can Do for Now”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Eri Kitamura
• English Voice Actor: Caitlin Glass

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 can be valuable 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)
• Debut Episode: Season 3, Episode 24, “A Season for Encounters”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Tarusuke Shingaki
• English Voice Actor: Ricco Fajardo

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.

Toshinori Yagi (All Might)

Quirk: One For All

• Age: N/A
• Birthday: June 10
• Height: 7’3″ (220cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 1; “Izuku Midoriya: Origin”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Kenta Miyake
• English Voice Actor: Christopher R. Sabat

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 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. Ever since losing his powers, All Might has taken a backseat in the anime, mostly serving as a behind-the-scenes tactician due to his familiarity with One for All.

Shota Aizawa (Erased Head)

Quirk: Erasure

• Age: 30
• Birthday: November 8
• Height: 6’0″ (183cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 5; “What I Can Do for Now”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Junichi Suwabe
• English Voice Actor: Alex Organ/Christopher Wehkamp

The homeroom teacher of Class 1-A is a powerful hero. Aizawa’s ability to cancel out Quirks for a limited period 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 Eraser Head is a favorite of many fans. Given how events in the story have developed up to now, Aizawa excels mostly in a supporting role, allowing him to depower enemies who might otherwise be too much for other heroes. Still, he has been through a lot.

Hizashi Yamada (Present Mic)

Quirk: Voice

• Age: 30
• Birthday: July 7
• Height: 6’1″ (185cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 3; “Roaring Muscles”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Hiroyuki Yoshino
• English Voice Actor: Sonny Strait/David Trosko

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 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.

Ken Ishiyama (Cementoss)

Quirk: Cement

• Age: 29
• Birthday: March 22
• Height: 6’1″ (185cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 4; “Start Line”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Kenta Okuma
• English Voice Actor: Chris Rager

Considering the manga and anime’s name, very few teachers receive moderate attention throughout My Hero Academia, and Cementoss just about qualifies as a significant enough character to warrant a quick mention. Serving as U.A. High School’s Modern Literature teacher, Ken Ishiyama seems to have a fairly high standing among the faculty, often showing up in an authoritative tone beyond his base profession.

Outside the school corridors, Cementoss is a capable combatant in his own right and takes part in a couple of notable fights throughout the anime, although he tends to play a support role as part of a group. His Quirk can quickly alter cement-based terrain, and his range is quite extensive and impressive.

Nemuri Kayama (Midnight)

Quirk: Somnambulist

• Age: 30
• Birthday: March 9
• Height: 5’9″ (175cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 9; “Yeah, Just Do Your Best, Ida”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Akeno Watanabe
• English Voice Actor: Elizabeth Maxwell

One of the more controversial teachers, Nemuri Kayama‘s superhero persona, Midnight, is defined by her sexuality, and she leans into that type of behavior even while working at U.A. High School. Although known to make the occasional inappropriate comment, she does genuinely care about her students and her role as an educator, even if some of her behavior is questionable.

Midnight’s Quirk can be quite powerful in the right situation, as she can put people to sleep. However, it is not 100% guaranteed to be effective, which puts her in a vulnerable position as she is otherwise fairly average in most areas.

Enji Todoroki (Endeavor)

Quirk: Hellflame

• Age: 45
• Birthday: August 8
• Height: 6’5″ (195cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 2, Episode 4; “Strategy, Strategy, Strategy”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Tetsu Inada
• English Voice Actor: Patrick Seitz

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 his long-lost son has added a ton of depth to a character who seemed rather one-note at times.

Sorahiko Torino (Gran Torino)

Quirk: Jet

• Age: N/A
• Birthday: January 28
• Height: 3’11” (120cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 2, Episode 13; “Time to Pick Some Names”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Kenichi Ogata
• English Voice Actor: Charles C. Campbell

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.

Nezu

Quirk: High Specs

• Age: N/A
• Birthday: January 1
• Height: 2’95” (85cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 4; “Start Line”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Yasuhiro Takato
• English Voice Actor: Jerry Jewell

Although kind of easy to forget at times, Nezu plays quite an important role in My Hero Academia‘s society. As the Principal of U.A. High School, he is effectively in charge of ensuring the next wave of heroes, in turn determining whether the future is defined by peace or war. While he does not seem to spend too much time directly interacting with students, Nezu uses his intelligence to try and keep them safe, all the while participating in strategic plans that influence events beyond the school’s walls.

Also, Nezu is not human. Like, that is probably the first thing most people will notice, and he is a unique type of Quirk user. While humans with animal Quirks are somewhat common, Nezu is essentially the opposite: an animal with a quirk that grants him human qualities. Specifically, he is really smart, more so than most of his peers. The Principal might not be a powerhouse, but he should not be underestimated.

Chiyo Shuzenji (Recovery Girl)

Quirk: Heal

• Age: 60+ (No exact age, but she has worked at U.A. High School for about 40 years)
• Birthday: April 4
• Height: 3’93” / 115cm
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 4; “Start Line”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Etsuko Kozakura
• English Voice Actor: Juli Erickson, Luci Christian

An important figure in her own right, Recovery Girl steps up whenever a U.A. High School student damages themselves a bit too significantly; consequently, she quickly gets to know Deku since he spends the first few seasons breaking every bone in his body. Depicted as almost a comedy character at times, Chiyo is the definition of a support figure who only shows up in (usually) dire situations.

Recovery Girl’s Heal Quirk is by no means a “get out of jail free card” and has enough restrictions that its existence does not diminish the consequences of reckless behavior. Beyond just not being able to heal people if they are too far gone, the Quick directly uses the damaged party’s life force, so it is a balancing act.

Anan Kurose (Thirteen)

Quirk: Black Hole

• Age: 28
• Birthday: February 3
• Height: 5’11” (180cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 9; “Yeah, Just Do Your Best, Ida”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Inuko Inuyama
• English Voice Actor: Morgan Berry

A likable hero who is fully dedicated to training the next generation and ensuring they are capable of thinking on their feet regardless of the situation, Thirteen is an important member of U.A. High School’s faculty, one who gets quite a few moments to shine throughout the anime. Her Black Hole Quirk is potentially among the deadliest in My Hero Academia, and Thirteen makes safe and (arguably) uninspired use of it, although its abilities could have been catastrophic if they fell into villainous hands.

Due to focusing on rescuing civilians, Anan is not that much of a fighter and tends to take a supporting role rather than step onto the frontlines. While capable of holding her own in most battles, she is not extremely experienced, as seen in her fight with Kurogiri during season 1.

Eri

Quirk: Rewind

• Age: 6
• Birthday: December 21
• Height: 3’7″ (110cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 4, Episode 3; “Boy Meets…”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Seiran Kobayashi
• English Voice Actor: Emily Neves

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. Since her debut arc, Eri has largely slipped into the background, only making very rare appearances. Still, if she learns to control her Quirk, she should be extremely powerful.

All For One

Quirk: All For One

• Age: 100+
• Birthday: N/A
• Height: N/A
• Debut Episode: Season 2, Episode 20; “Listen Up!! A Tale from the Past”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Akio Ōtsuka
• English Voice Actor: John Swasey

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)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 8; “Bakugo’s Start Line”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Kōki Uchiyama
• English Voice Actor: Eric Vale

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, and the former is just as charismatic and complex as the latter. While very much a villain, Shigaraki’s backstory adds a fair amount of nuance to his presentation, and the same can be said for his power struggle with All for One.

Himiko Toga

Quirk: Transform

• Age: 16
• Birthday: August 7
• Height: 5’2″ (157cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 2, Episode 18; “The Aftermath of Hero Killer: Stain”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Misato Fukuen
• English Voice Actor: Leah Clark

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 later seasons 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, Toga is a major player in the story, arguably to the point of threatening to be overexposed at times. Nevertheless, Toga is one of MHA‘s best female characters.

Jin Bubaigawara (Twice)

Quirk: Double

• Age: 31
• Birthday: May 10
• Height: 5’10” (178cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 3, Episode 5; “Drive It Home, Iron Fist!!!”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Daichi Endō
• English Voice Actor: Newton Pittman

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 for this character, and his Quirk became all the more impressive during the sixth season.

After seeing Himiko almost lose her life at the hands of Re-Destro’s lackeys, Twice unlocked a new power that lets him make as many clones as he wants without too many limitations. It’s easy to see why this power posed a major threat to the heroes.

Dabi

Quirk: Blueflame

• Age: 23
• Birthday: January 18
• Height: 5’9″ (176cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 2, Episode 18; “The Aftermath of Hero Killer: Stain”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Hiro Shimono
• English Voice Actor: Jason Liebrecht

Dabi was a pretty interesting character right out of the gate, with many fans wondering 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. Dabi has propelled himself into one of My Hero Academia‘s most important figures, serving as one of the final arc’s main antagonists.

Kurogiri

Quirk: Warp Gate

• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 8; “Bakugo’s Start Line”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Takahiro Fujiwara
• English Voice Actor: Chuck Huber

Kurogiri proves to be surprisingly complex. Initially, the character very much feels like a tier-1 villain, in the sense of being an initial threat that will eventually be pushed aside by more interesting and powerful antagonists. While he does move into the background to an extent, Kurogiri is spotlighted during MHA‘s final arcs, with his backstory being tied to two well-liked U.A. High School faculty members. No spoilers, but his story is fascinating and quite moving.

In terms of Quirks, Kurogiri’s Warp Gate is arguably among the most useful, especially as a support tool. As long as planned correctly, he can open gates to teleport people to different locations, serving as the perfect option for an ambush or a quick escape. The heroes removing Kurogiri from the battlefield was a huge deal.