This list will contain spoilers up to the final arc of My Hero Academia
Summary
My Hero Academiais often described as an inspirational anime, and a main reason is that it’s full of characters who have big and ambitious dreams. Of course, having a dream is one thing, but being able to actually achieve it is often far from easy, as has been demonstrated through many key characters who have been seen throughout the course of the story.
Even a goal as basic as simply becoming a hero can end up taking a lot of time and effort, considering not everyone is cut out for the role. This is just one of the many hopeful dreams that have been mentioned inMy Hero Academia, and while there were several heroes who did eventually reach their ambitions by the end of the story, there were even a few villains who got to live out their fantasies too, even if it was just for a few brief moments.
7Eijiro Kirishima
Eijiro Aimed To Become A Chivalrous Hero Just Like Crimson Riot
Though Kirishima is only givena short amount of screentimein the early arcs of the story, it’s during the raid on Overhaul’s base where he really gets to show what he is truly made of. As an aspiring hero who suffered from a lack of confidence and self-belief in his abilities, Kirishima would look up to the courageous hero known as Crimson Riot, who is known for his steadfast and chivalrous persona that made him a hero the people could rely on.
Kirishima made it clear that he’s always wanted to be just like his inspiration, and it’s fair to say he displays the same characteristics as Crimson Riot during his fight against Rappa and Tengai. Kirishima pushes his Hardening Quirk as far as it can go, becoming an absolute powerhouse who stood up against the villains despite knowing that he was severely outmatched, proving himself to be both a brave and chivalrous hero in the process.
6Endeavor
Endeavor Finally Reached The Top Hero Spot, But It Wasn’t All It Was Cracked Up To Be
Despite being one of the strongest heroes in the entire series, there was one man that Endeavor was never able to surpass in terms of strength, and that wasAll Might. As a result, Endeavor became utterly obsessed with surpassing his rival, which would also automatically make him the number one hero in all of Japan if he could ever achieve it. At roughly the halfway point of the story, after All Might loses his powers for good, Endeavor, having been stuck in the number two spot for many years, finally managed to reach the top spot, officially being superior to All Might.
However, he quickly realizes that achieving his dream didn’t exactly bring him any sort of happiness, and, if anything, only made things worse. In trying to achieve his goal, Endeavor had treated his family like dirt, but now that his vision was clear once again, he would embark on a new journey to repent for his mistakes so that he could bring peace and stability back to his family.
5Ochaco Uraraka
After One Heck Of A Journey, Ochaco Finally Becomes A Hero Who Can Support Her Family
Not long after her introduction to the story, Ochaco reveals that her reasoning for wanting to become a hero is so that she can provide some financial support for her parents. After a grueling first few exams, Ochaco begins to wonder whether this goal is even achievable, considering how difficult it is to use their Quirk, though thanks to a little help from Deku and the other classmates, she continues to push on and becomes a vital asset toclass 1-Ain many of their battles.
Though Ochaco experiences a lot of hardship over the course of her adventure, especially when she was forced to kill Toga, in the end, she is finally able to graduate from UA, becoming a fully fledged hero in the process. Though it isn’t explicitly mentioned, it’s easy to assume that Ochaco was now in a position where she would be able to provide for her family thanks to her newfound position as a hero who has established quite a reputation thanks to her selfless actions during the war.
4Gentle
The Former Villain Was Finally Able To Play The Part Of A Hero
One thing that fans gradually come to realize as the story ofMy Hero Academiagoes on is that hero society can be extremely unfair, with Gentle being a prime example of this. In his younger days, Gentle wanted to become a crimefighter, but his hopes and dreams came crashing down after he attempted to save a man falling from a building with his Elasticity Quirk. Without even realizing it, Gentle had gotten in the way of anotherPro Herowho was already on the scene, resulting in Gentle being cast out of society and unable to become a hero despite having a heart of gold.
This would inevitably lead Gentle down the path of becoming a villain, but this wouldn’t last very long. During the final war, the heroes decide to let Gentle out of his cell in order to prevent a floating UA from crashing into the ground. By softening the landing of the structure with his Quirk, Gentle was able to save countless lives thanks to his actions, allowing him to play the role of a hero without even having a license.
3Kyoka Jiro
Jiro Found The Opportunity To Show Off Her Musical Talents At The School Festival
When she was still young, Kyoka’s parents tried to encourage her to take up a career as a musician, considering it ran in the family. While Kyoka clearly had a deep passion for creating music, she would instead decide to become a hero, and while her parents were still supportive of her, it was clear that she was still struggling to find her way after enlisting at UA.
During the school festival, Kyoka finds a rare opportunity to show off her musical talents to the world, and it’s during her performance that her true underlying dream is not only revealed, but also becomes a reality. Kyoka was able to fuse her love of music with her career as a hero, putting smiles on the faces of an entire audience of people, including a young Eri, which was clearly a huge moment for thefan-favorite class 1-A student.
2Hawks
The Heroes Finally Have Some Time To Kill, In Part Thanks To Hawks
In keeping with his carefree and upbeat persona, Hawks announces to the audience that his dream is to create a world where heroes can have some time to kill. When Hawks debuts in the story, Japan is in a state of crisis, especially with All Might no longer being around to fend off the swarms of villains and Nomus who seem to be popping up around every corner. This isn’t even mentioning the looming threat of All For One, who ensured the heroes never had any time to take a quick breather.
In the final war, though, Hawks put up a valiant fight against All For One, even having his own Quirk stolen in the process. However, his sacrifice would not be in vain as, once All For One and Shigaraki were finally defeated, the crime rate in the country lowered significantly, giving the heroes, including Hawks, some much-needed time to relax and take a load off.
1Deku
Deku Didn’t Just Become A Hero, He Became One Of The Best Japan Has Ever Seen
Unlike a lot ofshonen protagonists, Deku isn’t born with any kind of special power or an inner beast that gives him an advantage over his opponents. As someone who starts off the story without a Quirk, Deku’s dream of becoming a hero seems more or less impossible, but this all changes after a chance encounter with the number one hero of Japan, All Might. Noticing the young boy’s endless passion and determination, All Might decides it’s time to finally pass on his powers, giving Deku One For All and kickstarting his journey to become a hero.
Of course, this would only be the first step, since Deku would also need to pass a bunch of written and physical exams alongside proving himself in the field of battle to even be considered worthy of being a hero in the first place. After managing to master the power of One For All and protecting the country from Shigaraki, not only would Deku be recognized as a hero, but he would be viewed by many as one of the best Japan has ever seen.
My Hero Academia
Cast
In My Hero Academia, some humans have superpowers called quirks. Izuku Midoriya, nicknamed Deku, is not one of them. Deku has always idolized heroes like the number one hero, All Might, and since he was a child, he has always wanted to be a hero. However, his lack of a quirk has always held him back, but a chance encounter with All Might after discovering a classmate in danger sets Deku on the path to becoming a true hero. My Hero Academia centers around Deku and a class of heroes-in-training at UA. This school shapes young quirk users into future heroes through fake rescue missions, combat training, and other hero-tempering tasks. With young Deku inheriting the “One-For-All” quirk, he will learn what it means to be a true hero while facing off with dastardly supervillains.
