MHA Characters’ Ages, Heights, & Birthdays

Some spoilers are included.

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 emotional discourse, and it is safe to say that the final arc and chapter did not please everyone. The epilogue was received a bit better, though. 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 still has a way to go before it ends, with season 7 airing as part of Spring and Summer 2024. Although starting the final arc, the adaptation requires another season, which will arrive in Fall 2025; consequently, My Hero Academia’s characters are not going away for the time being.

Let us take a look at MHA ages, heights, and birthdays to answer questions like “How old is Deku?” and “How Tall is All Might?”

Updated on July 16, 2025 by Mark Sammut: Slowly but surely, My Hero Academia’s final season is approaching. A few stumbles, it has been a pretty awesome ride so far, and I cannot wait to see how the anime handles the manga’s conclusion. MHA’s heroes tend to hog the limelight, so this update focuses primarily on villains. Dabi’s section was expanded, while Muscular and Overhaul have been added.

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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

• How Old Is Deku: 14 (Episode 1), 15 (Episode 3)
• Deku’s Birthday: July 15
• How Tall Is Deku: 5’5″ (166cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 1; “Izuku Midoriya: Origin”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Daiki Yamashita
• English Voice Actor: Justin Briner

As MHA‘s protagonist, Izuku Midoriya could make or break the anime for a lot of people. While plenty of other characters are spotlighted throughout the seasons, this story is unquestionably Deku’s, and his trials, tribulations, triumphs, and goals anchor everything.

Born Quirkless, Deku is heartbroken at the thought that he cannot follow in All-Might’s footsteps; however, a lack of powers does not discourage him from jumping into a life-or-death situation to help out a friend (who is more of a bully nowadays). This display of courage causes All-Might to pick Midoriya as One For All’s successor, setting him down the path to becoming the greatest superhero ever.

Kind, smart, hard-working, and dedicated to doing good, Deku is pretty much the ideal superhero, and his personality does not change all that much throughout My Hero Academia. He grows more self-confident and, eventually, learns to put his fate in others, but he is a pretty stable character. That said, Deku’s Quirk is constantly evolving, which helps make him feel dynamic.

Katsuki Bakugo

Quirk: Explosion

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

While Deku is the protagonist, Katsuki Bakugo is probably the most famous MHA character, although that does not mean he is the most beloved. Known for having a short temper and unwarranted arrogance, Bakugo can be rather unlikable, especially in the first two seasons or so. Initially, he seems destined to become a straight-up villain, especially due to his hostile rivalry with Deku.

However, Bakugo is just as dedicated to becoming a hero as any other student at U.A. High School, and he worships All-Might. As My Hero Academia progresses, Bakugo gradually mellows out and becomes more willing to be a team player. By seasons 5 and 6, he has all the makings of a potentially great and powerful Pro Hero, even if he will probably always tend to overly on violence.

Shoto Todoroki

Quirk: Half-Cold, Half-Hot

• Todoroki’s Age: 15
• Todoroki’s Birthday: January 11
• Todoroki’s 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

Completing My Hero Academia‘s student trifecta, Todoroki has arguably the most interesting backstory out of the students, largely thanks to his complicated family history. As the son of Endeavor, an ambitious Pro Hero who lives in All Might’s shadow, Todoroki was put through harsh and abusive training by his father. His relationship with Endeavor goes through quite a bit of development throughout the anime, and the same can be said about his dynamics with his siblings and, to a lesser extent, his mother.

At first, Shoto keeps most of his classmates at arm’s length, preferring not to build connections with any of them. However, he begins to rethink this mentality after interacting more with Deku, and he eventually becomes one of the more conventional heroic characters in the anime.

Ochaco Uraraka

Quirk: Zero Gravity

• How Old Is Uraraka: 15
• Uraraka’s Birthday: December 27
• How Tall Is Uraraka: 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

• How Old Is Ida: 15
• Ida’s Birthday: August 22
• How Tall Is Ida: 5’11” (179cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 3; “Roaring Muscles”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Kaito Ishikawa
• English Voice Actor: J. Michael Tatum

Although not receiving anywhere near as much attention as the main trio, Tenya Ida is featured fairly prominently by My Hero Academia, especially during the first half of the series. He peaks during season 2’s Vs. Hero Killer Arc, which happens to be one of the story’s highest points. This saga not only shines a spotlight on Ida’s insecurities, anger, and flaws, but also fleshes out his backstory by bringing up his older brother.

Before this storyline, Ida mostly comes across as a traditional “good” student, a perception amplified by his role as Class 1-A’s representative. Once we get to see him outside the confines of U.A. High School and stripped of his strait-laced attitude, Ida transforms into a far more compelling and three-dimensional figure. After this saga, he mostly slips into the crowd, although he remains relevant.

Eijiro Kirishima

Quirk: Hardening

• How Old Is Kirishima: 15
• Kirishima’s Birthday: October 16
• How Tall Is Kirishima: 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 to Bakugo’s development.

Denki Kaminari

Quirk: Electrification

• How Old Is Kaminari: 15
• Kaminari’s Birthday: June 29
• How Tall Is Kaminari: 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

• How Old Is Momo: 15
• Momo’s Birthday: September 23
• How Tall Is Momo: 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

Momo is simultaneously one of the most popular MHA characters and also one of the more potentially disasppointing. Like nearly all the main students, she has an eye-catching design, and her Creation Quirk has so much room for experimentation and growth. As suggested by her ability’s name, Momo can create objects using her fat cells, provided she knows their molecular composition. The concept is kind of similar to Green Lantern, albeit with way more skin.

The latter leads directly to one of the main sticking points against Momo: she, at times, feels like a fanservice character. That perception largely stems from her limited contributions, as she often slips into the background and does not accomplish all that much during arcs. Considering her Quirk, Momo should arguably be one of the most versatile and powerful heroes in My Hero Academia​​​​​​, but she is mostly a support figure who sometimes does something useful. That said, she is still likable.

Yuga Aoyama

Quirk: Navel Laser

• How Old Is Aoyama: 15
• Aoyama’s Birthday: May 30
• How Tall Is Aoyama: 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

• How Old Is Tokoyami: 15
• Tokoyami’s Birthday: October 30
• How Tall Is Tokoyami: 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

• How Old Is Ojiro: 15
• Ojiro’s Birthday: May 28
• How Tall Is Ojiro: 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

• How Old Is Sero: 15
• Sero’s Birthday: July 28
• How Tall Is Sero: 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

• How Old Is Mina: 15
• Mina’s Birthday: July 30
• How Tall Is Mina: 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.

Koji Koda

Quirk: Anivoice

• How Old Is Koda: 15
• Koda’s Birthday: February 1
• How Tall Is Koda: 6’1″ (186cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 5; “What I Can Do for Now”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Takuma Nagatsuka
• English Voice Actor: Greg Ayres

With an eye-catching design and a pretty neat Quirk, Koji Koda manages to leave a lasting impression, despite not being among Class 1-A’s most promoted members. While his subdued nature means he generally tries to avoid attracting too much attention or engaging in fights, Koji can be a force to be reckoned with when he is pushed, and his Anivoice Quirk is arguably among the most underappreciated in the series.

Koji can control all animals, which should and could be extremely powerful in both the right and wrong hands. A kind-hearted person who loves to be one with nature, this hero-in-training has the ideal sensibility to make a positive impact on the world.

Toru Hagakure

Quirk: Invisibility

• How Old Is Toru: 15
• Toru’s Birthday: June 16
• How Tall is Toru: 5’0″ (152cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 5; “What I Can Do for Now”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Kaori Nazuka
• English Voice Actor: Felecia Angelle

An argument could be made that My Hero Academia introduces too many characters early on, with Class 1-A bringing more than a dozen hopeful heroes to the forefront. Unfortunately, some students are always going to fade into the background and accomplish very little in the grand scheme of things, especially since this story has a defined protagonist and never really becomes an ensemble piece.

Out of all Class 1-A’s members, Toru is arguably the most forgettable, an element amplified by her nearly constantly active Invisibility Quirk. For the most part, she just kind of feels like a filler character, although she does receive a couple of decent moments during the second half of the manga and anime. Also, considering all of U.A. High School’s resources, they should have been able to help Invisible Girl come up with a better hero costume than just gloves and boots.

Mirio Togata

Quirk: Permeation

• How Old Is Mirio: 18
• Mirio’s Birthday: July 15
• How Tall Is Mirio: 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

• How Old Is All Might: N/A
• All Might’s Birthday: June 10
• How Tall Is All Might: 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

• How Old Is Eraser Head: 30
• Erased Head’s Birthday: November 8
• How Tall Is Eraser Head: 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

• How Old Is Present Mic: 30
• Present Mic’s Birthday: July 7
• How Tall Is Present Mic: 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 seems 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

• How Old Is Cementoss: 29
• Cementoss’ Birthday: March 22
• How Tall Is Cementoss: 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.

Snipe

Quirk: Homing

• How Old Is Snipe: N/A
• Snipe’s Birthday: November 7
• How Tall Is Snipe: 6’0″ (182cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 13; “In Each of Our Hearts”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Toru Nara
• English Voice Actor: David Wald

Arguably one of the more underused MHA characters, Snipe has a cool design inspired by old-school Westerns, along with a mysterious presence as his real name is not revealed. Even if he tends to disappear for long stretches of the story, he gets a couple of fun moments throughout the main series, and he even makes a few brief appearances in the Vigilantes spin-off. Snipe is not just the picture of “cool,” but he also tends to stay calm and collected throughout most situations, bringing a level head to tense encounters or discussions.

More than anything, Snipe cares deeply about U.A. High School’s students. He wants to make sure they are well-prepared for their future lives, all the while hoping to keep them away from the action if they are not ready yet. When it comes to his Quirk, Snipe’s Homing is quite powerful, as it basically allows him to hit any target within 600 meters. While he might not be strong enough individually to bring down some of MHA‘s strongest villains, he is a valuable support ally to have during these moments.

Ectoplasm

Quirk: Clones

• How Old Is Ectoplasm: 41
• Ectoplasm’s Birthday: March 23
• How Tall Is Ectoplasm: 5’11” (180cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 1, Episode 4; “Start Line”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Masakazu Nishida
• English Voice Actor: Mike McFarland

While very rarely highlighted in the manga (or anime), U.A. High School has traditional classes that are meant to prepare students for the more “ordinary” parts of life, especially since not everyone will become a Pro Hero. Ectoplasm is the school’s math teacher, a role that is surprisingly mundane considering his awesome aesthetic, but also fits his Quirk. Clones allows him to create, well, replicas of himself, so he literally fights enemies with the power of numbers.

Like most of U.A.’s teachers, Ectoplasm is a constant presence throughout the story, but he is pretty much always a secondary character who only gets a handful of moments to shine. Ultimately, his purpose is to help bring out the best in the students, rather than steal the spotlight himself. That said, he takes part in a few fine fights, and his Quirk is used to fairly good effect.

Nemuri Kayama (Midnight)

Quirk: Somnambulist

• How Old Is Midnight: 30
• Midnight’s Birthday: March 9
• How Tall Is Midnight: 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

• How Old Is Endeavor: 45
• Endeavor’s Birthday: August 8
• How Tall Is Endeavor: 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

• How Old Is Gran Torino: N/A
• Gran Torino’s Birthday: January 28
• How Tall Is Gran Torino: 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

• How Old Is Nezu: N/A
• Nezu’s Birthday: January 1
• How Tall Is Nezu: 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

• How Old Is Recovery Girl: 60+ (No exact age, but she has worked at U.A. High School for about 40 years)
• Recovery Girl’s Birthday: April 4
• How Tall Is Recovery Girl: 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

• How Old Is Thirteen: 28
• Thirteen’s Birthday: February 3
• How Tall Is Thirteen: 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

• How Old Is Eri: 6
• Eri’s Birthday: December 21
• How Tall Is Eri: 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

• How Old Is All For One: 100+
• All For One’s Birthday: N/A
• How Tall Is All For One: 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

• How Old Is Shigaraki: 20
• Shigaraki’s Birthday: April 4
• How Tall Is Shigaraki: 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

• How Old Is Toga: 16
• Toga’s Birthday: August 7
• How Tall Is Toga: 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

• How Old Is Twice: 31
• Twice’s Birthday: May 10
• How Tall Is Twice: 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

• How Old Is Dabi: 23
• Dabi’s Birthday: January 18
• How Tall Is Dabi: 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

Every battle shonen anime needs a strong rogues’ gallery, but MHA would have failed if it could not deliver a strong range of antagonists. I mean, what is a superhero story without supervillains? All For One and Shigaraki are, obviously, the main baddies, and they guide most of the other villains with an iron fist; however, characters like Dabi are just as important to the anime’s success as his superiors.

With a great backstory that ties directly into one of the most complex pro heroes and one of Deku’s closest friends, Dabi is the ultimate tragic figure, a person forced into his circumstances through family abuse and a lifetime of suffering. While not excusing his many heinous deeds as a villain, his mentality is, at least, understandable, as is his hatred for his father and brother.

Kurogiri

Quirk: Warp Gate

• How Tall Is Kurogiri: 6’3″ (190cm)
• 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 managing to remove Kurogiri from the battlefield was a huge deal.

Kyudai Garaki

Quirk: Life Force

• How Old Is Kyudai: 120 (Minimum)
• Debut Episode: Season 2, Episode 20; “Listen Up!! A Tale from the Past” – Full debut as himself, but also appears in episode 1
• Japanese Voice Actor: Minoru Inaba
• English Voice Actor: Mark Stoddard

Fulfilling the League of Villains’ quota for mad scientists, Kyudai is arguably one of My Hero Academia‘s most important antagonists, even if he tends to take a backseat role due to being far from a frontline fighter. The good doctor is the mind behind the Nomu, all of which were created to satisfy and please All For One. Kyudai is generally an awful person through and through, lacking any sliver of redeeming qualities that some of the other characters have. That said, he was not always this type of person, and he initially operated as a scientist who specialized in Quirks. His work was ultimately rejected, which led him down the path to becoming All For One’s monster.

Kyudai’s Quirk, Life Force, allows him to outlive other people, a power that naturally helped him extend his studies for decades longer than usual. He is also undoubtedly very intelligent, and a (lengthy) lifetime of studying Quirks has allowed Kyudai to become one of the leading experts in the field.

Gigantomachia

Quirks: Endurance, Gigantification, Pain Blocker, Dog, Energy Saver, Mole, Fierce Gains

• How Tall Is Gigantomachia: 82’02” (25m)
• Debut Episode: Season 2, Episode 18; “The Aftermath of Hero Killer: Stain”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Yasuhiro Mamiya
• English Voice Actor: Cris George

Gigantomachia was not always a hulking behemoth who could barely speak, but that is his current state as the League of Villains’ secret weapon. Primarily unleashed during the Metal Liberation Army Arc, Gigantomachia is All For One’s personal kaiju, a giant who gets bigger and bigger as his anxiety flares, making him the perfect wrecking ball for leveling heroes and cities.

Little is known about this villain in the grand scheme of things, and he does come across more like a weapon than an actual human. That said, Gigantomachi’s loyalty to All For One is mostly beyond question, although he is willing to rebel against his leader if he feels slighted.

Kaina Tsutsumi (Lady Nagant)

Quirk: Rifle And Air Walk

• How Old Is Lady Nagant: 30s
• Lady Nagant’s Birthday: October 10
• How Tall Is Lady Nagant: 5’7″ (171cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 6, Episode 15; “Tartarus”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Atsumi Tanezaki
• English Voice Actor: Erica Lindbeck

Although not featuring much in the story in the grand scheme of things, Lady Nagant shines a fascinating light on the Hero Public Safety Commission, demonstrating that heroes have been tricked into supporting a version of peace built upon manipulation and victims. Initially, Lady Nagant was a Pro Hero who sought to make a positive difference in the world; however, her unique Quirk made her a perfect tool for assassination, a path that eventually broke her spirit.

When she is introduced in the main story, Lady Nagant is one of All For One’s soldiers and a Tartarus prisoner. Through interacting with Deku, this hero-turned-villain rediscovers some of her lost hope, eventually finding her way back to the right side.

Goto Imasuji (Muscular)

Quirk: Muscle Augmentation

• How Old Is Muscular: 25
• How Tall Is Muscular: 6’7″ (200cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 3, Episode 2; “Wild, Wild Pussycats”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Kōsuke Takaguchi
• English Voice Actor: Jim Foronda

A literal walking mountain of muscle, Goto Imasuji sticks around for a surprisingly long time, despite initially coming across as a one-off villain for the Forest Training Camp Arc. As suggested by his nickname and Quirk, Goto is the ultimate musclehead, and he packs an incredible punch that can rival some of the strongest heroes.

Although I would never describe him as “smart,” Goto has more than enough physical strength to make up for his typically straightforward and unrefined tactics. He is the definition of a henchman who exists to support the big bad, and he fulfills that role incredibly well since he is a genuine threat to pretty much any hero.

Kai Chisaki (Overhaul)

Quirk: Overhaul

• How Old Is Overhaul: 27
• Overhaul’s Birthday: March 20
• How Tall Is Overhaul: 5’10” (179cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 3, Episode 24; “A Season for Encounters”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Kenjiro Tsuda
• English Voice Actor: Kellen Goff

The main MHA villain of the Shie Hassaikai Arc, Kai Chisaki has a mixed reputation due to being one of the most prominent players in the storyline that started the anime’s downturn in quality, which lasted for seasons 4 and 5. To be honest, I do believe his introductory and most important arc overstays its welcome and is not a high point in MHA, but it is not bad either. The Yakuza elements adds a fun wrinkle to the overall world-building.

Overhaul is probably the most easily hateable villain in the anime, and he has pretty much no redeeming features. He straight up hurts a child in Eri, and he shows little regard or loyalty to his henchmen (which is unlike most other villains). That said, his motives and actions are interesting, particularly his attempts to eradicate Quirks. He is the type of villain that had to exist in a superhero story like MHA.

Chizome Akaguro (Hero Killer: Stain)

Quirk: Bloodcurdle

• How Old Is Stain: 31
• Stain’s Birthday: June 14
• How Tall Is Stain: 6’0″ (182cm)
• Debut Episode: Season 2, Episode 11; “Fight On, Ida”
• Japanese Voice Actor: Go Inoue
• English Voice Actor: Robert McCollum

While not as central or recognizable as a few other villains, Hero Killer: Stain is generally regarded as one of My Hero Academia‘s greatest characters, along with one of its more nuanced. Driven to take out heroes he deems not worthy of carrying the label, Stain is straight-up a serial killer with a lot of blood on his hands, nearly all of which belongs to pros. Obviously, he is 100% a villain, but he is fueled by a twisted sense of morality and righteousness.

Stain believes fake heroes are leading humanity down a dangerous road, and he accepts the responsibility of eliminating “protectors” who are not in the business out of a pure desire to do good. In his mind, All Might is the only true hero, although he also takes a liking to Deku. Even though he is technically classified as a villain, Stain is hardly on the same wavelength as All for One, and he is not usually willing to help other baddies.