Izuku Midoriya is the main protagonist of the manga and anime series My Hero Academia . Even so, he was born without a Quirk in contrast to the other characters.
He succeeded the legendary hero All Might and became his close student and former student in Class 1-A. He even got the legendary Quirk power.
While his appearance is described as a figure who is shorter than his peers. He has four symmetrical freckles and hair that is always disheveled.
For his personality, Izuku Midoriya is known as a very shy person but sometimes gives a response that is considered too excessive.
Profile
- Full Name: Izuku Midoriya /️️️️️️️
- Stage Name: Izuku Midoriya
- Nickname: Deku
- Place, Date of Birth: July 15
- Age: 4 Years (Debut), 14 Years (Chapter 1-2), 15 Years (Chapter 3 – Final Examination Arc), 16 Years (now)
- Male gender
- Height: 166 cm
- Weight: –
- Blood type O
- Hair Color: Green
- Eye Color: Green
- Quirk: One For All
- Fighting Style: Melee combat, Shoot Style, Long-ranged combat, Delaware Smash Air Force, Froppy Style
- Parents: Inko Midoriya (Mother), Hisashi Midoriya (Father)
- Manga Debut: Chapter 1
- Anime Debut: Episode 1
- Voiced by: Daiki Yamashita, Yuna Taniguchi (Child), Akeno Watanabe, Justin Briner (English), Lara Woodhull (Child)
Interesting Facts
- He was originally planned to be drawn as an adult, as seen in the one-shot.
- At the initial concept stage of manga writing, his name was originally Mikumo Akatani.
- In addition, initially he had curlier hair with a more frightening looking uniform.
- Kohei Horikoshi once commented on his character designs, especially his hair.
- His favorite food is Katsudon.
- It turns out that the character is deliberately designed with a plain.
- He was ranked seventh during the UA entrance exam.
- Meanwhile, he was ranked fourth in the midterms of Class 1-A.
- He received only one nomination from Gran Torino for UA
- Despite that, he managed to score seventy-one in the Provisional Hero License Exam.
- The nickname Deku was given to him as a child as an insult.
- According to Kohei Horikoshi, the inspiration for the name Deku came from Kenji Miyazawa’s poem Ame ni mo Makezu.
- He was ranked first in the first Popularity Poll.
- It turns out that he has the same birthday as Mirio Togata and Rapt Tokage.
- His Quirk is listed as a “Super Power”.
- The cost of making her alpha costume turned out to be just 40,380 ($370.53 US dollars).
- The costume he wore next had the same designer as Shoto’s costume.
- His Japanese voice actor when he was a child, Akeno Watanabe, also voices Nemuri Kayama and Mika Jiro.
- He is one of the three characters (along with Nine and Gigantomachia) with the third highest number of Quirks.
Strength
- He had studied Pro Heroes for years and was able to apply that knowledge when in critical situations.
- After being trained for 10 months, he has a body with stronger muscles in order to be able to use his Quirk to the fullest.
- He was able to overcome his immense pain due to his rigorous training.
- Even without his Quirk, he has shown a high level of physical strength for a youth of his age.
- It also has a greater reflection ability so it can repel enemy attacks in a fast time.
- It turns out that he is also able to withstand an explosion from Katsuki without One For All.
- Besides being strong in physical and Quirk matters, he also always achieves the highest grades in his class.
- He can imitate some of the techniques possessed by others.
- When in a tense situation, he can be an extraordinary player.
- His rare strength that he has is a strong will to keep fighting and not give up.
Weakness
- He is easily fooled by the talk and kindness of other people.
- In addition, he has a hard time lying to other people.
- Sometimes he can’t control his strength in critical situations.
- Despite months of training, he is still a character who wasn’t born with a Quirk.
- He was once paralyzed when met with Overhaul and was unable to muster the courage to stop it.
Quotes
- I have to work harder than anyone else! I would never chase otherwise I want to be like you! The strongest hero.
- I won’t be your worthless punching bag. I… I’m Deku who always does my best!
- Just trying to live up to expectations! A smiling hero is reliable and cool. That’s what I want! That’s why I gave my all! For everyone! Your experience, your determination, I can’t even imagine what it would be like, but if you’re number one without giving your all, then I don’t think you’re serious. That’s why I have to win! I must surpass you!
- I have a lot to say to you, but later! Because it’s as All Might said. Giving unsolicited help is what makes a true hero!
- I will do the best! Whatever you say, All Might. I will step up to the challenge! As long as you are by my side, I can do anything.
- If all the criminals who attacked tonight were at his level, everyone would be in trouble. They might be after us students. If my actions can save any of them, then I have to do something
- If I can’t save one little girl right in front of me. Then how can I expect to be the hero who saves everyone?
Even though he wasn’t born with a Quirk in the first place, his strong will and not giving up while undergoing training made Izuku Midorita a true hero.