The 20 Best My Hero Academia Characters

From symbol-of-peace icons to scene-stealing villains, this roster spans quirks both flashy and understated. Which hero takes the crown?

1. 1
   Katsuki Bakugo

   Midoriya's explosive, hyper-competitive rival whose growth from bully to hero anchors much of the story.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Tsuyu Asui

   The frog-quirked hero known for her blunt honesty and calm, level-headed problem solving.
   953pts
3. 3
   Mirio Togata

   The nearly-invisible-quirked Big Three student whose relentless optimism defines his heroic spirit.
   718pts
4. 4
   Dabi

   The fire-wielding League of Villains member whose fractured family ties reshape the series' central conflict.
   636pts
5. 5
   All Might

   The Symbol of Peace whose selfless heroism inspires the entire next generation of heroes.
   636pts
6. 6
   Ochaco Uraraka

   The gravity-manipulating hero-in-training whose earnest determination makes her one of Class 1-A's standouts.
   538pts
7. 7
   Shota Aizawa

   The Erasure Hero and homeroom teacher known for his sharp instincts and quirk-nullifying ability.
   538pts
8. 8
   Eijiro Kirishima

   The hard-hardening hero known for his unbreakable loyalty and 'manly' code of friendship.
   538pts
9. 9
   Enji Todoroki (Endeavor)

   The flame-powered Number One Hero whose complicated legacy as a father looms over his son Shoto.
   538pts
10. 10
    Tomura Shigaraki

    The decay-quirked leader of the League of Villains, raised to become All For One's chosen successor.
    418pts
11. 11
    Mina Ashido

    The acid-quirked, ever-cheerful member of Class 1-A known for her upbeat energy and dance skills.
    418pts
12. 12
    Shoto Todoroki

    The half-hot, half-cold prodigy struggling to escape his father's shadow and embrace his full power.
    418pts
13. 13
    Denki Kaminari

    The electricity-quirked Class 1-A member known for his comic relief and short-circuit personality quirk.
    418pts
14. 14
    Neito Monoma

    The copy-quirked Class 1-B student whose rivalry with Class 1-A adds spark to the series' school dynamics.
    418pts
15. 15
    Momo Yaoyorozu

    The creation-quirked Class 1-A vice representative whose strategic mind makes her a top student.
    418pts
16. 16
    Tenya Iida

    The disciplined, speed-quirked class representative who holds Class 1-A to a high standard.
    418pts
17. 17
    Izuku Midoriya

    The quirkless boy turned One For All successor whose determination drives the series as its protagonist.
    269pts
18. 18
    Eri

    The young girl with a rewind quirk whose rescue becomes a turning point for Class 1-A's heroes.
    269pts
19. 19
    Hawks

    The fast-rising winged Pro Hero whose double-agent role adds tension to the war against villains.
    269pts
20. 20
    Toga Himiko

    The blood-transforming villain whose unsettling obsession with identity makes her one of the League's most memorable members.
    269pts