The animal-loving pro hero known as Koji Koda is also known by his hero name - The Petting Hero: Anima. A student of class 1-A, Koji's quirk is known as Anivioce, which gives him the ability to communicate with animals and insects on command, making him a versatile asset for the heroes.
His Anivoice quirk has advantages in both battle and rescue operations, however Koji lacks talent when it comes to extreme power and high speed, which he makes up for with his quirk. Because of this, he is usually not a front-runner but a hero who helps from the shadows when the opportunity arises.
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The King Of Animals And Insects
Koji Can Command Animals And Insects At Will
Thanks to Koji's Anivoice quirk, he is the actual king of the animal kingdom as he is able to easily communicate with animals and command them. He is able to summon animals and insects to carry out tasks. Because of his communication ability with animals, he is also able to exchange information with animals to figure out the location of individuals or to scout enemy territories. The Anivoice quirk gives him a strategic advantage that humans do not have, this means his quirk can also be used for sneak attacks and observation. Earlier in the series, Koji is seen to be shy but eventually grows to utilize his quirk's potential better and in creative ways.
Little ones, lend me your strength!
A powerful move that Koji is able to initiate is known as 'Hitchcock Birds', this move gives him the ability to summon birds to cause a distraction or obstruct the sight of his opponent. Another powerful move he is able to execute is called 'Bugging Out', which allows him to summon tons of insects engulfing his opponent, this attack can also be used as a distraction, giving his teammates an advantage or an opening for an attack. These special moves are useful against enemies that require precision or focus during a battle, throwing them off guard.
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Koji's quirk is unique, but it also comes with some setbacks.
Even though Koji's quirk is extremely useful, it also comes with its drawbacks. One of the few times Koji's quirk can prove to be ineffective depends on his surroundings. If he finds himself in a cityscape or indoors, it may be harder for him to reach out to animals or insects. This means that he is left with physical strength to help him, this can be a disadvantage if he battles with opponents with powerful quirks who can resist physical attacks. Another drawkback of Koji's quirk is that it depends on animals to do the fighting for him, while this method is great for team-based battles, it may not be advantageous during a battle that requires powerful attacks, leaving him vulnerable and a liability for his team.
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His quirk can also prove to be ineffective against opponents who are able to counter animal-based attacks. If an enemy has a quirk that is able to scare away animals, this can leave him vulnerable and unable to use his quirk effectively. While Koji has a huge body and physical appearance, he lacks combat skills and this makes him vulnerable if he comes face to face with opponents who are skilled at fighting. Koji also needs to be quick and clear when giving instructions to animals and insects, as they may not have high levels of understanding when commands are given based on the level of intelligence. While the Anivoice quirk has both strengths and weaknesses, Koji has immense potential as a hero and this is seen during his battle against the Heteromorphs as he pushes his limits to support Shoji. While he can also be vulnerable in certain scenarios, he is not afraid to help his fellow classmates when the occasion arises.
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- Release Date
- 2016 - 2025-00-00
- Network
- TBS, MBS, Nippon TV
- Directors
- Shouji Ikeno, Tsuyoshi Tobita, Ikuro Sato, Takudai Kakuchi, Masashi Abe, Tetsuya Miyanishi, Kazuma Komatsu, Yoshifumi Sasahara, Masayuki Otsuki, Daisuke Tsukushi, Takayuki Yamamoto, Yohei Fukui, Takuro Tsukada, Masatoyo Takada, Naomi Nakayama, Sayaka Morikawa, Takanori Yano
Cast
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Daiki YamashitaIzuku Midoriya (voice) -
Kaito IshikawaManga Fukidashi (voice)
WHERE TO WATCH
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.
- Seasons
- 8
- Studio
- Bones
- Story By
- Kōhei Horikoshi, Yōsuke Kuroda
- Number of Episodes
- 159
- Streaming Service(s)
- Hulu, Crunchyroll
