Summary
- Tenya Ida's emotional struggle is relatable to siblings in My Hero Academia.
- Endeavor's attempt at redemption humanizes him for alienated fathers in the show.
- All Might's heavy burden and struggles resonate with those feeling overwhelmed in real life.
My Hero Academia is a series full of colorful personalities that help the world feel more believable. It helps when most of these heroes boast relatable struggles that make it easier for fans to root for them in high-octane battles.
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Some of the most relatable characters in My Hero Academia end up being the best part of the show in the eyes of many. Fans love how the writing elevates every conflict, playing with their emotions before eventually letting them enjoy a satisfying victory as the characters fight against all odds to defeat a powerful villain.
8 Tenya Ida
His Emotions When His Brother Is Assaulted Viciously Are Relatable For Siblings
- Debut: Roaring Muscles (Episode 3 of My Hero Academia)
Tenya's need for order may not be all that relatable, but this character is painted in a different light after his brother becomes one of Stain's victims. He becomes personally invested in the goal to take out this vicious villain before he harms anyone else.
Tenya shines in this arc, getting some much-needed backup from his allies in a fight that has major ramifications for the villain revolution. Stain's ideologies bleed into modern society, even if Tenya gets to enjoy the satisfaction of handing this villain over to the authorities.
7 Endeavor
People Have Seen Fathers Trying To Make Amends For Their Past Mistakes
- Debut: Strategy, Strategy, Strategy (Episode 17 of My Hero Academia)
Endeavor seems like a one-dimensional hero whose only goal is to be at the very top. However, as he assumed the role he had been coveting for so long, the writing humanizes this fiery hero by describing the immense pressure on his shoulders to become a valiant hero for Japan.
It doesn't help that he made severe mistakes as a father, alienating himself from his family. Estranged fathers may not be My Hero Academia's #1 demographic, but fans can't help but feel for a person trying to make amends for past mistakes and earn back the love of his family.
6 All Might
Having To Shoulder A Burden That Has Become Too Heavy To Bear Is No Simple Task
- Debut: Izuku Midoriya: Origin (Episode 1 of My Hero Academia)
As cheerful and jovial as All Might is, there's a lot of responsibility behind his shining smile. He struggles to find a worthy successor for One for All, thanking his stars for meeting Midoriya in the nick of time.
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He eventually loses his power and must pass on the burden of being Japan's hope to Midoriya and the new generation. Watching his successor struggle to revive trust in heroes on his own breaks All Might, whose struggles at being unable to reach out and give hope to Midoriya are something people experience in real life, time and time again.
5 Katsuki Bakugo
His Conflicted Feelings After All Might's Retirement Humanize His Character In The Eyes Of Many
- Debut: Izuku Midoriya: Origin (Episode 1 of My Hero Academia)
At the start of the show, Bakugo is nothing more than an unlikable bully that fans hate. It's not until after All Might and the other heroes rescue him that fans witness a different side to this character.
During his battle with Midoriya, Bakugo laments the fact that his kidnapping was the reason why All Might lost his powers. It's hard for anyone to feel like they've let someone important in their life down, and fans relating to his struggles appreciate how Midoriya was a true friend and quelled his doubts by telling him the truth regarding One for All.
4 Ochaco Uraraka
Her Feelings For A Boy She Likes Have Been Felt By Anyone Whose Heart Yearned For Someone
- Debut: Roaring Muscles (Episode 3 of My Hero Academia)
Romance is something that everyone experiences in their life, which is why Uraraka's struggles with Midoriya are quite relatable. The successor of One for All is too busy trying to live up to his mentor's reputation and doesn't see the shining beacon of hope right in his face.
This frustrates Uraraka, who doesn't want to burden Izuku with her feelings. Despite her character being somewhat one-dimensional, her struggles make her easy to relate to for lovestuck boys and girls all over the world.
3 Eri
After Being Exploited For So Long, It Takes A While For This Young And Precious Girl To Smile Again
- Debut: Boy Meets... (Episode 66 of My Hero Academia)
Eri is one of the most sympathetic characters in My Hero Academia. She was exploited by the Shie Hassakai for so long that she's unable to fathom the notion that anyone can be kind to her.
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It's heartbreaking to see a young girl face so much trauma in life already, which is why fans love it when she finally cracks a smile during the U.A. School Festival. A bit of effort from people who care can brighten any sad person's day, and Eri is no exception.
2 Shoto Todoroki
A Child's Relationship With A Parent Who Made Mistakes Will Always Be Fraught With Complicated Feelings
- Debut: What I Can Do for Now (Episode 5 of My Hero Academia)
The sins of a father are hard to forget, as many people are well aware. It's hard to forgive a person whom children trust with all their heart, which is why Shoto's conflicted feelings regarding his father, Endeavor, are so relatable.
He eventually refuses to let his father dictate the use of his powers during the U.A. School Festival. Endeavor seems despicable then, but attempts to rectify his image make it nice to see Shoto slowly forgiving his father for being too single-minded during his childhood.
1 Izuku Midoriya
To See Him Shed Tears After Being Told He Can't Achieve His Dreams Is Something Many People Have Experienced
- Debut: Izuku Midoriya: Origin (Episode 1 of My Hero Academia)
Midoriya loved Pro Heroes and wanted to become one, only for it to be revealed that he was born Quirkless. This shattered his dreams as a young hero, forcing him to accept that whatever he does will not be enough to let him enjoy his dreams.
This is a struggle that many fans relate to, making Midoriya an easy choice for a protagonist. Thankfully, he meets All Might after showing his aptitude to be a hero and eventually shows himself worthy of being One for All, setting him on the path to becoming the No. 1 Hero.
- 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
- Studio
- Bones
- Creator
- Kōhei Horikoshi
- Japanese Title
- Boku no Hero Academia
- Number of Episodes
- 159
