Kohei Horikoshi’s My Hero Academia is home to some of the most powerful anime characters of all time. From Izuku Midoriya to Katsuki Bakugo, the strongest characters in MHA were given unique quirks or abilities that set them apart as true forces to be reckoned with in the hero world.
With the conclusion of MHA Season 8, the rankings for the strongest characters have been reshuffled. In the absence of Shigaraki and All For One, new and familiar faces have been recognized by fans due to their phenomenal display of power. Let’s get to know each one of them.
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Katsuki Bakugo
From the beginning, Katsuki Bakugo showed just how powerful he was. He was very consistent in proving himself, growing stronger with every battle, turning his fierce temper into a weapon that fuels his unstoppable drive to become the number one hero and surpass not only Deku but also All Might.
Currently, Bakugo has complete control over his explosive quirk. His performance in the final fight against the villains deeply resonated with the public, having managed to reduce All For One to nothing, even after his near-death experience.
Too bad, as Bakugo won’t be climbing from his position in the hero rankings anytime soon due to his bad behavior and rude mouth. Still, it doesn’t make him any less of a hero, as his courage, resolve, and overall strength continue to inspire those around him.
Izuku Midoriya
Losing One For All didn’t stop Izuku Midoriya from contributing greatly to the hero society. He became a teacher at U.A., supporting his students by passing on the lessons he learned in and out of combat. He is well-respected in his field, despite losing the power that once made him the savior of the world.
However, it didn’t take long for All Might and the rest of Class 1-A to pull Deku back on the battlefield, leading to his inclusion in the final hero rankings. He received an armored suit far stronger than All Might’s, allowing Deku to use artificial OFA quirks. It’s almost as if OFA didn’t leave Deku’s body at all, as he retained his expertise in using these abilities.
Shoto Todoroki
Our air conditioning hero, Shoto Todoroki, has earned a place on this list with his half-cold, half-hot quirk that dealt great damage not just to Dabi, but to the many heroes and villains he outmatched in MHA. He was able to use his quirk at its maximum effect, combining his mother’s ice and father’s hellfire to overwhelm even the most powerful enemies.
Now, Todoroki is making a name for himself in the hero rankings. He is one of the most popular heroes, despite his awkwardness in public. He remains a key player in the hero world, respected for his abilities, strength, and service.
Mirio Togata
Before Deku emerged as All Might’s successor, it was Lemillion who was next in line for One For All. His permeation quirk makes him near-untouchable, making him overpowered. Besides that, he possesses the right hero qualities to become the new owner of OFA, from his unbreakable will to his selflessness. In other words, he had the makings of becoming a symbol of peace.
Years after All Might stepped down from the rankings, Lemillion stands as the number one hero. Everyone loves him, even though he could be funny and cringe at the same time. He dreams of saving a million people, and there’s nothing that would stop him from doing so.
Fumikage Tokoyami
Just like Bakugo, Fumikage Tokoyami was a highly capable hero from beginning to end. He showed tremendous potential throughout the series, having been able to master his quirk and ultimate moves even under pressure. Unfortunately, he’s not high up in the hero chart, contrary to expectations, but that’s mostly because he tends to only work at night.
During the Final War arc, Tokoyami was an absolute force of nature, so much so that All For One nearly stole his dark shadow quirk. AFO wanted the quirk for himself due to its destructive power, but Tokoyami endured until the end.
Mirko
At first glance, Mirko looks like a cyborg due to the number of her prosthetics. It’s a miracle that she can still fight with so much force in her current state, proving that even injuries won’t stop her from fighting and protecting the world.
As fans know, Mirko’s Rabbit quirk gives her superhuman abilities, from leg strength, enhanced speed, and endurance, to acrobatics, making her a heavy hitter yet versatile hero. As long as there’s fire in her heart to protect people, she won’t stop fighting.
Ochako Uraraka
From a gentle hero to a battle-hardened fighter, Ochako Uraraka’s power progression in My Hero Academia is one of the best. Her quirk, Zero Gravity, has helped so much in the final push of the heroes against the villains in MHA Season 7. Not only did she stop Himiko Toga’s Sad Man Parade by herself, but she also protected several heroes and civilians under extreme pressure.
Years later, Uraraka continues doing more heroic deeds, not just by fighting villains but also by improving quirk education across the nation. She has come a long way, making her a true embodiment of what it means to become a hero. Plus, she’s the perfect fit for Deku!
Tamaki Amajiki
Our resident shy hero, Tamaki Amajiki, might be out of the top 10 in the hero chart, but that doesn’t change the fact that he’s one of the strongest. He has the potential to surpass other heroes in the rankings, but his poor self-esteem limits his growth, which is why he remains Fatgum’s assistant to this day.
Even so, Tamaki’s quirk, Manifest, is one to watch out for. It allows him to summon physical manifestations of anything he eats, from growing massive tentacles to generating solid structures for defense. In the fight against Shigaraki, he even conjured a plasma cannon that unleashed a devastating blast.
Neito Monoma
Neito Monoma earned the respect of MHA fans for his phenomenal display of power and mental resolve in the Final War arc, having copied Eraserhead’s quirk to prevent Tomura Shigaraki from using any of his quirks, including Decay. Without him, it would have been disastrous for Mirko and the Big Three of UA to contain and fight Shigaraki on their own.
At present, Monoma has been making waves in the hero world. He finally got the attention he deserves, and it seems likely that he’ll surpass others in the future. For now, he’s the number 10 hero, and it’s fair to say that he deserves it.
- 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.
- Based On
- Manga
- Number of Episodes
- 159
- Streaming Service(s)
- Hulu, Crunchyroll
- MyAnimeList Score
- 7.85 (Season 1)
