Shota Aizawa
Strict teacher with the Erasure Quirk
Homeroom teacher of U.A. High School Class 1-A, a cool and strict teacher with the ability to erase others' Quirks.
Quotes
- “Don't let your guard down. Battles are always life-or-death.”
- “Neglect your training, and you'll lose your life.”
- “I wish for your growth.”
- “Your Quirk is a tool. It's up to you to use it.”
- “Running away is not allowed.”
Trivia
- Sleeps very little but always has sleepy eyes.
- Quirk ability erases only while in contact; effect ends when separated.
- Behind the strictness as a teacher, he cares deeply for his students.
- Capture weapon is handmade and frequently used in combat and restraints.
- Affectionately called 'Zawa-sensei' by fans.
Alternate names
Endeavor-sensei
Re-Destro
Zawa-sensei
Shouta Aizawa
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- December 19
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Black, unkempt long hair. Heavy-eyed (characterized by unsmiling expression), wears glasses. Slim and agile build.
- Height
- 約179cm
- Weight
- 秘密
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Sleepy-eyed gaze
- Glasses
- Always disheveled hair
- Iconic items
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- Capture weapon
- Glasses
- Lectern
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cool
- Detailed personality
- Usually aloof and calm, strict with students, but deeply cares for their safety and growth. Fundamentally caring and trusted.
- Keywords
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- Strict
- Calm
- Cool
- Caring
- Taciturn
- Intellectual
- Motto
- “Don't run away, face it head-on”
- Talents
-
- Quirk Erasure ability
- Calm judgment
- High combat ability
- Excellent observation
- Insight to see students' potential
- Skills
-
- Education and guidance
- Close-quarters combat
- Restraint techniques
- Tactical planning
- Crisis management
- Motivation
- To train his students into full-fledged pro heroes.
- Habits
- Always has sleepy eyes. Few words, doesn't show emotions.
- Favorite foods
- Cup ramen, Black coffee, Curry
- Hobbies
- Sleeping, Observing
History
- Backstory
- Former pro hero, now homeroom teacher at U.A. High School. Supports students with his unique educational philosophy and abilities. Has undergone rigorous training in the past, emphasizing education that draws out students' potential.
- Debut date
- July 7, 2014
- Work title
- My Hero Academia
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 1
Appointment as homeroom teacher of U.A. High School Class 1-A
- Significant event
- Appointment as homeroom teacher of U.A. High School Class 1-A
- Description
- Takes on the role of unifying the new student class.
Quirk reveal and combat scenes
- Significant event
- Quirk reveal and combat scenes
- Description
- Overcomes numerous threats in battles using Erasure alongside students.
Hero exam guidance
- Significant event
- Hero exam guidance
- Description
- Handles practical guidance and exam supervision.
Relationships
Izuku Midoriya
Mentor
Warmly watches over Midoriya's growth while sometimes giving strict guidance
Ochaco Uraraka
Mentor
Strict yet kind guidance and support for classmates
Katsuki Bakugo
Mentor
Struggles with Bakugo's growth but holds high expectations
U.A. High School
U.A. High School: teacher
Media appearances
My Hero Academia
Manga / Supporting
Serialization started in 2014
My Hero Academia
Anime / Supporting
TV anime series in 2016
My Hero Academia: Two Heroes
Movie / Supporting
Released in 2018
My Hero One's Justice
Game / Supporting
Released in 2018
Voice cast and creators
Kento Hayashi
- Voice actor
- Kento Hayashi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version
Christopher Wehkamp
- Voice actor
- Christopher Wehkamp
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English dub version
Kohei Horikoshi
- Creator name
- Kohei Horikoshi
- Role
- Original author
Bones
- Creator name
- Bones
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Shota Aizawa figure
- Item name
- Shota Aizawa figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Shota Aizawa action figure
- Item name
- Shota Aizawa action figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited