Gran Torino
All Might's master and retired elite hero
All Might's master and a former elite hero. Now retired, he devotes himself to nurturing the younger generation.
Quotes
- The next generation is ours to carry
- Heroes raise the young
- Don't give up, the path is still open
- Battles exist to be won
- Believe in yourself
Trivia
- Modeled on a small Eastern elder, but possesses astonishing physical abilities.
- A rare character who retains influence even after retirement.
- Serves as the senior figure for young heroes.
- All Might's origin and root.
- Voiced by Shizuka Itō.
Alternate names
Gran Torino
グラン・トリノ
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Small elderly man. Short hair streaked with white, somewhat muscular but exudes a calm appropriate to his age.
- Height
- About 150cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Silver
- Distinguishing features
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- Small stature
- Short hair streaked with white
- Elderly composure
- Iconic items
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- Round glasses
- Hero suit
- Cane
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Thoughtful
- Detailed personality
- Experienced and calm. Passionate about educating the young, but occasionally shows a sarcastic side. Strong pride and sense of responsibility as a hero.
- Keywords
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- Strict
- Devoted
- Wise
- Humorous
- Reliable
- Motto
- Yielding the path to the next generation is also a hero's duty
- Talents
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- Overwhelming physical ability
- Combat techniques
- Leadership
- Tactical understanding
- Endurance
- Skills
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- Martial arts
- Shooting
- Explosive power
- Tactical instruction
- Team building
- Motivation
- Supporting the growth of young heroes and connecting it to their success.
- Habits
- Prefers short and precise statements, dislikes wasteful words. Has a habit of smoking tobacco.
- Favorite foods
- Japanese food, Alcohol
- Hobbies
- Reading, Training
- Disliked situations
- Irresponsibility, Laziness
History
- Backstory
- Once a top-class hero, after retirement he passed his Quirk to All Might and devoted himself to training. Using years of experience and battle knowledge, he pushes the backs of his juniors.
- Debut date
- April 3, 2016
- Work title
- My Hero Academia
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 3 'Origin'
All Might's Quirk Inheritance
- Significant event
- All Might's Quirk Inheritance
- Description
- Entrusting his Quirk to All Might, he concluded his role as a hero.
Young Hero Training
- Significant event
- Young Hero Training
- Description
- Guides the young and exerts great influence in honing their qualities as heroes.
Relationships
All Might
Mentor
Master-disciple relationship, and also passed on his Quirk.
U.A. High School Students
Mentor
Supporting their growth as young heroes.
Former Elite Hero
Former Elite Hero: retired
Media appearances
My Hero Academia
Anime / Supporting
2016 TV series
Voice cast and creators
Shizuka Itō
- Voice actor
- Shizuka Itō
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Edition
Christopher Wehkamp
- Voice actor
- Christopher Wehkamp
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English Dub
Kōhei Horikoshi
- Creator name
- Kōhei Horikoshi
- Role
- Original author
Kōhei Horikoshi
- Creator name
- Kōhei Horikoshi
- Role
- Character designer