Izuku Midoriya
Student in Class 1-A at U.A. High School, Successor to One For All
Formerly Quirkless, he inherited 'One For All' from All Might and aims to become the greatest hero as the protagonist.
Quotes
- I'll save everyone, no matter how troubled they are
- Plus Ultra!!
- I want to become a hero like All Might
- Become the hero you want to be
- Don't give up and seize your dream
- Protecting everyone, that's my hero work
Trivia
- Originally a 'Quirkless' boy but inherited 'One For All'
- Hero name 'Deku' originates from childhood friend Bakugou's insult
- 'One For All' encompasses the Quirks of previous inheritors
- Special moves are Smash techniques named after places
- Voice actor Daiki Yamashita receives high praise for many iconic scenes
- Nana Shimura is the late 7th inheritor and All Might's mentor
Alternate names
Deku
Izuku
Deku-kun
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- July 15
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Small boy with green curly hair and freckles. Wears a hero costume handmade by his mother.
- Height
- Approx. 166cm
- Weight
- Secret
- Eye color
- Green
- Hair color
- Green
- Distinguishing features
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- Green curly hair
- Freckles
- Mother-made suit
- Iconic items
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- Midoriya Notebook
- Hero Costume γ
- Iron Sole
- Gloves with supports
- Costume
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Serious
- Detailed personality
- Strong sense of justice and passion for saving others, but accurately utilizes support and knowledge from those around him. Brave yet grows while grappling with worries.
- Keywords
-
- Strong sense of justice
- Shy
- Brave
- Devoted
- Sensitive
- Hard worker
- Quick-witted
- Intelligent
- Kind
- Motto
- Even if Quirkless, don't give up; dreams can come true.
- Talents
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- Strategic thinking
- High courage
- Kindness that cares for others
- Quick thinking
- Intelligent
- Skills
-
- Control of 'One For All'
- Mastery of various special moves
- Hero activity instruction
- Teamwork
- Combat training
- Motivation
- To become the greatest hero and continue saving people.
- Habits
- Puts hand to mouth when thinking deeply and repeats mutterings to himself.
- Favorite foods
- Mom's home cooking, Gyudon, Curry, Onigiri
- Favorite places
- U.A. High School, Tago Beach Park
- Person
- All Might, Mother, Ochaco Uraraka
- Disliked insects
- Bees, Ants
- Disliked situations
- Feeling his own powerlessness, Hurting people
History
- Backstory
- Aspired to be a hero despite being "Quirkless," but after a certain incident, he received the Quirk "One For All" from All Might and became its successor. While struggling to adjust his body and Quirk, he studied and trained, entering U.A. High School's Hero Course Class 1-A, interacting with many classmates, and continuing to grow. He pursues his dream while overcoming numerous hardships such as All Might's secret, family relations, and battles with villains.
- Debut date
- July 7, 2014
- Work title
- My Hero Academia
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 1 'Izuku Midoriya: Origin'
One For All Inheritance
- Significant event
- One For All Inheritance
- Description
- Received the Quirk 'One For All' from All Might and began his path to becoming a hero.
U.A. High School Enrollment
- Significant event
- U.A. High School Enrollment
- Description
- Passed the rigorous entrance exam and enrolled in the Hero Course. Met new classmates and teachers.
USJ Incident
- Significant event
- USJ Incident
- Description
- Overcame the League of Villains' attack incident together with his classmates.
U.A. Sports Festival Participation
- Significant event
- U.A. Sports Festival Participation
- Description
- Participated in the major stage to demonstrate his hero abilities and experienced many battles.
'One For All' Compound Quirk Awakening
- Significant event
- 'One For All' Compound Quirk Awakening
- Description
- The Quirks of previous inheritors manifested, acquiring new power and greatly enhancing his combat strength.
Relationships
Inko Midoriya
Mother
Warmly supportive mother who cheers on her son aiming to be a hero.
Hisashi Midoriya
Father
Father currently posted overseas.
Katsuki Bakugou
Rival
Childhood friend and rival. They sharpen each other aiming for greater heights.
Ochaco Uraraka
Best friend
Close friend hinting at romantic feelings.
Tenya Iida
Teammate
Classmate. Built trust as comrades starting from the entrance exam.
Shoto Todoroki
Teammate
Friendship blossomed through their confrontation at the Sports Festival.
U.A. High School Hero Course 1-A
U.A. High School Hero Course 1-A: leader
One For All Successors
One For All Successors: leader
Media appearances
My Hero Academia
Manga / Protagonist
Serialization began July 7, 2014
My Hero Academia
Anime / Protagonist
TV series 2016–2024
My Hero Academia: Two Heroes
Movie / Protagonist
Released August 3, 2018
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising
Movie / Protagonist
Released December 20, 2019
My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission
Movie / Protagonist
Released August 6, 2021
My Hero Academia: You're Next
Movie / Protagonist
Released August 2, 2024
Voice cast and creators
Daiki Yamashita
- Voice actor
- Daiki Yamashita
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime
- Notes
- Main role
Akino Watanabe
- Voice actor
- Akino Watanabe
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime (childhood)
Yumena Toguchi
- Voice actor
- Yumena Toguchi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime (childhood substitute)
Kohei Horikoshi
- Creator name
- Kohei Horikoshi
- Role
- Original author
Kohei Horikoshi
- Creator name
- Kohei Horikoshi
- Role
- Character designer
Bones
- Creator name
- Bones
- Role
- Animation studio
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Figures
- Item name
- Figures
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Replica Hero Costume
- Item name
- Replica Hero Costume
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Limited
Mobile Game 'ULTRA RUMBLE'
- Item name
- Mobile Game 'ULTRA RUMBLE'
- Category
- Digital
- Availability
- Regular
Trading Card Game
- Item name
- Trading Card Game
- Category
- unknown
- Availability
- Regular