Kyouka Jirou

Earphone Jack

A female student in U.A. High School Class 1-A who excels at sound attacks using her 'Earphone Jack' Quirk.

Quotes

  • "Don't you think controlling sound is the coolest?"
  • "For my friends, I'll give it everything I've got!"
  • "I'll keep honing my Quirk more and more!"
  • "Be quiet, I can hear the sound."
  • "Heroes are like music. They have the power to move hearts."

Trivia

  • Rare hero character who performs band activities in the manga and anime.
  • Earphone jacks are independent organs shaped like ears with their own will.
  • Usually cool, but shows a friendly side to some friends like Ochaco.
  • Favorite food is cup noodles, with scenes of her eating them in the series.
  • Can use sound waves for information gathering even in areas without signals.

Alternate names

じろう きょうか Kyouka Jirou Earphone Jack Jirou

Tags

My Hero Academia Hero Quirk Sound Attack U.A. High School Class 1-A Female Student Rival Character Music Lover Cool

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female
Birthday
August 1

Appearance

Overall appearance
A cool girl with short dark purple hair and earphone jack-like ear appendages. Wears a uniform or hero suit.
Height
Approx. 160cm
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Multicolor
Distinguishing features
  • Earphone jack-like ear appendages
  • Short hair
  • Cool expression
Iconic items
  • Earphone Jack
  • Headphones
  • Hero Suit

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Cool
Detailed personality
Usually calm and cool, but caring toward friends and passionate. Enjoys music and band activities, and maintains high composure in combat.
Keywords
  • Cool
  • Calm
  • Passionate
  • Loyal to friends
  • Music lover
  • Hard worker
  • Brave
Motto
Make the world shake with sound
Talents
  • Sound attack ability
  • Sharp hearing
  • Musical sense from band activities
  • Tactical thinking
  • High concentration
Skills
  • Powerful soundwave attacks using Earphone Jack
  • Close-range combat defense
  • Information gathering ability
  • Teamwork
  • Endurance
Motivation
To grow as a hero and protect important friends and people
Habits
Habit of putting hand to mouth, sometimes listens in silence
Music
Rock, Band, Guitar, Live shows, Earphones
Favorite foods
Cup ramen, Chocolate, Snacks
Favorite colors
Purple, Black
Disliked insects
Insects in general, Especially cockroaches
Disliked situations
Noisy places (can't concentrate), Meaningless fights
Disliked weather
Rainy days, Humid days

History

Backstory
Grew up in a music-loving family and has had a strong interest in sound since childhood. Aspires to become a hero by utilizing the traits of her Quirk where earphone jacks extend from her ears. After entering U.A. High School, grows while sharpening skills with classmates.
Debut date
July 7, 2014
Work title
My Hero Academia
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 2

U.A. High School Entrance

Significant event
U.A. High School Entrance
Description
Enters the Hero Course and meets Class 1-A classmates.

School Festival Live

Significant event
School Festival Live
Description
Forms a band with friends and performs live, showcasing her musical talent.

Villain Attack Incident

Significant event
Villain Attack Incident
Description
Maximizes her Quirk in battle against enemies to protect her friends.

Relationships

Izuku Midoriya

Teammate

Has built a trusting relationship while fighting together.

Katsuki Bakugo

Rival

Rivals who compete and acknowledge each other.

U.A. High School Class 1-A

U.A. High School Class 1-A: teammate

Hero Training Team

Hero Training Team: unknown

Media appearances

My Hero Academia

Manga / Supporting

Serialization started in 2014

My Hero Academia

Anime / Supporting

TV series started in 2016

My Hero Academia THE MOVIE

Movie / Supporting

Theatrical release in 2018

My Hero Academia One's Justice

Game / Playable character

Released in 2018

Voice cast and creators

Ayane Sakura

Voice actor
Ayane Sakura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version
Notes
current

Katelyn Gault

Voice actor
Katelyn Gault
Language
English
Version or series
English dub

Kohei Horikoshi

Creator name
Kohei Horikoshi
Role
Original author

Bones (BONES)

Creator name
Bones (BONES)
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Kyouka Jirou Figure

Item name
Kyouka Jirou Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Earphone Jack Earrings

Item name
Earphone Jack Earrings
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

Hero Suit Costume

Item name
Hero Suit Costume
Category
Apparel
Availability
Pre-order

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