Katsuki Bakugo

Great Explosion Murder God Dynamight

Izuku's childhood friend and a student in U.A. High School's Class 1-A with an Explosion-type Quirk. He has strong self-esteem and combat sense.

Quotes

  • I'm number one. Always better than anyone else!
  • Shut up!
  • Explosion! Smash!
  • To win. I can't afford to lose.
  • Deku? That weak guy's name.

Trivia

  • Bakugo used to call the quirkless Izuku 'Deku' and looked down on him in childhood.
  • His hero costume features gauntlets to store sweat for explosions, as per his request.
  • Combat style emphasizes explosive power over speed, charging forward.
  • Struggles because it's hard to sweat in cold seasons, reducing his Quirk's power.
  • All Might calls him 'petty' for his calculating side.

Alternate names

Bakugo Kacchan Great Explosion Murder God Dynamight Bakugo Katsuki

Tags

My Hero Academia Katsuki Bakugo Hero Quirk U.A. High School Explosion Rival 1-A Action Combat

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
April 20
Birth year
Late 2000s

Appearance

Overall appearance
Spiky, messy beige hair, red eyes, and sharp sanpaku eyes. Muscular build with a consistently aggressive expression.
Height
About 165cm
Weight
Secret
Eye color
Red
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Red sanpaku eyes
  • Spiky hair
  • Sharp gaze
  • Muscular build
Iconic items
  • Grenade gloves for explosions
  • Special gauntlets to store sweat
  • Knee pads
  • Grenade-shaped waist gear

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Sore loser
Detailed personality
Has intense self-esteem and strongly desires to always be number one. He appears rough and aggressive, but at his core, he is hardworking and intelligent. He shows a tsundere attitude even toward friends and family.
Keywords
  • Aggressive
  • Sore loser
  • Strong self-esteem
  • Hardworking
  • High combat sense
  • Tsundere
  • Hot-headed
  • Occasionally shows calmness
  • Cares for comrades
Motto
Only the strong survive
Talents
  • Explosion control
  • Combat sense
  • Quick-witted judgment
  • High physical ability
  • Instantaneous power
Skills
  • Hand-to-hand combat
  • Tactical thinking
  • Explosion power adjustment
  • Quirk battle training
  • High-speed movement
Motivation
Aiming to become the No.1 Hero and always stay at the top. Improving himself through his rivalry with Izuku.
Habits
Catchphrases include 'Shut up' and 'Damn nerd.' He provokes with an aggressive attitude but also has an inner side that cares for his comrades at times.
Favorite foods
Spicy food, Curry, Meat, Not good at sweets
Hobbies
Training, Competition, Explosion research
Favorite colors
Red, Orange
Favorite places
Training grounds, U.A. High School
Disliked insects
Ants, Insects in general
Disliked situations
Losing, Asking for help

History

Backstory
From childhood, he had strong self-esteem and bullied the quirkless and meek Izuku, calling him 'Deku,' but aspired to be a hero, entered U.A. High School with his powerful Explosion Quirk, and under All Might's teachings, honed himself while building an intense rivalry with Izuku.
Debut date
July 7, 2014
Work title
My Hero Academia
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 1

U.A. High School Entrance

Significant event
U.A. High School Entrance
Description
Bakugo enters the prestigious U.A. High School Hero Course. He ends up in the same Class 1-A as Izuku.

USJ Incident

Significant event
USJ Incident
Description
During the League of Villains' attack, amid the chaos, Bakugo and Izuku each show their power and demonstrate their combat sense.

U.A. Sports Festival

Significant event
U.A. Sports Festival
Description
He takes 1st place as the champion of the Sports Festival, making a name for himself as a hero candidate.

Fierce Battles with Villains

Significant event
Fierce Battles with Villains
Description
Through battles with the League of Villains and powerful enemies, he grows alongside his comrades while aiming for No.1 Hero.

Relationships

Masaru Bakugo

Father

Father with hero aspirations. Met his wife at work and got married.

Mitsuki Bakugo

Mother

Mother. Has sweat characteristics. Married her husband.

Izuku Midoriya

Childhood friend rival

Childhood friend and rival since young. Same class at U.A. They have an intense competitive relationship.

Shoto Todoroki

Rival

Confronted at the Sports Festival and multiple battles, building an intense rivalry.

Eijiro Kirishima

Friend

Classmate and close friend. Handles Bakugo's attitude in a mediating way.

U.A. High School Class 1-A

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

Media appearances

My Hero Academia

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started in 2014

My Hero Academia

Anime / Protagonist

TV series started in 2016

My Hero Academia: Two Heroes

Movie / Protagonist

August 3, 2018

My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising

Movie / Protagonist

December 20, 2019

My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission

Movie / Protagonist

August 6, 2021

My Hero Academia: You're Next

Movie / Protagonist

August 2, 2024

My Hero Academia: Battle for All

Game / Protagonist

May 19, 2016

Voice cast and creators

Nobuhiko Okamoto

Voice actor
Nobuhiko Okamoto
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version

Saki Nitta

Voice actor
Saki Nitta
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Childhood

Kōhei Horikoshi

Creator name
Kōhei Horikoshi
Role
Original author

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