Minoru Mineta

Pervy guy who wants to be popular with girls

A pervy, short male student in U.A. High School Class 1-A who wants to be popular with girls.

Quotes

  • I want to be popular with girls!
  • My Quirk is the best!
  • Did you see that!? That's a battle of wits!
  • This is bad, time to run!
  • I'll definitely become popular someday!

Trivia

  • The hair balls are part of his Quirk and can hinder enemy movements.
  • One of the shortest members in Class 1-A.
  • Often gets tsukkomi for his pervy remarks.
  • Surprisingly sharp-minded with a strategic side.
  • Favorite things include sweet snacks.

Alternate names

Mineta Minoru Mineta The Pervert (nickname)

Tags

Hero U.A. High School Short Pervy Male Student Comedy Quirk Class 1-A

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
April 1

Appearance

Overall appearance
Short with a round head featuring numerous large purple ball-like hair growths. Large eyes, usually wearing U.A. High School uniform or hero costume.
Height
Approximately 140cm
Weight
Secret
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Multicolor
Distinguishing features
  • Purple round ball-shaped hair
  • Short build
Iconic items
  • Round hair balls
  • U.A. High School uniform
  • Hero costume

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Pervy
Detailed personality
Strong sexual desire and intense wish to be popular with girls, but cowardly at heart with an opportunistic side. Cares for comrades and occasionally shows calm judgment.
Keywords
  • Pervy
  • Cowardly
  • Humorous
  • Loyal to friends
  • Timid
  • Rash
Motto
I'll do anything to be popular with girls
Talents
  • Sharp minded
  • Average physical abilities
  • Swift escape ability
Skills
  • Tactics using Quirk 'Ball'
  • Creating traps to hinder enemy movement
  • Situational judgment
Motivation
To become popular with girls
Habits
Eyes sparkle immediately at the sight of girls; frequently has verbal habits and behaviors of peeking under girls' skirts
Favorite foods
Sweets, Snacks
Hobbies
Girl watching, Escape practice
Disliked situations
Dangerous combat, Being in the spotlight
Disliked weather
Rain

History

Backstory
Pervy personality since childhood with a strong desire to be popular with girls. Enrolled in U.A. High School, joined Class 1-A, aims to grow as a hero.
Debut date
July 7, 2014
Work title
My Hero Academia
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 3

U.A. Sports Festival

Significant event
U.A. Sports Festival
Description
In the inter-class sports festival, performed using Quirk-based tactics despite not standing out.

League of Villains battle

Significant event
League of Villains battle
Description
In the League of Villains fight, contributed as support through temporary retreats and trap-setting.

Cultural Festival episode

Significant event
Cultural Festival episode
Description
Participated in class cultural festival preparations, showcasing comedic side.

Relationships

Izuku Midoriya

Teammate

Comrades who overcame training and battles together

Katsuki Bakugo

Teammate

Sharpening skills as classmates

U.A. High School Class 1-A

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

Movie / Supporting

First appearance in 2018

My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising

Game / Supporting

2020

Voice cast and creators

Yū Hatanaka

Voice actor
Yū Hatanaka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version

Cliff Chapin

Voice actor
Cliff Chapin
Language
English
Version or series
English dub

Kōhei Horikoshi

Creator name
Kōhei Horikoshi
Role
Original author

Bones

Creator name
Bones
Role
Animation studio

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Availability
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