Tomura Shigaraki
Villain of Destruction
Leader of the League of Villains, his 'Quirk' is Decay. A villain with powerful destructive abilities.
Quotes
- I will destroy both heroes and society
- Destruction changes everything
- My family's hands are my proof
Trivia
- Shigaraki's name is written in kanji as '死柄木', evoking 'destruction'.
- The hand objects are modeled after his family's hands.
- His Quirk, which gradually strengthens throughout the story, is popular.
Alternate names
Tomura Shigaraki
Shigaraki
League of Villains Leader
Tomura
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Pale bluish skin and grayish light blue hair are features. Usually wears multiple hand objects around the body, with a slender and sharp facial impression.
- Height
- About 178cm
- Weight
- Secret
- Eye color
- Blue
- Hair color
- Multicolor
- Distinguishing features
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- Numerous hand objects on the face and body (actually modeled after his dead family's hands)
- Pale bluish skin
- Light gray hair
- Iconic items
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- Shigaraki Family Hand Objects
- League of Villains Coat
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Ruthless
- Detailed personality
- Ruthless and cruel, with strong destructive impulses and a pessimistic side. Hates society and heroes based on his ideology, seeking to achieve his ideals through destruction.
- Keywords
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- Ruthless
- Cruel
- Destructive
- Vengeful
- Leadership
- Motto
- Destruction is the path to true rebirth
- Talents
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- Destructive 'Quirk'
- Tactical Command
- Physical Abilities
- Skills
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- Direct Combat Ability
- Villain Leadership
- Psychological Warfare
- Motivation
- Destruction of hero society and creation of a new order
- Habits
- Tends to go into destructive rampages when anger peaks
History
- Backstory
- Originally an ordinary boy, but after a tragic past with his family and struggles with his own 'Quirk', he awakened as the leader of the League of Villains. Harbors strong hatred for society and devotes himself to destructive activities.
- Debut date
- July 7, 2014
- Work title
- My Hero Academia
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Volume 1 Chapter 1
Formation of the League of Villains
- Significant event
- Formation of the League of Villains
- Description
- The process of forming the League of Villains with fellow villains and building power.
Awakening of Quirk 'Decay'
- Significant event
- Awakening of Quirk 'Decay'
- Description
- Becomes able to fully master the destructive Quirk 'Decay'.
U.A. High School Assault Incident
- Significant event
- U.A. High School Assault Incident
- Description
- Leads a large-scale terrorist attack on the hero training school.
Relationships
Dabi
Teammate
Fought together as a core member of the League of Villains
Himiko Toga
Teammate
Cooperative relationship in the League of Villains
Shigaraki Eri
Family
Possibility of being a younger brother or family member is suggested
League of Villains
League of Villains: leader
Media appearances
My Hero Academia
Manga / Protagonist
Serialization began in 2014
My Hero Academia
Anime / Protagonist
TV anime broadcast began in 2016
My Hero Academia Theatrical Edition Series
Movie / Protagonist
Multiple films
Voice cast and creators
None
- Voice actor
- None
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Version and Later
Kōhei Horikoshi
- Creator name
- Kōhei Horikoshi
- Role
- Original author
Kōhei Horikoshi
- Creator name
- Kōhei Horikoshi
- Role
- Character designer
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher
Bones
- Creator name
- Bones
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Tomura Shigaraki Figure
- Item name
- Tomura Shigaraki Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Tomura Shigaraki Acrylic Stand
- Item name
- Tomura Shigaraki Acrylic Stand
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited