Fumikage Tokoyami

Dark Shadow User

A cool and chuunibyou student in U.A. High School Class 1-A who possesses the Quirk Dark Shadow.

Quotes

  • I grow stronger within the shadows.
  • Darkness is power; it depends on how you wield it.
  • We shine brightest in the darkness.
  • My Quirk won't run away, so I won't either.
  • In the darkness, my true self becomes visible.

Trivia

  • Name origin comes from kanji constantly involving 'darkness'.
  • Rare character design featuring a bird's head.
  • Chuunibyou-style dialogue is popular with fans.
  • Dark Shadow is strong at night but weakens during the day—a unique Quirk.
  • Actually possesses a calm and rational personality.

Alternate names

Tokoyami Fumikage Tokoyami Dark Shadow

Tags

Dark Shadow Quirk U.A. High School Cool Chuunibyou Hero Class 1-A

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Profile

Species
Avian Humanoid
Gender
Male
Birthday
April 1

Appearance

Overall appearance
Possesses a bird's head covered in black feathers, an unusual appearance. Stylish and mysterious aura.
Height
Approximately 170cm
Weight
Secret
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Bird head
  • Black feathers
  • Sharp beak
Iconic items
  • Hero Costume
  • Fingertip Accessories

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Cool
Detailed personality
Calm and serious, but occasionally exhibits chuunibyou-like behavior. Strong sense of justice and caring towards comrades.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Cool
  • Chuunibyou
  • Polite
  • Thoughtful
Motto
Power is born from within the shadows.
Talents
  • Darkness-attribute Quirk
  • High insight
  • Calm tactical vision
Skills
  • Martial arts
  • High Quirk control
  • Team tactics adaptation
Motivation
To protect people as a hero and surpass the limits of his own Quirk.
Habits
Has a habit of staring into shadows while lost in thought.
Favorite colors
Black, Dark Blue
Hobbies
Reading, Solitary walks
Favorite foods
Japanese sweets, Black sesame
Disliked situations
Unplanned actions, Noisy places
Disliked foods
Spicy food

History

Backstory
Born as a boy with a monstrous bird-like head. Prone to isolation due to his appearance since childhood, but entered U.A. High School with strong determination to become a hero.
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
Began honing skills alongside classmates as a hero-in-training in U.A. High School Class 1-A.

Sports Festival Incident

Significant event
Sports Festival Incident
Description
Made a strong impression in battles utilizing his Quirk Dark Shadow.

Battle with the League of Villains

Significant event
Battle with the League of Villains
Description
Experienced Quirk growth and mental strengthening amid grueling combat.

Relationships

Izuku Midoriya

Best friend

Deepened bonds as comrades aiming to become heroes together

Tenya Iida

Teammate

Cooperation through class activities

U.A. High School Class 1-A

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

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 THE MOVIE

Movie / Protagonist

Theatrical release in 2018

Voice cast and creators

Mai Aizawa

Voice actor
Mai Aizawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version

Clifford Chapin

Voice actor
Clifford Chapin
Language
English
Version or series
English Dub Version

Kōhei Horikoshi

Creator name
Kōhei Horikoshi
Role
Original author

Kōhei Horikoshi

Creator name
Kōhei Horikoshi
Role
Character designer

Bones

Creator name
Bones
Role
Animation studio

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Item name
Fumikage Tokoyami Figure
Category
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Availability
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Item name
Fumikage Tokoyami Acrylic Stand
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

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