Summary
At first glance, the hero society ofMy Hero Academiaseems quite simplistic: Good people who use their quirks to help othersare branded as Pro Heroes, while bad people who use their quirks for antagonistic purposes are branded as villains. That said, this unique world of superheroes is actually much more gray and realistic.
There are several characters inMy Hero Academiathat hold the title of Pro Hero, but theydon’t really deserve itand should have never become one in the first place, whether it’s because they had corrupt motivations to reach this title or because they are not fit for the position at all. These are some of the most egregious examples in the series.
8Power Loader
He Is More Comfortable As An Engineer
The prestigious faculty of U.A. High School is composed of many respected Pro Heroes, which makes a lot of sense. But there are also strange cases, such as Higari Maijima, better known asPower Loader. As anexpert in machinery and technology, he’s the manager of the Support Development Studio, a role that fits him perfectly.
So the fact that Power Loader is supposed to be an established hero yet was never seen doing anything outside the school is quite odd. It’s obvious that he’s more comfortable working as an engineer and inventor at the school, so unless U.A. explicitly asked him to have a Hero license in order to apply for the job, he didn’t really need to become one.
7Lunch Rush
Could Have Become A Renowned Professional Chef
This is a similar case to Power Loader but on a smaller scale. Not much is known about the Pro HeroLunch Rushaside from the fact that he is the head chef at the school’s cafeteria and thathis cooking is exquisite. So the same question arises once again: Does he really need to be a Pro Hero? He has barely appeared on-screen, so it’s currently unknown if he has any abilities for fighting villains or rescuing people.
Of course, feeding other heroes and keeping them healthy is extremely important, but he doesn’t really need a hero license to do that. With his culinary abilities, Lunch Rush could have become a professional chef or even set up his own commercial brand of food. At least he’s focused on feeding the next generation of heroes, which is a noble cause.
6Uwabami
She’s Only Doing It For Fame And Money
The life of a Pro Hero inevitably comes with a lot of fame, which can lead to great riches as well. This sadly means that a lot of people in the world ofMy Hero Academiaonly want to become heroes because they see it as an easy way to become rich and famous, and there’s no better example of this lifestyle than the Pro Hero,Uwabami.
Uwabami is not just a hero, she’s also a celebrity. She self-admittedly prioritizes her work as a model rather than her job as a Pro Hero. WhenMomo YayaorozuandItsuka Kendoworked as interns in her agency, she decided to turn them into supermodels instead of teaching them how to be better heroes, which was a waste of their young talents. Uwabami can occasionally be seen working with other heroes, but it’s clear that it’s never her priority.
5Shishido
A Strong Fighter Who Needs Anger Management Classes
Shishidois The No. 13 Pro Hero of Japan and is quite a powerful fighter, mainly due to his quirk, Lion, which gives him the physical properties of the animal of the same name. It’s quite clear, however, that Shishido has an issue when it comes to performing his hero duties, and it’s the fact that he is quite hot-tempered and competitive.
These are not the most honorable characteristics someone would expect from a renowned Pro Hero, but it goes completely against one of the main plot points of the series. Many times throughout the story, it is stated thatKatsuki Bakugocan’t orshouldn’t become a herobecause of his hot temper and competitive nature. But can he really be blamed when he’s acting exactly like the No. 13 Pro Hero?
4Manual
The Self-Proclaimed “Normal Hero”
The real world is unfair, and the same can be said about the world ofMy Hero Academia: There are people who only use their powerful quirks for bad, and there are others who want to use their quirks for good, but they’re not really strong or effective. And Masaki Mizushima, better known asManual,is the perfect example of this phenomenon.
Manual is a kind man who wants to help others, but he doesn’t have thestrength or the powers to do much, as he has a mundane water-based quirk that is very rarely helpful. Not even his hero costume or hero name are interesting. Of course, it has been shown many times in this franchise that someone with a weak quirk can train it and become more powerful. But Manual has low self-esteem and clearly doesn’t believe in himself, so there’s not much he can do as a Pro Hero. At least his heart is in the right place.
3Endeavor
He Was Driven By Egotistical Reasons
The current No. 1 Pro HeroEndeavor– real name Enji Todoroki – is the quintessential example of a corrupt superhero inMy Hero Academia. He’s extremely powerful and highly respected because he has defeated many dangerous villains, but his personality and motivations leave a lot to be desired and don’t align with what most people would expect from a Pro Hero of his caliber.
Aside from the fact that he can be strict and resentful, Endeavor was always driven by one objective: to surpassAll Mightno matter what. Because of this, he marriedReiand forced her to have many children just because he wanted them to be born with a powerful combination of quirks. To make things worse, he was also a horrible father who physically and mentally abusedToya,Shoto,and even Rei herself. Endeavor’s ego and ambition destroyed his entire family, and he didn’t deserve to become such a renowned hero just because he was very strong. At least he’s finally trying toatone for his wrongdoings, even if it’s a little too late.
2Slidin' Go
A Hidden Member Of The Meta Liberation Army
Tatsuyuki Tokoname, also known asSlidin' Go, was one of the most charismatic and cheerful ground-level Pro Heroes. With a funny sliding quirk and a chipper personality, he was always trying his best to help around and never hesitated to hug others in order to make them feel better.
So it was quite a twist to find out that Slidin' Go was a massive traitor who was actually working for Re-Destro’sMeta Liberation Army. While it’s currently unknown when he decided tojoin this villain organization, the fact that he betrayed his fellow heroes is quite despicable and a great sign that he never deserved the title of Pro Hero in the first place. It was all a facade.
1Yoroi Musha
Couldn’t Endure The Hardships Of Being A Pro Hero And Gave Up Way Too Easily
The Equipped HeroYoroi Mushaused to be one of the most intriguing characters inMy Hero Academia. He was introduced as the No. 9 Hero, and he had a really solid design: an old man with samurai armor and an imposing presence. Fans were eager to see him in action, and they were all wondering what his quirk could possibly be.
However, when all the heroes of Japan began receiving a huge amount of backlash after the Paranormal Liberation War, Yoroi Musha immediately announced his retirement while admitting to himself that he only did it for fame and respect. While he wasn’t the only Pro Hero whoretired after the war, many others – likeDeath Arms– have reappeared and shown that they still have the heart of a true hero despite everything. But Yoroi Musha completely disappeared from the series and was never seen again. He’s one of the most disappointing characters in the entire series.
