History JerkassHasAPoint / MyHeroAcademia

Not everyone in ''Manga/MyHeroAcademia'' is a hero or even a good person but [[JerkassHasAPoint even the unpleasant and unheroic ones can be right at times]].

* In the third movie ''World Mission'', [[AttackReflector Flect Turn]] is the fanatical head of Humarise, a {{cult}} dedicated to [[MugglePower removing Quirks entirely]] by {{blackmail}}ing and [[IHaveYourWife strong-arming]] scientists into creating a DeadlyGas version of the [[SuperSerum Quirk amplifier]] [[FantasticDrug Trigger/Ideo-Trigger]] that forcefully activates a Quirk at the cost of its user's life, many members including their leader having subscribed to Garaki's callously dismissed suggestions about powers eventually becoming [[PowerIncontinence uncontrollable]]. [[DramaticIrony It turns out]] [[{{Hypocrite}} some members]] [[CategoryTraitor actually have Quirks of their own]] and [[NotInThisForYourRevolution a few of them are only onboard with Flect just to ride his coattails]]. [[BoomerangBigot Flect himself possesses a Quirk]], albeit one he [[StrongButUnskilled never even bothered learning to try and control]]. Despite all this he's [[VillainHasAPoint technically right that Quirks have been responsible for troubles ranging from inconveniences to mass destruction]] despite people's best efforts to curb [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome the inevitable negative results of superpowers existing]].

* Despite how cruel and mean it was, many of the people who mocked and made fun of Midoriya for wanting to be a hero, despite lacking a Quirk, were quite right to call his dream ridiculous. Even All Might agreed that it would be impossible before realizing his worth and deciding to pass One For All on to him. After becoming a hero in training, Midoriya faces many situations in which he wouldn't have possibly been able to succeed without a Quirk.
* Also from the first chapter, the Pro Heroes scold Midoriya for trying to save Bakugo from the Sludge Villain despite not having a Quirk or a hero license. It's rather harsh, but they're right about how Midoriya only endangered himself without doing anything to directly help the situation. If Midoriya hadn't inspired All Might to take action, he'd likely have gotten himself killed. In fact, when you consider that Gentle accidentally hindering a Pro Hero's rescue attempt ended up getting him sued, expelled and kicked out of his parents' house, Midoriya arguably got off easy.
* There's also HeroKiller Stain, whose points are valid enough to earn him an InUniverse fandom, despite being [[BlackAndWhiteInsanity a few cans short of a six-pack]]. He got his name by killing pro heroes who failed to live up to his strict IdealHero standards and while he tends to attack heroes for comparatively minor reasons (i.e. Iida's brother Ingenium because he saw heroism as a family business and worked with a lot of sidekicks) he's ''absolutely'' correct that the hero industry tends to reward glory-seeking over altruism. Mount Lady's EstablishingCharacterMoment is her stealing another hero's thunder and the previous arc revealed the #2 hero Endeavor to be a complete bastard in his personal life. He also points out that Iida is being unheroic by fighting for {{revenge}} instead of helping the hero he'd just attacked. Iida actually ''agreeing'' [[WontTakeYesForAnAnswer completely throws Stain off his game]].
* In the third movie ''World Mission'', [[AttackReflector Flect Turn]] is the fanatical head of Humarise, a {{cult}} dedicated to [[MugglePower removing Quirks from the world entirely]] by {{blackmail}}ing and [[IHaveYourWife strong-arming]] scientists into creating a DeadlyGas that forcefully activates a Quirk at the cost of its user's life, many members including their leader having subscribed to Garaki's callously dismissed suggestions about powers eventually becoming [[PowerIncontinence uncontrollable]]. [[DramaticIrony It turns out]] [[{{Hypocrite}} some members]] [[CategoryTraitor actually have Quirks of their own]] and [[NotInThisForYourRevolution a few of them are only onboard with Flect just to ride his coattails]]. Flect himself possesses a Quirk, albeit one he [[StrongButUnskilled never learned (or even bothered) to try and control]]. Despite all this he's [[VillainHasAPoint technically right that Quirks have been responsible for a lot of trouble ranging from inconveniences to mass destruction]] despite people's best efforts to curb the [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome inevitable negative results of superpowers existing]].

* Despite how cruel and mean it was, many of the people who mocked and made fun of Midoriya for wanting to be a hero, despite lacking a Quirk, were quite right to call his dream ridiculous. Even All Might agreed that it would be impossible before realizing his worth and deciding to pass One For All on to him. After becoming a hero in training, Midoriya faces many situations in which he wouldn't have possibly been able to succeed without a Quirk.
* Also from the first chapter, the Pro Heroes scold Midoriya for trying to save Bakugo from the Sludge Villain despite not having a Quirk or a hero license. It's rather harsh, but they're right about how Midoriya only endangered himself without doing anything to directly help the situation. If Midoriya hadn't inspired All Might to take action, he'd likely have gotten himself killed. In fact, when you consider that Gentle accidentally hindering a Pro Hero's rescue attempt ended up getting him sued, expelled and kicked out of his parents' house, Midoriya arguably got off easy.
* There's also HeroKiller Stain, whose points are valid enough to earn him an InUniverse fandom, despite being [[BlackAndWhiteInsanity a few cans short of a six-pack]]. He got his name by killing pro heroes who failed to live up to his strict IdealHero standards and while he tends to attack heroes for comparatively minor reasons (i.e. Iida's brother Ingenium because he saw heroism as a family business and worked with a lot of sidekicks) he's ''absolutely'' correct that the hero industry tends to reward glory-seeking over altruism. Mount Lady's EstablishingCharacterMoment is her stealing another hero's thunder and the previous arc revealed the #2 hero Endeavor to be a complete bastard in his personal life. He also points out that Iida is being unheroic by fighting for {{revenge}} instead of helping the hero he'd just attacked. Iida actually ''agreeing'' [[WontTakeYesForAnAnswer completely throws Stain off his game]].
* In the third movie ''World Mission'', [[AttackReflector Flect Turn]] is the fanatical head of Humarise, a {{cult}} dedicated to [[MugglePower removing Quirks from the world entirely]] by {{blackmail}}ing and [[IHaveYourWife strong-arming]] scientists into creating a DeadlyGas that forcefully activates a Quirk at the cost of its user's life, many members including their leader having subscribed to Garaki's callously dismissed suggestions about powers eventually becoming [[PowerIncontinence uncontrollable]]. [[DramaticIrony It turns out]] [[{{Hypocrite}} some members]] [[CategoryTraitor actually have Quirks of their own]] and [[NotInThisForYourRevolution a few of them are only onboard with Flect just to ride his coattails]]. Flect himself possesses a Quirk, albeit one he [[StrongButUnskilled never learned (or even bothered) to try and control]]. Despite all this he's [[VillainHasAPoint technically right that Quirks have been responsible for a lot of trouble ranging from inconveniences to mass destruction]] despite people's best efforts to curb the [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome inevitable negative results of superpowers existing]].

* In the third movie ''World Mission'', Flect Turn is the fanatical head of Humarise, a {{cult}} dedicated to [[MugglePower removing Quirks from the world entirely]] by {{blackmail}}ing and [[IHaveYourWife strong-arming]] scientists into creating a DeadlyGas that forcefully activates a Quirk at the cost of its user's life, many members including their leader having subscribed to Garaki's callously dismissed suggestions about powers eventually becoming [[PowerIncontinence uncontrollable]]. [[DramaticIrony It turns out]] [[{{Hypocrite}} some members]] [[CategoryTraitor actually have Quirks of their own]] and [[NotInThisForYourRevolution a few of them are only onboard with Flect just to ride his coattails]]. Flect himself possesses a Quirk, albeit one he [[StrongButUnskilled never learned (or even bothered) to try and control]]. Despite all this he's [[VillainHasAPoint technically right that Quirks have been responsible for a lot of trouble ranging from inconveniences to mass destruction]] despite people's best efforts to curb the [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome inevitable negative results of superpowers existing]].

* In the third movie ''World Mission'', Flect Turn is the head of Humarise, a {{cult}} dedicated to [[MugglePower removing Quirks from the world entirely]] by {{blackmail}}ing and [[IHaveYourWife strong-arming]] scientists into creating a gaseous substance that forcefully activates a Quirk at the cost of its user's life, many members including their leader having subscribed to Garaki's callously dismissed suggestions about powers eventually becoming [[PowerIncontinence uncontrollable]]. [[DramaticIrony It turns out]] [[{{Hypocrite}} some members]] [[CategoryTraitor actually have Quirks of their own]] and [[NotInThisForYourRevolution a few of them are only onboard with Flect just to ride his coattails]]. Flect himself possesses a Quirk, albeit one he [[Strong But Unskilled never learned (or even bothered) to control]]. Despite all this he's technically right that Quirks have been responsible for a lot of trouble ranging from

* There's also HeroKiller Stain, whose points are valid enough to earn him an InUniverse fandom, despite being [[BlackAndWhiteInsanity a few cans short of a six-pack]]. He got his name by killing any pro heroes that failed to live up to his strict IdealHero standards, and while he tends to attack heroes for comparatively minor reasons (i.e. Iida's brother Ingenium because he saw heroism as a family business and worked with a lot of sidekicks), he is ''absolutely'' correct that the hero industry tends to reward glory-seeking over altruism. Mount Lady's EstablishingCharacterMoment is her stealing another hero's thunder, and the previous arc had revealed the #2 hero Endeavor to be a complete bastard in his personal life. He also points out that Iida is being unheroic by fighting Stain for revenge instead of helping the hero Stain had just attacked. Iida actually ''agreeing'' with his point [[WontTakeYesForAnAnswer completely throws Stain off his game]].

Not everyone in ''Manga/MyHeroAcademia'' is a hero or even a good person, but [[JerkassHasAPoint even the unpleasant and unheroic ones can be right at times]].

!!''Manga/MyHeroAcademia''
JerkassHasAPoint in this series.

* Despite how cruel and mean it was, many of the people who mocked and made fun of Midoriya for wanting to be a hero, despite lacking a Quirk, were quite right to call his dream ridiculous. Even All Might agreed that it would be impossible before realizing his worth and deciding to pass One For All on to him. After becoming a hero in training, Midoriya faces many situations in which he wouldn't have possibly been able to succeed without a Quirk.
* Also from the first chapter, the Pro Heroes scold Midoriya for trying to save Bakugo from the Sludge Villain despite not having a Quirk or a hero license. It's rather harsh, but they're right about how Midoriya only endangered himself without doing anything to directly help the situation. If Midoriya hadn't inspired All Might to take action, he'd likely have gotten himself killed. In fact, when you consider that Gentle accidentally hindering a Pro Hero's rescue attempt ended up getting him sued, expelled and kicked out of his parents' house, Midoriya arguably got off easy.
* Shota Aizawa is a rough SinkOrSwimMentor, who regularly criticizes his students, and has expelled entire classes for not meeting his high standards.[[note]]It's later revealed that he re-enrolled those students to teach them a harsh lesson that tests their resolve, but the expulsions remain on their records.[[/note]] However, as heroes-in-training, his students will be facing danger on a regular basis, with not only their own lives but the lives of others on the line. It'd be irresponsible of Aizawa ''not'' to fail someone that lacks the potential when the alternative could lead to them, or someone else, getting killed down the line. [[JerkWithAHeartofGold Furthermore, he is willing to stick up for his students and offer advice while not afraid to show some pride in them.]] it takes on even deeper meaning when you learn that he was not much older than them when he saw one of his closest friends killed doing similar stuff to what they're doing. He wants to do everything he can to prevent anyone else becoming like Oboro.

* There's also HeroKiller Stain, whose points are valid enough to earn him an InUniverse fandom, despite being [[BlackAndWhiteInsanity a few cans short of a six-pack]]. He got his name by killing any pro heroes that failed to live up to his strict IdealHero standards, and while he tends to attack heroes for comparatively minor reasons (i.e. Iida's brother Ingenium because he saw heroism as a family business and worked with a lot of sidekicks), he is ''absolutely'' correct that the hero industry tends to reward glory-seeking over altruism. Mount Lady's EstablishingCharacterMoment is her stealing another hero's thunder, and the previous arc had revealed the #2 hero Endeavor to be a complete bastard in his personal life. He also points out that Iida is being unheroic by fighting Stain for revenge instead of helping the hero Stain had just attacked. Iida actually ''agreeing'' with his point [[WontTakeYesForAnAnswer completely throws Stain off his game]].

* Katsuki Bakugo is a hot-tempered and rude former bully, not to mention the biggest jerk in Class 1-A, but he's also one of the ''smartest'' students in class (once the LeeroyJenkins gets beaten out of him), and as such, makes many harsh but accurate points.
** He points out to Kirishima that attacking Kurogiri isn't being a LeeroyJenkins, it's good tactics - since Kurogiri is Shiragaki's personal VillainExitStageLeft. Taking him out will cripple the League of Villains. Gran Torino manages to later succeed in hindering the League of Villains by capturing Kurogiri, although they regret letting Gigantomachia get away (although considering Gigantomachia's sheer power, capturing him wasn't a feasible option at the moment).
** He also complains that his internship at Best Jeanist's was an utter waste of his time, which does hold some merit considering Best Jeanist seemed more interested in lecturing him, combing his hair and making Bakugo wear jeans than teaching him anything practical he could use. Best Jeanist did have a point about Bakugo's attitude problems, but his approach to solving them left much to be desired, [[{{Hypocrite}} especially since he's clearly rather lacking in the humility department himself.]] That being said, it's subtly implied that Bakugo is reconsidering his opinion on Best Jeanist, since he remembers his promise to tell Best Jeanist his hero name.
** Bakugo's singleminded focus on defeating his opponents to become the strongest Hero makes him come off as an arrogant and unlikeable jerk, but the teachers and Midoriya alike acknowledge that his tenacity and determination ''is'' what's required to reach the top, at the expense of likeability. Aizawa even states that Bakugo and Midoriya alike are at the forefront of Class 1-A because they motivate Class 1-A to push themselves and their Quirks to become stronger.
** Somewhat related to the above, when some of the spectators in the Sports Festival boo Bakugo's [[WouldHitAGirl aggressively fighting Uraraka]], Aizawa, who can also be a bit of a jerk sometimes, says that one of the hecklers is unworthy to be a hero, before adding that Bakugo is merely taking his opponent seriously and doing what it takes to win. It's interesting to note that while Uraraka was disappointed to ultimately lose to Bakugou, she's happy that she can say she gave it her all and even thanks Bakugou in her internal monologue for not taking it easy on her. Contrast with Tokoyami and Momo's match, as Tokoyami overwhelmed [[SkilledButNaive Momo]] easily, yet his approach of not directly attacking her and instead shoving her out of the ring as soon as possible actually leaves Momo with her confidence thoroughly shaken that she was beaten so easily and without getting a chance to actually test her own capabilities.
** During the fight against All Might in the Final Exams Arc, he points out that Midoriya's plan of avoiding All Might and running for the exit gate won't work because All Might's too fast, so they're going to have to fight him anyway. This is zigzagged considering that while Bakugo ultimately has a point on that issue, the two pass the test by escaping, rather than handcuffing All Might.
** While Bakugo was rude to Shindo, a fellow Provisional License examinee he'd only just met and who hadn't done anything to warrant that hostility, he correctly realized that [[BitchInSheepsClothing Shindo was merely faking his friendliness]].
** While Bakugo's mouthing off to the 'disaster victims' during the second part of the provisional license exam is a jerkish move, [[spoiler:not to mention one that causes him to fail the exam]], those actors were playing lightly-injured, low-priority victims. Even as they deduct points for his attitude, they wonder if his yelling at them to 'save themselves' was because he noticed. That being said, [[spoiler:he still failed because of his attitude]], making this example a DeconstructedTrope. Just because you have a valid point to make doesn't mean you get to be jerk about it.
** Bakugo gets one during the School Festival arc. He notices the resentment the general students have toward the Hero class and he bluntly points out that they cannot just walk on eggshells for something that they (the hero class) have no control over, pointing out that the other students don't deserve Class 1-A's courtesy when they fail to appreciate how traumatic it was for the class to get attacked by villains.
** In Chapter 257, Bakugo says that [[spoiler:the previous users of One For All, besides All Might]] weren't all that impressive, since he's never heard of them. When Midoriya takes offense, Bakugo says that [[EasilyImpressed anyone would look impressive compared to a formerly Quirkless boy like Midoriya]]. All Might actually agrees with Bakugo to a certain extent, saying that [[spoiler:All For One killed anyone who ''could'' be an impressive user, and most inheritors were chosen based on being in the general vicinity of the dying current wielder]].
* Minoru Mineta is an obnoxious, [[AllMenArePerverts unashamed pervert who regularly harasses his female classmates]], [[AcquiredSituationalNarcissism and is prone to developing]] [[ItsAllAboutMe an overinflated ego if he achieves anything]], to the point where he's [[TheScrappy among the most hated characters in the series]]. However, when it's revealed that Midoriya didn't receive any offers from Pro Heroes after the Sports Festival, he points out that it was because of the reckless, self-destructive way he fought against Todoroki, and makes the point shortly after Midoriya regains consciousness after said match. Say what you will about his other comments, but that particular observation is spot-on. In fact, while Tsuyu smacks him with her tongue and calls him out on his lack of tact, he smugly observes that she never said he was wrong.

* Sir Nighteye, All Might's former sidekick, looks down on Midoriya for being an inferior successor to All Might's power of One For All compared to Nighteye's protégé Mirio. Considering that [[TheAce Mirio, a mere third-year at U.A., is already better than most professional heroes]], Nighteye has a point. It's acknowledged when, [[spoiler:after Mirio loses his Quirk, Midoriya considers giving him One For All to let him continue being a hero, only for Mirio to refuse him]]. That said, it's later revealed that [[spoiler:One For All causes the wielder to rapidly age and die prematurely unless said wielder is Quirkless, meaning Mirio would have shared the fate of the fourth wielder if he'd inherited One For All]], but no one knew this when All Might chose Midoriya to succeed him.

* Shota Aizawa is a rough SinkOrSwimMentor, who regularly criticizes his students, and has expelled entire classes for not meeting his high standards.[[note]]It's later revealed that he re-enrolled those students to teach them a harsh lesson that tests their resolve, but the expulsions remain on their records.[[/note]] However, as heroes-in-training, his students will be facing danger on a regular basis, with not only their own lives but the lives of others on the line. It'd be irresponsible of Aizawa ''not'' to fail someone that lacks the potential when the alternative could lead to them, or someone else, getting killed down the line. [[JerkWithAHeartofGold Furthermore, he is willing to stick up for his students and offer advice while not afraid to show some pride in them.]]

* Shota Aizawa is a rough SinkOrSwimMentor, who regularly criticizes his students, and has expelled entire classes for not meeting his high standards.[[note]]It's later revealed that he re-enrolled those students to teach them a harsh lesson that tests their resolve, but the expulsions remain on their records.[[/note]] However, as heroes-in-training, his students will be facing danger on a regular basis, with not only their own lives but the lives of others on the line. It'd be irresponsible of Aizawa ''not'' to fail someone that lacks the potential, when the alternative could lead to them, or someone else, getting killed down the line. [[JerkWithAHeartofGold Furthermore, he is willing to stick up for his students and offer advice while not afraid to show some pride in them.]]

* Shota Aizawa is a rough SinkOrSwimMentor, who regularly criticizes his students, and has expelled entire classes for not meeting his high standards.[[note]]It's later revealed that he re-enrolled those students to teach them a harsh lesson that tests their resolve, but the expulsions remain on their records.[[/note]] However, as heroes-in-training, his students will be facing danger on a regular basis, with not only their own lives but the lives of others on the line. It would be irresponsible of Aizawa ''not'' to fail someone that lacks the potential, when the alternative could lead to them, or someone else, getting killed down the line. [[JerkWithAHeartofGold Furthermore, he is willing to stick up for his students and offer advice while not afraid to show some pride in them.]]

* Shota Aizawa is a rough SinkOrSwimMentor, who regularly criticizes his students, and has expelled entire classes for not meeting his high standards.[[note]]It's later revealed that he re-enrolled those students to teach them a harsh lesson that tests their resolve, but the expulsions remain on their records.[[/note]] However, as heroes in training, his students will be facing danger on a regular basis, with not just their lives but the lives of others on the line. It would be cruel and irresponsible of Aizawa ''not'' to fail someone who lacks the potential. Better to crush their dreams outright rather then let them get their hopes up, or allow someone who is unqualified to pass, when it could lead to them or others being hurt or killed as a result. [[JerkWithAHeartofGold Furthermore, he is willing to stick up for his students and offer advice while not afraid to show some pride in them.]]

** In Chapter 257, Bakugo says that [[spoiler:the previous users of One For All, besides All Might]] weren't all that impressive, since he's never heard of them. When Midoriya takes offense, Bakugo says that [[EasilyImpressed anyone would look impressive compared to a formerly Quirkless boy like Midoriya]]. All Might actually agrees with Bakugo to a certain extent, saying that [[spoiler:All For One killed anyone who ''could'' be an impressive user, and most inheritors were chosen based on being in the general vicinity of the dying current wielder.]].

* Shota Aizawa is a rough SinkOrSwimMentor, who regularly criticizes his students, and has expelled entire classes for not meeting his high standards.[[note]]It's later revealed that he re-enrolled those students to teach them a harsh lesson that tests their resolve, but the expulsions remain on their records.[[/note]] However, as heroes in training his students will be facing danger on a regular basis. With not just their own lives, but the lives of others on the line. It would be cruel and irresponsible of him ''not'' to fail someone who lacks the potential. Better to crush their dreams outright rather then let them get their hopes up, or allow someone who is unqualified to pass, when it could lead to them or others being hurt or killed as a result. [[JerkWithAHeartofGold Furthermore, he is willing to stick up for his students and offer advice while not afraid to show some pride in them.]]

** While Bakugo's mouthing off to the 'disaster victims' during the second part of the provisional license exam is a jerkish move, [[spoiler:not to mention one that causes him to fail the exam]], those actors were playing lightly-injured, low-priority victims. Even as they deduct points for his attitude, they wonder if his yelling at them to 'save themselves' was because he noticed.

* Also from the first chapter, the Pro Heroes scold Midoriya for trying to save Bakugo from the Sludge Villain despite not having a Quirk or a hero license. It's rather harsh, but they're right about how Midoriya only endangered himself without doing anything to directly help the situation. If Midoriya hadn't inspired All Might to take action, he'd likely have gotten himself killed.

* Sir Nighteye, All Might's former sidekick, looks down on Midoriya for being an inferior successor to All Might's power of One For All compared to Nighteye's protégé Mirio. Considering that [[TheAce Mirio, a mere third-year at U.A., is already better than most professional heroes]], Nighteye has a point. It's acknowledged when, [[spoiler:after Mirio loses his Quirk, Midoriya considers giving him One For All to let him continue being a hero, only for Mirio to refuse him]].

** Bakugo's singleminded focus on defeating his opponents to become the strongest Hero makes him come off as an arrogant and unlikeable jerk, but the teachers and Midoriya alike acknowledge that his tenacity and determination ''is'' what's required to reach the top, at the expense of likeability.

* Hitoshi Shinso is grouchy and resentful of hero students and [[IShallTauntYou taunts his opponents]] relentlessly to activate his Brainwashing quirk, but he isn't ''wrong'' that he was severely shafted by the system because of his quirk; everyone in his childhood dismissed his dream of heroism because of his "[[BadPowersGoodPeople villainous]]" quirk, and U.A.'s entrance exam was heavily weighted in favor of flashier and more combative quirks. Aizawa agrees that the exam's unfair and several heroes in the crowd point out that a quirk that can instantly and non-violently subdue people could be ''very'' useful for heroism. [[spoiler: The Joint Training arc is partially about Shinso getting a chance to prove his chops in an actual combat situation, and he does well enough that he's admitted into the hero course.]]

** He points out to Kirishima that attacking Kurogiri isn't being a LeeroyJenkins, it's good tactics - since Kurogiri is Shiragaki's personal VillainExitStageLeft. Taking him out will cripple the League of Villains. Gran Torino manages to later succeed in hindering the League of Villains by capturing Kurogiri, although they regret letting Gigantomachia get away (although consiering Gigantomachia's sheer power, capturing him wasn't a feasible option at the moment).

** Bakugo gets one during the School Festival arc, he notices the resentment the general students have toward the Hero class and he bluntly points out that they cannot just walk on eggshells for something that they (the hero class) have no control over, pointing out that the other students don't deserve Class 1-A's courtesy when they fail to appreciate how traumatic it was for the class to get attacked by villains.

* Similar to Bakugo above, Endeavor's obsession with surpassing All Might led to his mistreatment of his family, but at the same time, his dedication to his hero work is seen as a positive trait. Even Shoto, who has not forgiven Endeavor for what he's done, acknowledges this, since he chooses to work with Endeavor's agency after the Sports Festival, wanting to learn from the #2 hero.

* There’s also HeroKiller Stain. On the surface, it's easy to write off his beliefs[[note]]That a hero must be motivated purely by a selfless desire to help people and that anyone who strays from that definition in even the slightest is a fake who must be killed.[[/note]] as those of a crazed fundamentalist (heck, he ''crippled'' Iida's brother despite being [[NiceGuy a kind, hard-working and compassionate hero]], just because he saw his heroic duties as part of the family business rather than true altruism). However, coming right after an arc which put a massive focus on Todoroki and his father (Endeavor, the number two hero) who is revealed to be a horribly abusive father and husband who only cares about his own personal advancement, even characters like Midoriya admit that Stain's assertions that the Hero System has serious flaws carry weight. He also points out that Iida's hunting him down for the sake of revenge (rather than helping the hero Stain was about to kill) is unheroic, a point that Iida completely agrees with.
* Hitoshi Shinso is a resentful student who uses his Brainwashing quirk to manipulate others during the Sports Festival, brainwashing a few students to serve as his teammates during the Cavalry battle. His claims of there being a bias towards combat quirks, which makes it harder for WeakButSkilled students like himself to be recognized, still holds water though. Aizawa even agrees that the entrance exam is unfair (since it rewards students for fighting giant robots, or [[SecretTestOfCharacter rescuing their fellow examinees]], and favors quirks that are good in combat), and several Pro Heroes acknowledge his great potential as a hero. Notably, Shinso's dream of becoming a hero (despite his stereotypically Villanous Quirk) is acknowledged by Midoriya.
* Katsuki Bakugo is a hot-tempered and rude former bully, not to mention the biggest jerk in Class 1-A, but he's also one of the smartest students in class, and as such, makes many harsh but accurate points.

** While Bakugo's mouthing off to the disaster victims during the second part of the provisional license exam is a jerkish move, [[spoiler:not to mention one that causes him to fail the exam]], he noticed that the people in question weren't badly hurt, and were a lower priority than those whose lives were in danger. The actors playing the disaster victims make note of this even as they deduct points for Bakugo's attitude.

** In Chapter 257, Bakugo says that [[spoiler:the previous users of One For All, besides All Might]] weren't all that impressive, since he's never heard of them. When Midoriya takes offense, Bakugo says that [[EasilyImpressed anyone would look impressive compared to a formerly Quirkless boy like Midoriya]]. All Might actually agrees with Bakugo to a certain extent, saying that [[spoiler:All For One hunted down and killed the previous wielders of One For All, who passed their power on to those who were on-scene at the time of their deaths in the hopes of one day finding someone who could defeat him]].
* Minoru Mineta is an obnoxious, [[AllMenArePerverts unashamed pervert who regularly harasses his female classmates]], [[AcquiredSituationalNarcissism and is prone to developing]] [[ItsAllAboutMe an overinflated ego if he achieves anything]], to the point where he’s [[TheScrappy among the most hated characters in the series]]. However, when it’s revealed that Midoriya didn’t receive any offers from Pro Heroes after the Sports Festival, he points out that it was because of the reckless, self-destructive way he fought against Todoroki, and makes the point shortly after Midoriya regains consciousness after said match. Say what you will about him, but he isn’t wrong. In fact, while Tsuyu smacks him with her tongue and calls him out on his lack of tact, he smugly observes that she never said he was wrong.
* Endeavor is a terrible person who uses his family as a means to an end to make a hero who will surpass All Might, and his parenting methods resulted in his wife having an emotional breakdown and throwing boiling water in their son Shoto's face. However, he isn't wrong when he says that Shoto's desire to become the top hero without using the quirk he inherited from Endeavor is nothing more than a childish act of rebellion, even if he's the cause of Shoto's issues. Midoriya agrees, albeit for different reasons, pointing out that everyone else in their class is trying their hardest to become heroes. Shoto eventually comes around, and agrees to intern under Endeavor after the Sports Festival, wanting to learn from the #2 Hero.
** An anime original scene in Hosu, along with his clash with Hood, shows that for all the man's faults, he is very skilled in what he does. Furthermore, his views on Shoto limiting and hampering himself by only using ice becomes much more prominent when it's revealed that Endeavor is forced to end his fights quickly lest he be overheated by his own Quirk and that the nature behind the Quirk marriage was the hope that Endeavor's children won't be screwed over like him, since Shoto's Quirk prevents both frostbite and overheating.

** He derides Midoriya during the aptitude test and threatens to expel him for this exact reason. While mean, he's completely right to question how he expects to become a hero when he can't control his quirk, and [[AwesomeButImpractical injures himself just using it]], pointing out what a liability he would be to his team in battle. For his part Deku does manage to find a way around this, by focusing on a finger to avoid breaking his arm.

** He derides Midoriya during the aptitude test and threatens to expel him for this exact reason. While mean, he's completely right to question how he expects to become a hero when he can't control his quirk, and [[AwesomeButImpractical injures himself just using it]]. Pointing out what a liability he would be to his team in battle. For his part Deku does manage to find a way around this, by focusing on a finger to avoid breaking his arm.

* Despite how cruel and mean it was, many of the people who mocked and made fun of Midoriya for wanting to be a hero, despite lacking a Quirk, were quite right to call his dream ridiculous. Even All Might agreed that it would be impossible before realizing his worth and deciding to pass One For All on to him.

** Bakugo gets one during the School Festival arc, he notices the resentment the general students have toward the Hero class and he bluntly points out that they cannot just walk on eggshells for something that they (the hero class) have no control over, pointing out that the other students don't deserve Class 1-A's courtesy when they fail to appreciate how traumatic it was for the class to get attacked by villains.

** In Chapter 257, Bakugo says that [[spoiler:the previous users of One For All, besides All Might]] weren't all that impressive, since he's never heard of them. When Midoriya takes offense, Bakugo says that [[EasilyImpressed anyone would look impressive compared to a formerly Quirkless boy like Midoriya]]. All Might actually agrees with Bakugo to a certain extent, saying that [[spoiler:All For One hunted down and killed the previous wielders of One For All, who passed their power on to others before they died in the hopes of one day finding someone who could defeat him]].

* Endeavor is a terrible person who uses his family as a means to an end to make a hero who will surpass All Might, and his parenting methods resulted in his wife having an emotional breakdown and throwing boiling water in their son Shoto's face. However, he isn't wrong when he says that Shoto's desire to become the top hero without using the quirk he inherited from Endeavor is nothing more than a childish act of rebellion, even if he's the cause of Shoto's issues. Midoriya agrees, albeit for different reasons, pointing out that everyone else in their class is trying their hardest to become heroes.