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* KickTheSonOfABitch: He takes genuine pleasure in inflicting righteous justice on anyone he deems to be a monster.
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* HasTwoMommies: She has two moms.
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* AdaptationalIntelligence: In canon he went into the U.S.J. blind with no plan other than to sic his Nomu on All Might. Here, before his attack on U.A., he realizes from gathering intelligence on the third years he was planning to attack that he needs to improve on his plan and kidnaps hostages as part of it.

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* AdaptationalIntelligence: In canon he went into the U.S.J. blind with no plan other than to sic his Nomu on All Might. Here, before his attack on U.A., he realizes from gathering intelligence on the third years he was planning to attack that he needs to improve on his plan and kidnaps hostages as part of it. [[spoiler: This ends up being [[DeconstructedTrope deconstructed]], as Tomura's increased intelligence causes All For One to be willing to take away control from him, because [[ControlFreak All For One]] doesn't want an intelligent independent villain as his protege, [[BodySnatcher only a powerful vessel for him to control.]]]] It's [[ReconstructedTrope reconstructed]] when Tomura's intelligence causes him to realize [[spoiler: that All For One doesn't care for him at all, leading to Kurogiri finding out All For One's true plan and them choosing to help the heroes out of spite.]]
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* KnifeNut: She uses well crafted blades, provided by U.A., to use in combat.

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* SecretKeeper: Along with learning about All Might's quirk and true self, he also learns that [[spoiler:he chose Ochako as his potential successor]].

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* SecretKeeper: Along with learning about All Might's quirk Quirk and true self, he also learns that [[spoiler:he chose Ochako as his potential successor]].



[[folder:Himiko Toga[=/=][[spoiler:Midoriya]]]]

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[[folder:Himiko Toga[=/=][[spoiler:Midoriya]]]]
Toga / [[spoiler:Midoriya]]]]



* UnstoppableRage: She goes on a rampage against [[spoiler:Shigaraki's Nomu after the monster knocks out her beloved brother. This would lead the vampire to use her quirk to transform into her classmates and use their powers to attack the Nomu]].

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* UnstoppableRage: She goes on a rampage against [[spoiler:Shigaraki's Nomu after the monster knocks out her beloved brother. This would lead the vampire to use her quirk Quirk to transform into her classmates and use their powers to attack the Nomu]].



* LightEmUp: Her quirk is light-based.

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* LightEmUp: Her quirk Quirk is light-based.



* PhosphorEssence: Her quirk allows her body to emit a warm light.

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* PhosphorEssence: Her quirk Quirk allows her body to emit a warm light.



The [[{{WesternAnimation/Shrek2}} not-annoying, talking animal]] headmaster of U.A. Behind his cheerful and whimsical personality lies an analytical being who cares deeply for the potential and safety of his students. His quirk is '''High Spec'''.

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The [[{{WesternAnimation/Shrek2}} not-annoying, talking animal]] headmaster of U.A. Behind his cheerful and whimsical personality lies an analytical being who cares deeply for the potential and safety of his students. His quirk Quirk is '''High Spec'''.



* XanatosSpeedChess: While Nezu was planning to take down [[spoiler:the [=HPSC=]]], his plans were for that to happen in another few years. The Strays revealing all of the [[spoiler:[=HPSC's=]]] dirty laundry forced him to greatly accelerate his plans in that regard.

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* XanatosSpeedChess: While Nezu was planning to take down [[spoiler:the [=HPSC=]]], HPSC]], his plans were for that to happen in another few years. The Strays revealing all of the [[spoiler:[=HPSC's=]]] [[spoiler:HPSC's]] dirty laundry forced him to greatly accelerate his plans in that regard.



[[folder:All Might[=/=]Toshinori Yagi]]
Japan's Number One Hero and a new (unofficial) teacher at U.A. After a chance encounter with Izuku, Toshinori instills in him a new form of hope that inspires the boy to achieve his dreams without a quirk. His quirk is '''One For All'''.

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[[folder:All Might[=/=]Toshinori Yagi]]
Might -- Toshinori Yagi]]

Japan's Number One Hero and a new (unofficial) teacher at U.A. After a chance encounter with Izuku, Toshinori instills in him a new form of hope that inspires the boy to achieve his dreams without a quirk. Quirk. His quirk Quirk is '''One For All'''.



* TheMentor: {{Subverted}}. While he does support Izuku during his journey, he role as his teacher was transferred and shared by Nezu and Aizawa. Not to mention that [[spoiler:Izuku refuses the chance to be his successor.]]

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* TheMentor: {{Subverted}}. While he does support Izuku during his journey, he role as his teacher was transferred and shared by Nezu and Aizawa. Not to mention that [[spoiler:Izuku refuses the chance to be his successor.]]successor]].



The [=CEO=] of the Detnerat Company aswell as the High Commander of the Meta Liberation Army. Along with creating a cult that promotes the liberation of quirk usage, he's also revealed to have [[spoiler:heavy influence in Izuku and Bakugou's school district]]. His quirk is '''Stress'''.

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The [=CEO=] CEO of the Detnerat Company aswell as well as the High Commander of the Meta Liberation Army. Along with creating a cult that promotes the liberation of quirk Quirk usage, he's also revealed to have [[spoiler:heavy influence in Izuku and Bakugou's school district]]. His quirk Meta Ability is '''Stress'''.



* SmallRoleBigImpact: He only appears for a few chapters, but it's revealed that [[spoiler:the Aldera school district was illegally practicing the Meta Liberation Army's toxic beliefs about quirk usage, which created a hostile environment against students with mutant or no quirks. After his defeat and exposure, Nezu and the Hero Commission begin to reevaluate their standards for how potential hero hopefuls can enter their programs]].

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* SmallRoleBigImpact: He only appears for a few chapters, but it's revealed that [[spoiler:the Aldera school district was illegally practicing the Meta Liberation Army's toxic beliefs about quirk Quirk usage, which created a hostile environment against students with mutant or no quirks. After his defeat and exposure, Nezu and the Hero Commission begin to reevaluate their standards for how potential hero hopefuls can enter their programs]].



* YouWouldntLikeMeWhenImAngry: He's normally calm, but his quirk involves cultivating stress which transforms him into an unstoppable monster.

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* YouWouldntLikeMeWhenImAngry: He's normally calm, but his quirk Quirk involves cultivating stress which transforms him into an unstoppable monster.



[[folder: Tomura Shigaraki]]
All For One's apprentice and leader of the League of Villains. He wishes to destroy heroes and their society. His quirk is '''Decay'''.

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[[folder: Tomura [[folder:Tomura Shigaraki]]
All For One's apprentice and leader of the League of Villains. He wishes to destroy heroes and their society. His quirk Quirk is '''Decay'''.



Izuku's mother. Despite having a fragile and nervous nature, she cares deeply for her family and is willing to do whatever it takes to support them. Her quirk is '''Object Attraction'''.

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Izuku's mother. Despite having a fragile and nervous nature, she cares deeply for her family and is willing to do whatever it takes to support them. Her quirk Quirk is '''Object Attraction'''.



** This is invoked during the ''Internship'' Arc where [[spoiler:Nezu specifically requsts that she help with taking care of Eri given her own experience in helping Himiko]].
* ProneToTears: She is a Midoriya afterall.
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** This is invoked during the ''Internship'' Arc where [[spoiler:Nezu specifically requsts requests that she help with taking care of Eri given her own experience in helping Himiko]].
* ProneToTears: She is a Midoriya afterall.
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* CatchPhrase: "Am I an X, an X, or an X? It doesn't matter, what's important is that I'm the Principal!"

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* CatchPhrase: "Am I an X, an X, a Y, or an X? a Z? It doesn't matter, what's important is that I'm the Principal!"
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* XanatosSpeedChess: While Nezu was planning to take down [[spoiler:the [=HPSC=]]], his plans were for that to happen in another few years. The Strays revealing all of the [[spoiler:[=HPSC's=]]] dirty laundry forced him to greatly accelerate his plans in that regard.
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* OfficialCouple: [[spoiler:He's in a polygamous relationship with Ochako and Tsuyu]].



* OriginalCharacter: One of the prime new characters in the story.



* ButNowIMustGo: Metaphorically speaking. He is aware of how modern society has depended on his hero alter ego to maintain peace and that his departure would result in society's utter collapse. While Toshi intends to find a meaningful substitute to ensure that society will not crumble, he knows too well that All Might needs to leave so the world can stand on its own.



* ReasonableAuthorityFigure: He's more responsible with the growth and safety of his students. This is best shown during Chapter 63 where [[spoiler:he brings up valid concerns about Ochako becoming All Might's successor and taking in the heavy responsibilities that come with the title]].

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* ReasonableAuthorityFigure: He's more responsible with the growth and safety of his students. This is best shown during Chapter 63 where [[spoiler:he brings up valid concerns about Ochako becoming All Might's successor and taking in the heavy responsibilities that come with the title]].position]].


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* ShedTheFamilyName: [[spoiler:When Izuku calls him by Shigaraki at the end of Chapter 70, the villain tells him not to call him that anymore]].
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* UnwittingPawn: Kurugiri discovers that [[spoiler:All For One only intends to use Shigaraki as a new body for the Dark King to take over when the time is right]].

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* UnwittingPawn: Kurugiri Kurogiri discovers that [[spoiler:All For One only intends to use Shigaraki as a new body for the Dark King to take over when the time is right]].

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