History Recap / MyHeroAcademiaS2E13TimeToPickSomeNames

* AppropriatedAppelation: Made official when Midoriya chooses "Deku", formerly a derisive nickname used by Bakugo to denote him as a hopeless weakling, as his Hero name. Suffice to say, Bakugo is surprisd and Uraraka (the one who changed what "Deku" means for him) couldn't be happier.

* AppropriatedAppelation: Made official when Midoriya chooses "Deku", formerly a derisive nickname used by Bakugo to denote him as a hopeless weakling, as his Hero name. Suffice to say, Bakugo is seething and Uraraka (the one who changed what "Deku" means for him) couldn't be happier.

* AwesomeMcCoolname: Aizawa gives the class the opportunity to create their own Hero Names. Many of them base theirs off of their Quirks, past heroes, appearance, and mixing in their names.

* PopularityPower: The students' performance in the Sports Festival allows multiple Hero Agencies to invite them for internship, allowing an opportunity to be a sidekick after graduation. Todoroki ends up getting the most, including his father's, likely due to his relation to Endeavor and his stellar performance. On the other end, Midoriya has only ''one'' Agency inviting him for internship, specifically thanks to his recklessness.
* ShoutOut: Mina initially wants to call herself "Franchise/{{Alien}} [[Film/{{Aliens}} Queen]]". Midnight thinks the name is gross and makes her pick another (Pinky).

** Subverted for Aoyama, who decides to name himself "I Can't Stop Twinkling". While his classmates are confused by this, Midnight simply takes out the 'I' to "make it work better".

** Subverted for Aoyama, who decides to name himself "I Can't Stop Twinkling". While his classmates are confused by this, Midnight simply takes out the 'I', so "make it work better".

** Asui chooses the name "Froppy", which she came up with years ago. It was enough to relieve pressure from the other students' attempt to come up with their own name.

** Only Todoroki and Iida choose to subvert this, using only their actual first names. Iida feels that he is not yet worthy of inheriting his brother's "Ingenium" name when offered.
** Bakugo calls himself "King Explosion Murder", but Midnight thinks it's [[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast too violent]]. He then changes it to ''Lord'' Explosion Murder, which isn't much better. Or different.

* PopularityPower: The students' performance in the Sports Festival allows multiple Hero Agencies to invite them for internship, and allow them a future as a sidekick after graduation. Todoroki ends up getting the most, including his father's, likely due to his relation to Endeavor and his performance. On the other end, Midoriya has only ''one'' Agency inviting him for internship thanks to his reckless performance.
* ShoutOut: Mina initially wants to call herself "Franchise/{{Alien}} [[Film/{{Aliens}} Queen]]". Midnight thinks the name is gross and makes her pick another.

* AppropriatedAppelation: Made official when Midoriya chooses Deku, formerly a derisive nickname used by Bakugo to denote him as a hopeless weakling, as his Hero name. Suffice to say, Bakugo is seething and Uraraka (the one who changed what "Deku" means for him) couldn't be happier.

** Asui chooses the name "Froppy", which she came up with years ago. It was enough to relieve pressure on the other students' attempt to come up with their own name.

** Uraraka chooses "Uravity", mixing her surname with her Quirk.
** Minetta chooses "Grape Juice" since his hair resemble's grapes.
** Only Todoroki and Iida choose to subvert this, using only their actual names. Iida feels that he is not yet worthy of inheriting his brother's Ingenium name when offered.

* PopularityPower: The students' performance in the Sports Festival allows multiple Hero Agencies to invite them for internship. Todoroki ends up getting the most, including his father's, likely due to his relation to Endeavor or his performance. On the other end, Midoriya has only ''one'' Agency inviting him for internship thanks to his reckless performance.

* UnfortunateNames: Aizawa warns the students that it's important to come up with a concrete hero name early, as they may have to stick with it when they become Pro Heroes. A flashback shows that he casually accepted the name "Eraser Head" which was suggested by Present Mic, something that he supposedly regrets to this day.
** Midoriya wants to reconstruct "Deku" into something hero-worthy, and has since chosen to make it his official hero name.
** Subverted for Aoyama, who decides to name himself "I Can't Stop Twinkling". While his classmates are confused by this, Midnight simply takes out the 'I', so "make it work better".

** Played with by Jiro, who suggests Kaminari the name "Jamming-way" because he TookALevelInDumbass when he uses his Quirk. Kaminari mistakes it to be based on Creator/ErnestHemingway, an author of ''Literature/AFarewellToArms'', which he considered a cool idea until he learned the truth. Afterwards, he decides on "Charge Bolt"

* PopularityPower: The students' performance in the Sports Festival allows multiple Hero Agencies to intive them for internship. Todoroki ends up getting the most from many different Hero Agencies, including his father's, likely due to his relation to Endeavor or his performance in the Festival. On the other end, Midoriya has only ''one'' Agency inviting him for internship thanks to his reckless performance.

* AwesomeMcCoolname: Aizawa gives the class the opportunity to create their own Hero Names. Many of them base theirs off of their Quirks, past heroes, and mixing in their names.

** Played with by Jiro, who suggests Kaminari the name "Jamming-way" because he TookALevelInDumbass when he uses his Quirk. Kaminari mistakes it to be based on Creator/ErnestHemingway, an author of ''Literature/AFarewellToArms'', which he considered a cool idea until he learned the truth.

** Only Todoroki and Iida choose to subvert this, using only their actual surnames. Iida feels that he is not yet worthy of inheriting his brother's Ingenium name when offered.

** Played with by Jiro, who suggests Kaminari the name "Jamming-way" because he TookALevelInDumbass when he uses his Quirk. Kaminari mistakens it to be based on Creator/ErnestHemingway, an author of ''Literature/AFarewellToArms'', which he considered a cool idea until he learned the truth.

** Bakugo calls himself "King Explosion Murder", but Midnight thinks it's [[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast too violent]]. He then changes it to ''Lord'' Explosion Murder, which isn't much better or different.

* UnfortunateNames: Aizawa warns the students that it's important to come up with a concrete hero name early and stick with it. A flashback shows that he casually accepted the name "Eraserhead" which was suggested by Present Mic, something that he supposedly regrets to this day.
** Midoriya wants to reconstruct "Deku" into something hero worthy, and has since chosen to make it his official hero name.

** Played with by Jiro, who suggests Kaminari the name "Jamming-way" because he TakesALevelInDumbass when he uses his Quirk. Kaminari mistakens it to be based on Creator/ErnestHemingway, an author of ''Literature/AFarewellToArms'', which he considered a cool idea until he learned the truth.

** Only Todoroki and Iida choose to subvert this, using only their actual names. Iida feels that he is not yet worthy of inheriting his brother's Ingenium name.
** Bakugo calls himself King Explosion Murder. But unfortunately, Midnight thinks it's [[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast too violent]]. He then changes it to ''Lord'' Explosion Murder, which isn't much better.

** Kirishima bases his "Red Riot" name off his idol "Crimson Riot". Midnight lets him know that this choice means he has more to live up too. Kirishima eagerly accepts the challenge.

* AwesomeMcCoolname: Bakugo calls himself King Explosion Murder. But unfortunately, Midnight thinks it's [[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast too violent]].

* AwesomeMccoolname: Bakugo calls himself King Explosion Murder. But unfortunately, Midnight thinks it's [[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast too violent]].

* AwesomeMcCoolname: Bakugo calls himself King Explosion Murder. But unfortunately, Midnight thinks it's [[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast too violent]].

* AwesomeMcCoolName: Bakugo calls himself King Explosion Murder. But unfortunately, Midnight thinks it's too violent.

* AppropriatedAppelation: Made official when Midoriya chooses Deku, formerly a derisive nickname used by Bakugo to denote him as a hopeless weakling, as his Hero name. Suffice to say, Bakugo is seething and Uraraka couldn't be happier.

* Awesome McCool Name: Bakugo calls himself King Explosion Murder. But unfortunately, Midnight thinks it's too violent.

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