Summary
My Hero Academiawould not be what it is without the existence of quirks. This anime emphasizes the existence of quirks and how they have made their worlda superhero worldwhere good people and villains exist. Other than the baby that lit up in Qingqing City, China, there is no other known case of a manifested quirk. After the light-up baby, quirks started manifesting, and as an unknown phenomenon, it is not unusual that scientists have taken up the responsibility of researching the superhuman ability that almost 80% of the individuals living in theMy Hero Academiaworld have.
There aredifferent types of quirkthat an individual can manifest, and one of the types is a mutant quirk. Mutant quirks permanently alter the user’s physical appearance, which could be mild or extreme.
8Earphone Jack
Allows The User To Plug Their Earphone-Like Appendages Into Surfaces To Listen To Vibrations Or Project Powerful Soundwaves
Eavesdropping has never been easier and more convenient with this quirk. It alters the user’s earlobes, allowing them to elongate them as far as six meters to listen to whatever is happening or whoever is coming. With the jack at the end of the earlobes, like original earphones,Kyoka Jiro, the user of this quirk, can plug her ears into any object, most times the walls or ground, to listen in to what is happening from a distance.
This quirk gives her an advantage as she can hear even the slighted voices and sounds to give her fellow heroes a heads-up or to prepare them for the danger coming their way.
7High Specs
Grants The User Superhuman Intelligence And Enhanced Cognitive Abilities
In the world ofMy Hero Academia,most humans have quirks. However, animals are not excluded from the fun, but it is reallyrare to see an animal exhibit a quirk. Nezu, the principal of UA High, is an animal who manifested a quirk. His quirk, the High Specs quirk, gives him super intelligence and allows him to act like a human.
It is because of this quirk that he is able to be theprincipal of UA High, as his abilities are unmatched. He is very strategic and comprehends information faster than any human.
6Horn Cannon
Allows The User To Generate And Amplify Energy Blasts Through Their Horn
Because of this quirk, Pony can be seen rockinga pair of horns on her head, and these horns can be easily launched to attack her enemies and keep them occupied for a while. Pony can fire as many horns as she wants at a time, and they almost grow back instantly, making it a hassle for her opponents to escape from her.
These horns are strong enough to support the weight of a person and can either carry them away or keep them suspended in the air. Because these horns can be launched, it makes it easier for Pony to attack her enemies from a long distance, keeping her away from immediate danger.
5Orcinus
Bestows The User With Orca-Like Abilities, Including Echolocation, Underwater Breathing, And Enhanced Strength
This quirk is similar to the frog quirk in that it gives its users the animal’s features and abilities. Orcinus can be seen in thepro-hero Gang Orca. Orcainus gives Gang Orca the physical traits of an orca, like the tails, fins, and physique, which make him have immense strength and speed underwater.
In addition, the quirk enables its user to create hypersonic waves, which is very powerful and dangerous as it can temporarily paralyze and make his opponent useless. These waves are so powerful that they can shatter whatever form of shield the opponent has put in place to protect them, and the closerthe Orcinus quirk useris to its opponent, the stronger and more effective the waves are.
4Dupli-Arms
Enables The User To Replicate Parts Of Their Body On The Tips Of Their Additional, Tentacle-Like Arms
Having multiple arms seems like a hassle, but it is more useful and versatile than it seems. Mezo Shoji is a member of Class 1-A of UA High School, and because of his mutant quirk, he goes by the hero name Tentacle Hero. His quirk allows him to be useful in both combat and rescue missions, as he can use his arms as a shield to protect citizens and take them away from harm.
Dupli-arms are hard to miss, and not only does Shoji have duplicate arms, but he can also duplicate any other parts of his body, increasing his strength and senses. Shoji’s blows are six times stronger than what they would have been if he had just two arms.
3Fierce Wings
Provides The User With Large, Powerful Wings That Can Be Used For Flight And Can Manipulate Each Feather Independently
Keigo Takami, alsoknown as Hawks, would not have been a pro-hero in theMy Hero Academiaworld if he did not have his fierce wings quirk, which not only allows him to fly but also sends his feathers to carry out tasks for him.
Hawks is known for his fierce red wings andhis incredible speed. He can be seen sporting his wings, as they are permanently attached to his body, and without these wings, he cannot fly. Hawk’s feathers are strong and flexible, as they can support the weight of a human.
2Engine
Embeds Engines In The User’s Calves, Allowing Them To Achieve High Speeds
The engine quirk can be seen in the Ida family, particularly Tenya Ida. Tenya is theclass representativeof Class 1-A, and he is known for the incredible speed that the engine quirk gives him. He is able tocover long distances in a very short time, and just like an actual engine, he can control his speed, and he needs to fuel up every now and then to ensure maximum speed.
This quirk, however, has permanently altered his body as the engines are behind both his calves. Whenever he uses his quirk, he has to make sure the engines are not covered by his clothes, as that can catch fire or cause the smoke to cause the engine to break down. Speed is important during a battle, and Tenya uses speed to get away from danger, or more importantly, to get innocent citizens away from danger.
1Frog
Gives The User Frog-Like Abilities, Including Enhanced Jumping, A Sticky Tongue, And The Capacity To Stick To And Climb Various Surfaces
The Frog mutant quirk can be seen in the Asui family in the form of Tsuyu Asui,also known as Froppy. Tsuyu’s appearance resembles that of a frog, and she is also endowed with many frog-like abilities, which makes her very useful in different types of battles—underwater, on land, long-range, close-range, and so on.
Froppy can move in the water freely, climb and jump across long distances because of her long legs, and she can also use her long tongue to reach objects and support the weight of a person.
