My Hero Academia burst onto the anime scene like a fully powered United States of Smash. One of the anime’s many strengths is its unique cast filled with colorful character designs, extraordinary quirks, and personalities of every type. Whether it’s the boisterous Bakugou, the introverted Izuku, or the shady Shigaraki, we’ll get down to what really drives their heroic ambitions and devious delights. Let’s take some time to dive into the inner workings of some of My Hero Academia’s greatest heroes, hopefuls, villains, and analyze the key characteristics guiding their philosophies through the Myers-Briggs personality test.
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Updated February 4th, 2020: With its fourth season thoroughly underway, My Hero Academia has come a long way since introducing viewers to a quirkless fanboy and the world’s number one hero, All Might. Since then, viewers have been introduced to some of the most powerful students at UA as well as the brand new number one hero, Endeavor. Beyond the heroes, My Hero Academia has introduced the fandom to the new antagonist, Overhaul, and his plot to destroy a world where quirks run rampant. So now that season four is coming to a close, let’s dive into the personality traits that compose My Hero Academia’s greatest hero and villains, both new and old.
15 Enji Todoroki (Endeavor): The Executive - ESTJ
As Endeavor himself says to All Might, when the new number one hero was only twenty years old he became the number two hero. He believes that this was only possible due to the fact that he already knew he had something to strive towards. He dedicated his life to a strict regime of training, long and hard, to reach the standard that All Might had set. Unlike All Might, however, Endeavor sees only the goal and the dedication it takes to reach it. He hasn’t wasted his time in developing the kind of relationships with colleagues and civilians that All Might has. Because of this, Endeavor has found himself completely unprepared for the true duties that come with being the symbol of peace.
14 Kai Chisaki(Overhaul): The Architect - INTJ
It’s not surprising that someone as obsessive as Kai Chisaki, otherwise known as Overhaul, would fall into the INTJ category. Overhaul is almost always seen as calm, cool and collected. Even when facing down some of the strongest heroes currently in the professional hero business. Not only is Overhaul very collected and calm, but he’s also incredibly detached from the people around him, seeing them only as tools that can help him reach his goal of alleviating the world at large of its quirk problem. By placing himself and his plans above everyone and everything around him, Overhaul has successfully isolated himself, leaving no one around when he really needs a team rather than a set of tools. Something that truly separates him from his counterpart Tomura Shigaraki.
13 Mirai Sasaki (Sir Nighteye): The Logistician - ISTJ
In a lot of ways, Sir Nighteye is exactly the typical salaryman that he paints himself as to others. He is independent, strong, pensive and willing to take charge when he needs to. Though he originally started out as backup, All Might’s man in the chair, when they had their falling out, Sir Nighteye wasn’t afraid to step up to the plate and create one of the most accomplished hero agencies in all of Japan. While he may have had the outward appearance of a very serious businessman and hero, Sir Nighteye took All Might’s lesson of spreading smiles, even in dire times, more seriously than anyone. Well, almost anyone.
12 Mirio Togata (Lemillion): The Protagonist -ENFJ
While his strength, skill and determination are definitely among the many reasons that Sir Nighteye lobbied for Mirio to become the next inheritor of One For All, the chief among them is just how similar Mirio and All Might actually are. They are both found in the ENFJ category. This means that they are both highly expressive, highly energetic individuals deeply concerned with the safety and the emotional state of those around them. One of the reasons that these two make such great heroes is that they are naturally gifted at catering towards not only the physical wellbeing of the civilians whose lives they find in their hands, but they’re also very focused on making sure that the people they save feel mentally and emotionally secure as well. Something that doesn’t come as natural to other heroes. Heroes like Endeavor.
11 Tamaki Amajiki (Suneater): The Mediator - INFP
While Tamaki and Mirio have a lot in common when it comes to their capabilities and goals as heroes, they couldn’t be more different in terms of their personalities. Tamaki is generally very shy and reserved when it comes to his interactions with other people, be they other heroes, civilians or even villains. In contrast, Mirio’s thoughts and feelings are immediately on display for almost anyone he encounters. Tamaki even goes so far as to compare the radiant and joyful Mirio to the sun itself. However, Mirio makes it clear that where he draws all of his bravery and inspiration is from Tamaki, his best friend that never gives up despite his own insecurities, someone he calls the Suneater if he is to be the sun.
10 Tomura Shigaraki: The Idealist - INFP
While All For One may have antagonized the keepers of One For All for seven generations it looks like even he has an expiration date. Enter: Shigaraki Tomura. Shigaraki is one of the more troubled characters in the series due to the traumas he endured as a child, so while he is an INFP (typically known for their aversion to violence and troublemaking), he is a corrupted INFP. He is analytical, impatient, structured, and able to take control of a large group when needed. Shigaraki may be a deplorable villain set on destroying All Might and the rest of the heroes, but his goal is much more than that. What Shigiraki really wants is for dependence on heroes to be extinguished. As Shigaraki might put it, heroes use violence just like villains do, the only difference is they have crowds cheering for their violence. This dependence on (and idolization of) the heroes is what he believes has thrown the world out of harmony.
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9 Tsuyu Asui: The Defender - ISFJ
It makes a lot of sense that that Asui has managed to hop right into the hearts of many fans of the series. She is kind, dependable, great in a crisis, and she a strong sense of right and wrong. While Izuku and the gang are all off breaking the rules in hopes of saving Bakugou, Asui is left in the dorms. It's not because she doesn’t want to help rescue Bakugou, but because for Asui, the line between good and bad isn’t something that can be shifted. She knows that they are students of UA—the most prestigious hero academy there is—and as such, they are responsible for upholding those ideals. She struggles greatly with the actions of Izuku and the gang before finally confronting them about what they’ve done. Repressing emotions too difficult to deal with can be a character flaw of Asui and other ISFJs like her.
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8 Shoto Todoroki: The Architect - INTJ
Todoroki’s quirk may be called “Half Hot/Half Cold,” but to anyone seeking the warmth of Todoroki’s personality, it may as well be called, “Full Cold. Full Stop.” I think one of the best examples of Todoroki’s personality comes during Class 1-A’s battle trials. Todoroki walks into the building, with both he and Mezo needing to recover, and immediately send out his teammate before freezing the entire building — faux-villains, bomb, and all. Cold, clean, and efficient, he doesn’t waste a single second worrying about anything but the best and quickest way to win the trial. That's an INTJ through and through.
7 Momo Yaoyorozu: The Advocate - INFJ
Momo Yaoyorozu is incredibly intelligent, analytical, and deeply empathetic towards those around her. One of her biggest fears is of not being of use when she is needed. Her quirk, “creation,” enables her to create almost anything she can think of. While it may seem like an innately powerful quirk, what hides behind it is a studious and unstoppable work ethic. As we see in the provisional license exams, Momo is very good at predicting the moves of those around her. This comes more from a natural ability to empathize with any opponent, making it easy to decipher their intentions. INFJs like Momo can, however, be held back by their perfectionist tendencies if they aren’t too careful, though.
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6 Aizawa Shota (Eraserhead): The Craftsman - ISTP
Eraserhead elaborates pretty early one that his simple quirk, “erasure,” is not a very powerful quirk at all. The most powerful aspect of Eraserhead is his personality. He is strong, analytical, hard-working, and both willing and able to adapt to any curve balls that get thrown at him. A great example of this takes place during the invasion of U. A.. While Eraserhead's quirk is best utilized in one-on-one bouts with villains used mostly in conjunction with guerilla tactics, we see Eraserhead jump into the center of a crowd of villains without a second thought. He not only manages to take down many villains on his own with the limited powers of his quirk, but he also continues fighting well past his limits in order to protect his students.
ISTPs may not be born with the most powerful gifts but they’ll take the hand they’ve been dealt and build it into something formidable.
5 Ochaco Uraraka: The Campaigner - ENFP
Uraraka is no stranger to making new friends. Even at a school as prestigious and intimidating as U.A. In fact, Uraraka is the first friend Midoriya makes as he enters the grounds for the entrance exams. Ochaco is always ready to have a good time and is there to help out a friend whenever needed. She’s also the type of person that knows when to get serious; she’ll probably surprise a lot of people just like she surprised Bakugou during the sports tournament arc. Regardless of how serious Uraraka gets, she’s someone that Midoriya and the rest of Class 1-A will be able to depend on for help whenever it’s needed.
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4 Yagi Toshinori (All Might): The Protagonist - ENFJ
Toshinori Yagi, the legend, the fearless protector that always wears a smile, All Might himself. All Might is a kind and endlessly compassionate human being. While he may hide his fears in battle behind that trademark smile, Toshinori truly lives his ideals; he’s willing and eager to help anyone that crosses his path. Toshinori may have become the greatest hero that ever existed, but behind that and beyond it, he is an empathetic individual striving to do good. He's an energetic teacher ushering in the next generation of heroes. As Aizawa may put it, he’s the kind of hero that does well in front of a camera.
3 Fumikage Tokoyami: The Virtuoso - ISTP
Tokoyami, much like his fellow ISTP Aizawa, is calm, collected, and rational. We only see brief instances of Tokoyami during the invasion of U.A., but we know that he is thrown into an area bounded by a torrential downpour and is left alone with only one other student. Tokoyami is one of the strongest students in Class 1-A and probably all throughout U.A. In a lot of ways, he is much the opposite of his quirk “Dark Shadow” as he's often shown too quiet and focused on whatever lies in front of him. Meanwhile, Dark Shadow is typically depicted as loud, demanding, and crass. A lot like someone else on this list...
2 Katsuki Bakugou: The Commander - ENTJ
Did someone say something about loud, demanding, and crass? I guess that means it’s time to talk about Bakugou. Say what you will about the guy, but the dude’s a natural born leader. People around him are attracted to him because they can see, and beyond that feel, that this kid is going to make it big. Now, whether he’s going to make it as a hero or villain is still up for debate. Bakugou is used to being ahead, in the lead, and all-around having things go his way, which has corrupted his self-confidence transmuting it into arrogance. We know that what Bakugou wants more than anything is to pick up where All Might left off, but if he continues to let his impatience and arrogance control him, it could spell trouble for a lot of people at U.A.
1 Izuku Midoriya: The Protector - INFJ
Last but definitely not least, we have the inheritor of One For All, the eighth wonder: Izuku Midoriya. Izuku is about as analytical as any fanboy (including this one) can get. He is obstinate, structured, diligent, and inspiring. Deku, perhaps more than anyone else in his class, cares about those around him in a way that truly brings about change in his fellow students. In a lot of ways, All Might choosing Midoriya to take on the burden of One For All makes perfect sense, as they are practically the same personality type. The key difference being that while Toshinori is a natural people person, Midoriya has to work a little harder at putting on that smile and being the animated hero simultaneously saving the day, easing the worries of bystanders.