In the world of heroes and villains of My Hero Academia, anyone can become a target. Young students of heroics like protagonist Izuku Midoriya often find themselves facing threats they aren't ready for. This can occasionally work in their favor, as it earns them attention and experience.

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By comparison, Class 1-B is more or less overlooked, both in the anime and even among audiences. Class 1-B is aware that they're less impressive, and they wish to surpass their fellow students in Class 1-A. The first step is choosing a hero name that will define them in their future careers. Some Class 1-B students make inspired choices, but others need to keep trying.

10 BEST: Neito Monoma's "Phantom Thief" Sounds Mysterious & Intriguing

Monoma Uses Harden In My Hero Academia

Neito Monoma is perhaps the most well-known character from Class 1-B, simply by virtue of his conflictual relationship with Class 1-A. His behavior stems in part from his feelings of insecurity over his Quirk, Copy. Neito often feels resentful over the fact that he can't do anything on his own and has to rely on other people's abilities.

Even so, Neito is determined to make the best of his circumstances and approaches his battles strategically. His hero name is a good step forward. "Phantom Thief" sounds mysterious and intriguing, making an appealing combination with Neito's costume. His hero name is an inspired choice that would definitely make hero fans want to learn more about Neito.

9 WORST: Tsuburaba Uses His Family Name As An Alternative To Actually Picking A Hero Name

Kosei Tsuburaba from My Hero Academia

As much as they try, some students simply aren't creative enough to come up with a proper hero name. Kosei Tsuburaba is one such case. His Quirk, Solid Air, comes in handy both during the U.A. Sports Festival and in the Joint Training Battle against Class 1-A, allowing him to create invisible walls by solidifying the air he breathes out.

Like his classmates, he shows a lot of improvement while practicing the Quirk, but he is nowhere near as successful when it comes to having a clear image of himself as a hero. As such, he is stuck using his last name until he comes up with a better option.

8 BEST: Jurota Shishida's "Gevaudan" References A French Legend

Jurota Shishida grinning and ready to fight in My Hero Academia.

One of the most skilled students in Class 1-B, Jurota Shishida is an interesting case of a character whose Quirk doesn't really match their personality. His Quirk, Beast, allows him to transform into a monstrous beast-man, enhancing his speed, strength, and reflexes while also making him wilder and more reckless.

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But despite his intimidating appearance, he is respectful and highly intelligent. Oftentimes, his wits serve him well in coming up with useful strategies. The hero name "Gevaudan" illustrates the duality of the character. It appears to be a reference to the French legend of the man-eating beast of Gevaudan, adding a unique cultural twist to Jurota's description of his Quirk.

7 WORST: Yui Kodai's "Rule" Doesn't Say Much About Her Power Or Her Character

Yui Kodai MHA

Some characters in Class 1-B are less noticeable than others, and Yui Kodai is one of them. Her Quirk, Size, allows her to alter the size of any non-living object she touches. Her choice of hero name, "Rule," is rather unimpressive and says very little about her power or character.

Perhaps she means to imply that she defies the rules of physics, but it's not really a concept that translates well. Overall, her hero name is about as memorable as she is, which isn't a good thing since she's rather forgettable.

6 BEST: Itsuka Kendo's "Battle Fist" Screams That She's Ready For Action

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Class 1-B's representative, Itsuka Kendo, has always been recognized as one of its best students. Her intelligence, strength, and battle sense come together to create an incredibly talented young hero, as evidenced by her battle with Momo Yaoyorozu. Her Quirk, Big Fist, may not be that exciting, but she makes excellent use of it through her specialized training.

Unsurprisingly, Itsuka's hero name illustrates her constant readiness for battle and even hints at her major appendage of choice. The reference to her Quirk is to be expected and not particularly original, but the combination is still catchy and shows promise.

5 WORST: Nirengeki Shoda's "Mines" Doesn’t Make Its User Any More Noticeable

Nirengeki Shoda from My Hero Academia.

The vice-president of Class 1-B, Nirengeki Shoda, is nowhere near as successful in his heroic endeavors as his fellow student representative. His Quirk, Twin Impact, allows him to repeat a previous attack remotely, with the second hit being several times harder than the one before.

The hero name "Mines" does seem appropriate considering the explosive potential of the Quirk. But it's also very plain and fails to make its user more noticeable. There's no real sense of connection to his identity and it probably doesn't help that the concept behind it is a rather simple and unimpressive object.

4 BEST: Kinoko Komori's "Shemage" Brings Magic & Mushrooms Together

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Kinoko Komori's Mushroom Quirk isn't one people would identify as threatening or heroic. Surprisingly, her skills make all the difference in the world during the Joint Training Battle with Class 1-A, where she takes out Fumikage Tokoyami with a dangerous Super Move.

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In that sense, her hero name, "Shemage," is well-suited to her. Its pronunciation makes it sound like a type of mushroom, but it can also be read as an identifier for a female magician. Kinoko definitely seems to weave magic with mushrooms together, and she has a lot of promise as a young hero.

3 WORST: Setsuna Tokage's "Lizardy" Doesn't Do Its User Justice

Setsuna Tokage braces for battle in My Hero Academia

Recommendation student Setsuna Tokage has one of the most interesting Quirks in the anime. Lizard Tail Splitter allows her to divide her body into fifty different parts, all of which can float independently and regenerate. Her hero name, "Lizardy," is an appropriate reference to her ability. At the same time, however, her hero name doesn't do her Quirk any justice. The potential of Setsuna's Quirk is far too great, making "Lizardy" sound plain and lackluster by comparison.

2 BEST: "Dragon Shroud" Is A Reference To Both The Character's Quirk & His Heritage

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One of the three foreign exchange students introduced in the anime, Hiryu Rin doesn't get much of a chance to shine through his skill. His Quirk, Scales, allows him to sprout reptilian scales that he can use both as armor and as projectiles. While he has yet to make an impression on anime viewers, he has one of the most interesting hero names of all the students at U.A.

The Japanese characters can be read as "dragon shroud," but in Chinese, it can be read as "Long Weizi." This is a reference to the shroud draped over distinguished Chinese leaders. In this way, Rin's hero name is a nod to both his Chinese background and his Quirk.

1 WORST: Juzo Honenuki's "Mudman" Has Amusing Alliteration But Not Much Else

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The second recommendation student in Class 1-B, Juzo stands out among his classmates not only for the mastery of his Quirk, Softening, but also for his strategic intelligence and ability to assess opponents. His hero name is somewhat less inspired than his choices on the field of battle.

"Mudman" isn't necessarily terrible and the alliteration even makes it a little catchy. But much like "Lizardy," the word seems to simplify Juzo's skills a little too much while not providing him with the best tool to appeal to the public. It's a mediocre option for a student who is, in every other way, excellent.

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