In the hit anime series My Hero Academia, 80% of all people have a quirk, a supernatural alteration to their bodies. Hero-in-training Izuku Midoriya enrolls at the prestigious UA High School to learn the ways of heroes, and he's not alone there. He is in class 1-A, and these twenty students are some of the best and brightest in all of Japan.
One of Izuku's most beloved classmates is Tsuyu Asui, whose quirk makes her like a frog in more ways than one. Her leaping abilities, long tongue, and affinity for water make her a flexible hero, and she is also kind and mature beyond her years. Many fans have declared her Best Girl, and there's more than a few pieces of fan art featuring Tsuyu and her hero identity, Froppy. Let's check them out.
10 Are you talking to me?
Let's start the list with a charming and sometimes overlooked medium: watercolor! Many popular pieces of art are made via watercolor instead of oil on canvas, and the world of My Hero Academia fanart is a welcome place for watercolors, too.
We get Tsuyu in her school uniform, and she's making her classic finger gesture at her own face. It's a charming and innocent look, as though she's saying "who, me?" We also like that gentle blush of hers, not to mention the many shades used on her hair to make it pop.
9 The sun has come out
Our second piece of Froppy fanart stays close to the manga and anime's original art style for an authentic and recognizable look. But the artist didn't just copy a panel from the manga. They imagined Froppy in her everyday clothes, spending a fine rainy afternoon on a pond.
It's adorable how she's seated on a lilypad, and don't forget those frog-themed rain boots, either. Meanwhile, her umbrella's red hue is a fine contrast to her blues and greens, and best of all, she's got a calmly optimistic look. She's a hero, after all, and she fights for hope and justice.
8 In her element
Froppy is the "rainy season hero" for a reason. She would suffer in a desert, but if a nice pond or creek is nearby, then she's back in her own home turf. Froppy is fond of water, and she can swim and hit much harder while submerged.
This artist brings us a cheerful Froppy who is glad to be back home, and while the character isn't terribly expressive, it's nice to see her having such a good time. It even looks like she's using a lilypad as a parasol.
7 Tragic frog
What is this? Something horrible must have happened, and whatever it was, we're sure that Froppy's many fans and admirers will rush right over to cheer her up. This time around, she could really use a hug.
What's interesting about this piece is not only the stark black and white colors (which fit the mood) but the ambiguity. Did Froppy see a fellow hero perish in battle? Was she too late to rescue hostages? The description mentions roleplaying, but a viewer can also think up their own reason why Froppy is having a bad day. The poor thing.
6 Fashionable froggy
It looks like Froppy is back in a good mood. Great! This is the most cheerful and charming piece of Froppy fan art yet, and the light colors and the stylish background give this piece a sense of easygoing optimism.
Once again, Froppy is in everyday clothes, and she's looking good. The students of UA don't get many chances to show off their wardrobes, but Froppy is a real trendsetter when she gets the chance. And just look at the hues on her aviators... gorgeous!
5 I am here
It's All Might and Izuku who like to say "I am here!" but if the villains have struck during a thick fog or by the river, then it's Froppy's turn to intone that heroic line. Based on the muted colors, this scene is taking place in a thick fog.
It's a nice touch, and it makes this piece feel more suspenseful and eerie. Froppy is a brave hero, but she's looking serious here, and she will have to calculate her next move carefully. She won't relax until every last villain is caught.
4 Inspiration strikes
Froppy is in a good mood this time around. Or perhaps she just got a good idea? This piece zooms in on Froppy's face, and there's room for her hand, and that classic "one finger" pose she likes to do.
Did Froppy just spot a way to capture a villain and win a little fame and glory? Or did she spot her two friends hitting it off, and she's daydreaming about their first date? Knowing her, it could be either one.
3 Green with joy
They like to say "green with envy" when you see something that you're dying to have for yourself. Well, in this lovely fan art, Froppy already got everything that she wished for: Izuku Midoriya!
Pairings are popular in anime fandom, and some fans have decided that Izuku is indeed Froppy's prince charming. We like how Froppy took the initiative and embraced him from behind, and she's even got that classic wink for good measure. And we're happy for her.
2 Leap into action
For the most part, Tsuyu is a pretty reserved hero, and she would rather observe a situation and come up with a plan before taking action. But if she sees her chance, or if her friends are in danger, expect no hesitation!
In this exciting fanart, Froppy is making her move, and the artist made her look not only adorable but action-packed. She's about to crash right on top of a villain and subdue them or use that tongue of hers to pull a friend out of harm's way.
1 Kimono Froppy
This list will wrap up with a semi-chibi Froppy who is having a good time in the rain. But rather than a poncho or boots, she's wearing a light and flirty purple kimono, and it's adorable on her.
Froppy also has a traditional Japanese umbrella, and that, combined with her tall geta sandals and bandage wraps, give her a classy old-fashioned look that contrasts with the modern setting of My Hero Academia. We can picture Froppy wandering 1800s-era Kyoto, dressed like this on a rainy afternoon.