My Hero Academia is an anime that features many characters with distinct powers and traits. Outside of their abilities and weaknesses, My Hero Academia is known for giving their characters unique attire that changes between episodes.
Whether the characters are wearing their iconic superhero attire or clothes that make them look like citizens in their world, many fans adore My Hero Academia's take on their characters' heroic and standard lives, like Izuku Midoriya. Although some fans have their gripes with Izuku, his distinctive attire is something fans appreciate about him.
10 U.A. School Uniform Served As A Welcoming Gift For Deku As He Managed To Attend A School Fit For Heroes
Among My Hero Academia's many iconic quotes about heroes, Deku's motivation to become a superb successor to his idol All-Might showcases why many people love his character. Although his U.A. uniform is no different from everyone else's, it holds an underlying message about Deku as a human being.
The message Deku's U.A. uniform could represent is Deku's determination to become a heroic figure despite being born without a quirk. It shows that despite being powerless, Midoriya fought against odds stacked against him to protect someone he cared for, even if that person didn't reciprocate similar feelings back.
9 Deku's Red Tuxedo Features Him In Professional Attire & Shows That Heroes Love Dressing Up For Special Occasions
Although some fans may argue that My Hero Academia's second film was better than its first, many fans adored seeing the characters dressed up during the reception party in the first film. During this party, the girls wore their dresses while the boys wore tuxedos.
Although these outfits didn't give the characters a boost in strength or anything else of the matter, it tackled home on showcasing that heroes can enjoy lives outside of fighting crime and evildoers. Not only that, but fans gained some humor in the way Mineta and Kaminari reacted to the girls' dresses.
8 Deku's Hero Fes 2020 Outfit Features Deku and Others In Casual Yet Fashionable Attire To Promote The Event
My Hero Academia's worldwide success is grand, and as such, the franchise has begun to span many commodities and exclusive events like Hero FES for fans. Hero FES is an event that features My Hero Academia's mangaka Kohei Horikoshi and others discussing future developments concerning this series's franchise.
Massive announcements tend to reach news outlets from these events, like the announcement for the My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising film during Hero Fes 2019's event. This event aside, Hero FES 2020 gave fans an illustration featuring Midoriya and others in hoodie attire. Although this was mere promotional material for the event, fans enjoying seeing their favorite heroes like Deku and All Might sporting fashional and casual clothing.
7 Deku's Yakuza Disguise Gave Fans Something To Laugh At
Although the My Hero Academia episode "From Ida To Midoriya" isn't one of IMDb's favorite My Hero Academia episodes, it did provide fans with some touching and hilarious moments concerning Deku and his friends. Realizing the League Of Villains' knowledge of their appearances, Momo devises a plan for everyone to dress into different costumes.
After fans witness a montage showcasing the characters' disguises, they receive hilarious facial expressions and reactions from characters like Ida, Kaminari, and Deku himself. It's a silly scenario, which shows how terrible these guys would be if they were villains, acting-wise.
6 Deku's Steampunk Outfit Emphasizes His Hardworking Nature
Out of all the My Hero Academia characters introduced into the franchise, Izuku Midoriya is a fan-favorite My Hero Academia character. He's a character that likes to think before acting and someone who strives to one day become a superb heroic figure.
As such, My Hero Academia's not unaware of their fans' love for the characters as the franchise has held popularity polls in the past featuring the artwork of their franchise's characters in whimsical and steampunk-like attire. Deku's steampunk outfit not only looks great from a design perspective but highlights how hardworking his character is when it comes to the goals he wants to achieve.
5 Izuku's U.S.J. Rescue Training Outfit Features In Many Iconic Battles That Fans Often Revisit
Although Deku's U.A. Rescue Training Outfit is an attire other characters sport in the franchise, some of Deku's best fights showcase him in this said outfit. For instance, Deku's fight against Todoroki was a tournament match that many people loved seeing for the visuals and powerful messages exchanged during their brawl.
This fight forced these characters to give it everything they had, no matter who walked away from it, the victor. It set a principle for future battles in the franchise and was a spectacle many fans enjoy revisiting whenever they get the chance.
4 The Medieval Outfit Was A Whimsical New Look
My Hero Academia's second season-ending theme titled "Datte Atashi no Hero" may not be one of the best anime endings of the decade, but the ending does contain a whimsical new look for most of its cast. Furthermore, this features characters like Bakugo, Ochaco, and Deku wearing medieval-like attire while fending off monstrous beasts.
Not only is it astonishing seeing Deku fight creatures with a sword instead of his fists, but it could give fans fantastical ideas of what the My Hero Academia universe could've been. Moreover, it could also make for excellent imaginative ideas regarding the future villains Deku and friends may encounter later.
3 Deku's Gamma Costume Granted Him Access To His New Fighting Style & Provided Him With Better Protection When Using His Quirk
Deku's Gamma Costume is one of the fan-favorite costumes his character has worn in the series, with developments made to it by Mei Hatsume. Not only does this costume signify how much Deku's grown since he got introduced, but it helped him achieve his new fighting style.
In-depth, Deku's Gamma Costume gave Deku better safety concerning his arms and more kicking power thanks to Mei's implementation of arm bracers and iron soles. Another trait from his outfit would be his Air Force Gloves that allow Deku to dish out projectile-based attacks that stem from his One For All powers.
2 Deku's World Heroes Mission Outfit Seems To Pay Homage To His First Hero Costume
Despite what some may say about the previous My Hero Academia films, My Hero Academia World Heroes' Mission looks like it'll be a film many fans won't want to miss out on when it releases. Concerning the film, its premise seems to be placing Midoriya in a criminal spotlight, as it appears someone's framed him for a crime.
Plot aside, the film's trailer featured Bakugo, Todoroki, and Deku wearing darker attire that many fans adore. Deku's, in particular, looks like an iteration of his first hero costume with a darker, sleeker aesthetic.
1 Deku's All Might Baby Onesie During His Toddler Years Is Adorable
Seeing anime characters grow into adults is often a sight many people look forward to. Some may even go as far to say that flashback sequences can be more entertaining than time-skips.
In this case, Deku's All Might onesie during his toddler days is something many fans will find adorable. Although Deku's childhood crumbles when he receives news about not having powers, seeing him run around, pretending to be a hero with his mother is a relationship many people can relate to with their respective guardians.