In the world of My Hero Academia, superheroes are the enforcers of justice and peace on the streets, and some of them are shining symbols, like All Might. Others are more down to earth -- even when their head is practically up in the clouds.

Mt. Lady was one of the first Pro Heroes ever seen in the series, right alongside Kamui Woods. Together, they took on some entry-level villains, demonstrating to Izuku and the viewer alike how Quirk-based combat plays out in this franchise. Mt. Lady is no symbol of peace, but she doesn't have to be. In fact, it's better that way.

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Who Is Mt. Lady?

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The young woman known as Yu Takeyama was born with the Gigantification Quirk. With it, she can rapidly scale herself up to a maximum height of 68 ft, or 20.72 meters, and this massive frame allows her to perform devastating close-range combat moves. This oddly specific restriction is a unique quirk to her Quirk. She may be slow in this form, but her oversized body makes it easy to pin down villains and catch them from a high vantage point, and nearly any object can be used as a club for crushing the toughest foes. Collateral damage is an inherent risk, so Mt. Lady takes great pains to minimize it, proving her skill and discipline as a hero. Currently, she ranks 23rd among all Pro Heroes, and belongs to the hero team The Lurkers.

Mt. Lady is not a shy hero, either. In fact, she has a flamboyant and expressive personality, contrasting with the stoic and stern Endeavor and the modest Ryukyu, which matches her over-the-top size. On the job, Mt. Lady is chatty and friendly, to the point of her peers reminding her to stay vigilant and focus on the task at hand. She's also happy to appear on TV, such as that time she and Midnight were interviewed (and were soon at each other's throats). In addition, Mt. Lady is open to the idea of taking on interns, and she accepted Minoru Mineta under her wing. Minoru was thrilled at the opportunity... until Mt. Lady used him as her personal housekeeper and butler. She will also put on an act to trick vendors into giving her free food, then whoop in victory when she gets her prize.

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Keeping It Real

The most appealing aspect of Mt. Lady as a character isn't the unique limiter on her Quirk or her personal beliefs, but her balanced nature as a person and as a part of the larger narrative. Many heroes are highly-strung, from the bitter and driven Endeavor (All Might's rival) to the stoic Best Jeanist and the classic "tough old man" Gran Torino. Mt. Lady's upbeat personality and minor immaturity streak contrast well with those monolithic heroes and makes her better rounded, but not at her own expense. Mt. Lady is goofy and not a particularly powerful hero, but these drawbacks aren't used to make her the butt of a joke.

Mt. Lady's virtuous side is substantial, from her Pro Hero status itself to her skill at avoiding collateral damage and her sincere dedication to helping others. When the situation calls for it, Mt. Lady will drop the antics and become 100 percent serious, such as during the raid of the League's and All For One's hideout. Mt. Lady proves that a hero doesn't have to give up their personality or their sense of fun to be powerful and great; having her immature streak just makes her more human, and shows that even the elite heroes are allowed to have human faults without being harshly condemned.

Perhaps Endeavor and the others could learn something from this and show what they like to do with their time when they're not answering the call of duty. They're not just avatars of law and justice; they're people. No one proves that better than Mt. Lady.

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