A recurring character in the world-renowned anime My Hero Academia, Nejire Hado is part of the Big Three at U.A. High School, which consists of the top three students in terms of raw strength. She's a popular candidate for "best girl", and she has a surprisingly large fan-base - and because of this, plenty of people have made fan art of her; these 10 are some of the best, arguably the ones that truly stand out amongst all others.
As always, if you like any of the fan art shown here, please make sure to check out the original creators and give them support!
10 Aokiscarlet
Aokiscarlet's succinct Nejire fan art gives the character an endearing sort of charm, showing her winking towards the viewer with a wide-eyed smile and elegant poise. The art is amazing, showcasing bold blue and green colors and a peaceful, quiet visual "mood."
The shadows and textures are executed with enviable finesse, and in the end, it's just a simple, engrossing take on the character that's sure to be appreciated by her avid fan-base.
9 Tacky-tella
Tacky-tella shares this casual look at the Big Three, which shows Nejire eagerly chatting while linking arms with two of her best friends, to the apparent surprise of the introverted Tamaki.
The colors are great and give both the clothes and the background a quasi-realistic feel, and the sketch-like design gives the art itself a sort of personality - one that, like its subjects, is joyful and carefree.
8 Reishichi
Artist Reishichi jumps aboard the Tamaki x Nejire bandwagon with this charming piece of fan art showing that, despite the clear differences between how the two choose to show their feelings, they really do have a passionate bond and a strong connection.
The colors and shading are both excellent, especially when used more complexly in the characters' clothes and hair, and the line art has a unique visual feel while still keeping at least somewhat in tune with the style of Horikoshi's original artwork.
7 Ariamisu
Deviantart user Ariamisu is the master behind this crisp piece of fan art, which depicts Nejire in her fairy-like beauty pageant costume. The colors are excellent, creating a shimmery, awe-inspiring overall design aesthetic that's orchestrated with a delicate touch of flair.
Overall, it's a very expressive piece of art, bringing to mind the classic idiom "a picture is worth a thousand words."
6 Jmiwa
Clean line art and bold gradients, the sure touch of a skilled artist, make for the key ingredients in this short and sweet Nejire fan art from Deviantart user Jmiwa. There's nothing particularly flashy about the piece, but, if anything, that contributes to the individuality of its simplicity.
And, make no mistake, this is an incredibly good piece of art, and it has many merits other than its simple nature - for instance, the eyes are striking, almost contemplative; the outfit is vivid and memorable, and the hair is beautifully colored with an artistic flow to it.
5 Iury Padilha
Artist Iurty Padilha adds a dose of creativity to his fan art recipe in this striking piece showing the Big Three decked out in punk garb. The devil's in the details; there are so many interesting features to look at that it's hard to even know where to start - from Tamaki's handcuffs and T-shirt, to Mirio's bandana, kilt, and tattoo, to Nejire's plaid skirt and red sunglasses.
The art is fantastic, with smooth, clean lines, creative shading, smart colors, and an overall aesthetic that's almost completely original to the world of My Hero Academia fan art.
4 Mitsouparker
Mitsouparker is the talented artist responsible for this fresh, crisp, and cartoony take on Nejire and Tamaki; a colorful, picturesque, and surprisingly elaborate piece of artwork that's as vibrant as it is expressive.
It's almost always commendable when an artist is able to take characters who were created with a particular style in mind and then translate them to another style without losing any of the recognizable features that made them unique in the first place. Full props.
3 Kirakipeachy
This lively, exceptionally detailed fan art of Nejire was created by talented Deviantart user Kirakipeachy. There are a few different aspects responsible for making it so spectacular: the shading/color, such as that found in the purplish hair or the bright green wrist-guards, gives the whole thing a realistic, eye-catching visual feel; the expressive art style, meanwhile, brings a much-needed human touch to the table.
Detailed design will take you far, and this piece of art is flowing with it.
2 Neildluffy
Artist Neildluffy is known for his creative "casual takes" on My Hero Academia characters, and this one of Nejire may very well be one of his best. The colors are exuberant and picturesque with a natural aesthetic, and the elegant design is filled with clever touches.
The entire outfit looks great and is more than worthy of note, with Nejire's detailed Balenciaga Triple S runners, Gucci fanny pack, and, obviously, her comfortable-looking fur coat being the most interesting.
1 Sisikurasuta
Artist Sisikurasuta's delightful piece of Nejire fan art has two major things going for it: first, the primary character artwork, which is well-drawn, well-shaded, and extremely anime-accurate. Second, the beautiful, brightly colored background, which mixes in a touch of spectacle and a "wow factor".
Both of these elements are results of the artist's skill and creativity; together, they result in a lustrous, bewitching final effect.