My Hero Academia is a shonen anime that gives its characters time to shine via heroic fights, hilarious segments, or through their abilities. Further, the anime also distinguishes its cast by the attire they sport in the series that demonstrates their different personalities.
Whether these characters are sporting attire of their heroic or casual lives, many fans adore getting a chance to see these characters wear clothing other than their heroic gear, like Shoto Todoroki. Shoto's a fan favorite, and people that love his character appreciate his clothing options too.
10 Shoto's U.A. School Uniform Showcases His Emotional Development During His Time At The Establishment
Shoto's best quotes depicted him as a person who adored being alone and without the need to worry about others. Despite having an attitude that may not have sat well with some fans, Todoroki's U.A. uniform proves how superior he felt to most.
Before attending U.A., Shoto butted heads against a student named Inasa and mocked him because he felt Inasa wasn't superior to him in any fashion. Despite Shoto getting into U.A. through recommendations, he'd later encounter his former rival and compliment him on his abilities with an uplifting attitude, showing how much he's grown as a person.
9 Shoto's U.A. Rescue Training Uniform Symbolizes Shoto's Change Of Heart Concerning His Father's Quirk He Inherited
Shoto's best victories occurred when wearing his U.A. Rescue Training Uniform, and it's also the time where his character underwent a much-needed change. Before his battles with Ida and Deku, Todoroki kept to himself and wasn't a fan of utilizing his father's Quirk he inherited at birth.
He never adored the "surpassing All Might" mantra his father instilled in his mind and never loved how his father treated him and his mother. This idea kept Shoto from utilizing his Fire Quirk, since he felt it was a way to rebel against his father's demands. However, during his brawl against Deku, Shoto convinced himself to use his fire powers, making for a final stand-off of epic proportions.
8 Shoto's First Popularity Poll Outfit Shows Him In New Attire That Showcases His Fame Amongst The Series' Fanbase
Although some anime franchises like One Piece love hiding critical stories in their cover pages, My Hero Academia's mangaka Kohei Horikoshi loves highlighting his characters, like Shoto, from a fashion standpoint. During one of My Hero Academia's popularity polls, Horikoshi decided to draw several characters in different outfits.
Regarding one of the popularity polls, Horikoshi decided to give Shoto a nice blue button-down shirt with a strap of grenades wrapped around his body. Further, on his shirt, he decides to place a large number two to indicate that fans felt he was the second most popular character in the series at that moment, with Deku being the first.
7 Shoto's Red Button-Down Shirt Complements Shoto's Fire Quirk & Blends Nicely With The Background
Shoto sports another button-down shirt with black pants and shoes. The background and theming in question showcase an aesthetic that blends beautifully with Shoto's attire and character design scheme, thanks to the emphasis of the red and black checkered background.
Further, the red color scheme also complements Shoto, considering half of his Quirk airs in the realm of fire while the other is pure ice. It's a nice touch that adds to the character's lore in My Hero Academia and serves as a design scheme many fans wouldn't mind seeing more of in the future.
6 Shoto's White Tuxedo Outfit Depicts His Calm Yet Professional Personality
Although My Hero Academia fans love debating why they preferred My Hero Academia's second film over the first and vice versa, many people loved seeing their favorite characters dress to impress during the My Hero Academia: Two Heroes. Hosted by All Might's niece, Melissa Shield, it was an event that featured comedic gags and pleasant vibes.
Shoto's white vest, red tie, and blue dress shirt not only featured him in a professional light but also highlight his characteristics. The white vest could symbolize Shoto's Ice Quirk, his tie could represent his fire powers, while the blue shirt represents his calm personality.
5 Shoto's Mafioso Disguise Looks Astonishing & The Events That Occur With Him In It Are Too Hilarious To Ignore
Although IMDb's favorite My Hero Academia episodes may resonate with fans' opinions, omitting the episode "From Ida To Midoriya" is something some fans would question. Not only does this episode contain some hard-hitting emotional moments involving Ida and Deku, but it also adds a layer of comedy to the mix.
Further, the episode follows Shoto, Deku, Momo, etc., wearing disguises that'd help them rescue Bakugo from The League of Villains. Not only that, but characters like Deku and Kirishima performing funny actions while Shoto scolds Momo make it a funny episode that not only gives fans a new look at their heroes but also a chuckle session.
4 Shoto's Medieval Outfit Features His Character In An Unfamiliar Setting While Indicating His New Found Appreciation For Companionship
"Datte Atashi no Hero" may not contain one of the best anime endings of the decade, but it gave fans ideas as to what My Hero Academia could've looked like under a new roof.
Featuring characters like Deku in a swordsman outfit and Bakugo sporting a ruthless barbarian attire was something fans never knew they wanted. Concerning Shoto, his medieval costume captured his personality well and helped grant his character some spotlight.
3 Shoto's Original Hero Costume Represents His Cold-Hearted Personality & Distaste For Friendship & Family
Although many of Shoto's fans adore his new costume over his first, Shoto's original costume carried a lot of weight concerning his backstory and vendetta against his family. Further, the all-white color scheme could represent Shoto's favoritism towards his Ice Quirk and the emptiness he felt in his heart.
The ice covering half of his body was also a way for Shoto to rebel against his father's wishes for him and the cold personality he used to have when surrounded by others. It's a costume that may look visually appealing to some fans, but for others, it mainly was a costume that symbolized Shoto's issues with his family.
2 Shoto's Hero Costume Symbolizes Shoto's Acceptance Of His Two Quirks & Is Where His Character Grows Best
While Shoto's original hero costume showcased him at his worst, his hero costume features him at his best, concerning his desire to change. His hero costume gets an upgrade during the Provisional Hero License Exam arc via two wrist guards that allow Shoto to manipulate his body temperature.
From a symbolic perspective, Shoto's hero costume represents freedom to an extent since he now utilizes his fire powers to meet his goals and not his father's. His new hero costume is proof of his achievement and growth since he will show worry for his father but can't forgive him for his past mistakes.
1 Shoto's World Heroes' Mission Costume Is Visually Stunning & Has The Potential To Be One Of His Best
Although the My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission is a long way out from releasing, the new costume designs for its cast from Deku to Shoto left many fans excited to see what this film offers. Regarding Shoto, his costume features an intriguing black aesthetic with lighting capabilities.
Despite it not having the same impact on fans as Midoriya's costume, many fans will appreciate how it closely resembles Shoto's iconic hero costume but grants it a darker and edgy-filled appearance. Whether Shoto performs a never-before-seen attack in this costume or fights a threatening villain with it on, one thing's for sure: this film will be one that all My Hero Academia fans wouldn't want to miss.