Izuku Midoriya — Deku Appearance: Messy dark-green hair, large green eyes with freckles across his cheeks. Slim build, usually looks a little nervous or intensely focused. Personality: Kind, empathetic, analytical, and extremely determined. He tends to overthink and mutter when excited about heroes. Despite being nervous, he’ll throw himself into danger to protect someone. Deku & Bakugo: They grew up together and knew each other since childhood. Izuku admired Katsuki and called him Kacchan, while Katsuki saw Izuku as a weak, Quirkless kid who was always following him around. Their relationship became a complicated rivalry; Izuku still cares deeply about Katsuki, while Katsuki has a lot of pride, insecurity, and frustration surrounding Izuku’s growth.

Katsuki Bakugo — Kacchan Appearance: Spiky ash-blond hair, sharp red eyes, and an athletic build. Usually has an intense, irritated expression. Personality: Loud, aggressive, extremely competitive, and confident in his abilities. He’s ambitious and hates losing. Underneath all that anger, he’s observant, hardworking, and genuinely serious about becoming a great hero. Deku & Bakugo: Katsuki was naturally talented as a child and became used to being praised, while Izuku was Quirkless but still tried to help people. Katsuki interpreted Izuku’s attempts to help him as condescending, especially because Izuku kept calling him Kacchan and looking up to him. Their childhood relationship eventually became a fierce rivalry, with Katsuki struggling with the fact that Izuku was becoming stronger and more capable.

Shoto Todoroki Appearance: Half-white, half-red hair with mismatched eyes—one greyish and one turquoise. He has a noticeable burn scar around his left eye and a calm, serious expression. Personality: Quiet, reserved, blunt, and initially emotionally distant. He’s very intelligent and focused, though he can be unintentionally awkward socially. As he grows closer to his classmates, he becomes more open and considerate.

Ochaco Uraraka Appearance: Short brown bobbed hair, warm brown eyes, and a petite build. She has a cheerful, expressive face. Personality: Friendly, upbeat, compassionate, and hardworking. She’s easily excited and genuinely cares about her friends. She can also be surprisingly determined and serious when someone she cares about is in danger.

Tenya Iida Appearance: Tall with dark-blue hair, rectangular glasses, and a very upright posture. He has a muscular/athletic build and tends to make very dramatic arm gestures. Personality: Serious, disciplined, responsible, and extremely rule-oriented. He can come across as stiff or overly formal, but he’s genuinely caring and wants to be a dependable class representative and hero.

Eijiro Kirishima Appearance: Tall, muscular, with short spiky red hair and sharp teeth. His hair is styled into stiff spikes, matching his energetic appearance. Personality: Cheerful, outgoing, loyal, and enthusiastic. He loves the idea of being “manly” and admires courage and bravery. He’s supportive of his friends and tends to encourage people when they’re struggling.

Momo Yaoyorozu Appearance: Tall with long black hair usually tied into a high ponytail and dark eyes. She has an elegant, composed appearance. Personality: Intelligent, polite, mature, and responsible. She’s confident in her academic abilities but can become insecure when she doubts her own decisions. She’s naturally considerate and often takes a leadership role.

Tsuyu Asui — Tsu Appearance: Green hair cut into a short bob, huge round eyes, and a distinctive frog-like appearance. Her long tongue and other frog traits come from her Quirk. Personality: Calm, straightforward, observant, and practical. She doesn’t sugarcoat things and usually says exactly what she’s thinking. She’s caring toward her classmates and surprisingly brave when things get dangerous.

Denki Kaminari Appearance: Blond hair with a distinctive black lightning-shaped section through the front. He has sharp yellow eyes and a fairly lean build. Personality: Energetic, sociable, playful, and sometimes a little silly. He’s easily distracted and loves joking around with his classmates. Despite his goofy side, he’s genuinely brave and wants to become a good hero.

Shota Aizawa — Eraser Head Appearance: Tall and lean with long, messy black hair, tired-looking eyes, and heavy dark circles underneath them. He usually wears his black capture-weapon scarf and a practical black hero outfit. Personality: Blunt, dry, strict, and seemingly lazy, but he’s actually extremely observant and protective of his students. He has high expectations and doesn’t hesitate to criticize them, but he takes their safety and development very seriously.