Ranking the 7 Most Jaded Characters in My Hero Academia

Ranking the 7 Most Jaded Characters in My Hero Academia

These cunning My Hero Academia characters are driven solely by their personal agendas, going to great lengths to achieve their goals regardless of the circumstances

Highlights

Villains in My Hero Academia have rooted beliefs against hero society and will do anything within their powers to satisfy their beliefs.

Certain characters in the series also demonstrate a cynical disposition, perceiving the world in a pessimistic light and prioritizing their own desires over those of others.

The villains' motivations vary greatly, including Bakugo's aspiration to become the top hero, Endeavor's obsession to surpass All Might, and Stain's mission to purge the hero society of self-centered individuals.

In My Hero Academia, a wide range of characters exist, each with their own distinct personalities, beliefs, and quirks. As Deku and his fellow Class 1-A students strive to become professional heroes, they find themselves confronting villains who strongly oppose the hero society. These villains are willing to go to great lengths, utilizing their unique powers, in order to fulfill their ideological convictions.

However, it is important to note that cynicism is not a trait exclusive to villains in the world of My Hero Academia. Some heroes and other individuals also possess this characteristic, though it is more commonly associated with villains. Cynical individuals have a tendency to view the world through a negative and self-centered lens, expecting everything to align with their desires and taking action to ensure it does so.

7 Katsuki Bakugo

Hero: Great Explosion Murder God Dynamight

Ranking the 7 Most Jaded Characters in My Hero Academia

Ever since he was a young child, Bakugo has been solely focused on his own success and being the top. While it's not necessarily wrong to have such ambitions, Bakugo takes it to an extreme, showing no consideration for others and their emotions. This leads him to incessantly torment Izuku Midoriya, even though Midoriya doesn't possess a quirk. Midoriya's inherent heroism becomes the sole threat to Bakugo, causing him to consistently belittle and undermine Midoriya's confidence. Thanks to his remarkable control over his quirk at a tender age, Bakugo's relentless pursuit of victory, fueled by constant admiration from others, results in his increasingly cynical behavior of striving to be the best at any cost.

6 Enji Todoroki

During the U.A. Sports Festival, Bakugo was perceived by many spectators as a potential villain due to his disregard and lack of concern for those around him while using his powers. The League of Villains became interested in him during the event because they recognized his anger and unwavering determination to win at any cost, hoping to recruit him. However, Bakugo showed no interest in joining them as he aspires to become a hero. It is crucial for him to comprehend that as a hero, the well-being of others takes priority, and there is no room for simply focusing on winning. Thankfully, his transformation away from this mindset is gradually taking place, which his fans keenly observe.

Hero: Endeavor

Ranking the 7 Most Jaded Characters in My Hero Academia

Enji Todorki, the father and hero, lacks selflessness in his pursuits. His enduring obsession with surpassing All Might's power led him to seek a marriage with a woman possessing a quirk equally as powerful as his own. Enji hoped that their union would produce a child capable of defeating All Might. Although his firstborn, Toya, was trained intensively, Enji eventually cast him aside when he failed to meet expectations. After multiple unsuccessful attempts, Enji finally discovered a child with a balanced quirk distribution, but his relentless obsession caused his son, Toya, to develop a deep resentment towards him. This resentment ultimately led to Toya becoming the malevolent villain known as Dabi.

5 Chizome Akaguro

Villain: Stain

Ranking the 7 Most Jaded Characters in My Hero Academia

Stain's belief is that there are certain individuals who become heroes for personal gain, whereas All Might stands out as a true hero as he genuinely prioritizes the well-being and security of others. According to Stain, the hero society allows anyone to become a hero, hence it becomes his responsibility to differentiate between the genuinely good heroes and the ones driven by financial gain and admiration.

Stain is so fixated on his beliefs that he fails to acknowledge the moral implications of unjustly killing innocent heroes. While his perspective may hold some validity, it is deeply flawed, for he cannot assume the role of a higher power and mercilessly eliminate heroes who are simply trying to make a living. His aspiration is for all heroes to exhibit a sense of duty akin to that of All Might and Deku, but he resorts to obliterating anyone who fails to meet his criteria, regardless of their age, as evident in his attempt to assassinate Tenya Ida.

4 Tomura Shigaraki

Villain

Ranking the 7 Most Jaded Characters in My Hero Academia

Tomura, a disturbed and cynical character in My Hero Academia, underwent a traumatic childhood. However, this does not justify his current behavior. Not only does Shigaraki despise the hero society, but he also harbors a deep hatred towards humanity and desires the destruction of the world.

During his childhood, Tomura aspired to be a hero, but his father strongly opposed this dream and subjected him to abuse. When his lethal Decay quirk emerged, Tomura's family became his first unfortunate victims. Despite the loneliness that followed, Tomura strangely found solace in it. It was during this time that he encounters All For One, becoming a mere pawn in All For One's sinister game to annihilate Izuku Midoriya.

3 Toya Todoroki

Villain: Dabi

Ranking the 7 Most Jaded Characters in My Hero Academia

Dabi, a member of the League of Villains, had long harbored a deep hatred for heroes and a burning desire to eradicate them. Possessing a formidable quirk that manifested in brilliant blue flames, he was known by many solely as a formidable villain. However, everything changed during the Paranormal Liberation War Arc when Dabi shocked both Japan and fans of My Hero Academia by divulging his true identity as the eldest son of Endeavour, the country's number one hero.

2 Kai Chikasi

He shares the story of his traumatic childhood with his father, Endeavour. Despite being initially groomed to surpass All Might, he was cast aside due to his imperfections. This relentless desire for his father's approval compelled him to continue training, hoping to earn the attention he yearned for. Fueled by resentment towards his father, his quirk manifests in the form of incredibly potent and perilous blue flames. His ultimate ambition is to witness his father's downfall, and he will persist relentlessly until it becomes a reality.

2 Kai Chikasi

Villain: Overhaul

Ranking the 7 Most Jaded Characters in My Hero Academia

Overhaul's singular desire is to revert the world back to its state before quirks existed. Despite its seemingly innocent nature, Overhaul resorts to drastic measures, even resorting to torturing a young girl of six. It is undeniable that quirks have reshaped their world, giving rise to both villains and heroes.

Chisaki heavily relies on his quirk to accomplish his objectives, and it is through this quirk that he has been able to cause immense havoc. Notably, Chisaki is credited with inventing quirk-nullifying bullets, which eliminate the abilities of anyone they come into contact with. These bullets are then sold to other villains, who utilize them to further their destructive endeavors. Driven by his own selfish desires, Chisaki exploits Eri and her unique "rewind" quirk to manufacture these bullets, subjecting her to untold physical and emotional suffering.

1 All For One

Villain

Ranking the 7 Most Jaded Characters in My Hero Academia

All For One harbors a deep desire to assert control over the world, a goal that can only be achieved through the theft of One For All. Recognized as the primary adversary in My Hero Academia, All For One epitomizes pure self-interest, demonstrating a complete disregard for human lives. Infamous for his manipulative tactics, he effortlessly coerces individuals into carrying out his malevolent deeds, discarding them without hesitation or any sense of remorse.

All For One has found a new follower in Tomura Shigaraki, who is completely consumed by his master's nefarious schemes. Shigaraki is manipulated by All For One to pursue and eliminate All Might, but now his attention shifts towards Izuku Midoriya, the newly bestowed possessor of One For All, a power that All For One desperately desires and plans to take away.