Best Villain Costumes In My Hero Academia, Ranked

Slowly approaching the finish line, the anime of My Hero Academia has been depicting beloved heroes and villains since 2016. Following Deku’s journey to become the Number One Hero, the anime presents some strong and incredible heroes, but also some powerful people that should not be revered.

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By  Robbie Mitchell

Even though there is a wide range of superheroes in this quirk-filled universe, the anime shines with its villains, presenting some evil and charming antagonists. While some are fearsome because of their power or objectives, others make a name for themselves due to their presentation. Just like heroes, the villains' costumes are a big part of their personality, making it a crucial part of their stance in the My Hero Academia world.

11 Kurogiri

A Classic Button-Down Style To Contrast With Ethereal Appearance

• Quirk(s): Warp Gate
• Real name: Oboro Shirakumo
• First appearance: Episode 8, "Bakugo's Start Line"

How does one dress up smoke? With a classy outfit, of course. At least Kurogiri's smoke-like form does not stop the villain from dressing up for the occasion any change he gets.

With an iconic bartender-like style, this nebulous antagonist brings so much shape to who he is with his outfit, that contrasts well with his purple-like smoke and metal braces. Together, it brings a humanoid appearance to the character that only brings out more of his supernatural essence.

10 Spinner

A Cosplay-Like Take On The Hero Killer's Outfit

• Quirk(s): Gecko
• Real name: Iguchi Shuichi
• First appearance: Episode 31, "The Aftermath of Hero Killer Stain"

As a true Stain fanboy, Spinner bases a lot of himself on the hero killer, paying tribute to Stain and his ideologies in many ways, including his appearance. The charm of this costume is its homemade take on the Hero Killer's costume, which brings a tone of lightness to the character, especially considering it makes him look similar to a Ninja Turtle.

At the same time, the costume highlights Spinner's strength and durability, while also serving as a reminder that he is a follower of Stain's ideology, despite having his own flair and polka dots.

9 Twice

A Play On A Traditional Superhero Suit To Reflect A Complex Villain

• Quirk(s): Double
• Real name: Jin Bubaigawara
• First appearance: Episode 43 - Drive it Home, Iron First!

Relying on the classic superhero costume, Twice’s costume just feels like a twist on the traditional spandex with a black and gray color scheme. This reflects Twice’s personality - a good guy driven mad by his quirks and society’s rejection.

By multiplying himself, he loses his sense of self, becoming a villain to fit in rather than to do evil. His costume very much resembles a darker twist on a classic suit, reflecting the villain’s story and complementing his character development.

8 Dabi

Stitched Costume To Match His Scarred Exterior And Interior

• Quirk(s): Blueflame
• Real name: Toya
• First appearance: Episode 31, "The Aftermath of Hero Killer Stain"

Dabi not only looks scary, but he is a terrifying villain with loads of daddy issues, a thirst to prove himself, and a costume to match his traumatic origin story. With his skin matching his clothes with stitches all over, Dabi’s appearance is unhinged to match some of his actions as a villain, leaving him with little room for redemption.

Yet the sleekness of the costume combined with the trenchcoat transitions well with his body and the scars that cover it. Together they complement each other in making Dabi even scarier and more powerful looking, highlighting his damaged history.

7 Moonfish

A Nightmare-Like Villain Costume For An Insane Antagonist

• Quirk(s): Bladetooth
• Real name: Unknown
• First appearance: Episode 41, "Kota"

There is a lot to unpack with Moonfish, especially when considering that he wears a straight jacket voluntarily, making his outside match his inside: insanely scary. As one of the most disturbing villains in the My Hero Academia universe, Moonfish has an obsession with consuming flesh.

Hence, his dark straight jacket with spikes and metallic clamps that make his mouth stay open, make Moonfish look like a villain that came straight out of a nightmare.

6 Mr. Compress

A Dapper Costume With A Tinge Of Mystery

• Quirk(s): Compression
• Real name: Sako Atsushiro
• First appearance: Episode 44, "Roaring Upheaval"

Like any true magician, Mr. Compress has the flair needed to intrigue and deceive, reflecting his flashy personality with a fun and unique aesthetic. Mysterious and dapper, this villain's outfit does not serve to enhance his Quirk but rather his image, backing up his performer backstory.

Mr. Compress's villain costume is able to make a lasting impression while keeping his identity from the public, giving so much by letting on very little about him or his quirk.

5 All For One

Power, Darkness, And Class In A Suit Made For A True Villain

There is no My Hero Academia villain list without the presence of the infamous All For One, as he is probably the epitome of villainy in the anime. Following his popularity as a powerful antagonist, his costume also does not let anyone down, despite being mostly a suit.

Yet the classyness of the suit put together with a cool yet scary helmet that makes him a terrifying opponent makes All For One's outfit one of the best in the franchise. His whole appearance breathes power and darkness, being perfect for his character arc.

4 Stain

A Ragged Look To Match His Radical Views

• Quirk(s): Bloodcurdle
• Real name: Akagyri Chizome
• First appearance: Episode 24, "Fight on, Iida"

Stain might not have been around for long, but he made a lasting impact and impression on the My Hero Academia universe, starting an ideological wave that set up so many other villains. As a result, his villain costume reflects his uniqueness and ideological strength.

Inspiring other costumes and other villains, Stain's outfit is cool with ragged bandages all over his body and knives that enhance his quirk. As an antagonist with a unique fighting style, his red, white, and black outfit shows his murderous tendencies hidden behind a self-righteous goal, making him more of a rogue and radical vigilante than an outright villain.

3 Overhaul

A Powerful Villain With An Iconic Diverse Look

• Quirk(s): Overhaul
• Real name: Kai Chisaki
• First appearance: Episode 62, A Season For Encounters

The master of matter not only has an incredible quirk, but he also has an iconic villain's costume that makes him stand out wherever he goes. His black shirt, white tie, green and purple coat, and beak-like mask make him an easily recognizable antagonist.

With great power, reprehensible acts, and a memorable outfit, Overhaul is a great villain in the My Hero Academia universe, leaning on an amalgamation of fashion conventions to make him stand out.

2 Shigaraki

A Terrifying Villain With A Unique Appearance

• Quirk(s): Decay and All For One
• Real name: Tenko Shimura
• First appearance: Episode 8, "Bakugo's Start Line"

Shigaraki's evolution as a villain has been accompanied by so much turmoil, background stories, and, of course, different costumes. While his original black outfit may seem simple, he makes it up by the sheer number of hands on him, including one covering his face.

Definitely one of the most unique villains, Shigarakki also has one of the most unique appearances, with most of his costumes reflecting that. His most recent outfit features a suit and a red cape that brings out his red eyes and white hair. Overall, one of the best villains in the anime also has one of the best costumes.