Summary
- Mirio Togata is a beloved character in My Hero Academia, inspiring others and forming bonds with Eri and Midoriya.
- Aizawa sees potential in Mirio, wanting him to be the top hero, while Nighteye foresees a bright future for him.
- Nejire Hado, Tamaki Amajiki, and Eri all have special connections with Mirio, showcasing his impact on those around him.
My Hero Academia continues to rank as one of the most popular franchises within the anime industry, with Izuku Midoriya's adventure set to come to an end with the anime's final season arriving towards the end of 2025. The superhero world that beholds MHA is teeming with an array of heroes that attempt to quell villains all around the globe, with regular citizens having dynamic and creative quirks that forever change society.
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In such a world exists the extremely talented U.A. High School student Mirio Togata, otherwise known by his superhero alias, Lemillion. Throughout MHA, Mirio's joyous and confident persona has rubbed off on many, with the supremely talented student picking up many friends while embarking on a journey to become one of the great pro heroes, not just in Japan, but globally.
6 Shota Aizawa
U.A. High Teacher Who Oversees Eri Alongside Mirio
- Debut: Anime (Episode 5), Manga (Chapter 5)
Although Shota Aizawa and Mirio may have drastically different personalities in MHA, they each find common ground in their care and affection for Eri, the talented child rescued from the clutches of the Shie Hassaikai. As Eri's guardian, Aizawa is in charge of caring for the young girl while at U.A. High campus, with Mirio playing a significant role in accommodating and entertaining Eri, showing her the lay of the land while his quirk was removed.
Aizawa thinks highly of Mirio, stating he believes the Big 3 student could become the number one hero in the future, with Aizawa working with Eri to find a way to recover Mirio's quirk, eventually succeeding with Mirio joining the fight against Tomura Shigaraki and his minions.
5 Izuku Midoriya
Agency Partner Who Fights Side By Side With Mirio Against Overhaul
- Debut: Anime (Episode 1), Manga (Chapter 1)
In Midoriya's journey to become the savior of humanity, Midoriya spends time at Sir Nighteye's agency, working alongside Mirio. Taking a keen interest in Deku, Mirio helps introduce Midoriya to Nighteye, with the pair playing a key role in the fight against Shie Hassaikai and Overhaul. Impressed by Midoriya's fighting spirit and talent, Mirio mentors Midoriya in his work placement, showing him the ropes of hero work.
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From Midoriya's perspective, the protagonist thinks so highly of Mirio that the One For All user proposes that Mirio inherit the quirk while his powers were taken away, valuing his positive attitude and mindset in spite of his challenging situation.
4 Eri
Powerful Child Who Helps Mirio Recover His Quirk
- Debut: Anime (Episode 66), Manga (Chapter 128)
The sweet and innocent Eri certainly had a tough upbringing while under the control of the Shie Hassaikai, a Yakuza group that intended to harness her quirk to corrupt the superhero-dominated society in Japan. As one of Eri's rescuers, Mirio has since taken a great hand in looking after her on U.A. High Campus, showing her the sights and acting as a brother figure, caring deeply for the child.
After Mirio's quirk is taken away in the fight against the Shie Hassaikai, Eri's Rewind quirk is used to recover Mirio's Permeation after training to use her abilities with care. Eri is eager to aid Mirio, as the pair have developed a special and familial bond since her rescue.
3 Nejire Hado
Big 3 Member Who Shares Mirio's Enthusiasm
- Debut: Anime (Episode 62), Manga (Chapter 122)
One-third of the Big 3, Nejire Hado, becomes a faithful ally and dear friend of Mirio in MHA. Thanks to their bubbly personalities, the pair get on well, representing the best of what U.A. High has to offer. When Nejire first arrived at the school, Mirio and Tamaki Amajiki were the first two classmates to talk to her, allowing Nejire to feel comfortable and be her outgoing and confident self.
Along with Nejire being in awe of Mirio's growth and talent level, the pair have fought for their lives on the battlefield together in the Paranormal Liberation War, with Mirio making a return, thanks to the restoration of his quirk, to fight alongside Nejire, among many others, against the villainous Shigaraki.
2 Sir Nighteye
Agency Leader Who Foresees A Bright Future For Mirio
- Debut: Anime (Episode 63), Manga (Chapter 124)
The famed former sidekick to All Might, Nighteye, master of foresight, is a mentor to Mirio, employing the talented U.A. High student at his acclaimed hero agency. As a firm believer in the potential of Mirio, Nighteye believed the power of One For All should have been transferred to Mirio, a perfect student who has the potential to follow in the footsteps of the symbol of peace, All Might.
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Likewise, Mirio thinks the world of Nighteye, with the student being distraught when his mentor is on his deathbed. However, Nighteye, in his final moments, foresees a future where the greatness of Mirio prevails, with this serving as a parting gift for his cherished pupil.
1 Tamaki Amajiki
Timid Classmate Who Mirio Helps Comes Out Of His Shell
- Debut: Anime (Episode 62), Manga (Chapter 122)
Since their days before U.A. High, Mirio and Amajiki have been best friends, eventually rising to become part of the Big 3 alongside Nejire. When they first met, the timid and quiet Amajiki was immediately comforted by Mirio, with the pair hitting it off when the topic of heroes came up. Frequently in MHA, Mirio has been shown to give Amajiki confidence and reassurance over his quirk and social skills, always being on hand to aid his friend, whether in battle or in daily events.
Amajiki, meanwhile, is amazed by Mirio, admiring his work ethic in perfecting his immense quirk and cheerful persona, which has continually uplifted Amajiki throughout their adolescence. Even when Mirio lost his quirk, Amajiki reassured Mirio that he would soon regain Permeation, returning the favor for all the times Mirio raised his spirits in the past.
- Release Date
- 2016 - 2025-00-00
- Network
- TBS, MBS, Nippon TV
- Directors
- Shouji Ikeno, Tsuyoshi Tobita, Ikuro Sato, Takudai Kakuchi, Masashi Abe, Tetsuya Miyanishi, Kazuma Komatsu, Yoshifumi Sasahara, Masayuki Otsuki, Daisuke Tsukushi, Takayuki Yamamoto, Yohei Fukui, Takuro Tsukada, Masatoyo Takada, Naomi Nakayama, Sayaka Morikawa, Takanori Yano
Cast
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Daiki YamashitaIzuku Midoriya (voice) -
Kaito IshikawaManga Fukidashi (voice)
WHERE TO WATCH
- Studio
- Bones
- Characters By
- Kohei Horikoshi
- Japanese Title
- Boku no Hero Academia
- Number of Episodes
- 159
- Streaming Service(s)
- Hulu, Crunchyroll
