Summary
- My Hero Academia only killed off a few heroes, but recent deaths have shaken hero society to its core.
- Pressure led to changes in quirk abilities, showcasing how death can drive character growth and development.
- The deaths of beloved heroes like X-Less and Midnight have left a lasting impact on the series and its characters.
Despite spanning over seven seasons, My Hero Academia has, surprisingly, only killed off a handful of its heroes. Even with villains running rampant and the heroes confronting foes on the regular, rarely do any of the pro heroes succumb to their injuries. However, no narrative is compelling enough without the loss of a few beloved characters, as the element of death not only serves as a plot device but also as a catalyst for character growth and development.
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While most of the series losses were initially confined to ancillary characters, My Hero Academia's latest seasons have witnessed a few rattling developments, leading to the demise of several powerful heroes. The deaths of these heroes have shaken the series to its core, changing the course of Japan’s hero society forever.
Warning: Major Spoilers Ahead!
7 Eye-Gun Hero: X-Less
Became The First Victim Of Shigaraki’s Empowered Decay
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Character Debut |
Episode 47 "All For One" |
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Quirk |
Laser |
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Episode Of Death |
Episode 118 "The Thrill of Destruction" |
X-Less made his appearance during the heroes' raid on Jaku General Hospital, serving as one of the frontliners who went in to support Mirko as she battled several High-End Nomus. He was able to find Shigaraki's chamber and destroy the equipment sustaining him, yet this singular action led to the villain awakening from his slumber.
X-Less became the very first victim of the newly awakened Shigaraki, turning to dust in a matter of mere moments. Even as a minor hero, X-Less’ death was quite tragic, as it marked the beginning of the carnage that followed suit.
6 Sand Hero: Snatch
Burned Alive By Dabi
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Character Debut |
Episode 77 "Bright Future" |
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Quirk |
Sandstorm |
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Episode Of Death |
Episode 77 "Bright Future" |
Snatch is a minor Pro Hero who, unfortunately, gets caught in the middle of the League’s schemes. While escorting Overhaul to prison, Snatch is forced to face off against Dabi and Mr. Compress, two villains who intend to take away the captive prisoner’s quirk.
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Snatch was no match for Dabi’s Blueflame, though what truly made his death horrific was being compressed into a marble. Since he was in contact with Dabi’s flames, he was incinerated alive inside the bead, meeting a grisly demise off-screen.
5 Magic Hero: Majestic
Mauled By Gigantomachia
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Character Debut |
Episode 103 "One Thing at a Time" |
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Quirk |
Magic |
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Episode Of Death |
Episode 122 "Katsuki Bakugo: Rising" |
Majestic plays a major role in the My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission movie, yet his appearance in the actual series is rather limited. However, as Momo Yaoyorozu’s mentor, Majestic’s death came as a grueling surprise for her mentee. The hero was one of the last lines of defense against Gigantomachia’s carnage, yet he was crushed by the giant before he could do anything substantial.
You did the right thing today, kids. Your decisions were sound. No matter what happens now, you should be proud of that fact!
Before his death, Majestic was able to use his quirk “Magic” to transport the students of Class 1-A and 1-B to safety. He even acknowledged the students’ efforts and praised their decision, a final message that kept their morale high. His act of selflessness in his final moments made his death quite memorable.
4 R-Rated Hero: Midnight
Crushed By Debris Thrown By Mr. Compress
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Character Debut |
Episode 9 "Yeah, Just Do Your Best, Ida!" |
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Quirk |
Somnambulist |
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Episode Of Death |
Episode 120 "Disaster Walker" |
The raid on the Paranormal Liberation Front's villa was a turning point for My Hero Academia, as viewers witnessed the demise of several prominent heroes. Among these fallen pros was Midnight, who laid her life on the line to put an end to Gigantomachia's rampage. However, she was hit by debris thrown by Mr. Compress and later left to die in the forest. While her death was never exactly shown on screen, the scene of encroaching villains implied her demise.
It's up to you, be strong!
As a teacher at U.A. High, Midnight has been a recurring Pro Hero in the series, developing close relations with the students of Class 1-A. In her final moments, Midnight was able to entrust Momo and the rest of Class 1-A with the responsibility of stopping the gigantic beast, a duty that the students duly upheld.
3 Sir Nighteye
Succumbed To His Injuries From His Fight Against Overhaul
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Character Debut |
Episode 63 "Unrivaled" |
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Quirk |
Foresight |
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Episode Of Death |
Episode 77 "Bright Future" |
Sir Nighteye was the first major character to meet his demise, with his passing arguably being the most memorable, albeit heartbreaking, out of every hero. The suit-clad hero was in charge of leading the raid on Shie Hassaikai’s hideout, and while the raid successfully subdued the villains, it also led to a major casualty.
Mirio... It will be fine. You're already a more outstanding hero than anyone else.
During the final moments of the battle against Overhaul, Sir Nighteye received a mortal wound that signified his end. Despite being taken to the hospital, Sir Nighteye's time was limited, though this borrowed time allowed him to pass on his final words to Deki and Mirio. His last words had a major impact on both students, and the tearful moments that followed made the entire scene quite somber.
2 Shield Hero: Crust
Turned To Dust By Shigaraki’s Decay
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Character Debut |
Episode 87 "Japanese Hero Billboard Chart" |
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Quirk |
Shield |
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Episode Of Death |
Episode 118 "The Thrill of Destruction" |
Japan's No. 6 Hero Crust was the first of many to perish during Shigaraki's awakening in Jaku City. As the heroes scrambled to escape Decay's radius of destruction, Crust was caught by the quirk's ever-expanding reach, turning to ashes in an instant.
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However, Crust's death was not in vain, as the nation’s sixth-strongest hero went out in a truly heroic fashion. Moments before crumbling away, Crust was able to free Eraser Head from a Nomu's grasp, effectively saving the quirk-erasing hero's life.
1 Star And Stripe
Crumbled Away At The Hands Of Shigaraki
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Character Debut |
Episode 138 "No Man Is an Island" |
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Quirk |
New Order |
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Episode Of Death |
Episode 140 "Specter" |
Hailing from the United States, Star and Stripes was the first international hero to respond to Japan's call for aid. With her quirk "New Order" that bends the rules of nature, Star and Stripe stood strong as the heroes' last line of defense against Shigaraki and the League's advances.
However, Shigaraki's newfound powers were far too overwhelming for the American Hero, as she eventually crumbled away after coming into contact with Decay. The sight of the world's strongest hero turning to dust has left a jarring impression on My Hero Academia's narrative, with the future of the hero world left in disarray.
My Hero Academia
Display card tags widget Display card community and brand rating widget Display card main info widget- Release Date
- 2016 - 2025-00-00
- Studio
- Bones
- Japanese Title
- Boku no Hero Academia
- Number of Episodes
- 159
