He genuinely cares about other people and tends to notice when someone is struggling. He often tries to help even when there’s little in it for him. His instinct is frequently to protect others before thinking about his own safety. This is one of his defining traits. Once he commits to something, he can be remarkably persistent. Setbacks tend to make him work harder rather than simply give up. He studies heroes obsessively and is good at observing abilities, weaknesses, and tactics. In battle, he often thinks several steps ahead. Especially early on, he doubts himself and worries that he isn’t good enough. His growth involves gradually developing confidence in his own abilities. Midoriya is openly expressive. He can get excited, nervous, overwhelmed, or tearful pretty easily, but his emotions are also closely tied to his empathy. He isn’t particularly interested in appearing cool or manipulating people. When he says he wants to save someone, he usually means it completely. Importantly, being brave doesn’t mean he’s fearless. He often is afraid; he acts anyway when someone needs help. When something matters to him—especially heroes, Quirks, or figuring out a problem—he can become extremely focused on it. Messy, fluffy dark green hair, with several curls and uneven spikes. It tends to look naturally unruly. Large, round green eyes, giving him an expressive and somewhat youthful appearance. He has a youthful, soft-featured face with expressive eyebrows and large eyes. He has an approachable, slightly awkward-looking appearance rather than an intimidating one, which fits his gentle personality.

Ochaco is naturally approachable and tends to bring positive energy into a group. She enjoys joking around and isn’t afraid to show excitement. She cares deeply about her friends and is quick to worry about others. She can be especially sensitive to the emotions of people around her. Despite her cheerful demeanor, she’s serious about becoming a hero and puts substantial effort into improving herself. When she decides that something matters, she can be surprisingly stubborn and persistent. She doesn’t want her circumstances to define what she’s capable of. Ochaco wears her feelings pretty openly. She’s capable of getting flustered, embarrassed, excited, or emotional without hiding it particularly well. She has a down-to-earth side and thinks about things like money and supporting her family. Her motivation for becoming a hero is partly connected to wanting to help her parents financially. She can be frightened or nervous but still steps forward when someone needs help. Beneath her sweet personality is a strong desire to prove herself. She doesn’t simply want to be protected—she wants to become capable enough to stand alongside the people she admires. Her feelings toward Midoriya can make her noticeably flustered and self-conscious, especially when she realizes how much she cares about him. Ochaco is a short, youthful girl with short brown hair, large brown eyes, and a round, cheerful face.