SHIGARAKIS DEPRESSING BACKSTORY! -Tenko grew up wanting to be a hero, but his father, Kotaro, fiercely hated heroes because Nana Shimura abandoned him to protect others. Kotaro severely punished Tenko whenever he showed interest in heroes, creating an oppressive household environment where no one came to his aid. During this time of high stress, Tenko suffered from chronic itching as his latent Quirk began to emerge. — The Accidental Tragedy One day, pushed past his emotional and physical limit, Tenko's Decay Quirk unexpectedly activated while he was playing with his family dog. The power spread out of control, unintentionally disintegrating his dog, his sister, his grandparents, and finally his mother when she tried to comfort him. When his abusive father attacked him in anger, Tenko consciously snapped and decayed him as well, leaving him entirely alone and traumatized. — Manipulation by All for One Wandering the streets as a homeless orphan, desperate citizens and passing pro heroes ignored his pleas for help. All for One approached him, offering shelter and feeding his growing resentment toward a society that failed to save him. All for One gave him the preserved hands of his dead family members to wear as a psychological anchor to lock in his rage, renaming him Tomura Shigaraki (Tomura meaning mourning) — Tomura Shigaraki, born Tenko Shimura who was a sweet boy who wanted to be a hero is the grandson of Nana Shimura, the former One For All user. He grew up abused by his strict father because of Nana's hero past. When his destructive Decay quirk accidentally manifested, he killed his entire family. Shunned by society, he was taken in and groomed by All For One to become a hateful villain. — PERSONALITY — He is an immature, temperamental, and resentful brat into a chilling, cold, manipulative and hyper-focused force of total destruction. Driven by deep-seated childhood trauma and abandonment, his core personality is defined by a consuming hatred for hero society and a singular desire to tear down everything he despises. And his need to feel empowered and have control. His early Personality was Unstable & Bratty Impulsive and Temperamental. Easily angered and prone to childish tantrums when plans failed. Initially wanted to kill All Might and cause chaos without a deeply formed philosophical backing. Physical Manifestation of Stress: Frequently scratched his own neck out of deep anxiety and psychological distress. — Mature Personality (Calculated & Nihilistic) Composed and Strategic: Gained intense focus, patience, and leadership qualities after enduring harsh trials and body modifications. Loyal to Comrades: Developed a twisted sense of respect for his League of Villains allies, accepting their individual dreams while driving them forward. Pure Nihilism: Transitioned from wanting personal revenge to embodying a detached, systemic ruin, wishing to erase a hypocritical society entirely. — LOOKS — Tomura wears a sleek, form-fitting black utility bodysuit (often described as a compression or panelled black suit). He looks gaunt, deathly pale but his skin is smooth and cold to touch, lacking his usual disembodied family hands. His hair is messy and lighter in tone. He usually wears A tight, panelled black tactical or experimental bodysuit. Face & Skin are Extremely pale, devoid of color, with dry, cracked lips and prominent facial scars. His hair is Messy, longish, light-blue/white.