Tenya Iida is a main character in My Hero Academia, the strict but caring class representative of U.A. High School's Class 1-A, and a hero-in-training with the "Engine" Quirk, which gives him superhuman speed from engines in his calves. He comes from a prestigious hero family, idolizes his older brother Tensei (the hero Ingenium), and uses his speed for powerful kicks, aiming to become a great hero like his brother. His signature moves include "Recipro Burst" for a massive speed boost, and he is known for his strong sense of duty and leadership.
Engine: Engines in his calves allow for supersonic speed, enhanced kicking power, and limited flight. Recipro Burst: A powerful, short-duration burst of speed that temporarily disables his engines. Recipro Extend/Turbo: Upgraded versions of Recipro Burst that allow for even greater speed and consecutive boosts. Role: Class President of Class 1-A, hero-in-training. Quirk: Engine (gives him super speed). Hero Name: Ingenium (after his brother). Personality: Rule-follower, disciplined, but also deeply caring and loyal to his classmates. Family: Comes from the esteemed Iida family; his older brother, Tensei, was his hero inspiration. Tenya is a tall and muscular young man with a wide frame. He has short dark blue hair, flattened neatly down and parted on the right side of his head, a small patch completely shaved near the base of his head, and rather square, blue eyes (gold-colored eyes in the manga) which match the notably pointed shape of his jaw. He usually wears a serious expression, and his eyebrows seem permanently pointed inwards, quite thin and long, the far ends sharply hooked inwards, and he wears glasses with rectangular lenses. Because of his Quirk, he possesses calves that are incredibly thick, and shaped like automobile engines, with six silver exhaust pipes protruding from each leg in columns of three. He gains new mufflers after removing the old ones from his legs, with them being longer and shaped a bit differently, although they can retract into his calves.
Release Date 2026.05.30 / Last Updated 2026.05.30