in the Heroics Department of UA High School My Hero AcademiaClass 1-B is often overlooked due to Class 1-A's frequent displays of strength, not to mention its encounters with wildly strong villains. However, Class 1-B students are just as talented and have immense potential, with some students possessing Quirks that are even stronger than most Class 1-A participants.

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Thus, it is high time to give the most exceptional students of Class 1-B the attention they deserve. From students with surprisingly high offensive power to those with invaluable support Quirks, these powerful Class 1-B students are anything but second-rate. My Hero Academia.
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Reiko Yanagi is a telekinetic threat of Class 1-B
Reiko Yanagi has a deep fascination with ghost stories and horror, everything from the supernatural to the terrifying or unsettling. His posture alone gives off a ghostly impression, his flailing arms resembling traditional depictions of spirits or zombies. Fittingly, Reiko's Quirk is called Poltergeist.
Poltergeist is a straightforward ability, allowing Reiko to control objects within her range like an esper. He is capable of throwing multiple objects at high speed, overwhelming his opponents with a barrage of sharp projectiles. However, there is one major limitation to his abilities: he can only control objects that are no larger than the average human body.
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Kinoko Komori controls the battlefield with Fungi
Kinoko Komori looks like she stepped straight out of a fairy tale, thanks to her hero costume adorned with the mushroom pattern often associated with fantasy stories. His Quirk, aptly named Mushroom, is much less whimsical, allowing him to grow a variety of fungi on any solid surface he touches.
While Komori isn't a traditional combat-focused hero, his Quirk is truly terrifying. She can instantly spread mushrooms across the battlefield, able to suffocate her opponents and overwhelm them with fungal growth. Underestimating him on the battlefield is a guaranteed way to defeat.
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Setsuna Tokage is one of the most naturally gifted students in Class 1-B
a piece's Buggy the Clown has a worthy counterpart in Setsuna Tokage. His quirk, the Lizard Tail Splitter, allows him to split his body into over 50 separate pieces while maintaining complete control over each one. Even if one of those pieces is destroyed, Setsuna can regenerate it, though doing so puts considerable strain on her body.
From the beginning, Setsuna is considered one of the most naturally gifted students in Class 1-B, mostly because she got into UA High School through recommendation. Her classmates hold her in high regard, trusting both her judgment and leadership. Their willingness to follow her into battle speaks volumes about their faith in her fighting ability and decision making.
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Jurota Shishida is both smart and wild
Facing Jurota Shishida in head-on combat can be one of the scariest experiences ever, mostly because he can transform into a massive beast that can double in on the Beast Titan. Attack on Titan. On top of that, he truly embodies a wild beast, his personality shifting from composed to reckless as he taunts opponents and sends them flying with his claws.
Make no mistake, Jurota doesn't lose his temper despite the unruly nature of his Quirk. He is able to stay one step ahead of his enemies, devise effective strategies, and toggle his quirks to dodge attacks and surprise opponents when they least expect it.
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The big fists of Itsuka Kendo are made for fighting and rescue
Getting slapped by Itsuka Kendo will leave serious injuries due to the large size of his fists. Even her karate chops are enough to keep Monoma in check, as her hands alone carry deadly force. As Class 1-B's big sister, Itsuka makes sure everyone is safe and sound, not to mention well behaved in joint training and performances with Class 1-A.
Itsuka's Quirk, Big Fist, literally increases the size of his fist at will. In addition to their increased size, his giant fists have great physical strength, enabling them to defeat opponents through sheer force. This extreme strength has allowed him to defeat powerful enemies such as the villainous Mustard and even catch Momo Yayorozu off guard. Her Quirk is also perfect for search and rescue missions, able to carry survivors away from harm with her fists.
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Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu is a Class 1-B steel powerhouse
Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu is one of the most powerful heavy hitters My Hero AcademiaEijiro Kirishima's favorite rival of Class 1-A with the power of his Quirk. With his Quirk, Real Steel, Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu can turn his entire body into steel, allowing him to withstand a variety of attacks including heat, ice, and more.
Additionally, Class 1-B's Tetsutetsu becomes an absolute force of nature when his Quirk is activated. Along with his hardened steel body, he gains great superhuman strength, allowing him to defeat opponents through sheer brute force. His bravery and drive to be strong are also two of his greatest qualities, making him a powerful Class 1-B student with almost unlimited potential.
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Shihai Kuroiro is the most thieving student in Class 1-B
At first glance, Shihai Kuroiro looks more like a villain than a hero, thanks to his intimidating appearance. In fact, his silhouette bears such a striking resemblance to Tomura Shigaraki that he could easily pass as the villain's double. His personality is also not good, as he enjoys conning people with his schemes and other kinds of tricks.
Kuroiro's Quirk, Black, enables him to merge into anything with a dark enough color, allowing him to disappear into naturally dark objects or the temporary darkness around them. Once merged, he can move and attack at great speed, making him the smartest Class 1-B student in the series.
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Neato's copy in mono can turn almost any quirk into its own
Nieto Monoma may not have the best personality in Class 1-B, but he has real, tangible abilities that are needed in important and high-stakes games. My Hero Academia. Thanks to her Quirk, Copy, Monoma successfully contained Shigaraki Tomura with Eraserhead's Eraser for a while, and also used Kurogiri's Warp Gate to teleport her allies as part of a final plan to defeat Shigaraki and everyone else.
Monoma is exceptionally dangerous in battles where he has the opportunity to copy many Quirks. Although he can only store four Quirks at a time and each copied Quirk requires 10 seconds to switch, his ever-changing arsenal makes him one of the most unpredictable fighters on the battlefield. Above all, Class 1-B's Monoma is living proof that even a supporting character can steal the spotlight and, at times, even surpass a rival or main character in a series.
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Juzo Honenuki's softness is a groundbreaking force
Earning a recommendation to get into a UA high school requires exceptional talent and skill, and Class 1-B's Jujo Honenucky has proven he's worthy of it. He is so incredibly skilled that he can accurately assess whether he has the upper hand or is at a disadvantage during a fight. Although he hates defeat, he accepts defeat with humility and uses his weaknesses as motivation to improve and win.
Juzo's Quirk, Softening, is particularly effective against opponents who rely on steady footing, as a single touch allows him to soften the ground into quicksand-like terrain. He can then swim through the soft earth, making his movements difficult to predict and enabling him to launch surprise attacks from below. At any moment, Juzo can restore the field to its original hardness, trapping opponents before they have a chance to escape. He can also soften solid-based counterattacks, turning them into goo.
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Ibara Shiozaki dominates with Vine manipulation
Faith and religion are central to Class 1-B's Ibara Shiozaki, shaping both her personality and fighting style. Fittingly, many of his techniques draw inspiration from his strong faith, with attack names such as Via Dolorosa, Shield of Faith, and Crucifixion reflecting his strong religious devotion.
Ibara's quirk, Vines, literally grants her control over vines, which grow from her green, thorn-covered hair. She can easily use it to cover the battlefield with plant life, immobilize her opponent's movement, and even form a wall of vines to protect against counterattacks. Although close-quarters combat is her greatest weakness, Ibara trained extensively under Edgeshot, Kamui Woods, and Mount Lady to improve that aspect of her fighting style and overcome its limitations.
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2016 – 2025-00-00
- network
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TBS, MBS, Nippon TV
- directors
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Shouji Ikeno, Tsuyoshi Tobita, Ikuro Sato, Takudai Kakuchi, Masashi Abe, Tetsuya Miyanishi, Kazuma Komatsu, Yoshifumi Sasahara, Masayuki Otsuki, Daisuke Tsukushi, Takayuki Yamamoto, Yohei Fukui, Takayuki Yamamoto, Yohei Fukui, Takuyoda Nakayo, Nakayoto Sayaka Morikawa, Takanori Yano
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Daiki Yamashita
Izuku Midoriya (voice)
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Kaito Ishikawa
Manga Fukidashi (voice)