My Hero Academia, serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2014 to 2024, became a hugely popular series.
It has been adapted into a TV anime and stage plays, and even a live-action film has been announced, earning support from a wide range of generations.
The characters are also captivating, and their lines are very popular, too.
So this time, we’ll introduce some famous quotes from MHA!
Words alone can be moving, but it’s also fun to revisit the original manga to see the context in which those quotes were born!
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A glimpse into each character’s personality! My Hero Academia’s memorable quotes (1–10)
If you want me to stop, then stand up! Look straight at what you want to become!Shoto Todoroki
There may be times in everyday life when you feel like running away after something tough happens.
When that happens, try to remember these words.
Spoken by Shoto Todoroki, a boy aspiring to be a hero with an ice quirk, they convey the strength to protect your own position.
Rather than responding unilaterally to others’ expectations, it’s important to stick to your own convictions.
Even when you face trials and difficulties, walking your own path firmly may lead to new opportunities and encounters.
Let’s not forget that life isn’t just for others—it’s for ourselves, too.
Everyone is a supporting character in others’ lives and the protagonist in their own.Neito Monoma
Many people care about what kind of presence they are to those around them, and some might even try to devote themselves to being someone else’s supporting character.
This line from Neito Monoma speaks to the idea that even if you’re a supporting character in someone’s story, you have your own life in which you are the protagonist.
It conveys the message that your life belongs only to you, it’s not something to entrust to others, and even the stance of remaining a supporting character should be decided by your own will.
It suggests that believing in the choices you make yourself can be what brings out your strength.
No matter how scared you are, you say, “I’m fine,” and smile. The ones who keep smiling are the strongest in this world.Nana Shimura
Many of you have probably had nerve‑racking experiences.
For example, you might feel anxious before an exam or face pressure at work or in sports.
In moments like those, remember these words from Nana Shimura, who has a strong heart.
If you keep a positive mindset, you may be able to rally yourself and do your best.
Smiling can draw out your inner strength and positively influence those around you.
Even when facing difficult situations, let’s stay confident and keep our smiles.
A bright future will not come to a society that lacks vitality and humor.Sir Nighteye
When you find yourself in a difficult situation, you may have felt negative at times.
In those moments, try to remember this quote.
This famous line from Sir Nighteye, who has the power to foresee the future, reminds us of the importance of holding on to hope and a positive mindset.
For example, when there’s a bright atmosphere at work or school, teamwork improves, making it easier to overcome tough situations.
Valuing small daily pleasures and laughter can enrich relationships and help relieve stress.
To make the future better, let’s cherish the enjoyable moments in our lives.
But that doesn’t mean you should do nothing! The future won’t change unless you do something!Ochaco Uraraka
Some of you may have had the experience of coming to a standstill in work or study.
When that happens, try to remember these words.
Ochaco Uraraka, who embodies effort and kindness, tells us that the future changes depending on our actions, so rather than just waiting, it’s important to take the initiative and work hard.
Continuing with clear goals may be what brings you closer to the future you hope for.
By taking proactive action, you’ll have more chances to make your dreams and goals come true.
Perhaps what’s important is to keep growing and challenging yourself, and to take action without neglect.
Being a hero is a job where you stake your life to put idealism into practice!Izuku Midoriya
I’d like to introduce a famous quote by the protagonist, Izuku Midoriya.
From these words of someone striving toward his dream, we can feel the image of a true hero—someone who sticks to the justice they believe in even in difficult circumstances.
In reality, however, it’s not easy to protect your friends without regard for your own safety or to actively help those who are vulnerable.
Still, by keeping these words in your heart and acting each day with your own convictions, the capacity to care for others may naturally grow within you.
When you find yourself in a tough situation, try to remember this quote.
A goal without a plan is called a delusion.overhaul
To move toward a goal, you need not just motivation but also a plan—without concreteness, the path to realization only grows more distant.
This provocative line from Overhaul suggests that a goal without planning is no different from a delusion.
It conveys that you won’t reach your goal by rushing ahead blindly; you should first make a plan and determine your direction.
While it may sound like it dismisses goals as mere fantasies, the words also carry advice on how to actually move toward them.
If you keep looking down on others forever, you’ll never realize your own weakness.Katsuki Bakugo
Comparing yourself to others is something anyone can end up doing, and some people might even have strong feelings of inferiority or superiority.
Among those kinds of comparisons, this line focuses on the mindset of looking down on others, and says that mindset is what keeps you from seeing what’s around you—these are Bakugo Katsuki’s words.
It’s a scene where you can feel the character’s growth, delivering the message that acknowledging others leads to improving yourself.
Rather than centering everything on yourself, these words make you realize that recognizing things with a broader perspective is what leads to growth.
If you can fly, you should fly. There’s no need to be bound to the ground.Hawks
I’d like to introduce a quote from Hawks, the winged hero.
The words carry a message about valuing freedom and possibility.
It’s a waste to have talent and not make use of it, right? It reminds us that having the courage to take on challenges by leveraging what we’re good at is important.
Just as athletes make the most of their specialties to succeed, we might be able to move forward by cherishing our passions and skills and putting in steady effort.
To do that, we should value moving forward in our own way, without being bound by others’ expectations or our surroundings.
After being told this much and still not doing it… that wouldn’t be very rock, would it?Kyoka Jiro
Rather than being swayed by others’ opinions, acting solely on your own thoughts can also be seen as a way of staying true to your will.
This is a line spoken by Kyoka Jiro that captures the moment when such a personal will is moved by the opinions around her.
While she believes that being carried along by others isn’t true to herself, you can also see the idea that sometimes listening to those opinions is important for staying true to oneself.
It feels like a message that the relationships around us are an essential element in shaping who we are.