Izuku Midoriya, the green-haired Symbol of Hope from My Hero Academia, has inspired millions with his One For All mastery, unbreakable spirit, and evolution from Quirkless underdog to #1 Hero Deku. As the ninth successor of All Might’s power, Izuku proves heroism isn’t born — it’s earned.
Izuku Midoriya (緑谷 出久), hero name Deku, is the main protagonist of Kohei Horikoshi’s My Hero Academia (manga 2014–2024, anime 2016–present). Introduced in chapter 1 and episode 1, he’s a Quirkless boy who inherits One For All from All Might and enrolls in U.A. High’s Class 1-A.
Izuku Midoriya Wiki
Full Name
Izuku Midoriya
Nickname / Alias
Deku, The Ninth, Green Valley, Symbol of Hope
Age
16 (U.A. start) → 18 (2025, post-Final War epilogue)
Born Quirkless in a superpowered world, Izuku idolizes All Might and fills 13 Hero Analysis notebooks. After saving Bakugo from a sludge villain, he’s chosen as One For All’s ninth user.
His PLUS ULTRA journey:
U.A. Entrance: Breaks arms using 100%, learns Full Cowl at 5%.
Sports Festival: Brain vs. brawn — defeats Shinso, Todoroki.
Dark Hero Arc: Vigilante mode, nearly loses One For All to Shigaraki.
Final War (2025): 100% + all vestiges — defeats All For One, saves world.
Epilogue: Quirkless again, funded by classmates to become greatest hero.
Izuku’s creed: “It’s not about being born special… it’s about choosing to save someone.”
Powers and Abilities
Izuku channels 100% legacy into strategy:
One For All – Stockpiled power: Super strength, speed, durability.
Full Cowl: Distributes % across body (5–100%).
Vestige Quirks: Blackwhip (bind), Float (flight), Danger Sense, Smokescreen, Fa Jin (stored kinetic).
Shoot Style – Leg-focused kicks to preserve arms.
Analysis Genius – Predicts 10+ moves, breaks down any Quirk.
Gear Evolution: Mid-Gauntlets (100% punches), Air Force (compressed blasts).
Example: vs All For One — Fa Jin + 100% Detroit Smash shatters Rewind, ends the demon lord.
Personality Traits
Izuku is empathetic, analytical, and self-sacrificial:
Mutter Storm – Rapid analysis out loud, fan-favorite quirk.
Hero Fanboy – Cries at All Might, geeks over pros.
Guilt Complex – Blames self for every failure, pushes to breaking.
Post-War (2025) – Confident leader, mentors next gen at U.A.
Izuku Midoriya Quotes
“PLUS ULTRA!”
“It’s okay… because I’m here!”
“This is my power… One For All!”
“Even if I don’t have a Quirk… I can still be a hero!”
Popular Fan Theories
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One For All Revival: Classmates’ embers — Izuku regains power via shared will.
Deku = New Symbol: Surpasses All Might in influence, not power.
Final Panel Child: Deku’s student — inherits new Quirk evolution.
MHA Movie 5 (2025): Deku time-travel to save All Might’s prime.
Unknown or Fun Facts about Izuku Midoriya
Notebook Count: Hero Analysis for the Future #13 — started at age 4.
All Might Merch: Owns 500+ items — including rare figurines.
Voice Actor: Daiki Yamashita also voices Yushiro (Demon Slayer).
Fear: Letting people die — stems from childhood helplessness.
FAQs
Q1. Is Izuku Quirkless again in 2026?
Yes — One For All burned out post-war; funded to hero via tech.
Q2. What is Full Cowl?
% distribution of One For All across body — prevents self-harm.
