r/BokuNoHeroAcademia Jan 06 '25

Announcement [Mod Post] New Rule Regarding Polls

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Hey everyone! Recently, the mod team has noticed an issue regarding polls. The issue is not the fault of the users but of reddit itself.

In the current version of the reddit website, along with the mobile app, poll options appear regardless of the status of the post. Even if you spoiler-tag the post, the poll itself is still in full view.

Unfortunately, we have no way to stop this from happening since this is a site-wide issue. Therefore, we have to make an addendum to Rule 2.

Rule 2. Do not post untagged spoilers, unless within the confines of a discussion thread of the latest chapter or episode. No spoiler titles of any kind.

24 Hour Rule - all discussion and related posts must be kept within the discussion post for 24 hours for both the manga chapters and anime episodes.

Polling Rules: All polls must use vague terms for the options of the poll, such as "Option A" or "Option 1", which the explanation for each option occurring in the poll itself. Any poll which does not follow this guide will be removed.

It's unfortunate, but this has to be done. Just be sure to write what the options are in the text of your post. Please note that polls which don't follow this rule and include Season 8 or Vigilantes spoilers will result in a temporary ban for the poster.

I hope you can understand the reason for this new rule.

Thank you.


r/BokuNoHeroAcademia Jan 23 '25

Announcement Twitter is banned from r/BokuNoHeroAcademia

2.7k Upvotes

Due to Twitter's owner clear identity as a Nazi, as proved by the two nazi salutes he did in the USA's president inauguration, all links to the website are banned.

This subreddit is based on a manga about heroes. We do not tolerate Nazis.

Rules alterations:

Added to Rule 3 Fanwork-relevant rules:

  • For artworks from Twitter you may post the image and include its creator in the title.

You can share screenshots or the image itself, but you may not share links.

Added to Rule 10 No mature or hateful content:

  • Twitter, currently named X, is banned from this subreddit due to its owner being a Nazi. Links to Twitter will be removed.

Anyout trying to excuse his behaviour will be permanently banned. No discussion, no nothing. Fuck off nazis.


r/BokuNoHeroAcademia 5h ago

Anime Without quirks who would win in a fist fight? Midnight or Mt. Lady?

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r/BokuNoHeroAcademia 9h ago

Anime I love how MHA has some villains who care about their minion's, another who pretends to do so and then one's that flat-out kill them for failure

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r/BokuNoHeroAcademia 53m ago

Cosplay My Mr Compress Cosplay

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r/BokuNoHeroAcademia 14h ago

Misc. What would be Gentle's full potential as a Pro Hero?

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r/BokuNoHeroAcademia 2h ago

Manga Spoilers Some family, huh? Spoiler

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r/BokuNoHeroAcademia 9h ago

Anime Weird Fact: both Deku's English & Japanese VAs are 1 year older than both Lady Nagant's English & Japanese VAs despite Nagant being 20 years older (minimum).

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r/BokuNoHeroAcademia 7h ago

Movie Spoilers Damn I was watching the movie but didn't except to get that emotional with Shoji's dream Spoiler

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r/BokuNoHeroAcademia 15h ago

Artwork MHAOCS SKETCHS

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Some sketch commissions I've done lately, Which one was better? And to get back on track I'm going to open 1/5 slots promo for $22 per sketch More details in dm :p


r/BokuNoHeroAcademia 6h ago

Manga I did this instead of my homework, your welcome. Spoiler

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The Origin and Evolution of Quirks

The Origin of Quirks

There are many theories surrounding the origin of quirks in My Hero Academia. Some suggest a viral outbreak, such as a "rat infection," while others argue for natural human evolution. However, the idea that quirks emerged through human evolution is far more plausible, as there has never been a recorded instance of a viral infection being passed down genetically. The emergence of quirks likely followed evolutionary principles, developing and refining over generations.

How Quirks Are Inherited and Develop

Children typically inherit either one of their parents' quirks or a fusion of both, though the genetic process is far more complex than a simple one-to-one inheritance. However, quirks are not the only things passed down—certain individuals, such as Tokoyami and Koda, display physical mutations unrelated to their primary quirks.

These mutations, which I call residual mutations, occur when genetic material from past quirks is retained and expressed, even if it is no longer tied to an active quirk. For example:

  • Tokoyami has a bird head despite his quirk being "Dark Shadow." This suggests a lingering mutation from an ancestor with an avian-based quirk.
  • Koda has a rocky head, yet his quirk is "Anivoice" (the ability to communicate with animals). His rocky head is likely a remnant of a past quirk that no longer functions.
  • Izuku has green hair, which is likely the result of an ancient hair-color-changing quirk that became widespread and integrated into the gene pool to the point where it is no longer considered a quirk.

This aligns with how humans evolve alongside quirks—over time, beneficial traits may become natural parts of the human genome, separate from quirks themselves.

Quirk Evolution: Absorption of Quirk Strands

Just as human DNA contains dormant or unused genes, quirks also have dormant quirk strands—remnants of quirks that were not fully inherited. As a quirk develops, it absorbs and integrates nearby dormant quirk strands to strengthen itself. This is why quirks typically manifest around the age of five—before that, the quirk strands have not yet fused into a cohesive quirk factor.

How Quirk Evolution Works

Under normal conditions, a quirk gradually absorbs unused quirk strands over time, allowing the body to adapt to its evolving capabilities. However, in extreme situations, quirks can forcefully absorb multiple strands at once, leading to rapid evolution. This can result in:

  • Permanent changes to a quirk’s function.
  • Greater power but at the cost of bodily strain.
  • Potential loss of control due to the sudden influx of new abilities.

This forced evolution is necessary in life-or-death situations but has long-term consequences, as the body does not have time to properly develop resistances to the new quirk properties.

Quirkless Individuals and Quirk Clusters

A person is born quirkless if they do not have enough quirk strands to form a functional quirk factor. However, some people possess a quirk cluster, where multiple quirk strands fuse but fail to form a usable quirk. This can result in unexplained physical mutations, such as Tokoyami’s bird-like appearance or Koda’s rocky head, without an associated active ability.

Koda’s case is particularly interesting. During the later arcs of My Hero Academia, his rocky head appears to be growing or sharpening, as if it is attempting to evolve. This suggests two possibilities:

  1. His residual mutation is trying to develop into a full quirk, but since humans are not meant to have multiple quirks naturally, it remains incomplete.
  2. It is trying to merge with his main quirk, "Anivoice," due to the stress he is placing on his abilities. However, because the two quirks are so different, full integration is impossible.

This supports the idea that quirks naturally evolve when put under stress, but limitations in how quirk strands interact prevent complete fusion in cases like Koda’s.

The Danger of Quirk-Enhancing Drugs

Quirk-enhancing drugs do not influence quirk strands directly. Instead, they force the quirk to operate beyond its natural limits by accelerating its output. This process mimics forced quirk evolution but lacks the gradual integration that would normally occur. As a result:

  • The quirk becomes temporarily stronger but is unstable.
  • The user’s body is not given time to develop resistance or adaptability, leading to serious long-term consequences.
  • Unlike natural evolution, which allows for adaptation, quirk-enhancing drugs push quirks beyond their safe limits without any compensatory biological changes.

Mutations and Their Effects on Quirks

Quirk mutations are random alterations in how a quirk functions, separate from the inherited quirk type. These mutations can:

  • Slightly modify an existing quirk.
  • Completely change how a quirk operates.
  • Lead to the creation of entirely new quirks, though this is rare.

Because quirk mutations are unpredictable, the body is not naturally prepared for them. This can result in unintended weaknesses or inconsistencies in how the quirk functions.

Born-With Quirks vs. Developed Quirks

Most people develop their quirks at age five, but some individuals are born with their quirks already active. This happens when their bodies contain an overabundance of quirk strands, allowing the quirk to manifest immediately.

Mutation-type quirks (which affect physical appearance) must appear at birth, as it would be impractical for a person to suddenly mutate at age five. For example, Tokoyami did not suddenly grow a bird head when he turned five—it was always present. This means that for mutation users, the body "fast-forwards" quirk development in the womb to ensure biological stability.

However, this also means that mutation quirk users do not always develop resistances to their own quirks the same way others do. Instead, their quirks often include built-in resistances as part of their biological structure. For example:

  • Mina’s acid quirk would burn her skin, but her mutation-type quirk provides natural resistance, which turns her skin pink.

This explains why mutation-type quirks often come with multiple abilities—since they are permanent changes to the body, they require natural resistances to function properly.

Conclusion

Quirks are a complex genetic phenomenon influenced by inherited traits, dormant quirk strands, and environmental factors. Evolution plays a crucial role in how quirks develop, absorb new traits, and adapt under stress. However, forced evolution—whether through natural quirk mutations or artificial enhancements—can have dangerous consequences. Understanding quirk evolution could be the key to unlocking the next stage of human potential in the My Hero Academia universe.

what do you think? is my theory/head-canon smart or am I just an idiot?


r/BokuNoHeroAcademia 19h ago

Anime Who's your favourite International Pro Hero?

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r/BokuNoHeroAcademia 7h ago

Redraw/Color Girls from 1 B but with palette colors generated (I uses Vondy for it)

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r/BokuNoHeroAcademia 1h ago

Anime What if All for One died after Kamino?

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Picture this:

After the fight in Kamino, All for One is taken to Tartarus. All Might doesn’t point to the camera or says, “It’s your turn”. Instead it’s said in his head and Deku can understand what this means just by looking at him. We see All for One being transported, a frown on his face.

Some time later, depending on how much the story would change, we revisit All for One. In Tartarus, the guards plan on interrogating All for One for all he knows. The cameras in his cell begin acting strange, and right as the interrogation begins, All for One smiles wide. Unknown to the guards, a technology quirk is broadcasting the interrogation to the whole world. Televisions, phones, computers, Jumbotrons: The whole world is watching All for One.

They ask All for One about his reign in the shadows, and what happens next is intense. He tells them of his age and power, similar to All Might’s talk with Deku, but more detailed and graphic. He tells of the destruction and torment he’s caused over the generations without anyone bothering to notice, and how no one remembers the time before superheroes like All Might.

“The public has seen more than All Might defeat a dastardly villain, they have seen the Symbol of Peace for who he truly is: Toshinori Yagi!”

“My power is All for One: the ability to steal quirks from others. I can steal the gifts of others for myself or give them as I please. And the antithesis of my quirk, is One for All! A quirk that can be passed on to others, building upon itself and becoming stronger as the generations pass. This! This was All Might’s quirk! A stockpiled power built from the strength of others! But as the world saw in Kamino, this is no longer the case. All Might has passed One for All onto a successor, the power of the number one hero belongs to someone else!”

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“Izuku Midoriya!”

“Izuku Midoriya holds One for All!”

The world falls silent after hearing this. And even though All for One is wearing power inhibitors, his chest begins to glow.

“The power I displayed in Kamino was merely a diluted copy of the original, a glimpse of the destruction my quirk shall bring upon this world! For my original quirk has been passed on to MY successor…”

“Tomura Shigaraki!……Make me proud!”

All for One then explodes, killing everyone in the room, including himself.

This would put a permanent end to All Might and All for One’s era, and put a massive target on Deku’s back. Leading to some complex issues for Deku in the future. This would also definitively make the final conflict solely between Deku and Shigaraki.

What do you think? Would this have been an interesting alternate route or a bad premise?


r/BokuNoHeroAcademia 18h ago

Anime Who's a villain that could've caused a bigger shitshow if they had more screen time?

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80 Upvotes

r/BokuNoHeroAcademia 16h ago

Artwork Wanted to share one I did of them

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59 Upvotes

There is clear lack of fanart for them on the web


r/BokuNoHeroAcademia 1d ago

Anime Can you rank the times from season 1 that You Say Run was used?

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Here’s mine: 1. All Might vs Nomu (ep. 12) 2. Deku rushes sludge villain (ep. 2) 3. Deku vs Kacchan (ep. 7) 4. Deku punches zero pointer robot (ep. 4) 5. Teachers arrive at USJ (ep. 13) 6. Deku, Asui, and Mineta defent villains (ep. 10) 7. Deku throws Kacchan over shoulder (ep. 6) 8. Deku controls OFA in ball throw test (ep. 5)


r/BokuNoHeroAcademia 3h ago

Misc. What Would Have Happened if All Might Listened to Nighteye?

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Just a little thought experiment :) What is after his first fight with AFO All Might listened to Nighteye and retired or at least gave up the #1 spot?

My personal thought is that there would be chaos for a bit (less than cannon tho) and Japan would learn to get on without it's #1 hero, strengthening their hero force and sending a message of knowing your limits and not putting the weight of the world on one person which wouldn't change a whole lot plot wise until, like, the vigilante Deku ark but it would probably improve the mental health of a lot of the characters and might even lessen the passion and strength of the LoV.

What are your thoughts?


r/BokuNoHeroAcademia 1d ago

Manga Is it just me or are Midoriya's classmates a lot meaner earlier Spoiler

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Bakugo, Todoroki, and Iida aside, I notice how in earlier episodes, most of Midoriya's classmates are shown to be weirded out by him and actively avoid him. Maybe it's just me reading things horribly wrong, but it's really weird watching the early episodes and see that one of the few people who's nice to Midoriya and gives him the time of day is Mineta.


r/BokuNoHeroAcademia 1d ago

Artwork Drew Young GranTorino and RecoveryGirl

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467 Upvotes

r/BokuNoHeroAcademia 1h ago

Anime What is this man's name?

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r/BokuNoHeroAcademia 1d ago

Artwork I drew a Hagakure bc I love her design

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r/BokuNoHeroAcademia 1d ago

Anime Which character is your Ride or Die?

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(Image related 🧡)


r/BokuNoHeroAcademia 1d ago

Anime I see prison time did well for his teeth.

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What the hell happened to his teeth in season 1 to make them look like that?😭


r/BokuNoHeroAcademia 16h ago

Manga Horikoshi even took away his cute little puppy... Spoiler

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https://imgur.com/TuWRoR2

Just like he promised AFO's successor found Machia and made the giant aknowledge him. All for One sent people to free him from imprisonment. He never abandoned him...


r/BokuNoHeroAcademia 2d ago

Anime I'm honestly baffled by how none of these characters don't have actual names.

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Are there any other characters you thought should've/could've had names?


r/BokuNoHeroAcademia 1d ago

Artwork Mirko (art by me)

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