5 Ridiculously Overpowered Characters in My Hero Academia Who Were Sadly Ignored by Kohei Horikoshi, Ranked

SUMMARY

• Underutilized powerful characters in My Hero Academia reveal untapped narrative potential.
• The list showcases diverse Quirks with game-changing abilities across combat and support roles.
• Fuller exploration of these characters could have significantly impacted the series' plot and world-building.

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The world of My Hero Academia is packed with characters having extraordinary abilities known as Quirks. These superpowers range from mundane to extraordinary, shaping the series’ exploration of heroism and society. However, among those, there are a huge number of characters introduced in manga and anime, where several stand out for their potent abilities.

These 5 ridiculously overpowered characters whose Quirks demonstrate immense power and versatility, yet their roles remain surprisingly limited in My Hero Academia. Their abilities seek to be seen as having untapped potential within Kohei Horikoshi’s universe and consider how they could have altered the course of the narrative.

5. Stain – The Hero Killer

Stain | Credit: Studio Bones

Stain possesses the Quirk Bloodcurdle, which allows him to paralyze anyone by ingesting their blood. His ability, combined with exceptional combat skills and his firm ideology, makes him a formidable character in My Hero Academia.

Even though Stain’s impact on the hero society was significant, his direct involvement in the storyline was short-lived. Kohei Horikoshi could have given more aspects to Stain as he influenced both heroes and villains and could have used him as a recurring anti-hero figure.

4. Tamaki Amajiki – The Suneater

Tamaki Amajiki | Credit: Studio Bones

Tamaki’s Manifest Quirk gives him the ability to transform parts of his body, some kind of Chimera, into anything he’s eaten. His power provides a nearly limitless potential for adaptation in combat and rescue situations.

Being a member of the “Big Three” with Mirio Togata and Nejire Hado at the U.A., Tamaki’s appearance and contributions to major battles are relatively limited. If he is given the full extent of his abilities he might become a powerful Chimera, leaving viewers to wonder about his true power.

3. Inasa Yoarashi – The Gale Force

Inasa Yoarashi | Credit: Studio Bones

Inasa possesses the Quirk Whirlwind, giving him the ability to control the wind with incredible precision and power. He has the potential to rival the top pro heroes, as shown during the provisional license exam where he outperformed many U.A. students.

It was sad to see his role in the series diminishing after his initial appearance and backstory revelations. His absence from major story arcs and battles is a missed chance to prove his rare skillset and passionate personality.

2. Thirteen – The Space Hero

Thirteen | Credit: Studio Bones

Thirteen or Anan Kurose’s Quirk, Black Hole, is incredibly powerful. It allows her to create vortexes that can suck in and disintegrate matter to dust, it says even light can’t escape from it. Her ability has much potential for combat situations.

Even if she has the power to destroy everything, Thirteen’s role in the series still remains limited. She appeared mainly as a teacher and a rescue hero, and her combat ability is rarely shown. The creator could have given more applications of Black Hole in critical battle scenarios.

1. Eri

Eri | Credit: Studio Bones

Eri was found more dormant after Shie Hassaikai Arc in My Hero Academia. She has a Rewind Quirk that possesses reality-altering potential. It gives her the ability to reverse a person’s physical state from healing injuries to reversing age or even death with further implications.

While she plays a crucial role in certain of the above-mentioned arcs. the full extent of her powers remains unseen. Applications of Rewind could have been a major aspect in reshaping the entire hero society. Horikoshi’s decision to keep Eri in the series’ shadow feels odd for the nature of the Quirks she has.

My Hero Academia is currently available to watch on Crunchyroll.

Written by Akihito Chakma

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Holding a Master's degree in English, Akihito is a dedicated Content Writer at FandomWire. He has a keen focus on the ongoing anime series, classic series and new releases. With his passion for anime and writing skills, Akihito keeps fans informed and entertained through his work.