Which Hero Academia Characters Use Support Items Most Often?

Man, if you’re asking who gets the biggest glow-ups later in 'My Hero Academia', my brain immediately goes to Izuku Midoriya—because his whole arc is basically one long power-up montage. He starts as a quirkless kid and ends up inheriting One For All, but the real twist is that One For All isn’t just raw strength anymore. Over time he slowly learns to access other holders’ quirks—things with cool names like Blackwhip and Float—and then has to train his body and mind to use them without breaking himself. Watching him learn to string those abilities together (and wrestle with the consequences of pushing his limits) is what hooked me in the later arcs. Beyond Deku, there are a bunch of characters who get major upgrades in very different ways. Katsuki Bakugo becomes smarter about tactical uses of Explosion and upgrades his gear so his power feels more refined, not just louder. Shoto Todoroki’s growth is more psychological; he starts blending his fire and ice far more naturally and becomes a genuinely balanced powerhouse. On the villain side, Tomura Shigaraki undergoes an alarming transformation into a much more dangerous threat thanks to external augmentations and All For One’s meddling, which raises the stakes for everyone. I also love how characters like Ochaco, Tokoyami, Momo, Iida, and Kirishima evolve through training and clever application of their quirks—some get technical improvements, some gain new techniques, and some get gear or strategy upgrades that make them feel fresh. So yeah, between inherited quirks, hard training, smarter gear, and narrative power spikes for villains, the series keeps delivering satisfying upgrades. I still get chills thinking about the moment each character first shows a new move in battle—especially when it’s paired with a personal breakthrough.

If you're into collecting, the parade of merchandise from 'My Hero Academia' is kind of wild — and some characters definitely dominate the shelves. In my experience hunting for figures at conventions and scrolling through Japanese shops late at night, Izuku Midoriya (Deku) is everywhere: Nendoroids, POP! figures, Banpresto prize figures, cosplay pieces, and dozens of T-shirt designs. It makes sense — he's the face of the series and gets tons of costume variations that studios can turn into new releases. Katsuki Bakugo and Shoto Todoroki follow close behind. Bakugo's explosive personality and distinctive gauntlets make for flashy statues and accessories, while Todoroki's half-and-half look gets reused a lot for art prints, clear files, and variant figures. All Might is classic merch material too: heroic poses, giant plushies, and anniversary statues. On the villain side, Tomura Shigaraki and Dabi have become big sellers because villain merch tends to appeal to older fans who like edgier designs. Companies matter: Good Smile Company, Bandai, Banpresto, and Funko push the most releases, and collaboration drops (like UNIQLO, McDonald's Happy Meal promos, or jacket collabs) often center on the most recognizable faces. If you're collecting, look for limited edition runs and scale figures for mid-to-long-term value — I once missed a Todoroki sculpt because I hesitated for a day, and that stung. Ultimately, the characters that get the most merch are the TV poster children (Deku, Bakugo, Todoroki, All Might, Ochaco) plus a couple of standout villains, and the cycle keeps repeating with each season and movie.