Class 1-B's 10 strongest students, ranked

In the department of heroism at the UA high school in My Hero AcademiaClass 1-B is often overlooked due to Class 1-A's frequent displays of strength, not to mention her clashes with wildly powerful villains. However, Class 1-B students are just as talented and have enormous potential, with some students possessing quirks that are arguably even stronger than many Class 1-A participants.

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So it is high time to give the most exceptional students of Class 1-B the attention they deserve. From students who have surprisingly overwhelming attack power to students with invaluable support Quirks, these powerful Class 1-B students are anything but second-rate in My Hero Academia.

10

Reiko Yanagi is a Class 1-B telekinetic threat

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the hanging hands of my hero academy-reiko yanagi
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Reiko Yanagi has a deep fascination with all things horror, from ghost stories and the supernatural to anything scary or disturbing. Her posture alone has a ghostly feel to it, and her dangling arms are reminiscent of traditional ghost or zombie depictions. Fittingly, Reiko's Quirk is called Poltergeist.

Poltergeist is a straightforward ability that allows Reiko to control objects within her range like an esper. She is able to hurl a large number of objects at high speed and overwhelm her opponents with a barrage of sharp projectiles. However, her ability has one key limitation: she can only control objects that are no larger than the average human body.

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9

Kinoko Komori controls the battlefield using mushrooms

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kinoko using mushroom joke in mha
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Kinoko Komori looks like she stepped straight out of a fairy tale, thanks to the hero's costume decorated with mushroom patterns, often associated with fantasy stories. Her Quirk, the aptly named Mushroom, is much less whimsical, allowing her to grow various types of mushrooms on any solid surface she touches.

While Komori isn't a traditional combat-oriented hero, her Quirk is truly terrifying. He can instantly spread mushrooms across the battlefield, able to suffocate his opponents and overwhelm them with fungal growth. Underestimating her on the battlefield is a guaranteed way to lose.

8

Setsuna Tokage is one of the most naturally gifted students in Class 1-B

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Setsuna makes a worried face in mha
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One pieceBuggy the Clown has a worthy counterpart in Setsuna Tokage. Her quirk, the Lizard Tail Splitter, allows her to split her body into up to 50 separate pieces while maintaining complete control over each one. Even if one of these pieces is destroyed, Setsuna is able to regenerate it, though it puts a great strain on her body.

From the very beginning, Setsuna was considered one of the most naturally gifted students in Class 1-B, mainly because she enrolled in UA High School on recommendation. Her classmates hold her in high esteem and trust both her judgment and leadership. Their willingness to follow her into battle speaks to their confidence in her fighting ability and decision-making.

7

Jurota Shishida is both smart and wild

jurota shishida in beast form wears sunglasses
jurota shishida in beast form wears sunglasses
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Facing Juroto Shishida in a head-to-head battle could be one of the scariest experiences ever, mainly because he can transform into a huge beast that could become a Beast Titan double. Attack on Titan. Additionally, he truly embodies a ferocious beast whose personality shifts from poise to recklessness as he thrashes opponents and sends them flying with his claws.

Make no mistake, Jurota does not lose his confidence despite the uncontrollable nature of his Quirk. He remains able to stay one step ahead of his enemies, formulate effective strategies and even switch his Quirk to avoid attacks and surprise opponents when they least expect it.

6

Icuka Kendo's Big Fist is made for fighting and saving

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my hero of itsuka kendo academy prepares to strike
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If she was slapped by Itsuka Kendo, it would cause severe injuries due to the massive size of her fists. Even her karate chops are enough to keep Monoma in check as her hands carry deadly force. As Class 1-B's big sister, Itsuka makes sure everyone is safe and sound, not to mention well-behaved during their training and matches with Class 1-A.

Itsuka's Quirk, Big Fist, literally increases the size of his fists at will. In addition to their increased size, her giant fists have immense physical strength, allowing her to overwhelm opponents with sheer force. This overwhelming strength allowed her to overpower formidable foes such as the villain Mustard and even catch Momo Yaoyorozu off guard. Her Quirk is also perfect for search and rescue missions, with her fists capable of carrying survivors away from injury.

5

Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu is a class 1-B steel powerhouse

Kirishima and Tetsutetsu fight each other with their own pranks in My Hero Academia
Kirishima and Tetsutetsu fight each other with their own pranks in My Hero Academia
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Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu is one of the most powerful heavy attackers My Hero Academiahe rivals Class 1-A's Eijiro Kirishima with his Quirk power. With his Quirk, Real Steel, Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu can turn his entire body into steel, allowing him to withstand various types of attacks, including heat, ice, and more.

In addition, Class 1-B Tetsutetsu becomes an absolute force of nature whenever his Quirk is activated. Along with his hardened steel body, he gains tremendous superhuman strength, allowing him to overwhelm opponents with sheer brute force. His heroism and desire to become stronger are also two of his greatest qualities, making him a powerful Class 1-B student with almost limitless potential.

4

Shihai Kuroiro is the most secret student of Class 1-B

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shihai kuroiro upside down in mha
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At first glance, Shihai Kuroiro looks more like a villain than a hero due to his intimidating appearance. In fact, his silhouette so strikingly resembles that of Tomura Shigaraki that he could easily pass as a villain. His personality isn't the nicest either, as he likes to catch people off guard with his schemes and other forms of deception.

Kuroiro's Quirk, Black, allows him to blend in with anything of a dark enough color, allowing him to disappear into naturally dark objects or temporarily darkened by their surroundings. After merging, he can move and attack at great speed, making him the most secret Class 1-B student in the series.

3

A copy of Monoma Neito can turn almost any joke into his own

Neito Monoma speaks in his hero costume.
Neito Monoma speaks in his hero costume.
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Neito Monoma may not have the nicest personality in Class 1-B, but he has real, solid skills that are necessary in key and high-stakes matches. My Hero Academia. Thanks to his Quirk, Copy, Monoma successfully restrained Shigaraki Tomura for a while using Eraserhead's Erasure and also used Kurogiri's Warp Gate to teleport his allies as part of the final plan to defeat Shigaraki and All For One.

Monoma is exceptionally dangerous in battles where he has the ability to copy multiple Quirks. Although he can only store four Quirks at once, and each copied Quirk requires 10 seconds to switch, his ever-changing arsenal makes him one of the most unpredictable fighters on the battlefield. Class 1-B Monoma in particular is living proof that even a supporting character can steal the spotlight and occasionally match or even surpass the series' main characters.

2

The softening of Juzo Honenuki is a breakthrough power

Juzo Honenuki with a hand to the wall.
Juzo Honenuki with a hand to the wall.
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It takes exceptional talent and skill to receive a UA high school recommendation, and Class 1-B Juzo Honenuki has more than proven that he deserves it. He is so incredibly skilled that he can accurately judge whether he has the upper hand or the disadvantage in a fight. Although he hates losing, he accepts defeat with humility and uses each setback as motivation to improve and overcome his weaknesses.

Juzo's Quirk, Softening, is especially effective against opponents who rely on a stable stance, as a single touch allows him to soften the ground into quicksand-like terrain. He can then float through softened ground, making his movements difficult to predict and allowing him to launch surprise attacks from below. At any moment, Juzo can return the earth to its original hardness, trapping opponents before they have a chance to escape. It can even soften solid counter attacks and turn them into blinders.

1

Ibara Shiozaki dominates vine manipulation

Faith and religion are central to Class 1-B Ibara Shiozaki, shaping her personality and fighting style. Many of her techniques draw inspiration from her strong faith, with attack names such as Via Dolorosa, Faith's Shield, and Crucifixion reflecting her strong religious devotion.

Ibara's quirk, Vines, literally gives her control over vines that extend from her thorn-covered green hair. She can easily use it to cover the battlefield with plant life, immobilize her opponent's movements, and can even build a wall of guilt that can protect her from counterattacks. Although melee combat is her greatest weakness, Ibara has trained extensively under Edgeshot, Kamui Woods, and Mt. Lady to improve this aspect of her fighting style and overcome its limitations.


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Release date

2016 – 2025-00-00

Network

TBS, MBS, Nippon TV

directors

Shouji Ikeno, Tsuyoshi Tobita, Ikuro Sato, Takudai Kakuchi, Masashi Abe, Tetsuya Miyanishi, Kazuma Komatsu, Yoshifumi Sasahara, Masayuki Otsuki, Daisuke Tsukushi, Takayuki, Yamamoto, Yohei Takada Na Yamamoto, Yohei Takuka, Yohei Takuko Fukui Nakayama, Sayaka Morikawa, Takanori Yano

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    Daiki Yamashita

    Izuku Midoriya (voice)

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    Kaito Ishikawa

    Manga Fukidashi (voice)


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