Summary
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Ibara Shiozaki, known as Vine, is a righteous hero in training with a strong sense of justice.
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Ibara's Vine quirk is powerful, versatile for offense and defense, but has limitations and weaknesses.
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Despite her limited screen time, Ibara is a graceful and strong character with the potential to become an exceptional hero.
Ibara Shiozaki is a hero in training and also goes by the moniker Vine. A Class 1-B student at UA High School, she is one of a select few training to be a professional heroine.
A just and pious person, Ibara does not resort to sneaky ways of winning when it comes to battles and believes only in righteous victory. Due to his long green vine-like hair and saintly personality, he is usually a hard figure to miss. She is also seen as polite and considerate of her classmates and speaks in a more formal manner.

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A charming yet touching class 1-B hero
A powerhouse in the making, Ibara is a compelling character
Ibara is one of the most underrated characters My Hero Academia Although she is a strong and determined heroine in the making, she doesn't get as much screen time as the main characters and only appears a few times. With a kind heart and a strong sense of justice, Ibara is someone who will follow the rules and perform to the best of her ability, which is seen when she initially unleashes her guilty whim at the UA Sports Festival. He is also easily offended and takes his reputation seriously. A graceful and powerful character, Ibara politely called out Present Mic when he introduced her as a Class 1-B Assassin, stating that she didn't join UA High School for bad or selfish reasons, but rather to spread good.
I swear by my name, Vine…that schemers will be judged!
Ibara's personality adds a mix of character traits My Hero Academia Series, while most of the students are rude or overly ambitious, Ibara's personality is more “grounded” and is a perfect example of the type of personalities that attend UA High School. Ibara is not only charming, but also shows a willingness to work alongside her peers and is determined to fulfill her duties as a hero. She also believes in improving her Vine so that she can become a better heroine and contribute more when it comes to actual battles against villains. During a battle against her classmate Denki Kaminari, Ibara chose a safe method to knock him out of the sports festival by wrapping him in her vines without harming him, showing her strength, grace and personality at the same time.
The power of the vine is strong in this one
Climbing the Vines to reach higher heights
Ibara's Vine prank is an emitter-type prank that allows her to shoot vines out of her hair. She is able to manipulate vines at will with high precision for attack, defense or mobility. A few examples of her offensive attacks are the ability to wrap her vines around enemies, restraining them and preventing them from moving. She is also able to use her vines to unleash slashing attacks on her enemies or entangle multiple opponents in her vines to stop them from attacking.
Ibara's defensive maneuvers are also effective in battles, she can create a large barrier made of vines to defend against powerful enemy attacks. Since the use of vines is key in most of Ibara's offensive and defensive attacks, she can also use vines to parry attacks or set traps should an enemy come within range of her vines. Ibara's vines can also be used to rescue civilians from dangerous areas or to move wounded heroes to safety.

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Her Vine quirk also has its own weakness as her range is limited, meaning that enemies outside of her attack range will not be affected by her vines. Also questionable is the durability of her vines, which can be damaged by slashing attacks. The strength of her vines will depend on the strength of her body and how much energy she has left. Using her wit for long periods of time can also cause mental and physical exhaustion, weakening her during intense battles. While Ibara may not be a prominent character in the series, she is definitely a powerful heroine to watch out for.

In My Hero Academia, some people have superpowers called quirks. Izuku Midoriya, nicknamed Deku, is not one of them. Deku has always idolized heroes such as the number one hero, All Might, and has longed to be a hero since childhood. However, his lack of eccentricity has always held him back, but a chance encounter with All Might after discovering a classmate in danger sets Deku on the path to becoming a true hero. My Hero Academia centers around Deku and a class of heroes in training at UA. This school molds young quirky users into future heroes through mock rescue missions, combat training and other hero tasks. With young Deku, who has inherited the “One for All” eccentricity, he learns what it means to be a true hero while facing off against dastardly supervillains.
- Release date
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April 3, 2016
- Studio
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Bones
- Number of episodes
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159