In the League, Magne found a group of people who accepted, respected her, and were willing to assert her identity in the face of transphobia when she wasn’t present to do so herself.
All in all, like most shonen manga and anime, My Hero Academia still has a long way to go in terms of LGBTQ+ representation, but Horikoshi’s efforts are nonetheless appreciated.
Looking good, kid.
6 He's chill
Denki is probably the most laid back student in all of UA, and he's never at a loss for a funny topic of conversation or a witty remark to make.
For the most part, Shonen manga artists don't really play up any love stories in their comics, since that's not really what the genre is about. Even if you fall short today, well...
She is a trans woman who has not transitioned, but it’s unclear whether this comes down to a lack of resources to do so, or a decision. Alongside his classmates, each endowed with unique abilities, Izuku faces rigorous training and lethal threats from villainous forces.
What else makes him who he is?
15 One-Punch Denki
Bear in mind that many characters and Quirks in My Hero Academia are references to Shonen manga and to Western comic books, and Denki is no different.
A member of the pro hero team Wild Wild Pussycats, Yawara Chatora is a trans male character who, before the series’ beginning, took a trip to Thailand to transition physically. Maybe someday, fans of the show will see a pro hero akin to the wonderful non-binary superhero character, Fire Emblem, of the anime series--Tiger and Bunny.
The girls of class 1-A got permission to use the school pool during summer break, and at once, both Mineta and Denki got some ideas. Unlike Tiger, Magne’s trans identity is briefly touched upon in My Hero Academia, as we see her meet with and talk to a friend with shared experiences, which alludes to her identity being tied to her need for freedom, and a driving force behind her association with the League of Villains.
Even if romance never blossoms between them, although some fans like myself might be a little upset, they undeniably have one of the best friendships in My Hero Academia,built on mutual respect and genuine interest in each other.
Ochaco and Deku’s Love Story Is Just Beginning, so Perhaps Denki and Kyoka’s Needs More Time To Blossom as Well
Horikoshi Clearly Enjoys Slow Burn Romances, Creating an Opportunity for a Future Relationship Between Kaminari and Jiro
Some relationships take longer to form than others, and another pairing featured in the epilogue proves this to be a fact.
What's interesting about My Hero Academia is that Izuku, despite being born quirkless, is not the only student who has some ground to cover. Although Tiger’s experiences with gender are not apparent in the series, his trans identity and backstory have been confirmed in volume 19 of the manga.
Himiko Toga
Himiko Toga is a member of the League of Villains and one of the most compelling antagonists in the series.
Denki's compliments on Kyoka's musical talents during the School Festival Arc and Endeavor Agency arc, as well as that pivotal Paranormal Liberation War Arc scene where Denki admitted how much Kyoka means to him, seemed to shift their relationship from strictly platonic to something deeper than just a casual friendship.
That counts for something.
8 He has bland taste
Later in the series, all of the UA students were relocated into dorms for their own safety, and they had a license to decorate and furnish their rooms as they liked. Denki is a very flirtatious person, and sometimes, Kyoka expresses jealousy or annoyance when he pays attention to other girls, even once using her Quirk to stop him.
Scenes, Such as the School Festival, Further Fueled Rumors of a Potential Kyoka and Denki Romance
Even Though Their Romance Never Became Canon, the Strength of Their Friendship Is Abundantly Clear
At the beginning of My Hero Academia, their bond did seem more platonic, but in later seasons, it took a more romantic turn that myself and other fans noticed.
Ochaco and Izuku finally confessed their feelings to one another, eight years after the events of the series, and although they were blushing, holding hands, and clearly romantically interested in each other, they chose to take things slow and not make anything official yet. Both sides of the duo seemed to find the idea of love between them hysterically unbelievable, and stated that they are, without a doubt, just friends.
Scenes Such as Denki Thinking of Jiro When Stressed Seemed to Hint at a Romance
Although They Are Not a Couple, Fans Cannot Be Blamed for Assuming They Could Be, Based on the Evidence
I will admit, it was a bit disappointing to see Jiro and Kaminari's relationship never become canon, because they could have been one of My Hero Academia's cutest couples thanks to the special and undeniably close bond they shared throughout the series that seemed to be steadily building towards a more serious romance.
He had to be shoved right into the ranks of the villains, where he let loose with his electricity on instinct. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. My Hero Academia is no stranger to introducing characters who are multi-layered and fun to watch and considering Tiger, viewers might find themselves rooting for an LGTBQ main character soon.
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All the canonically LGBTQ+ characters in ‘My Hero Academia’
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