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| “ | Harder! More! Grow STRONGER! Body... and spirit! Come on, harden! Become a wall... a wall that's INDESTRUCTIBLE!! After the training I've done to improve my quirk, this is my quirk at its MAXIUMUM! Red Riot: UNBREAKABLE!! | „ |
| ~ Red Riot using his ultimate move Red Riot: Unbreakable for the first time. |
| “ | I won't regret anything! NOW OR EVER AGAIN!! I'll do it. I'll become a hero! I'll protect people! If I crack then I'll HARDEN again!! Stay strong! Protect others! Even if it means your life! | „ |
| ~ Eijiro's inner monologue during his battle with Kendo Rappa. |
Eijiro Kirishima, also known as the Sturdy Hero: Red Riot, is a major character in the My Hero Academia franchise.
He is one of the students in U.A High and he is studying in Class 1-A at the Hero Studies course to become a Pro Hero. Eijiro's quirk, Hardening, allows him to harden and/or sharpen any part of his body at will.
He has an outgoing, friendly, and determined attitude, ready to take on any challenge that comes his way, and shows a high respect towards honest, tough, and righteous figures, deeming such actions as "manly". At the same time, he dislikes opposite attitudes such as cowardice or cheating. He has a very noble and willing personality, as well as being kind-hearted and friendly towards his fellow classmates, often being the most chivalrous person in the class.
He is voiced by Toshiki Masuda in Japanese and Justin Cook in English.
What Makes Him Pure Good?[]
In General[]
- Like the rest of his friends, he is strongly loyal to U.A, his class, and his teammates.
- He is shown to be incredibly supportive and humble towards others, always praising them for their strength and skills.
- He always stood up for the underclassmen who were being bullied.
- While the admirable standards are quite high, Kirishima stands out for having fewer resources than Izuku, Bakugo, and even Shoto, while also performing unique admirable deeds that helped Kirishima stand out from the rest.
- While he does have moments of arrogance, he quickly overcomes this trait and is not afraid to admit his flaws, demonstrating how humble he truly is on the inside.
- Furthermore, one of his early flaws was a lack of tactical thinking and impulsive tendencies on the battlefield; he improves from this stage by becoming slightly smarter and wiser over time, as well as more informed than when he was "book-dumb."
- Even though he frequently acts mischievously toward Bakugo (ex. when he and Sero made fun of Bakugo's new haircut in the Vs. Hero Killer Arc), these actions are merely played for laughs because Kirishima was only making fun of Bakugo for fun and did not do anything seriously hurtful to him, even when Bakugo was acting irascible over a small joke that made him feel butthurt and nothing else.
Background[]
- Admired his ideal hero, Crimson Riot, and learned a lesson from him where as long as he has a strong spirit, quirks don't even matter.
- In Mustafa Private Middle School, he attempted to protect a student from bullies. Despite the bullies' harsh words to him, and his friends saying that they shouldn't go bother them, he was still determined to help the underclassman.
- He almost gave up on his dream of becoming a hero because of his insecurities, but Crimson Riot's words inspired him after he realized that it is okay to be afraid when putting your life in danger. With this, he committed himself to training himself and studying hard in order to pass the U.A. entrance Exam and he succeeded.
- After being unable to act against Gigantomachia, he apologizes to the two female classmates for not being able to help them.
- Saved civilians from a villain, using his attacks by protecting them.
My Hero Academia[]
Season 1[]
- After Bakugo’s deadly attack, he begins to worry for Izuku's safety.
- Before he introduced himself, he praised Izuku's performance during the battle trial.
- When Izuku is selected as Class President of 1-A, he openly supports him. Once Izuku decides to resign his position to Iida, Eijiro supports his decision.
- Assisted Bakugo in order to help his Class evacuate from the clutches of the League of Villains.
- Suggested to Bakugou that they should go and save their other classmates, worrying that they do not have battle-effective quirks.
- Decides to go with Bakugou after hearing his reasoning behind going after Kurogiri, which was to prevent the villains from escaping.
- He expressed his desire to support All Might, so much so that he almost saw his weakened form. He even rushes to check on Izuku's condition.
Season 2[]
- When Shoto challenges Izuku, he attempts to diffuse the situation.
- When Shoto freezes a robot which caused it to fall on top of him and Tetsutetsu, he scolds him for endangering others like that.
- Despite the inferior feelings he felt towards Testutestu, he congratulates him on a match well fought to which Tetsutestu returns.
My Hero Academia: Two Heroes[]
- He helped Izuku and the others defend the island when Wolfram and his men attacked I-Island.
- He quickly protected Bakugo from Daigo's attacks.
Season 3[]
- He was frustrated by his inability to save Bakugou when it was revealed that they were one of his targets, to the point where he pleaded with Vlad. When Aizawa showed up, he pleaded to allow him to fight.
- Eijiro, along with Class 1-A, visits Izuku and tells him that they can still save Bakugou.
- He suggests the operation to free Bakugo from the League because he is fed up with being powerless. Later, Eijiro acknowledges that he is aware that professional heroes should handle this, but he still urges Izuku to carry out the plan in order to save their friend.
- Thanks to Eijiro maintaining a good friendship, it allowed Bakugou to accept his helping hand while he needed to be rescued.
- Eijiro cheers for All Might to be victorious against his battle for All for One.
- Due to his plan and the class getting scolded by Aizawa, Eijiro promises to make it up to them by buying them dinner later.
- Accepted Tsuyu's apology for harshly questioning their plan to save Bakugou, and tearfully apologized for worrying her.
Season 4[]
- Updates his hero costume and adds sleeves to it to protect civilians he is rescuing from being hurt by his quirk.
- In the anime, he sacrificed himself to save Bakugou from Seiji's Meatball quirk.
- When Shoto apologizes for failing the Provisional License Exam and letting Class 1-A down, he comforts him.
- When Tamaki wonders if he was doing a good job, Eijiro replies saying he that he was awesome.
- Remembered Bakugou's advice to him and hardens his body even further. This allows him to learn a super move: Red Riot Unbreakable.
- Saved civilians from a villain, using his attacks by protecting them.
- Thanks to Eijiro's brave actions by protecting Tamaki they were able to obtain a drug bullet called Trigger and learned more about it.
- Was resolved to save Eri after learning of Overhaul’s abuse of her and was eager to start the operation.
- Shows sympathy for Deku when he feels he failed to save Eri when he first found her with Overhaul.
- Assisted in Eri's rescue operation and taking down the Shie Hassaikai.
- When Aizawa is targeted by Mimic, Eijiro attempts to protect him.
- Even after Rappa easily broke through his super move, he still went ahead and protected Fat Gum.
- After being nearly defeated by the Shie Hassaikai's two bullets and almost accepting it, Eijiro remembers Crimson Riot's advice and leaps in front of Rappa to shield Fat Gum and give him time to expend his built-up strength.
- Apologizes for worrying his classmates.
- When the Pussycats reveal that they returned due to their high approval rating, meaning that fans there are many fans who want to see them back in action, Eijirou cries tears of joy for them.
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising[]
- Alongside his class, he helped out the inhabitants of Nabu Island
- He, Bakugo, and Denki quickly saved Yuga, Minoru and Toru from Mummy
- While resting from battle, he would help distribute food among the refugees along with several of his classmates.
- He aided Shoto, Iida, and Tsuyu in batting against Chimera, playing a critical role in his defeat by distracting him long enough for Shoto to deliver the final blow.
Season 5[]
- Consoled Shoto after he saw his father being nearly killed.
- When it's Eijiro's turn to do the simulated interview, he shows his Quirk ensuring that he will use it to protect all those behind him, Mt. Lady congratulates him.
- Praises Izuku for controlling his other quirk, even after Izuku said that he can only control it for a limited time and that it doesn't have many uses, he considers it strong.
My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission[]
- Immediately dismisses reports that Midoryia is a mass murderer, calling it a "ridiculous lie."
- Aided Amajiki and Fat Gun in their search for Trigger bombs planted by Flect Turn and Humarise, thereby preventing his genocide attempt.
Season 6[]
- Helped his classmates organize a work study to energize everyone for the new term.
- He, along with Class-A and B, attempted to take down Gigantomachia.
- When Gigantomachia is about to crush Mina, due to her recognizing him as the monster he faced in Middle School which causes her to stiffen, Eijiro pushes her out of the way and saves her life.
- When his sedative canister is destroyed by Himiko's knife, he grabbed Mina's one and successfully chucks it into his mouth.
- Overcomes his past cowardice, where he was too scared to help his classmates when they were confronted by Gigantomachia, and he successfully sedates him all the while saving Mina, the one who was able to confront Gigantomachia in the past.
- Mourns Midnight's death.
- Tried to cheer up Shoto after what happened in the war by visiting him in hospital.
- Attempted to safely capture Izuku alongside his classmates and convince him to come back to U.A.
Seasons 7 & 8[]
- When Aoyama was revealed to be the UA Tratior for All For One, while Kirishima was in disbelief, he promised Aoyama that he and the class would help him be free of the villain's control.
- Saved Mina from a Villain, before helping her defeat the man who killed Midnight, avenging Midnight's death.
External Links[]
- Eijiro Kirishima on the Heroes Wiki
- Eijiro Kirishima on the My Hero Academia Wiki
- Eijiro Kirishima on the Love Exalted Wiki
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