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| “ | 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 of 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.
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 due to possessing lower resources than Izuku, Bakugo, and even Shoto.
- While he did have moments of having a bit of arrogance, he quickly subverts this quality and isn't ashamed to admit his flaws, showing how humble he truly is on the inside.
- On top of that, one of his earlier flaws in the beginning was his lack of tactical thinking and impulsive tendencies on the battlefield, he also improves from this stage by becoming somewhat smarter and wiser over time, and becoming more informed compared to when he used to be "book-dumb".
- While he tends to be mischievous with Bakugo most of the time (ex. him and Sero making fun of Bakugo's new haircut in the Vs. Hero Killer Arc), these acts are merely played for laughs as Kirishima was only teasing him out of harmless fun and doesn't do anything significantly harmful towards Bakugo even when the latter is being a hothead over a little joke that made Bakugo get butthurt and nothing else beyond that.
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 to become a hero due to his insecurities, but was inspired by Crimson Riot's words after learning that it's fine to feel fear when putting your life on the line. 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 (The Entrance Exams Arc & The U.S.J Arc)[]
- 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 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 (The U.A Sports Festival Arc)[]
- 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[]
- When I-Island is attacked by Wolfram and his men, he aided Izuku and the others in protecting the island.
- He quickly protected Bakugo from Daigo's attacks.
Season 3 (The Forest Training Arc & The Hideout Raid Arc)[]
- 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 recommends the operation on rescuing Bakugo from the League, since he is tired of not being able to do anything. Eijiro admits later that he knows that this should be dealt by professionals, even so, he encourages Izuku to go through with the plan 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 doubting their plan to save Bakugou, and tearfully apologizes for worrying her.
Season 4 (The Shie Hassaikai Arc & The U.A School Festival Arc)[]
- 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.
- When Eijiro almost accepts defeat, from the two bullets of the Shie Hassaikai, he recalls Crimson Riot's words and jumps in front of Rappa to protect Fat Gum and gives time for him to release his accumulated 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 (The Pro Hero Arc & The Joint Training Arc)[]
- 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 news of Midoryia being a mass murderer, calling it a “ridiculous lie.”
- Helped Amajiki and Fat Gun search for Trigger bombs laid out by Flect Turn and Humarise, assisting in stopping his genocide attempt.
Season 6 (The Paranormal Liberation War Arc & The Dark Hero Arc)[]
- 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.
Manga[]
- 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.
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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