By Marc York
Shota Aizawa's Pro Hero name Eraserhead sounds ridiculous and unfitting, but there's a lot of meaning behind it that MHA fans don't talk about.
My Hero Academia'sShota Aizawa has a pretty cool hero name: Eraserhead. However, it's not a name he thought up; it's actually a suggestion from his friend Present Mic from when the two of them were in school together. This means Aizawa is stuck going by a hero name that he doesn't necessarily want. In fact, his discontent is such that he sternly warns his students to come up with proper, suitable names for themselves.
However, the name Eraserhead actually fits Aizawa quite nicely. Itindicates what his Quirk is, fits his personality and most importantly, is a name his friend helped him with. Aizawa likely couldn't conceive a better name for himself if he tried.
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Perhaps the most obvious reason Eraserhead works is that it matches with Aizawa's Quirk, Erasure. The Quirk, as the name implies, lets Aizawa nullifythe Quirks of his targets for as long as he cankeep his eyes on them. As far as names are concerned, Eraserhead and Erasure go hand in hand.
Following the Quirk-name synergy, it's a little trickier to understand why a guy like Aizawa would stick with a name like Eraserhead. He mentions that he doesn't like the idea of being in the spotlight (which is probably why he's a teacher), so he could have chosen a less flashy name. However, the name fits his comedically stern and reserved personality too. Eraserhead derives its name from an old, avant-garde horror film. Aizawa himself can come off as intimidating to anyone who irritates him, which is how he keeps his students in line. Some of his lessons like the fitness test are even designed to instill fear in his students to help them grow.
It's true that Aizawahad his name picked outby a friend, but that's the biggest reason he needs to keep it. As students, Aizawa and Present Mic (then Hizashi Yamada) had a third friend named Shirakumo, who proposed that the three of them form a Hero Agency together when they became Pros. By working together, they could cover for each other's weaknesses and become unstoppable.Following Shirakumo's passing, that dream faded, but Eraserhead and Present Mic can still uphold the ideals behind it. In this regard, it's good that Aizawa allowed Yamada to think of a name for him when he couldn't come up with one on his own.
Eraserhead may come off as a silly name for such a serious guy, but it's also an ideal one. It fits him on multiple levels, including ones fans may not think about. It's also special because it's something he received from a close friend. While he'll likely never admit it, Aizawa probably cherishes the name Eraserheadand because of all that it means to him.
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FAQs
Who is the No 1 pro hero in MHA? ›
1) Endeavor
Taking up the mantle of Number 1 Pro Hero is Enji Todoroki aka Flame Hero: Endeavor. His main aim has been to surpass All Might. With an almost obsessive drive, he has strived to become the strongest hero ever. With his quirk Hellflame, he is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with.
Overall Abilities: Endeavor was ranked 2nd of Japan's heroes, before taking the spot of No. 1 after All Might's retirement. He is known for having the most solved cases out of any crime fighter, and by the age of 20, Endeavor took his place as the No. 2 Pro Hero.
What hero number is Aizawa? ›| Personal information | |
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| Number | 44 |
| Youth career | |
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After being mortally injured by All Might years ago, All For One's face was entirely made up of scar tissue, extending from above his upper lip and covering his entire head and the back of his neck. As such, he had no visible nose, ears, hair or eyes, though the outlines of his eye sockets were visible.
Who is the traitor in MHA? ›Reacting in shock, Toru realizes that Yuga has been the fabled "U.A. Traitor" all along. Yuga's parents hysterically try to reassure Yuga, reminding him of how he was able to inform All For One about the location of the training camp without being exposed.
Who is Bakugou's favorite pro hero? ›8 Does Respect: All Might Is His Idol
Bakugou has made it clear that he admires All Might more than anyone else. Though his goal is to be a better hero than All Might, it's clear All Might's opinion of him is a big deal.
The man that would be known as Nine was born with a Quirk that allowed him to control and manipulate the weather around him. His Quirk was immensely powerful and was viewed as a god-like ability.
What is Bakugo's new hero name? ›Katsuki Bakugo (Japanese: 爆豪 勝己, Hepburn: Bakugō Katsuki), also known by his nickname Kacchan (かっちゃん, Katchan) and his hero name Dynamight (大・爆・殺・神ダイナマイト, Daibaku Kisshin Dainamaito), is a superhero and one of the main protagonists of the manga series My Hero Academia, created by Kōhei Horikoshi.
What is Wolfram's quirk? ›Metal Manipulation: Wolfram's Primary Quirk. This quirk allows Wolfram to manipulate metallic objects by making physical contact with their surface.
What rank is Eraser Head? ›Using his Binding Cloth, he's earned a 6/5 in Technique; an S rank.
WHO adopted Aizawa? ›
Most fan works of the Aizawa Family portray Shota and Hizashi being married or at least dating, and having adopted Hitoshi and Eri.
Who is Aizawa bestfriend? ›Oboro Shirakumo was the classmate and best friend of Shota Aizawa (Eraser Head) and Hizashi Yamada (Present Mic). They often hung out together on the U.A.
Who are the top 3 heroes in MHA? ›The Big 3 consist of three of U.A.'s strongest third-year students: Mirio Togata, Nejire Hado, and Tamaki Amajiki. Interestingly enough, the strongest does not necessarily mean physical strength (at least for two of the three).
What pro hero rank is Aizawa? ›Binding Cloth: The cloth on Aizawa is used for combat, made of carbon nanofibers and a special metal alloy. Using his Binding Cloth, he's earned a 6/5 in Technique; an S rank.
What rank hero is Deku? ›The series is a retelling of Deku's story in which he already states that he ends up being the number 1 hero in the world.
Is All Might the number 1 hero in the world or in Japan? ›Toshinori Yagi, better-known as All Might, is Japan's #1. Pro-Hero and the Symbol Of Peace.