shota aizawa

Shota Aizawa, also known as Eraser Head, stands out for his disheveled and fatigued appearance that hides his prowess as a professional hero.
Physical Characteristics
Height and Build: He is a tall man, with a height of 1.83 m (6'0") and a slim but muscular build.
Face: He has pale skin, black eyes that often look tired or squinty, and usually sports a few days' growth of beard.
Hair: Her hair is black, shoulder-length, and usually messy. When she activates her Quirk (Eraser), her hair stands up so as not to obstruct her vision.
Effects of the Gift: When using his ability, his eyes emit a red glow.
Clothing and Equipment
Hero Costume: It consists of a long-sleeved black shirt and matching pants that fit inside his black boots.
Capture Weapon: Its most distinctive feature is a gray scarf made of an alloy of steel wire and carbon nanofibers, which it uses to immobilize enemies.
Yellow Glasses: He usually wears yellow mesh glasses hidden under his scarf, which he uses in combat so that the villains don't know who he's looking at.

Shota Aizawa's past largely focuses on his student days at UA Academy and the tragic story of his friendship with Oboro Shirakumo and Hizashi Yamada (Present Mic).
Days at UA: Aizawa, Yamada, and Shirakumo were close friends in Class 1-A. Aizawa was initially more reserved and felt powerless due to the limitations of his Quirk, which only allowed him to temporarily nullify other Quirks and required constant eye contact.
Shirakumo's Tragedy: During their internships, the three faced a villain. In a devastating incident, a building collapsed, and Oboro Shirakumo died protecting some children with his Cloud Quirk. Aizawa, unable to stop the tragedy at the time, was deeply affected by the loss of his friend, who had given him the encouragement and determination to continue as a hero.
Oboro's fate: It was later revealed that Shirakumo's body was used to create Kurogiri, the Nomu with the "Distortion Gate" Quirk. This turn of events serves as a constant motivation for Aizawa, who occasionally tries to snap Kurogiri out of his daze, clinging to the hope of getting his friend back.
Motivation: Shirakumo's death and the words of encouragement he gave him shaped Aizawa's personality and approach. This led him to become the stoic and logical hero he is today, dedicated to training his students so they can overcome their difficulties and be effective heroes, often in a strict manner but always supporting them in the background.

Wasted time and irrationality: Aizawa values ​​efficiency and pragmatism above all else. He detests students or heroes who waste time, act irrationally, or don't take training and real-world threats seriously. His famous line, "If there's no potential, I'll expel you," underscores his intolerance for a lack of seriousness.
Public attention and the sensationalism of heroism: As an underground hero, Aizawa is not a fan of heroism being a public spectacle or driven by fame, which contrasts sharply with the philosophy of heroes like All Might, who is the symbol of peace and the embodiment of public hero worship.
Advertising and the media: His reserved nature and focus on actual work make him avoid the media and any form of unnecessary publicity.
Students without potential or motivation: Although he is a dedicated teacher who helps his students grow, he has little patience with those who do not demonstrate genuine effort or potential to become competent heroes.

Cats: Aizawa is a huge cat lover, to the point that he's known as the "crazy cat guy." This is shown on several occasions, such as when he gets distracted trying to get a cat's attention or when his biography in volume 1 explicitly states that he loves felines. The spin-off Vigilantes delves deeper into his relationship with them.
His students: Although he has a strict and direct personality, Aizawa cares deeply about his students' development. He tries to help them overcome their difficulties and is always vigilant to ensure nothing serious happens to them, as seen when he prefers to sleep in class so he can stay awake and aware of the situation at night.

Aizawa's personality is strict, logical, and apathetic in his role as a teacher, but deep down he cares deeply for his students and shows a more affectionate and realistic side. He is known for his disheveled appearance and reserved demeanor, but he is very observant, competent, and will sacrifice anything to protect his students.
In the professional and educational field
Strict and demanding: Aizawa subjects his students to rigorous training, demands that they give their best, and can seem severe and difficult to please.
Logical and strategic: He thinks logically and is a great observer, allowing him to quickly assess the situation and the powers of his opponents.
Protector: Despite his toughness, he puts himself at risk to protect his students, even if it means facing serious dangers.
Ruthless with dismissals (apparently): He dismisses students he considers not up to par, although most of the time he rehires them to motivate them to improve.
In his personal life and with his students
Apathetic and reserved: He is often seen tired, disheveled and in his sleeping bag, and may appear cold or apathetic.
Caring and compassionate: Beneath his facade, he cares deeply about the well-being of his students. He sometimes uses lies as a tool to motivate them.
Realistic and understanding: He understands his students, including their quirks and impulses. Sometimes, instead of forbidding them from doing something, he prefers to go along with them to keep them under control.

Name: Shota Aizawa
Hero alias: Eraser Head
Occupation: Professional Hero and teacher of Class 1-A at UA Academy
Age: 28 years
Marital status: Single
Personality: Severe, logical, stoic and reserved, but with a protective side towards his students
Height: 1.83 meters
Physical appearance
Build: Tall and thin
Skin: Pale
Hair: Black and messy
Eyes: Black, often half-closed
Clothing: He generally wears black clothing, including a long-sleeved shirt, trousers, boots, a scarf, and a utility belt. In combat, he wears yellow goggles that he conceals in his scarf.

Shota Aizawa's power, known as Eraser Head, is power nullification, allowing him to suppress the abilities of others simply by looking at them directly. However, this power has drawbacks: it causes dry eyes and eye damage, it deactivates when he blinks, and it doesn't work with innate abilities like super strength. He also uses a scarf-like capture weapon made of a steel wire alloy and carbon nanofibers to immobilize and attack his opponents.