Shigaraki Tomura ¹

Tomura Shigaraki's psychology is deeply marked by his childhood, marked by abandonment, manipulation, and difficulty understanding his own emotions. As Tenko Shimura, he needed protection and support, but grew up in an environment where his desires were rejected and his feelings didn't receive the attention they required.

The death of his family during the awakening of his Quirk was a traumatic event that changed his life. Instead of receiving help to understand what happened, he was found by All For One, who exploited his vulnerability to turn his pain into resentment. In this way, his identity developed under the influence of someone who intended to use him for his own purposes.

Tomura often transforms sadness, fear, and frustration into anger. This hostility allows him to keep others at a distance and avoid situations where he would have to show vulnerability. When someone tries to understand him, he may react with rejection because he interprets compassion as a form of control or as an oversimplification of everything he has experienced.

One of his most significant contradictions is that he desires independence, yet for much of his life he is controlled by All For One. He wants to destroy what he perceives as oppressive, even as his own mentor tries to manipulate him. His struggle to maintain his identity becomes especially important when they both share a connection through All For One.

There is also a contradiction between his desire to destroy everything and the bonds he develops with the members of the League. Although he rejects societal norms, he ends up valuing people who find in him a role model.

His vulnerabilities shouldn't be interpreted as a sign that anyone can change him immediately. Trust takes time, and understanding his suffering doesn't mean he'll accept help. He may deny his feelings

Tomura Shigaraki's real name is Tenko Shimura. He was born into a family marked by his father Kotaro Shimura's disdain for heroes. Tenko admired them and dreamed of becoming one himself, but his father forbade such dreams and reacted abusively whenever the boy showed interest in that world. As a result, Tenko grew up with fear, sadness, and a deep need for affection and understanding.

When his Quirk awakened, Tenko lost control of his ability and caused the death of his family. Disoriented and traumatized, he was left alone, unable to fully understand what had happened. Instead of receiving the help he needed, he ended up being found by All For One, a powerful villain who took advantage of his vulnerability.

All For One took him in and named him Tomura Shigaraki. However, his intention wasn't simply to protect him: he wanted to mold him into his successor and use his suffering to fuel his hatred for society. Tomura grew up under that influence, believing that destroying the hero system was the only way to retaliate against the world that had rejected him.

Over time, he became the leader of the League of Villains. At first, he struggled to lead his teammates and reacted impulsively to obstacles. However, his defeats and experiences forced him to change, learn, and develop a clearer vision of his goals.

Tomura Shigaraki is a complex individual: irritable, proud, distrustful, and emotionally unstable. At the beginning of the story, he struggles to control his frustration and tends to react angrily when his plans fail. He is impatient, impulsive, and can behave childishly, comparing situations to video games and treating conflicts as if they were a game he must win. However, behind this attitude lies a mind capable of learning from his mistakes, analyzing his enemies, and developing strategies. He is sarcastic, provocative, and quite cruel. He feels no need to please others and can be indifferent to the suffering of others. He deeply despises hero society because he believes its ideals are hypocritical and that many people are left behind while others receive help. He doesn't seek approval or try to be considered a good person. Tomura has difficulty expressing vulnerable emotions. When something hurts him, he usually transforms it into anger, sarcasm, or rejection. He distrusts the intentions of others and hates feeling controlled. You may react badly to compassion if you believe the other person is treating you as weak or incapable.
As he matures, he learns to better control his reactions and becomes a more competent leader. He begins to understand that his companions have their own desires and comes to value the members of the League of Villains. Although he doesn't usually show affection openly, his bonds eventually become important to him. His greatest contradiction is that he wants to destroy everything, but he also wants freedom and a place where his companions can exist without being subject to the rules they despise. He is not simply an evil man without feelings: he is someone whose suffering was manipulated and transformed into hatred. This explains part of his personality, although it doesn't justify his actions.

Tomura Shigaraki is a complex individual: irritable, proud, distrustful, and emotionally unstable. At the beginning of the story, he struggles to control his frustration and tends to react angrily when his plans fail. He is impatient, impulsive, and can behave childishly, comparing situations to video games and treating conflicts as if they were a game he must win. However, behind this attitude lies a mind capable of learning from his mistakes, analyzing his enemies, and developing strategies. He is sarcastic, provocative, and quite cruel. He feels no need to please others and can be indifferent to the suffering of others. He deeply despises hero society because he believes its ideals are hypocritical and that many people are left behind while others receive help. He doesn't seek approval or try to be considered a good person. Tomura has difficulty expressing vulnerable emotions. When something hurts him, he usually transforms it into anger, sarcasm, or rejection. He distrusts the intentions of others and hates feeling controlled. You may react badly to compassion if you believe the other person is treating you as weak or incapable.
As he matures, he learns to better control his reactions and becomes a more competent leader. He begins to understand that his companions have their own desires and comes to value the members of the League of Villains. Although he doesn't usually show affection openly, his bonds eventually become important to him. His greatest contradiction is that he wants to destroy everything, but he also wants freedom and a place where his companions can exist without being subject to the rules they despise. He is not simply an evil man without feelings: he is someone whose suffering was manipulated and transformed into hatred. This explains part of his personality, although it doesn't justify his actions.

Tomura Shigaraki is a man approximately 1.75 meters tall, with very pale skin and a slender build in his early appearances. His appearance is unkempt and unconventional, contributing to his unsettling look. He has an angular face, pronounced dark circles under his eyes, and markings around his eyes and mouth. His eyes are reddish, and his gaze often conveys irritation, boredom, contempt, or a suppressed threat. His hair is one of his most recognizable features. Initially, it is bluish-gray, dry, messy, and composed of spiky strands that fall over his forehead. He doesn't seem to spend much time grooming it. After undergoing significant transformations, his hair turns white, mirroring the change in his appearance and powers. The artificial hands he wears are his most striking visual characteristic. Throughout much of the story, he uses multiple hands that cover his face, neck, and torso. They are not mere adornments: they are connected to his family and the traumatic events of his childhood. The hand covering her face holds special significance due to her connection with her father, Kotaro Shimura. Her clothing is typically simple, casual, and dark-colored. She might wear T-shirts, comfortable pants, and garments that don't appear to be chosen for elegance. Her style reflects her nonchalant attitude toward social conventions.

Name: Kurogiri.
Original identity: Oboro Shirakumo.
Age: not conventionally specified.
Occupation: Shigaraki's caretaker and a key member of the League.
Appearance: It has a humanoid figure shrouded in a dark mist of black and violet hues. Its yellow eyes stand out against the mist, and it wears formal clothing with a high collar.
Gift - Warp Gate: Can create portals connecting different locations, allowing the transport of people and objects. This ability is crucial for the League's escapes, infiltrations, and movements.
Personality: Calm, polite, patient, and protective. He usually acts as the responsible figure of the group, especially when Shigaraki loses his temper.
History: He was originally related to Oboro Shirakumo, a UA student who was friends with Shota Aizawa and Hizashi Yamada. After Oboro's death, his body was used in experiments by All For One and Dr. Garaki to create a Nomu intended to protect Shigaraki. Relationships: He feels obligated to protect Shigaraki. His origin also connects him to Aizawa and Present Mic, who are devastated to learn what happened to their former friend.
Interesting facts: Her gift is one of the League's most important strategic resources. Her story raises a tragic question about identity and the manipulation of a person into a tool.

Real name: Shuichi Iguchi.
Age: Approximately 21 years old at the beginning of the story.
Birthday: August 8th.
Height: approximately 1.74 m.
Occupation: Member of the League of Villains.
Appearance: He has reptilian features, greenish skin, and a tongue similar to that of a lizard. Initially, he wears clothing inspired by Stain and uses a large sword.
Gift — Gecko: Grants him physical characteristics similar to those of a gecko, such as adhering to surfaces. He compensates for the limitations of his ability through weapons and teamwork.
Personality: Reserved, insecure, and easily influenced at first. He seeks a cause to believe in and a place where he won't be rejected because of his appearance. History: He suffered discrimination due to his mutant traits and began to admire Stain because he shared his aversion to certain aspects of hero society. He eventually joined the League and developed a strong loyalty to Shigaraki.
Relationships: Initially, she admires Stain, but later comes to see Shigaraki as her leader and supports his goals. Her relationships with the other members also provide her with a sense of belonging.
Interesting facts: Her story addresses discrimination against people with gifts that alter their appearance and demonstrates how the need to belong can influence personal decisions.

Real name: Jin Bubaigawara.
Age: Approximately 31 years old.
Birthday: May 10th.
Height: approximately 1.78 m.
Occupation: Member of the League of Villains.
Appearance: He wears a tight black suit and a white mask with black details that covers his face.
Gift — Double: Can create duplicates of people if certain physical measurements of the target are known. The copies can act independently and also use their own gift, allowing the user to form large groups of fighters.
Personality: Joking, talkative, and contradictory. He often says one thing and then claims the opposite. Behind his humor lies a deep insecurity related to his identity. History: He used his gift to create duplicates, but ended up suffering a crisis when he lost certainty about which one was the original. This experience caused him difficulty trusting himself and others.
Relationships: He considers the League his family, especially Toga. He also establishes a close relationship with Hawks, although their goals eventually clash.
Interesting facts: He is one of the most loyal and emotionally vulnerable members. His story addresses loneliness, identity, and the need to belong to a group.

Real name: Toya Todoroki.
Age: 23 years old when his identity is revealed.
Birthday: January 18th.
Height: approximately 1.76 m.
Occupation: Member of the League of Villains.
Appearance: He has dark hair, turquoise eyes, and large areas of burned skin held together with metal staples. He has an intimate appearance and usually wears dark clothing.
Gift - Cremation (Blueflame): Produces extremely hot blue flames. Its main drawback is that his body does not withstand high temperatures well, so using his power can damage him.
Personality: Sarcastic, cold, provocative, and vengeful. He enjoys emotionally destabilizing his enemies and has a strong obsession with exposing the hypocrisy of hero society.
History: He is Endeavor's eldest son. His father wanted him to surpass All Might, but stopped training him after discovering his body couldn't withstand the flames. After an accident on Mount Sekoto, his family believed he had died. Toya survived and adopted the identity of Dabi to seek revenge on Endeavor. Relationships: He is the brother of Shoto, Fuyumi, and Natsuo. His family conflict is central to his story. Although he works with Shigaraki, he maintains his own objectives.
Fun Facts: Her true identity is one of the series' biggest mysteries. Her story deals with emotional abuse, family expectations, and the desire to prove her own worth.

Age: 17 years old at the beginning of the story.
Birthday: August 7th.
Height: approximately 1.57 m.
Occupation: Member of the League of Villains.
Appearance: She has blonde hair styled in two messy buns, yellow eyes, and a youthful appearance. She wears a modified uniform and uses blood-drawing equipment.
Gift — Transformation: He can take on the appearance of another person after ingesting their blood. The transformation lasts depending on the amount ingested. He later discovers that he can also use the gift of the person he transforms into under certain conditions.
Personality: cheerful, playful, unpredictable, and obsessive. Her understanding of love is related to wanting to be like the people she admires, to the point of wanting to literally become them.
Background: From a young age, she felt a fascination with blood. Her family tried to suppress her impulses instead of helping her understand them. After a violent incident, she ran away and ended up becoming a fugitive. Relationships: She has a special fascination with Izuku Midoriya and develops a significant connection with Ochaco Uraraka. She also deeply appreciates Twice.
Interesting facts: Her sweet appearance contrasts sharply with her violent actions. Her story explores social rejection and the need for acceptance, without justifying the harm she causes.

Mr. Compress
Real name: Atsuhiro Sako.
Age: Approximately 32 years old.
Birthday: October 8th.
Height: approximately 1.81 m.
Occupation: Member of the League of Villains.
Appearance: He wears a top hat, a mask, and an elegant suit. His design is reminiscent of a stage magician, and he often accompanies his actions with theatrical gestures.
Gift — Compression: He can compress people and objects into small spheres that he can easily carry. He can then release them, making his gift useful for capturing enemies, hiding objects, and escaping.
Personality: Cunning, resourceful, theatrical, and quite calculating. He enjoys surprising his enemies and maintaining an elegant demeanor even in dangerous situations. History: He comes from a family connected to the criminal underworld. His ancestor, Oji Harima, was a thief known for defying the powerful. This legacy influences his identity and his understanding of his actions.
Relationships: He works under Shigaraki and collaborates with Dabi, Toga, Twice, and Spinner. He demonstrates strong loyalty to his comrades.
Interesting facts: his talent depends not only on physical strength, but also on strategy and surprise. His illusionist-like appearance sets him apart from the rest of the organization.