Heroes inMy Hero Academiaaren’t the key in you see in comic books.

These characters often come with various flaws that make them much more relatable.

More than anything, they feel human.

Sero and Ending from My Hero Academia use their quirks.

Capable of more than just girl power.

This is further implied throughout My Hero Academia, with villains that directly parallel some of the heroes.

8Fumikage Tokoyami

Tokoyami is a stern and talented student with a strong sense of justice.

A collage of Best Jeanist, Endeavor Agency and Nighteye.

You normally wouldn’t expect a scenario where a character like this becomes the villain.

However, the path to darkness for Tokoyami lies within his quirk.

Dark Shadow seems to be an entity that exists separately from Tokoyami.

My Hero Academia- Class 1-A And All Might Together

Dark Shadow often yearns for destruction whenever it goes out of control.

This happens when Dark Shadow’s powers are at their peak.

If Tokoyami decides to give in to Dark Shadow’s desires, he could become a terrifying villain.

Featured image of the article My Hero Academia 8 Heroes Who Could’ve Become Villains showcasing Tokoyami, Monoma, and Deku.

He has an eccentric personality that may even look narcissistic.

Unfortunately, that bright face hid a dark past that no one was aware of for the longest time.

Similar to Deku, Aoyama was born quirkless.

A collage of Himiko Toga, Uraraka Ochako and Lady Nagant.

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Because Aoyama’s parents were wealthy, they were able to useAll For Oneto give Aoyama a quirk.

This allowed All For One to blackmail Aoyama, making him betray the heroes.

Tokoyami melds with Dark Shadow.

If Aoyama’s classmates hadn’t believed in him, he could’ve fully committed to the villainous path.

Because of this, Shinso was unable to make it to the hero course of UA.

While competition is healthy for aspiring heroes, Monoma tends to take it too far.

Aoyama Yuuga is depressed over being the UA Traitor in My Hero Academia.

Additionally, he has never shown a deep desire to save other people.

Because of the bonds he has created, the current Monoma will likely never become a villain.

He’s a highly intelligent character who isn’t afraid to go against the norm and speak up.

Deku bottom left, Todoroki middle, Yaoyorozu right

However, Hawks' childhood was filled with darkness and tragedy.

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Hawks was abused by his father and abandoned by his mother.

Shinsou Hitoshi appearing for a hero course practical in My Hero Academia.

Because of this, Endeavor developed an inferiority complex and wanted to surpass All Might by any means necessary.

He eventually realized it was impossible, leading Endeavor to force the task onto his offspring.

Endeavor started as an anti-hero from the start and was very close to crossing into the villain line.

Neito Monoma smiles intensely in costume in My Hero Academia.

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Dabi is a great parallel to Todoroki’s past hate for his father and what he could’ve become.

This is directly implied in the anime with the introduction of Gentle Criminal, who was a hero dropout.

Hawks from My Hero Academia using his feathers as swords.

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Endeavor from My Hero Academia looking nervous and unsure.

Todoroki Shouto using both sides of his Quirk in My Hero Academia.

Izuku Midoriya or Deku covered in a purple haze from Smokescreen in My Hero Academia.

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