My Hero Academia: Sir Nighteyes Foresight Quirk, Explained

My Hero Academia: Sir Nighteyes Foresight Quirk, Explained

Key Takeaways

  • Sir Nighteye’s Foresight Quirk allows him to see future events accurately.
  • His predictions, though scary, were only wrong twice in the series.
  • Deku’s ability to change the future proved limitations to Nighteye’s Quirk.

As a devoted fan of My Hero Academia, I can’t help but marvel at the intricate and thought-provoking characters that grace our screens every week. One such character who left an indelible mark on me is Sir Nighteye, a Pro Hero whose Foresight Quirk granted him a unique insight into the future.


The following contains spoilers for My Hero Academia, the 7th season of which is currently airing on Crunchyroll.

Mirai Sasaki (Hero Name: Sir Nighteye | Quirk: Foresight) was a Pro Hero and the mentor to U.A. High Big Three member Mirio Togata (Hero Name: Lemillion | Quirk: Permeation), and a former sidekick to All Might. His work as All Might’s sidekick was so vital, he was considered the brains behind the #1 Hero. He was a level of All Might otaku that could rival even the enthusiasm of series protagonist Izuku Midoriya (Hero Name: Deku | Quirk: One For All, 9th Gen).

Initially, Sir Nighteye seemed cold and practical, an impression possibly stemming from his unique power that allowed him to perceive others’ futures from a detached viewpoint. Let me explain how Sir Nighteye’s Foresight functioned.

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My Hero Academia: Sir Nighteyes Foresight Quirk, Explained

In layman’s terms, Sir Nighteye possesses the unique ability to foresee the future as if he were an onlooker watching events unfold. His predictions are incredibly accurate, leading him to believe that these future events are unavoidable, no matter his efforts to change them. This power is triggered by both sight and touch; he must physically touch and establish eye contact with the person he wishes to foresee the future of. However, this ability has a significant recharge period of 24 hours between each use.

In the Shie Hassaikai arc, it was foreseen that All Might would meet a gruesome end at the hands of All For One and Deku would perish during the fight against Kai Chisaki (Villain Name: Overhaul | Quirk: Overhaul). However, as we now understand, neither prophecy came to pass. In Deku’s case, Eri’s ability to rewind time using her Quirk played a crucial role in saving him from the Yakuza boss and herself, just before Sir Nighteye met his own end. Interestingly, it appears that Nighteye could see far into the future, with his prediction about All Might’s death seemingly set several years ahead.

Nighteye’s talent had the potential to avert disastrous events, but its uncanny accuracy in forecasting instilled a sense of dread within him regarding its usage, reminiscent of the style seen in “My Hero Academia.” Interestingly, Nighteye’s name is connected to his abilities – “Sasaki” signifies help and repetition, while “ki” refers to a tree, both found in numerous Japanese family names. As All Might’s sidekick, this ties in nicely. Notably, “Mirai” translates to “future.

Deku’s victory over a foreseen grim fate shows that precognition has boundaries, and the future can be altered in ways Sir Nighteye never imagined. However, this ability doesn’t grant its user infinite wisdom, as they only see what others cannot. Initially, Nighteye was against Deku becoming the next bearer of the One For All Quirk due to his belief that there were countless more qualified candidates. But in both the fight against Overhaul and the final battle against All For One, he was shown to be mistaken. While Nighteye could foresee much, it’s plausible that the Quirk was partially constrained by his own biases.

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2024-10-05 20:34