My Hero Academia’s Most Shocking Characters Who Didn’t Start With Quirks But Were Gifted Powers!

Summary

Aoyama’s family bargained with All For One to avoid being seen as Quirkless.
U.S.J. Nomu was turned into a killing machine with enhanced durability.
All For One granted dangerous quirks to Shigaraki to enhance his strength.

In the universe of “My Hero Academia“, most individuals are born with a unique ability, or ‘Quirk’, which they must learn to control and eventually master through practice. It’s uncommon for someone to lack a Quirk at birth, but exceptionally rare is the case of someone receiving a Quirk, as this is generally viewed as strange and taboo within the broader hero community due to its unusual nature.

Even though receiving a unique ability (Quirk) may not always be beneficial, it can motivate an individual to fully exploit their new talent, pushing themselves physically and mentally to their extremes in order to maximize the potential of the gift they’ve been granted, whether for upholding justice or engaging in wicked deeds. While such instances are rare, the characters below represent a few examples of those who, under various circumstances, obtained another person’s Quirk, which later proved useful in combat. Before delving into the details, it is important to note that Midoriya and All Might will be the primary focus, given their significance within the storyline since One For All has been successively passed down among several individuals.

7. Yuga Aoyama

To Avoid Being Seen As A Quirkless Nobody, Aoyama’s Family Bargained With All For One

Given By: All For One

In the bustling realm of My Hero Academia, it’s easy to be captivated by its colorful characters and exhilarating action. Yet, beneath the surface, this world harbors deep-rooted discrimination and prejudice. Those branded as villains, like Shinso, face harsh criticism, but surprisingly, even those without a Quirk, such as Aoyama, are often subjected to bullying and disregard.

Born into affluence, Aoyama’s family sought the assistance of All For One, hoping to bestow upon their son an ability befitting his noble lineage and capable of making him a distinguished hero. This background detail emerged close to the climactic war, but there were hints earlier that Aoyama’s situation wasn’t entirely typical, for instance, his difficulty in mastering his Quirk compared to his classmates in 1-A who were progressing smoothly.

6. U.S.J. Nomu

Dr. Garaki Turned The U.S.J. Nomu Into The Ultimate Killing Machine By Bolstering Its Durability With Quirks

Given By: Dr. Garaki

In the U.S.J arc, the terrifying Nomu character stands out not just because of its massive muscular build and exposed brain, but also due to its uncanny ability to keep getting back up. During experiments, Garaki injected it with Shock Absorption for an alleged invincibility against any attack, even those from All Might’s superhuman strength.

Initially, All Might struggled greatly against the Nomu’s Quirk, but it was a series of intense attacks that eventually exhausted its regenerative powers to the maximum. Given the destruction this single Nomu brought about, one can shudder at the thought of what worldwide havoc an entire army of such Quirk-possessing Nomus might inflict.

5. Kurogiri

Oboro Was “Given” A Brand New Quirk While Being Transformed Into A Nomu

Given By: Dr. Garaki

At first glance, Kuogiri appears to be merely Shigaraki’s eerie personal assistant, utilizing his Warp Gates to extricate the League from peril. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes evident that there is far more to him than meets the eye. In due course, it is revealed that Kurogiri is actually Oboro, a close friend of Aizawa from childhood, who was believed to have been lost in action.

In essence, they retrieved All For One’s body and directed Doctor Garaki to transform the boy into a grotesque Nomu. This was achieved by injecting his body with numerous Quirks, leading to his Cloud Quirk evolving into Warp Gates. Although not entirely unique, it became a novel ability that proved crucial in implementing the heroes’ strategy of divide and conquer during the climactic war.

4. Lady Nagant

Nagant Earned Air Walk As Part Of A Deal With All For One

Given By: All For One

After Lady Nagant chose to distance herself from hero circles following her exploitation as a mere murderous tool by the Public Safety Commission, she possessed the Rifle Quirk, an exceptionally powerful skill that made her Japan’s top marksman. Yet, All For One sought to persuade this ex-Pro-Hero to join him in dismantling society by presenting her with Air Walk – a Quirk he had stolen and was now ready to grant his newest ally.

Air Walk, a unique ability tailored to Nagant’s combat style, enables her to access elevated positions from where she can accurately target potential threats at a safe distance. This skill proved beneficial for Nagant in many situations, but it also served as a means of control by All For One, leveraging it as a form of coercion to maintain her allegiance to his agenda.

3. Shigaraki

All For One Granted His Successor A Wide Range Of Dangerous Quirks To Enhance His Strength And Survivability In Combat

Given By: Dr. Garaki

Observing closely, it seemed as though Shigaraki, whose Decay Quirk was already destructive enough to potentially level entire cities, was about to receive an ultimate advantage: the transfer of One For All. With a subtle assist from Doctor Garaki, Shigaraki’s physique would gain the capacity to wield multiple Quirks, similar to his former master, making him potentially more menacing than All For One himself.

Towards the story’s conclusion, it becomes clear that All For One had secretly bestowed his Quirk upon Shigaraki since their early years. This means that the devastating loss of Shigaraki’s family, which he believed was due to his inherent power, was actually a consequence of the ability he received from All For One as part of his plan to mold Shigaraki into an ideal vessel for hatred and world destruction.

2. Midoriya

One For All Has Been Passed Down Between Generations, But Midoriya Was The One To Fulfill Its Purpose

Given By: All Might

In simpler terms, although many individuals have acquired the incredibly potent Quirk called One For All throughout history, it was Midoriya who learned to fully utilize its power. Born without a Quirk, Midoriya admired All Might and yearned to be a hero above all else. His intense determination eventually attracted the attention of All Might, who chose Midoriya as his successor for One For All, setting him on his journey to become a real-life superhero.

By the time the Quirk reached Midoriya, all the preceding users’ powers had merged, granting him the strength necessary to vanquish Shigaraki and eliminate any remaining traces of One For All. Although Midoriya might become Quirkless once more following his selfless act of relinquishing his power to end the conflict, the fortunate acquisition of One For All marked a pivotal moment in his life that enabled him to pursue his cherished dream of becoming a hero.

1. All Might

All Might Became The Central Pillar Of Hero Society After Acquiring One For All

Given By: Nana Shimura

Throughout the narrative, it’s revealed that although All Might initially didn’t have a Quirk, he later acknowledges to Midoriya that they share this trait. However, things took a different turn for him when his mentor, Nana Shimura, bestowed upon him the One For All Quirk, believing that All Might would establish a peaceful society with its power.

All Might admits that he didn’t have a Quirk like Midoriya at first, but then he received One For All from his mentor. His mentor thought that All Might could use this powerful Quirk to create a peaceful society.

In my own words, I’d say: “With my extraordinary Quirk, my strength, speed, and resilience are amplified beyond measure. This empowers me to crush any foe who dares challenge me. The mere mention of my name in the underworld sends shivers down their spines. It’s almost as if Japan’s crime rate is teetering on the brink of vanishing completely, such is the terror I instill. This incredible power, bestowed upon me by Nana, truly underscores just how extraordinary a being I am.

2025-04-21 06:54