One-Time Villains in My Hero Academia That Left Us Wanting More!

Summary

Eri’s Guard, Teruo Hazukashi, Mustard, Dictator, and Ending are examples of one-time villains in My Hero Academia.
These villains had unique quirks and potential to be significant threats, but were quickly taken down.
The limited screen time of these villains adds to their mysterious and intriguing nature for fans to theorize about.

In the anime “My Hero Academia”, many villains make multiple appearances throughout the storyline to challenge the protagonists. However, some villains only appear once before being defeated permanently. Although these one-time villains may seem weak, their limited screen time adds mystery, sparking fan speculation about their potential abilities and identities when using their Quirks.

It remains unclear how these particular characters transformed into antagonists, given their limited role in the narrative. Nevertheless, let’s shift our focus away from Shigaraki and Dabi for now, to explore instead the brief-appearing villains in “My Hero Academia.

5. Eri’s Guard

With A Screen Time Length Of Roughly Three Seconds, Barely Anything Is Known About This Unlucky Villain

Appearance: Episode 67

Among Overhaul’s group of thugs, the enigmatic figure guarding Eri is a standout character in the roster of antagonists, even if they don’t receive as much screen time as others. One member of his crew who barely makes an appearance is this unnamed individual. A pivotal moment comes when this person inadvertently allows the young girl to wander off, a move that almost resulted in Eri’s escape with Deku and Mirio. Following this incident, Overhaul swiftly returns to his lair and immediately executes the unnamed villain just after they attempt to apologize.

Because he appeared on screen just once, not much is known about this character beyond his role as a faithful servant of Overhaul. However, given his responsibility for guarding Eri, it’s evident that he was no bungler and could have posed a significant threat if he had been drawn into the battle against heroes at a later stage in the storyline.

4. Teruo Hazukashi

Inspired By The Words Of The Late Destro, Teruo Defied His Company And Turned On Them

Appearance: Episode 87

Approximately halfway through the storyline of “My Hero Academia,” readers encounter the legacy of Destro – a man who advocated for unrestricted quirk usage, challenging heroic regulations. In contemporary times, his philosophy has stirred numerous common folks to defy societal norms and seize control; an embodiment of this being Teruo.

Initially, I was just an ordinary businessman, but after delving into Desto’s autobiography, something in me shifted. I found myself standing against my own company, poised and ready to challenge them with an unconventional ability – the Shame Quirk, which transforms my embarrassment into power. Fortunately, Hawks intervened promptly, preventing any outlandish actions on my part. If given the chance, this could have been the start of a larger-than-life villain’s origin story, had I been allowed to stir up more turmoil.

3. Mustard

Mustard Was Left Behind By The League Of Villains And Never Seen Again

Appearance: Episode 31

During their assault on the forest training camp, Mustard appeared as a member of the League of Villains. Given his incredibly potent Quirk that causes harm through spreading gas around him, it was presumed he would be a persistent nuisance for heroes. However, things didn’t quite turn out that way.

In the forest training camp, Mustard fiercely battles against the heroes, but after a tough and protracted conflict, he’s ultimately defeated by Tetsutetsu and immediately detained. Unlike Muscular, who later manages to escape his confinement several story arcs later, Mustard disappears from view following this confrontation, leaving fans with only this encounter to appreciate this intriguing villain in action.

2. Dictator

One Of The Many Dangerous Criminals Who Escaped The Confines Of Tartarus Prison

Appearance: Episode 135

Spectators may recall Dictator as the peculiar antagonist who makes an appearance towards the end of the Dark Hero Arc, intending to confront Midoriya. Initially, it appeared that this character would pose a substantial menace, given his ability to rapidly amass followers. However, following his debut, he is swiftly defeated by Bakugo and their companions after they choose to intervene, aiming to escort Midoriya back to UA.

The manner in which Dictator’s power diverges from Trumpet’s is that while the former exerts absolute control over those he possesses, the latter inspires people through bold speeches. Given his ability to occupy multiple individuals simultaneously, Dictator might have proven a formidable adversary for Midoriya. However, since he was apprehended immediately upon introduction, their confrontation turned out to be brief.

1. Ending

An Obsessed Endeavor Fan Who Tries To Turn The Hero Back Into A Violent Monster

Appearance: Episode 105

At one instance within the Endeavor Agency storyline, we encounter an unusual antagonist named Ending. This solitary appearance is significant as he suddenly abducts Natsuo, one of Endeavor’s sons. His intention was to provoke Endeavor into executing him in cold blood, thus bringing back the hero’s ruthless and merciless character from his past. This plot twist occurs when Endeavor has begun to show signs of softening following his ascension to the number one hero position.

In the end, Ending’s White Lines Quirk proved challenging, but ultimately, Midoriya, Todoroki, and Bakugo managed to subdue the criminal by coordinating their powers collectively to outsmart him. It seems that if Ending had been a recurring antagonist, he could have served as a regular adversary for Endeavor, continually pushing him to confront his violent past, not just as a man but also as a hero.

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