3 Heroes from My Hero Academia who could be villains

Time and time again, quintessential hero narratives like My Hero Academia have proved that even the purest of hearts can harbor darkness deep within and that even evil can be redeemed. Let’s look at five heroes from My Hero Academia who would be menacing villains.

1) Katsuki Bakugo

Easily one of the most popular characters in My Hero Academia, Bakugo’s personality has been deemed quite polarizing among the fandom. His constant anger and self-centered attitude have caused an uproar, with the majority claiming him to be too proud and full of himself, every trait a generic villain seems to have. He even told Deku to kill himself, although he later apologized. The series has succeeded in keeping him on edge, occasionally taking care that he wouldn’t turn dark as this man is willing to do anything to see himself be the best. There is no denying that if his conscience was not clear, he would have turned out to be a terrifying villain with his explosive quirk.

2) Endeavor

Honestly, it is a miracle that he isn’t a villain, with many still questioning the position he currently holds. Despite a supposed redemption arc, Endeavor might never be able to overcome his past mistakes. His constant abuse of his wife and children had already made him a villain on the inside. He was single-handedly responsible for traumatizing his wife, sending her to a psychiatric hospital, physically abusing Shoto, and giving him a burn scar on his face. If he had not gotten in touch with his conscience and tried to make things better, there is no way he would still deserve to be called a hero.

3) Hitoshi Shinso

He is cunning, smart, and has a quirk that allows him to manipulate people. In short, Shinso has all the ingredients required to conjure up a perfect villain. Shinso also carries a dark and looming aura about him which gives him an intimidating presence among his peers. His out-of-the-box quirk, Brainwashing, isn’t particularly designed for the generic hero work, which might further give him the benefit of the doubt. He would have been a force to be reckoned with had he decided to join the dark side. One mustn’t be too quick to make him a favorite character in case he does end up switching sides.

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