Apart from her glaring moral flaws, Himiko Toga is a well-rounded character with a multitude of talents, which are unfortunately being utilized by the League of Villains inMy Hero Academia. This blonde bombshell is nothing to be trifled with, as she can be potent in both close-quarters combat and ranged attacks, causing bloodshed at every opportunity she is presented with.
Himiko’s natural agility, reflexes, and acrobatic skills are only amplified by her metamorphic Quirk, eloquently dubbed “Transform,“making this Dorodere damea master of deception, stealth, and imitation.
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Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Himiko basically has the ability to go invisible, but not in the way that Toru Hagakure does, as this aspect of her Quirk holds more similarities with Mui Mui’sStand ability (inJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean.)When this raunchy rascal holds her breath and focuses her thoughts, Himiko is able to remove herself from her opponent’s range of senses by essentially erasing her presence.
However, the desired result cannot be achieved if Himiko is in their field of vision, but with just one blink, she’s gone! Himiko has therefore become quite talented at distracting her victims and forcing them to divert their attention to create the perfect gap for her stealthy escape.
The Bold Bloodthirsty Beauty
It’s a complete game-changer if Himiko is fortunate enough to secure a blood sample from her opponent, and as a Tantōjutsu expert, the opportunity for ichor collection arises more often than not. She is never far from a set of razor-sharp blades, which are used during close combat or propelled through the air from a distance, giving Himiko more range to her attacks.
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For added efficiency, this villainess has equipped her utility belt with a blood-sucking device that includes a set of retractable needles connected to canisters. Once the hypodermic hardware makes contact with the skin, it begins withdrawing blood and conveniently depositing it into a handy green vessel. If Himiko is feeling thirsty, she can simply sample her loot through theuse of her Bane-inspired mask, which connects directly to the precious vials of ruby fluid.
Hiding in Plain Sight
As soon as the blood is ingested, Himiko can activate her Quirk and transform her appearance into a perfect replica of whomever’s DNA she recently savored. Not only does her body go through a complete metamorphosis, but her vocal chords make adaptations of their own, and even Himiko’s wardrobe gets a makeover (although, she does have to get naked first for it to be effective;notthat anyone is complaining!)
The length that Himiko can maintain “Transform” is directly proportional to the amount of blood she has consumed, so, the more the merrier! Her skinwalking skills are also quite flexible, as this femme fatale can interchange between different forms if several different samples are in her system simultaneously;giving even Arya Starka run for her money!
The Misstress of Disguise
As if Himiko’s Quirk wasn’t overpowered enough, she manages to kick it up a notch in episode 109ofMy Hero Academia,“Revival Party.” After a near-death experience, Himiko undergoes an Awakening that gives her transformations more potency by allowing her to briefly adopt her victim’s Quirk. Beforehand, “Transform” certainly had a plethora of uses but did not directly assist in battle, as Himiko’s impressive combat skills are due to her natural talent and agility. But now the sadist has access to her choice of potentially lethal superpowers that are waiting just one pinprick away.
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Her Quirk’s copying capabilities are only effective, however, if Himiko has formed some kind of bond with the blood source, as the attempt would be fruitless if her heart wasn’t truly in it. This miscreant must demonstrate a keen interest in her intended victim and has at least a basic understanding ofhow their Quirk worksbefore she can mimic their abilities. This rules a number of possibilities out of the question, as Himiko is quite particular about who deserves her attention.
Fits Like A Glove
If one were to describe this vixen’s characteristics in just a few words, calling her anobsessive Dorodere hemophiliac stalkerwould be a satisfactory summary.Himiko’svillainous admiration for bloodis perfectly suited for her Quirk’s activation (imagine she suffered from hemophobia instead?) while her insane stealth and sneaky transformations make stalking quite effortless. Furthermore, Himiko’s obsessive nature is impassioned by her Dorodere traits, which are ideal for her Awakened ability’s specifications.
This scenario is essentially a “chicken-and-egg” predicament, as Himiko’s personality traits are so ideal for her Quirk that it is a match made in heaven.OnlyMy Hero Academia’screator, Kohei Horikoshi can say for sure if this sadistic she-devil always possesses a natural affinity for blood, or subconsciously developed it due to the mutations in her DNA created by the Quirk. Cannibalistic tendencies have also been known to aggravate mental health issues, so did this hemophiliahobby push her off the deep end, or simply amplify Himiko’s underlying psychotic symptoms?
