Let’s be honest—if you’re deep into My Hero Academia, you’ve probably found yourself deep in power-scaling debates more times than you’d like to admit. With every arc, class exercise, and villain showdown, the student rankings shift just enough to keep us all guessing. So, in true MHA fashion, here’s a countdown of the 10 strongest students in the series—based on raw power, versatility, and those wild “did-they-just-do-that?” moments. Buckle up, it’s about to get intense.
10. Yui Kodai – The Sleeper Threat
She may not receive significant screen time from Class 1-B, but when she does, she delivers. Her Size Quirk allows her to grow or shrink things she touches—making something innocuous into a giant projectile within seconds. As shown in the Final War arc (according to Screen Rant), she even assisted Mt. Lady in landing a surprise blow. Subtle but intelligent, Yui has strategic value that could elevate her to the best of the best if she gets the spotlight.
9. Kinoko Komori – Mushroom Mayhem
Kinoko’s Quirk is adorable-sounding, but it is flat-out nightmare fuel. She can spawn mushrooms anywhere—including within your lungs. It’s gross, creepy, and highly dangerous. Although she doesn’t punch or blast, she can take out whole squads with a well-timed fungal storm. If she ever cranks up the violence, the rest of the class could be in big trouble.
8. Hitoshi Shinso – Mind Games Master
Shinso doesn’t win with brute force—he wins with brains and psychological traps. His Brainwashing Quirk makes him a tactical nuke if used right. All it takes is one response, and you’re his puppet. From controlling Gigantomachia to training for frontline combat, Shinso’s proving he’s not just a wildcard—he’s a future pro in the making.
7. Neito Monoma – The Ultimate Copycat
Aye, he does go on a bit. But Monoma proves it with one of the most volatile Quirks in existence. With Copy, he can steal anyone’s powers by just touching them, which makes him a plausible game-changer in any encounter. He even stole Eraserhead’s Quirk to contain Shigaraki, no small accomplishment. Underestimate him at your peril.
6. Inasa Yoarashi – The Human Hurricane
Speaking for Shiketsu High, Inasa is a storm system on legs. His manipulation of wind is outright intimidating—he can blow attacks, enemies, and even battlefields into the stratosphere with a flick of his wrist. He was the first choice to recommend to U.A. before he opted to join Shiketsu instead, and one can see why. With pure power and mobility, he’s a hurricane of chaos for anyone who crosses his path.
5. Nejire Hado – Spiral Power in Motion
Nejire of the Big Three brings experience and firepower. Her Wave Motion Quirk allows her to shoot energy blasts that curl around towards enemies, inflicting heavy damage or providing her with aerial mobility. She managed to slow Shigaraki down when not many others could. Friendly in appearance, but don’t be fooled—she’s one of the top fighters and has nasty range.
4. Tamaki Amajiki – The Adaptive Brawler
Tamaki’s Quirk, Manifest, allows him to transform the food he consumes into physical attributes—tentacles, wings, shells, whatever. He’s an edible force of devastation. His imagination in combat and experience place him light years ahead of most students, and his only weakness is himself. When that finally catches up to his potential? He’s almost unbeatable.
3. Mirio Togata – The Untouchable Force
Mirio, also known as Lemillion, is perhaps the most refined student hero in the series. His Permeation Quirk does make him incredibly hard to hit, but it’s his unparalleled combat sense that puts him in a league of his own. He stood his ground against Overhaul, and Nighteye thought he was the perfect candidate to inherit One For All. That says everything.
2. Shoto Todoroki – Fire and Ice Balance
Todoroki’s double Quirk provides him with mastery over freezing and burning elements, resulting in him being one of the best-balanced combatants out there. From freezing up huge arenas to sending out hellfire, he’s improved a lot under Endeavor’s tutelage. His level-headedness in stressful situations and sheer elemental strength render him a perpetual threat regardless of who he goes up against.
1. Izuku Midoriya – The One For All Heir
It’s not surprising—Deku is the best. One For All gives him unparalleled power, velocity, increased senses, and Quirks from other users. From Blackwhip to Danger Sense, he’s become an army of one. According to GameRant, Deku has exceeded everyone’s expectations and is now Japan’s new Symbol of Peace. Among classmates, he’s in his category.
And there you have it—my latest ranking of MHA’s best student heroes. Think someone was overlooked? Sound off, because in true My Hero Academia style, the rankings always shift—and the argument is half the fun.