The dust has settled. Villains are locked away, peace is (mostly) restored, and the once wide-eyed students of U.A.’s Class 1-A have grown into full-fledged pro heroes. If you’ve ever debated with friends over who’d come out on top in the long run, the wait is over. Thanks to the My Hero Academia Ultra Archive Fanbook and the last chapters of the manga, we finally know which students rose the farthest up the hero ladder. Let’s see the five strongest heroes from Class 1-A—listed by where they ended up on the pro hero ladder—and why each of them reached the top of the spotlight.
5. Ingenium (Tenya Iida)
At number five is the class president himself, Tenya Iida—testimony to how discipline, determination, and turbo legs can get you far. Iida’s Engine quirk has always provided him with an advantage in speed and agility, but it’s his firm moral compass and dedication to leadership that have seen him go further.
He’s a symbol of consistency and integrity in the hero community over the years. He might not have the flashiest powers, but when it comes to reliability in high-stakes situations, Ingenium is second to none. His spot in the top five is well-earned—and a nod to how far he’s come since those early days at U.A.
4. Deku (Izuku Midoriya)
Surprised to see Midoriya here instead of higher up? You’re not alone. The previous One For All user comes in at number 4, even after losing his quirk following the final battle with All For One. But the catch is—Deku didn’t give up. Rather, he evolved. Equipped with a support suit that replicates his previous powers and a sharp strategic intellect, he’s kept up with—and even overtaken—much of his class.
His journey from quirkless underdog to elite pro hero is nothing short of legendary, and this ranking only proves that a true hero isn’t defined by powers, but by heart, grit, and the will to protect others. And yes, his rivalry with Bakugo is still very much alive.
3. Dynamight (Katsuki Bakugo)
No surprise here—Bakugo charges into the number 3 spot with all the intensity we’ve come to expect. His Explosion quirk is still one of the most devastating in the hero universe, but it’s his development that shines. No longer the solitary wolf driven by pride and rage, Bakugo has become a competent leader and an emblem of raw power chastened by time.
His ranking just behind Midoriya may hurt (and you know that it does), but it only makes him work even more. With his explosive power and honed instincts, Dynamight is a force to be reckoned with by no one wants to cross.
2. Shoto Todoroki
If anyone represents balance—both literally and figuratively—it’s Shoto Todoroki. Japan’s number 2 pro hero and top member of Class 1-A, Todoroki, has evolved far from the conflicted student struggling under the weight of his father’s shadow. His Half-Cold Half-Hot ability provides a lethal combination of attack and defense, and he’s learned to control both aspects in harmony. But it’s his emotional development that characterizes Shoto’s ascension.
He’s made former pain into strength, forged his path, and now is a symbol of what a new generation of heroes can become. His competition with Lemillion (Mirio Togata) keeps him on his toes—and viewers are hooked.
1. A Class That Changed Everything
Even though Lemillion might have taken the overall number 1 ranking, Class 1-A’s reputation is undeniably cemented—particularly with Todoroki waiting in the wings. From Iida’s unshakeable sense of responsibility to Deku’s makeover and Bakugo’s dogged determination, these five heroes embody the greatest that U.A. has to offer. Their lives were marked by adversity, victories, and soul-redefining struggles, but each became stronger—and more human—because of it. They’re not merely listed among the greatest; they are the greatest, in character and deed.
As My Hero Academia approaches its anime’s final arc, the fans can anticipate witnessing these legends enshrine themselves in hero lore. One thing is certain: Class 1-A did not graduate—they remade the world.