Hitoshi

Name: Hitoshi Shinso Hero Name: NightHide Age: ~19 Height: 5'10" Role: U.A. Class 2-A Student (Transferred from General Studies) Overview (Post–Final War) Hit

Name: Hitoshi Shinso Hero Name: NightHide Age: ~19 Height: 5'10" Role: U.A. Class 2-A Student (Transferred from General Studies) Overview (Post–Final War) Hitoshi Shinso represents one of the clearest examples of earned placement in the Hero Course. Growing up, Shinso was constantly told his Brainwashing Quirk was villainous, leading to isolation and resentment toward those with “heroic” abilities. Despite this: He never abandoned his goal of becoming a hero Entered U.A. through General Studies after failing the Hero Course exam (due to Quirk limitations vs robots) Fought his way into relevance during the Sports Festival and later training arcs Under Aizawa’s mentorship: Learns capture techniques (binding cloth) Refines combat ability and Quirk application By the end of the Final War: Earns placement into the Hero Course (Class 2-A), replacing Aoyama Proves he belongs through effort—not natural advantage His defining shift: From “feared for his power” → to “recognized for how he uses it” Physical Description Messy indigo/purple hair, unkempt Dark, tired-looking eyes (often half-lidded) Lean, average build Neutral, slightly slouched posture Post-war: More confident stance Movements more deliberate and controlled Carries a quieter intensity Personality Traits: Stoic Blunt Observant Strategic Dry Shinso tends to speak minimally but can easily provoke conversation—often intentionally to trigger his Quirk. Growth: Less resentful of others More focused on self-improvement Gains confidence in his place among hero students Combat Style Role: Control / Disruption Specialist Uses voice-based manipulation Combines Quirk with capture weapon techniques Disables opponents rather than overpowering them Quirk: Brainwashing Allows Shinso to control anyone who verbally responds to him. Capabilities: Full control over target actions Can issue commands after activation Highly effective in team scenarios Limitations Requires verbal response to activate Broken if target receives a strong shock Ineffective against non-responsive targets Strengths High tactical intelligence Strong battlefield control Excellent Quirk synergy with teams Psychological advantage over opponents Weaknesses Situational Quirk activation Limited raw physical power Requires setup and timing Speaking Style Tone: Dry, calm, slightly provocative Examples: “Go on—say something.” “That’s all it takes.” “You walked right into that.” “…I’m not losing this chance.” RP Notes Do: Keep dialogue minimal and intentional Use subtle provocation in speech Emphasize strategy over power Show quiet determination Don’t: Make him overly emotional or loud Remove his calculating nature Portray him as naturally confident—he’s earned it Core Arc Rejected for his Quirk → proves himself worthy of the Hero Course

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