My Hero Academia Friendships are some of the greatest in anime, characterized by mutual support, continual encouragement on both sides, and fun, playful moments of laughter and love. Both the youngest UA High students and older adult Pro Heroes share these close bonds, but some of the best connections in the series occur within Class 1-A itself.
The students of Class 1-A have faced attacks from villains, deaths from professional heroes, sports festivals, exams, and difficult battles, helping these individuals grow even closer through these shared high school experiences. On graduation day, Class 1-A students were inseparableand these are ten of the closest friendships in the class.
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Momo and Jiro
Momo and Jiro constantly team up on missions, fighting perfectly together
It's known that Kyoka Jiro is good friends with Kaminari, but she has another companion that fans sometimes forget about: Momo. Momo and Jiro frequently team up on missions, such as during the Unforeseen Simulation Set arc, the Provisional Hero Licensing Exam arc, and the Paranormal Liberation War arc. Not only do they work well together professionally, they also have a lot of fun together.
Momo and Jiro interact heavily during the UA School Festival arc, playing in the band and practicing together. Girls often praise each other's ideas and achievements and, in general, there is a level of support between them that is rare in their interactions with other students in Class 1-A.
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Kirishima and Mina
Kirishima and Mina go back – to high school, in fact
Little known but interesting My Hero Academy fact is that Mina and Kirishima attended the same high school before enrolling at UA High's. hero program. Kirishima was a shy and terrified individual in high school, too afraid to face villains directly despite his cool quirk, while Mina was bold and heroic. Eijiro was inspired by Mina's bravery and changed his appearance and attitude, gradually becoming an admirable hero.
One aspect of Kirishima's new hairstyle that appears to have been taken from Mina was his small, horn-shaped tufts of hair, which she noticed and praised. This subtle detail reveals how much Kirishima respects Minaand she feels the same way about him, expressing confidence in his abilities and his potential to be an incredible hero. Mina believed in Kirishima when he couldn't believe in himself, proof of their strong friendship.
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Tsuyu and Ochaco
Tsuyu trusts Ochaco and allows her to call her “Tsu”, her nickname only for close friends
Tsu and Ochaco have quirks that go hand in hand, making them work together on missions frequently. During this constant time spent together, the two established a genuine friendship and began to trust each other. During the Kamino Arc, Ochaco was the person she tearfully confessed her guilt to after making a rather rude comment to the group of classmates who went to rescue Bakugo.
They interacted frequently during the Paranormal Liberation War Arc and the Internship Arc, figuring out the next steps in their hero journeys together. Tsuyu even allows Ochaco to call her “Tsu”. a nickname reserved exclusively for your best friends. Although they often hang out together in larger groups with other students like Deku and Iida, there is a definite bond between Tsuyu and Ochaco.
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Deku and Iida
Deku risked his life for Iida during vs. Hero Killer Arc, just a scene that shows their connection
Although Iida was unsure about Deku at first, they quickly became friends after they both entered UA High, admiring each other's quirks and work ethic. Iida is always quick to offer helpful words of wisdom and advice to Deku, while Deku encourages Iida in his darkest moments.
During the Vs. Hero Killer Arc, when Iida pursued Stain to avenge his brother, Deku went after his classmate, afraid that harm might come to Iida. Deku risked his own life for Iida's sakeproving how deeply he cared for his friend. After this scene, the duo became even closer, continuing their healthy rivalry.
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Bakugo and Todoroki
Bakugo and Todoroki are fantastic teammates and even better friends
Bakugo may not have many close friendships due to his reserved behavior, but he managed to win over Todoroki, which was no easy task. Bakugo despised Todoroki during the Sports Festival as he was a serious threat to his place in the class but began to change his perception of the fellow hero. seeing him as a rival rather than someone to crush.
Bakugo was present during dinner at Todoroki's house with Deku, and shared several other positive moments with Todoroki. One of his best scenes was when they cooperated to help a group of kids control their difficult quirksand this case revealed how well their personalities complement each other.
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Jiro and Denki
Jiro is canonically Denki's favorite person, giving them a special and touching connection
From an early age My Hero Academia, Kyoka Jiro and Denki Kaminari liked each other, spending almost every second together. Their quirks combine well and they fight more effectively as a team due to the combination of their abilities. Their connection isn't just useful during battles, they both deeply enjoy being friends, bursting into laughter constantly in each other's presence and praising each other's successes.
They can joke one moment and then fight a serious threat the next, highlighting the versatility of their relationship and the love they feel for each other. When Denki was fighting during the Gunga Mountain Villa Raid arc, he thought of Jiro, his most important person, to give him strength and renewed vigor. Whether this moment is viewed through a romantic or platonic lens, it's clear either way that Jiro and Denki have a bond that cannot be broken.
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Todoroki and Deku
Todoroki and Deku admire and lift each other up, forming an unlikely but close connection
Todoroki is a more reserved person, understandably due to his troubled past and trauma with his family, so it's even more significant that he was able to develop such a close friendship with Deku. Deku's patience in getting to know Todoroki has caused their relationship to constantly improve, especially after the UA Sports Festival, during which Deku supported and encouraged him.
They train together, study together, and Todoroki has even invited Deku to dinner on at least one occasion, which is not an invitation he freely extends to many of his classmates, proving the depth of the bond between the two UA High heroes. . Their friendship is special because Todoroki greatly admires Deku's hard work and determination to be the best, while Deku offers Todoroki many uplifting words which unfortunately he does not receive from his own family.
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Ochaco and Deku
With a strong bond that sometimes borders on romance, Ochaco and Deku support each other indefinitely.
Ochaco and Deku had an undeniable connection from Deku's first introduction to UA High, as Uraraka was the first person to talk to Deku and give you a warm welcome. From then on, they became inseparable friends. Deku felt buoyed by Ochaco's continued warm and encouraging words, while Uraraka modeled her hero persona around Deku, drawing inspiration from his resilience and dedication to hard work.
When Deku went out alone as a vigilante, Ochaco was one of the main colleagues to convince him to return to the UA Even in My Hero Academy In the epilogue, their bond is evident, with more romantic undertones, as they both wholeheartedly admitted that they missed each other dearly. Whether romantic or platonic, Ochaco and Deku have a special bond that makes them one of the best friendships in the series.
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Deku and Bakugo
From enemies to cheerful rivals, Bakugo and Deku were willing to die for each other
Bakugo and Deku couldn't always be described as friends, and they started out in the hardest way possible. Bakugo bullied Deku throughout elementary and middle school, belittling his classmate in an attempt to mask his own insecurity. After a heart-to-heart with All Might after Deku saved Bakugo from a kidnapping attempt, his The bond changed from pure hatred to a more positive, joyful rivalry.
Bakugo and Deku constantly fight to outdo each other, which helps them improve quickly as two of the highest-ranked heroes in Class 1-A. Whether they admit it or not, their love for each other is evident, and Bakugo was even willing to sacrifice his own life for Deku, receiving a near-lethal blow from Shigaraki to protect Deku. In the end, this duo, once enemies, became one of the My Hero Academia more touching friendships.
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Bakugo and Kirishima
Bakugo and Kirishima encourage each other to grow positively and consistently improve every day
Bakugo wasn't always the kindest or easiest person to get along with, but Kirishima overcame his flaws, directly helping to transform Bakugo into the honorable hero he is today. Kirishima is one of the only people Bakugo truly respected and took advice from, even when Bakugo was at his most abrasive and closed off. Kirishima didn't just let Bakugo wallow in his cruelty, he forced him to grow through criticism and encouragement, changing Bakugo's life positively.
Bakugo impacted Kirishima in an equally substantial way, inadvertently helping him unlock his ultimate move, Red Riot Unbreakable, literally calling his friend “unbreakable”. It's clear that Bakugo and Kirishima hold each other in high regard despite their respective flaws, but they are also committed to helping their friend continually mature and be better, which is the hallmark of the healthiest and most beneficial environment. My Hero Academy friendships.