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==[[U.A. High School]]==
==Relationships==
 
===[[Denki Kaminari]]===
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===[[Class 1-A]]===
 
====[[Katsuki Bakugo]]====
[[File:Eijiro_and_Denki_are_hungry.png|thumb|260px|Denki and Eijiro.]]
 
 
[[File:Katsuki_and_Eijiro_team_up.png|thumb|left|270px|Eijiro and Katsuki team up]]
Since they happened to be seated behind one another in class, they became friends and often make comments to each other. They were later assigned to work together along with Katsuki for the Provisional License Exam. They have similar, congenial personalities, although Eijiro is more boisterous compared to Denki, who is more mischievous.
 
 
Eijiro and Katsuki are on very good terms with each other. They're often times seen together during class, and despite Katsuki's aggressive behavior, it's been indicated that the two of them are friends. Eijiro has described Katsuki as being "manly," a quality that Eijiro is known to admire.
   
 
Before getting to know each other, it is suggested that Eijiro did not admire Katsuki, as is seen in the [[Battle Trial Arc]]. Eijiro openly criticized Katsuki’s fighting tactics as “unmanly,” a discredit to Katsuki’s hit-and-run tactic on Izuku. Later on, however, while working together in the U.S.J. arc, the two team up, soon sparking Eijiro's admiration for Katsuki, and what would turn into a friendship as time goes on. Ejiro goes on to describe Katsuki as “manly” on a few occasions, a clear sign of respect for him.
===[[Katsuki Bakugo]]===
 
Eijiro and Katsuki are on very good terms with each other. They're often times seen together during class, and despite Katsuki's aggressive behavior, it's been indicated that the two of them are friends. Eijiro has described Katsuki as being "manly," a quality that Eijiro is known to admire.
 
[[File:Katsuki_and_Eijiro_team_up.png|thumb|left|220px|Eijiro and Katsuki team up]]
 
   
 
During the Sports Festival, Katsuki called Eijiro "hedgehog hair", which irritated Eijiro who pointed out his similar hairstyle. Eijiro asked Katsuki to let him join him during the cavalry battle after Eijiro couldn't join Shoto Todoroki's team. Regardless, Katsuki accepted Eijiro's proposal after Eijiro mentioned taking down Izuku Midoriya's team. He later called Eijiro by his last name, showing he has come to respect or acknowledge him. Although Katsuki defeats Eijiro in battle, this only furthered his respect for Katsuki.
Before getting to know each other, it is suggested that Eijiro did not admire Katsuki, as is seen in the Battle Trial arc. Eijiro openly criticized Katsuki’s fighting tactics as “unmanly,” a discredit to Katsuki’s hit-and-run tactic on Izuku. Later on, however, while working together in the Unforeseen Simulation Joint arc, the two team up, soon sparking Ejiro’s admiration for Katsuki, and what would turn into a friendship as time goes on. Ejiro goes on to describe Katsuki as “manly” on a few occasions, a clear sign of respect for him.
 
   
 
Due to his upbeat personality, Eijiro is usually unfazed by Katsuki’s abrasive behavior. When Katsuki’s divisive attitude arises, Eijiro often makes an effort to subdue it. Eijiro has also been known on occasion to criticize Katsuki's demeanor, as in the Provisional License Exam. During the [[Forest Training Camp Arc]], Eijiro was very worried for Katsuki when it’s announced that the villains were looking specifically for Katsuki. He also initiates the mission to rescue Katsuki after he’s kidnapped, while calling him his friend.{{Ref|chap=84}}
During the Sports Festival, Katsuki called Eijiro "hedgehog hair", which irritated Eijiro who pointed out his similar hairstyle. Eijiro asked Katsuki to let him join him during the cavalry battle after Eijiro couldn't join Shoto Todoroki's team. Regardless, Katsuki accepted Eijiro's proposal after Eijiro mentioned taking down Izuku Midoriya's team. He later called Eijiro by his last name, showing he has come to respect or acknowledge him.
 
   
 
As noted by Izuku, Eijiro is the only one in their rescue party who can call out to help Katsuki without hurting Katsuki's pride, which was proven true and shows that Katsuki is not intimidated by Eijiro.{{Ref|chap=90}}
Due to his upbeat personality, Eijiro is usually unfazed by Katsuki’s abrasive behavior. When Katsuki’s divisive attitude arises, Eijiro often makes an effort to subdue it. Eijiro has also been known on occasion to criticize Katsuki's demeanor, as in the Provisional License Exam. During the School Trip arc, Eijiro was very worried for Katsuki when it’s announced that the villains were looking specifically for Katsuki. He also initiates the mission to rescue Katsuki after he’s kidnapped, while calling him his friend.<ref>''My Hero Academia Manga'': [[Chapter 84]]</ref>
 
   
 
During the [[Provisional Hero License Exam Arc]], Denki stated that Katsuki had reduced the power of his explosions to avoid harming Eijiro and himself.
As noted by Izuku, Eijiro is the only one in their rescue party who can call out to help Katsuki without hurting Katsuki's pride, which was proven true and shows that Katsuki is not intimidated by Eijiro.<ref>''My Hero Academia Manga'': [[Chapter 90]]</ref>
 
   
 
When Eijiro was sad about almost getting him and his classmates expelled, Katsuki paid him back for the 50,000 yen night vision goggles Eijiro bought to rescue Katsuki. When Eijiro openly voices his self-doubts, Katsuki reminded Eijiro that Eijiro proclaimed he's an unwavering horse during the Sports Festival and says Eijiro can be as strong as All Might if he refuses to go down.{{Ref|chap=133|page=18}} Eijiro later thinks of this the first time he uses Red Riot Unbreakable.
During the [[Hero License Exam Arc]], Denki stated that Katsuki had reduced the power of his explosions to avoid harming Eijiro and himself.
 
   
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During the [[Joint Training Arc]], Eijiro watches Katsuki cooperate with his team and lead them efficiently. He proudly tells a shocked [[Neito Monoma]] that Katsuki has developed in terms of character and is pleased by his victory.{{Ref|chap=206|page=18}}
When Eijiro was sad about almost getting he and his classmates expelled, Katsuki paid him back for the 50,000 yen night vision goggles Eijiro bought to rescue Katsuki. When Eijiro openly voices his self-doubts, Katsuki reminded Eijiro that Eijiro proclaimed he's an unwavering horse during the Sports Festival and says Eijiro can be as strong as All Might if he refuses to go down.<ref>''My Hero Academia Manga'': [[Chapter 133]], Page 18 </ref> Eijiro later thinks of this the first time he uses Red Riot Unbreakable.
 
   
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Eijiro is likely the closest person to Katsuki and one of the only people that can be regarded as a friend, as Katsuki insults him the least, and only in a way that’s not meant to be mean. He also tolerates Eijiro‘s presence most, and doesn‘t assault him when being restrained by him.
===[[Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu]]===
 
[[File:Eijiro_and_Tetsutetsu.png|thumb|220px|Eijiro and Tetsutetsu happy to see one another]]
 
Eijiro and Tetsutetsu initially had a rocky relationship because of their similar Quirks. During the U.A. Sports Festival, they met when they both survived being crushed by a 0-Point Villain.<ref name= "Episode 16"> ''My Hero Academia Anime'': [[Episode 16]]</ref> As the festival progressed, Eijiro resented being constantly compared to Tetsutetsu, like when Present Mic gave them similar intros prior to their match against one another.<ref name= "Episode 21">''My Hero Academia Anime'': [[Episode 21]]</ref>
 
   
 
====[[Denki Kaminari]]====
After Eijiro defeated Tetsutetsu in an arm wrestling match,<ref name= "Episode 22"> ''My Hero Academia Anime'': [[Episode 22]]</ref> he congratulated the latter on a battle well fought, starting their eventual friendship. In Eijiro's next match, Tetsutetsu cheered for him to knock Katsuki out.<ref name= "Episode 24"> ''My Hero Academia Anime'': [[Episode 24]]</ref>
 
 
[[File:Eijiro_and_Denki_are_hungry.png|thumb|250px|Denki and Eijiro.]]
 
Since they happened to be seated behind one another in class, they became friends and often make comments to each other. They were later assigned to work together along with Katsuki for the Provisional License Exam. They have similar, congenial personalities, although Eijiro is more boisterous compared to Denki, who is more mischievous.
   
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Proof of this friendship is that Denki is the first one to congratulate Kirishima for his hero debut defeating a villain alone while he was patrolling on his first day of Hero Work-Studies at the [[Fat Gum Agency]], showing everyone the news of his feat.{{Ref|chap=134|ep=68}}
They both proved to be on good terms with each other when they ended up interning together at Fourth Kind's Hero Agency. They were initially surprised to see each other, but instead of lamenting about comparisons, they friendly greeted each other.<ref name= "Episode 27"> ''My Hero Academia Anime'': [[Episode 27]]</ref>
 
   
===[[Hanta Sero]]===
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====[[Izuku Midoriya]]====
[[File:Eijiro and Hanta Make Fun of Katsuki.png|thumb|left|Eijiro and Hanta laughing at Katsuki]]
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[[File:Eijiro cheers Izuku on.png|thumb|left|250px|Eijiro and Izuku]]
 
Eijiro is on good terms with Izuku. In the [[U.S.J. Arc]], when Izuku was wounded from trying to help All Might with [[Tomura Shigaraki]], Eijiro quickly tried to help him.
Eijiro and Sero are good friends with each other. Hanta, Denki, and Eijiro are often seen hanging out together. The three of them will typically joke around a lot and seem to have a great sense of humor, being some more extroverted members of the class.
 
 
===[[Izuku Midoriya]]===
 
[[File:Eijiro explains his quirk.png|thumb|Eijiro and Izuku]]
 
Eijiro is on good terms with Izuku. In the [[Unforeseen Simulation Joint Arc]], when Izuku was wounded from trying to help All Might with [[Tomura Shigaraki]], Eijiro quickly tried to help him.
 
   
 
In [[U.A. Sports Festival Arc]], after Shoto told Izuku that he will defeat him in the festival, Eijiro tried to stop any further arguing and when Izuku started to talk negatively about himself, Eijiro tried to encourage him. He also told Izuku that he is envious of his Quirk.
 
In [[U.A. Sports Festival Arc]], after Shoto told Izuku that he will defeat him in the festival, Eijiro tried to stop any further arguing and when Izuku started to talk negatively about himself, Eijiro tried to encourage him. He also told Izuku that he is envious of his Quirk.
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He also seems to admire Izuku's growing confidence and seems to be impressed by his quick thinking and logical reasoning. He also seems capable of understanding Izuku's feelings to some extent, understanding how he felt when he was unable to rescue Katsuki.
 
He also seems to admire Izuku's growing confidence and seems to be impressed by his quick thinking and logical reasoning. He also seems capable of understanding Izuku's feelings to some extent, understanding how he felt when he was unable to rescue Katsuki.
   
Eijiro also asked Izuku to help him in his plans to rescue Katsuki from the [[League of Villains]], since he knew they were close. In return, Izuku was aware of the bond Eijiro shares with Katsuki, which gave him an idea for Eijiro to be the one to retrieve him and it worked.{{Ref|chap=90}}
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During the [[Hideout Raid Arc]], Eijiro asks Izuku to help him in his plans to rescue Katsuki from the [[League of Villains]], since he knew they were close. In return, Izuku was aware of the bond Eijiro shares with Katsuki, which gave him an idea for Eijiro to be the one to retrieve him and it worked.{{Ref|chap=90}}
   
In the [[Internship Arc]], Eijiro and Izuku are shown to be on even better terms than previously, often interacting in friendly ways.
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In the [[Shie Hassaikai Arc]], Eijiro and Izuku are shown to be on even better terms than previously, often interacting in friendly ways.
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====[[Hanta Sero]]====
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[[File:Eijiro and Hanta make fun of Katsuki.png|thumb|264px|Eijiro and Hanta laughing at Katsuki]]
 
Eijiro and Sero are good friends with each other. Hanta, Denki, and Eijiro are often seen hanging out together. The three of them will typically joke around a lot and seem to have a great sense of humor, being some more extroverted members of the class.
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====[[Mina Ashido]]====
   
=== [[Mina Ashido]] ===
 
[[File:Mina shows concern for Eijiro.png|thumb|left|220x220px|Mina shows concern for Eijiro]]
 
 
Eijiro gets along well with Mina despite not interacting with her as much as he does with some of his other classmates. The two collaborated together on Team Bakugo during the Sports Festival Arc and seemed to work well together.
 
Eijiro gets along well with Mina despite not interacting with her as much as he does with some of his other classmates. The two collaborated together on Team Bakugo during the Sports Festival Arc and seemed to work well together.
   
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[[File:Mina_teases_Eijiro.png|thumb|left|220px|Being teased by Mina.]]
It was revealed that the two went to the same middle school, during their senior year, Eijiro tried to stop two students from bullying an underclassman but did not succeed. Afterwards, Eijiro witnessed Mina step in and solve the issue by getting the student and the two bullies to break dance, diffusing the situation and ending the issue. One of Eijiro's friends points out that Mina is very athletic, outgoing, strong and eye-catching while Eijiro and the others are boring. Eijiro seems to admire Mina for this but also begins to feel self-conscious of the fact that Mina is exciting and heroic. This is reinforced later when he attempts to stop a villain on the same day as the bullying incident but his legs freeze up and Mina stops the villain instead.{{Ref|chap=144|ep=}}
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It was revealed that the two went to the same middle school, during their senior year, Eijiro tried to stop two students from bullying an underclassman but did not succeed. Afterwards, Eijiro witnessed Mina step in and solve the issue by getting the student and the two bullies to break dance, diffusing the situation and ending the issue. One of Eijiro's friends points out that Mina is very athletic, outgoing, strong and eye-catching while Eijiro and the others are boring. Eijiro seems to admire Mina for this but also begins to feel self-conscious of the fact that Mina is exciting and heroic. This is reinforced later when he attempts to stop a [[Gigantomachia|villain]] on the same day as the bullying incident but his legs freeze up and Mina stops the villain instead.{{Ref|chap=144|ep=}}
   
 
Kirishima later apologizes to Ashido and her classmates for not being able to do anything to stop the villain. Eventually, he and Mina both take the U.A. entrance exam together and pass. On their first day of high school, Kirishima undergoes a complete appearance change, dying his hair red and spiking it up in a style that is inspired by Crimson Riot. His hairstyle also appears to have two little horns, Mina picks up on this and decides to call themselves horn buddies. It's at this moment that Eijiro vows to say goodbye to his pathetic old-self to her and swears that he's gonna be the kind of hero that never has any regrets. The past incident took a toll on Kirishima's self-confidence, the guilt was eating him alive. Mina realizes this so she teases him and lightens the mood by poking him repeatedly and telling him not to overload himself with pressure. She shows concern for him in her own playful way. She asks him how he's going to move on and say goodbye to his old-self if he's still pulling the same-old gloomy face as before. Mina then smiles at Kirishima and tells him to tell her when he really does overcome his regrets from the past. Kirishima smiles back at her in agreement and apologizes.
 
Kirishima later apologizes to Ashido and her classmates for not being able to do anything to stop the villain. Eventually, he and Mina both take the U.A. entrance exam together and pass. On their first day of high school, Kirishima undergoes a complete appearance change, dying his hair red and spiking it up in a style that is inspired by Crimson Riot. His hairstyle also appears to have two little horns, Mina picks up on this and decides to call themselves horn buddies. It's at this moment that Eijiro vows to say goodbye to his pathetic old-self to her and swears that he's gonna be the kind of hero that never has any regrets. The past incident took a toll on Kirishima's self-confidence, the guilt was eating him alive. Mina realizes this so she teases him and lightens the mood by poking him repeatedly and telling him not to overload himself with pressure. She shows concern for him in her own playful way. She asks him how he's going to move on and say goodbye to his old-self if he's still pulling the same-old gloomy face as before. Mina then smiles at Kirishima and tells him to tell her when he really does overcome his regrets from the past. Kirishima smiles back at her in agreement and apologizes.
   
She is shown to express concern for him, checking to see if he's moved on from his past yet.<ref>''My Hero Academia Manga'': [[Chapter 163]], Page </ref>
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She is shown to express concern for him, checking to see if he's moved on from his past yet.{{Ref|chap=163|page=7}}
   
=== [[Crimson Riot]] ===
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====[[Shoto Todoroki]]====
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[[File:Crimson_Riot_anime.png|thumb|256px|Eijiro explaining his admiration of Crimson Riot.]] Eijiro idolizes a retro pro hero called Crimson Riot and desires to become a hero just like him. Eijiro chose his Hero Name "Red Riot" to pay homage to him.<ref name= "Episode 26"> ''My Hero Academia Anime'': [[Episode 26]]</ref> In middle school, when Eijiro was questioning his dream of becoming a hero, it is old footage of Crimson Riot that reignites his passion for heroism. Eijiro shares many of his values with Crimson Riot, most notably Crimson Riot's high regard for manliness and chivalry.
 
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[[File:Eijiro_comforts_Shoto.png|thumb|Kirishima comforts Shoto from Neito's taunts]]
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Eijiro has good relations with Shoto. Previously, they barely interacted and the only significant event was when Eijiro tried to stop Shoto from declaring war on Izuku for the Sports Festival.
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They interact more with the kidnapping of Katsuki, as both agreed to go rescue him even though such action would go against the rules. During the rescue mission, they worked together without any problem.
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After this, it is seen that their relationship between them improves and they interact more often, supporting each other. For example, after Neito Monoma made fun how two students in 1-A failed the Provisional Hero License Exam, whereas everyone in Class 1-B passed, Shoto apologizes to his classmates for being one of those who failed, but Eijiro tries to make light to comfort him, saying that Monoma is turning it into a fake competition.
   
=== [[Rikido Sato]]===
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====[[Rikido Sato]]====
 
They were paired up together in the final exams against [[Ken Ishiyama]] and they got along.
 
They were paired up together in the final exams against [[Ken Ishiyama]] and they got along.
   
 
When the students moved into dorms, Eijiro was jealous at the popularity Rikido was getting for baking a cake and enjoyed the cake.{{Ref|chap = 99}}
 
When the students moved into dorms, Eijiro was jealous at the popularity Rikido was getting for baking a cake and enjoyed the cake.{{Ref|chap = 99}}
   
=== [[Tamaki Amajiki]] ===
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===[[Class 1-B]]===
Eijiro and Tamaki have a senpai-kouhai relationship since they both are in an internship under Fat Gum's care. Eijiro holds a lot of respect for his senpai as we see him praising the latter abilities multiple times and refusing to let go of the criminal who had previously shot Tamaki. He is also shown to be thankful for his senpai because it's thanks to him if he could join Fatgum team.{{Ref|chap=134}}
 
   
 
====[[Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu]]====
Later, in the operation to save Eri, Eijiro expresses confidence in Tamaki's abilities to take care of three enemies. In return, the latter respects Eijiro and compares him to Mirio saying they both have an "optimist personality."
 
 
[[File:Eijiro_and_Tetsutetsu.png|thumb|left|220px|Eijiro and Tetsutetsu happy to see one another]]
 
Eijiro and Tetsutetsu initially had a rocky relationship because of their similar Quirks. During the U.A. Sports Festival, they met when they both survived being crushed by a 0-Point Villain.{{Ref|name=Episode 16|ep=16}} As the festival progressed, Eijiro resented being constantly compared to Tetsutetsu, like when Present Mic gave them similar intros prior to their match against one another.{{Ref|name=Episode 21|ep=21}}
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After Eijiro defeated Tetsutetsu in an arm wrestling match,{{Ref|name=Episode 22|ep=22}} he congratulated the latter on a battle well fought, starting their eventual friendship. In Eijiro's next match, Tetsutetsu cheered for him to knock Katsuki out.{{Ref|name=Episode 24|ep=24}}
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They both proved to be on good terms with each other when they ended up interning together at Fourth Kind's Hero Agency. They were initially surprised to see each other, but instead of lamenting about comparisons, they friendly greeted each other.{{Ref|name=Episode 27|ep=27}}
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After the Joint Training Battle, where Eijiro played a very poor role while Tetsu was outstanding, Tetsutetsu criticizes Eijiro for presenting a defeatist attitude in front of him when comparing their fights during their respective battles, especially for comparing their respective Quirk. Although in a somewhat rough way, Tetsutetsu cheers up Eijiro, telling him that Hardening and Steel are different Quirks with their own strengths and weaknesses, and reminds Eijiro that his Quirk becomes tougher and tougher when he gets beat, without having a limit as to its hardness. These words make Eijiro recover his mood.{{Ref|chap=217|ep=}}
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===Other schoolmates===
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====[[Tamaki Amajiki]]====
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[[File:Tamaki_is_ashamed_of_himself.png|thumb|220px]]
 
Eijiro and Tamaki have a senpai-kouhai relationship since they both were in an internship under Fat Gum's care. Eijiro holds a lot of respect for Tamaki as he is seen praising the latter's abilities multiple times and refusing to let go of the criminal who had previously shot Tamaki. He is also shown to be thankful towards Tamaki because it is thanks to him that Eijiro could join Fat Gum's team.{{Ref|chap=134}}
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Later, in the operation to save Eri, Eijiro expresses confidence in Tamaki's abilities to take care of three enemies. In return, Tamaki respects Eijiro and compares him to Mirio saying they both have an "optimist personality."
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==Pro Heroes==
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=== [[Crimson Riot]] ===
 
[[File:Crimson_Riot_anime.png|thumb|250px|Eijiro explaining his admiration of Crimson Riot.]] Eijiro idolizes a retro pro hero called Crimson Riot and desires to become a hero, just like him. Eijiro chose his Hero Name "Red Riot" to pay homage to him.{{Ref|name=Episode 26|ep=26}} In his middle school days, when Eijiro was questioning his dream of becoming a hero, it is an old footage of Crimson Riot that reignites his passion for heroism. Eijiro shares many of his values with Crimson Riot, most notably Crimson Riot's high regard for manliness and chivalry.
   
 
=== [[Fourth Kind]] ===
 
=== [[Fourth Kind]] ===
Eijiro idolizes Fourth Kind and worked under him. He greatly respects Fourth Kind and saw being punished by him a great honour.
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[[File:Fourth Kind Hero Office (Interior).PNG|thumb|left| Eijiro interning under Fourth Kind.]]
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Eijiro idolizes Fourth Kind and worked under him. He greatly respects Fourth Kind and saw being punished by him as a great honor.
   
 
=== [[Taishiro Toyomitsu|Fat Gum]] ===
 
=== [[Taishiro Toyomitsu|Fat Gum]] ===
Eijiro respects Fatgum and picked him for his internship, though he admits that he only picked Fatgum because Fourth Kind was unavailable. Eijiro is impressed by Fatgum's abilities as a hero and takes every advice he gives him really seriously. Eijiro's desire to protect Fatgum allowed him to go beyond his self-doubts and fears, meaning he cares greatly for the latter's safety.
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[[File:Fat Gum points out Eijiro Kirishima and Tamaki Amajiki.png|thumb]] Eijiro respects Fat Gum and picked him for his internship, though he admits that he only picked Fat Gum because Fourth Kind was unavailable. Eijiro is impressed by Fat Gum's abilities as a hero and takes every advice he gives him seriously. Eijiro's desire to protect Fat Gum allowed him to go beyond his own self-doubts and fears, meaning he cares greatly for the latter's safety.
   
 
==References==
 
==References==

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U.A. High School

Class 1-A

Katsuki Bakugo

Katsuki and Eijiro team up

Eijiro and Katsuki team up

Eijiro and Katsuki are on very good terms with each other. They're often times seen together during class, and despite Katsuki's aggressive behavior, it's been indicated that the two of them are friends. Eijiro has described Katsuki as being "manly," a quality that Eijiro is known to admire.

Before getting to know each other, it is suggested that Eijiro did not admire Katsuki, as is seen in the Battle Trial Arc. Eijiro openly criticized Katsuki’s fighting tactics as “unmanly,” a discredit to Katsuki’s hit-and-run tactic on Izuku. Later on, however, while working together in the U.S.J. arc, the two team up, soon sparking Eijiro's admiration for Katsuki, and what would turn into a friendship as time goes on. Ejiro goes on to describe Katsuki as “manly” on a few occasions, a clear sign of respect for him.

During the Sports Festival, Katsuki called Eijiro "hedgehog hair", which irritated Eijiro who pointed out his similar hairstyle. Eijiro asked Katsuki to let him join him during the cavalry battle after Eijiro couldn't join Shoto Todoroki's team. Regardless, Katsuki accepted Eijiro's proposal after Eijiro mentioned taking down Izuku Midoriya's team. He later called Eijiro by his last name, showing he has come to respect or acknowledge him. Although Katsuki defeats Eijiro in battle, this only furthered his respect for Katsuki.

Due to his upbeat personality, Eijiro is usually unfazed by Katsuki’s abrasive behavior. When Katsuki’s divisive attitude arises, Eijiro often makes an effort to subdue it. Eijiro has also been known on occasion to criticize Katsuki's demeanor, as in the Provisional License Exam. During the Forest Training Camp Arc, Eijiro was very worried for Katsuki when it’s announced that the villains were looking specifically for Katsuki. He also initiates the mission to rescue Katsuki after he’s kidnapped, while calling him his friend.[1]

As noted by Izuku, Eijiro is the only one in their rescue party who can call out to help Katsuki without hurting Katsuki's pride, which was proven true and shows that Katsuki is not intimidated by Eijiro.[2]

During the Provisional Hero License Exam Arc, Denki stated that Katsuki had reduced the power of his explosions to avoid harming Eijiro and himself.

When Eijiro was sad about almost getting him and his classmates expelled, Katsuki paid him back for the 50,000 yen night vision goggles Eijiro bought to rescue Katsuki. When Eijiro openly voices his self-doubts, Katsuki reminded Eijiro that Eijiro proclaimed he's an unwavering horse during the Sports Festival and says Eijiro can be as strong as All Might if he refuses to go down.[3] Eijiro later thinks of this the first time he uses Red Riot Unbreakable.

During the Joint Training Arc, Eijiro watches Katsuki cooperate with his team and lead them efficiently. He proudly tells a shocked Neito Monoma that Katsuki has developed in terms of character and is pleased by his victory.[4]

Eijiro is likely the closest person to Katsuki and one of the only people that can be regarded as a friend, as Katsuki insults him the least, and only in a way that’s not meant to be mean. He also tolerates Eijiro‘s presence most, and doesn‘t assault him when being restrained by him.

Denki Kaminari

Eijiro and Denki are hungry

Denki and Eijiro.

Since they happened to be seated behind one another in class, they became friends and often make comments to each other. They were later assigned to work together along with Katsuki for the Provisional License Exam. They have similar, congenial personalities, although Eijiro is more boisterous compared to Denki, who is more mischievous.

Proof of this friendship is that Denki is the first one to congratulate Kirishima for his hero debut defeating a villain alone while he was patrolling on his first day of Hero Work-Studies at the Fat Gum Agency, showing everyone the news of his feat.[5]

Izuku Midoriya

Eijiro cheers Izuku on

Eijiro and Izuku

Eijiro is on good terms with Izuku. In the U.S.J. Arc, when Izuku was wounded from trying to help All Might with Tomura Shigaraki, Eijiro quickly tried to help him.

In U.A. Sports Festival Arc, after Shoto told Izuku that he will defeat him in the festival, Eijiro tried to stop any further arguing and when Izuku started to talk negatively about himself, Eijiro tried to encourage him. He also told Izuku that he is envious of his Quirk.

He also seems to admire Izuku's growing confidence and seems to be impressed by his quick thinking and logical reasoning. He also seems capable of understanding Izuku's feelings to some extent, understanding how he felt when he was unable to rescue Katsuki.

During the Hideout Raid Arc, Eijiro asks Izuku to help him in his plans to rescue Katsuki from the League of Villains, since he knew they were close. In return, Izuku was aware of the bond Eijiro shares with Katsuki, which gave him an idea for Eijiro to be the one to retrieve him and it worked.[2]

In the Shie Hassaikai Arc, Eijiro and Izuku are shown to be on even better terms than previously, often interacting in friendly ways.

Hanta Sero

Eijiro and Hanta make fun of Katsuki

Eijiro and Hanta laughing at Katsuki

Eijiro and Sero are good friends with each other. Hanta, Denki, and Eijiro are often seen hanging out together. The three of them will typically joke around a lot and seem to have a great sense of humor, being some more extroverted members of the class.

Mina Ashido

Eijiro gets along well with Mina despite not interacting with her as much as he does with some of his other classmates. The two collaborated together on Team Bakugo during the Sports Festival Arc and seemed to work well together.

Mina teases Eijiro

Being teased by Mina.

It was revealed that the two went to the same middle school, during their senior year, Eijiro tried to stop two students from bullying an underclassman but did not succeed. Afterwards, Eijiro witnessed Mina step in and solve the issue by getting the student and the two bullies to break dance, diffusing the situation and ending the issue. One of Eijiro's friends points out that Mina is very athletic, outgoing, strong and eye-catching while Eijiro and the others are boring. Eijiro seems to admire Mina for this but also begins to feel self-conscious of the fact that Mina is exciting and heroic. This is reinforced later when he attempts to stop a villain on the same day as the bullying incident but his legs freeze up and Mina stops the villain instead.[6]

Kirishima later apologizes to Ashido and her classmates for not being able to do anything to stop the villain. Eventually, he and Mina both take the U.A. entrance exam together and pass. On their first day of high school, Kirishima undergoes a complete appearance change, dying his hair red and spiking it up in a style that is inspired by Crimson Riot. His hairstyle also appears to have two little horns, Mina picks up on this and decides to call themselves horn buddies. It's at this moment that Eijiro vows to say goodbye to his pathetic old-self to her and swears that he's gonna be the kind of hero that never has any regrets. The past incident took a toll on Kirishima's self-confidence, the guilt was eating him alive. Mina realizes this so she teases him and lightens the mood by poking him repeatedly and telling him not to overload himself with pressure. She shows concern for him in her own playful way. She asks him how he's going to move on and say goodbye to his old-self if he's still pulling the same-old gloomy face as before. Mina then smiles at Kirishima and tells him to tell her when he really does overcome his regrets from the past. Kirishima smiles back at her in agreement and apologizes.

She is shown to express concern for him, checking to see if he's moved on from his past yet.[7]

Shoto Todoroki

Eijiro comforts Shoto

Kirishima comforts Shoto from Neito's taunts

Eijiro has good relations with Shoto. Previously, they barely interacted and the only significant event was when Eijiro tried to stop Shoto from declaring war on Izuku for the Sports Festival.

They interact more with the kidnapping of Katsuki, as both agreed to go rescue him even though such action would go against the rules. During the rescue mission, they worked together without any problem.

After this, it is seen that their relationship between them improves and they interact more often, supporting each other. For example, after Neito Monoma made fun how two students in 1-A failed the Provisional Hero License Exam, whereas everyone in Class 1-B passed, Shoto apologizes to his classmates for being one of those who failed, but Eijiro tries to make light to comfort him, saying that Monoma is turning it into a fake competition.

Rikido Sato

They were paired up together in the final exams against Ken Ishiyama and they got along.

When the students moved into dorms, Eijiro was jealous at the popularity Rikido was getting for baking a cake and enjoyed the cake.[8]

Class 1-B

Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu

Eijiro and Tetsutetsu

Eijiro and Tetsutetsu happy to see one another

Eijiro and Tetsutetsu initially had a rocky relationship because of their similar Quirks. During the U.A. Sports Festival, they met when they both survived being crushed by a 0-Point Villain.[9] As the festival progressed, Eijiro resented being constantly compared to Tetsutetsu, like when Present Mic gave them similar intros prior to their match against one another.[10]

After Eijiro defeated Tetsutetsu in an arm wrestling match,[11] he congratulated the latter on a battle well fought, starting their eventual friendship. In Eijiro's next match, Tetsutetsu cheered for him to knock Katsuki out.[12]

They both proved to be on good terms with each other when they ended up interning together at Fourth Kind's Hero Agency. They were initially surprised to see each other, but instead of lamenting about comparisons, they friendly greeted each other.[13]

After the Joint Training Battle, where Eijiro played a very poor role while Tetsu was outstanding, Tetsutetsu criticizes Eijiro for presenting a defeatist attitude in front of him when comparing their fights during their respective battles, especially for comparing their respective Quirk. Although in a somewhat rough way, Tetsutetsu cheers up Eijiro, telling him that Hardening and Steel are different Quirks with their own strengths and weaknesses, and reminds Eijiro that his Quirk becomes tougher and tougher when he gets beat, without having a limit as to its hardness. These words make Eijiro recover his mood.[14]

Other schoolmates

Tamaki Amajiki

Tamaki is ashamed of himself

Eijiro and Tamaki have a senpai-kouhai relationship since they both were in an internship under Fat Gum's care. Eijiro holds a lot of respect for Tamaki as he is seen praising the latter's abilities multiple times and refusing to let go of the criminal who had previously shot Tamaki. He is also shown to be thankful towards Tamaki because it is thanks to him that Eijiro could join Fat Gum's team.[15]

Later, in the operation to save Eri, Eijiro expresses confidence in Tamaki's abilities to take care of three enemies. In return, Tamaki respects Eijiro and compares him to Mirio saying they both have an "optimist personality."

Pro Heroes

Crimson Riot

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Eijiro explaining his admiration of Crimson Riot.

Eijiro idolizes a retro pro hero called Crimson Riot and desires to become a hero, just like him. Eijiro chose his Hero Name "Red Riot" to pay homage to him.[16] In his middle school days, when Eijiro was questioning his dream of becoming a hero, it is an old footage of Crimson Riot that reignites his passion for heroism. Eijiro shares many of his values with Crimson Riot, most notably Crimson Riot's high regard for manliness and chivalry.

Fourth Kind

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Eijiro interning under Fourth Kind.

Eijiro idolizes Fourth Kind and worked under him. He greatly respects Fourth Kind and saw being punished by him as a great honor.

Fat Gum

Fat Gum points out Eijiro Kirishima and Tamaki Amajiki

Eijiro respects Fat Gum and picked him for his internship, though he admits that he only picked Fat Gum because Fourth Kind was unavailable. Eijiro is impressed by Fat Gum's abilities as a hero and takes every advice he gives him seriously. Eijiro's desire to protect Fat Gum allowed him to go beyond his own self-doubts and fears, meaning he cares greatly for the latter's safety.

References

  1. My Hero Academia Manga: Chapter 84.
  2. 2.0 2.1 My Hero Academia Manga: Chapter 90.
  3. My Hero Academia Manga: Chapter 133 (p. 18).
  4. My Hero Academia Manga: Chapter 206 (p. 18).
  5. My Hero Academia Manga and Anime: Chapter 134 and Episode 68.
  6. My Hero Academia Manga: Chapter 144.
  7. My Hero Academia Manga: Chapter 163 (p. 7).
  8. My Hero Academia Manga: Chapter 99.
  9. My Hero Academia Anime: Episode 16.
  10. My Hero Academia Anime: Episode 21.
  11. My Hero Academia Anime: Episode 22.
  12. My Hero Academia Anime: Episode 24.
  13. My Hero Academia Anime: Episode 27.
  14. My Hero Academia Manga: Chapter 217.
  15. My Hero Academia Manga: Chapter 134.
  16. My Hero Academia Anime: Episode 26.