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{{Quotes|PH|So you've finally accepted it! Yes! Excellent!! It all starts now for you! With my blood pumping through your veins, you will surpass me... you will fulfill my ambitions!!|'''Enji Todoroki''' to [[Shoto Todoroki|{{color|white|Shoto Todoroki}}]] in [[Chapter 40|{{color|white|"Emancipation"}}]]}}
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{{Quotes|That's right, you'll never be All Might, or Deku. Because I've only ever done battle with the weakness within. So don't even dwell... on the notion of some grand rebirth. Go on, keep cursing the true enemy - that weakness. That's... the only thing... that has kept you alive.|'''Enji Todoroki''' to Endeavor in [[Chapter 356|"Regarding the Enemy"]]}}
{{Nihongo|'''Enji Todoroki'''|{{Ruby|轟|とどろき}}{{Ruby|炎|えん}}{{Ruby|司|じ}}|''Todoroki Enji''}}, also known as {{Nihongo|Flame Hero '''Endeavor'''|フレイムヒーロー エンデヴァー|Fureimu Hīrō Endevā}},{{Ref|chap = 25}} is the Pro Hero with the highest tally of resolved cases in history and the father of [[Shoto Todoroki]].
{{Nihongo|'''Enji Todoroki'''|{{Ruby|轟|とどろき}}{{Ruby|炎|えん}}{{Ruby|司|じ}}|''Todoroki Enji''}}, also known as the {{Nihongo|'''Flame Hero: Endeavor'''|フレイムヒーロー エンデヴァー|Fureimu Hīrō Endevā}},{{Ref|chap=25|ep=16}} is the [[Heroes|Pro Hero]] with the highest tally of resolved cases in history.
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Following All Might's retirement, he temporarily took the latter's place as the No. 1 Hero after being the No. 2 Hero for a very long time and after the latest JP Hero Billboards Chart [[Chapter184|announcement]], officially became the No. 1 Hero.
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Following [[Toshinori Yagi|All Might]]'s retirement, Endeavor temporarily became the No. 1 Hero after being the No. 2 Hero for a very long time and after the latest [[Hero Billboard Chart JP]] announcement, officially became the No. 1 Hero.{{Ref|chap=184|ep=87}}
==Appearance==
==Appearance==
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Enji is a tall man with a muscular physique. He has short andspiky, redhairwith turquoise eyes. His beard and mustache appear to be made of fire, but when he turns off his flames on his face voluntarily, his stubble shows.{{Ref|Omake|vol=5}}
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Enji is a tall, sturdily-built man with a very muscular physique. He has short crimson hair, which he wears spiked up around his head, and sharp turquoise eyes. His beard and mustache appear to be made of fire, but when he voluntarily turns off the flames on his face, a slight amount of stubble shows around his jaw.{{Ref|Omake|vol=5}}
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Endeavor'sHero [[Costume]] is comprised of a navy blue bodysuit with flames streaming across his chest, arms, and most prominently his shoulders. He uses his flames as a make-shift domino mask, and his boots appear to be made of flames as well. He sports white bracers styled in a cage pattern and a black belt with a white pouch attachedto the side.
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His hero [[costume]] is comprised of a tight, navy turquoise bodysuit, with flames streaming across his chest, upper torso, arms, and most prominently, his shoulders. He uses his flames as a makeshift mask around his eyes, and his tall boots appear to be either made of fire themselves or constantly left alight, as only their soles and laces are visible around the flames. He sports white bracers on his lower arms, styled in a cage pattern, and a blue belt with a pouch on either side.
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After officially becoming the No. 1 Pro Hero, Endeavor's costume has been upgraded. His bracers have been redesigned to look more sharp and armor-like, and they now completely encase his arms. On the back of his hands, are grill handguards which have a set of holes to flush a torrent of flames out the back of his hands if needed, & his fingers are exposed from the base knuckles. His bodysuit now has large stripes running across his torso, whicharecompletelyengulfedin his flames. Endeavor also added shoulder pads and a new belt,whichappear to be made of the same material as his bracers. His belt is a stylized kanji for {{Nihongo|"Flame"|炎}}.
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After officially becoming the No. 1 Pro Hero, Endeavor's costume was upgraded. His bracers have been redesigned to look sharper and armor-like, and they now completely encase his arms. On the back of his hands are grill handguards with holes to flush a torrent of flames out the back of his hands if needed, and his fingers are exposed from the base knuckles. His bodysuit now has large stripes running across his torso, completely engulfing the spaces between his flames. Endeavor also added shoulder pads and a new belt that are made of the same material as his bracers. His belt is a stylized kanji for {{Nihongo|¨Flame¨|炎}}.
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During his battle against High-End, Endeavorlost his lefteye after being hit by a surprise attack.{{Ref|name=c188|chap=188}}
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During his battle against [[Hood]], the left side of his face was greatly damaged after being hit by a surprise attack. After receiving surgery and being healed by [[Chiyo Shuzenji|Recovery Girl]]'s [[Heal]] Quirk, his eye was shown to be intact, though he now has a large, jagged scar reaching from his hairline all the way down to his chin.{{Ref|chap=188|ep=88}}{{Ref|chap=192|ep=90}}
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During the battle against [[All For One]], he loses his right arm, being ripped off after being hit by one of the [[Rivet Stab]]s.{{Ref|chap=356}} Following his battle against Dabi, his face and body have been severely burned.{{Ref|chap=390}}
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During his childhood days, he bore a striking resemblance to his own son, [[Natsuo Todoroki|Natsuo]].{{Ref|chap=356}}
===Gallery===
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Endeavor.png|Endeavor inthemanga.
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Enji Todoroki First Hero Costume (Anime).png|Endeavor's first hero costume.
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File:Enji Todoroki Second Hero Costume (Anime).png|Endeavor's second hero costume.
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Endeavor's scar.png|Endeavor's scar from his battle with Hood.
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Enji Todoroki's past.png|A younger Enji in the anime.
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==Personality==
==Personality==
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Enji has been described by his son as a prideful and ambitious man driven by his goal to surpass [[ToshinoriYagi|All Might]]. His desire to surpass the number one hero has driven him in family matterstoo, having "[[Quirk Marriages|created]]" his children in hopes of having an offspring that could surpass All Might.{{Ref|chap=30|ep=18}}
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Shoto has described his father as a prideful and ambitious man, driven by his goal to surpass the No. 1 Hero, All Might.{{Ref|chap=30|ep=18}}
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[[File:Endeavor shotogasm.png|thumb|left|220px|Endeavor's excitementatthesight of Shoto using his flames]]
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[[File:Endeavor's cold eyes.png|220px|thumb|left|Endeavor's eyes obsessively focusing on his hopeless goal.]]
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This obsessive drive to surpass All Might in strength and power has followed Enji throughout his entire life, and repeated failure has plagued him since his youth. Dedicated to his studies and hero work, Enji strived to become the absolute strongest Pro Hero in the country. However, the figure of All Might proved itself too much of an insurmountable obstacle for him or anyone else to overcome, leaving Enji in a growing state of despair as he became increasingly aware that closing the gap between him and the Symbol of Peace was futile.{{Ref|chap=93|ep=49}} As a result, Enji turned into a cold, callous person who didn't care for anything but his impossible dream, something a young [[Inasa Yoarashi]] would notice by just looking at his eyes.
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This drive has followed him his entire life, and repeated failure has plagued him from a young age. He had no interest in the title or the fame of the position, instead wanting to have earned it on merit and ability.{{Ref|name=c165|chap=165}} This divide in ability and ambition influenced his adult life and decisions regarding his family. Some signs of regret are shown when he contemplates on how his ambition drove his family life into pressure and abuse.{{Ref|chap=93}}
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Enji has always been aware of his limitations, but due to his stubbornness, he never once considered relinquishing his wish, wanting to accomplish it at any cost and even passing on his aspirations to another person if necessary. As a way to balance the downsides of his [[Quirk]], something he always found cumbersome, Enji [[Quirk Marriages|sought to have a child]] with an ice Quirk user to create someone that could inherit his will and conceive a child who had the perfect mix of both fire and ice. This way, Enji would not only have his Quirk inherited but also his training and experiences by a "perfect" successor.
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Endeavor constantly pushes Shoto to try and surpass both himself and All Might so he can achieve his own goal of becoming the best. This ambition can be seen in how he ignores the rest of his children and focuses only on Shoto while preventing him from interacting with his siblings.{{Ref|chap=23|ep=23}} He appeared proud of Shouto when he used his flame side during the [[U.A. Sports Festival]],{{Ref|ep=23}} and when he chose Endeavor's agency for workplace training.{{Ref|ep=27}}
[[File:Enji training young Shoto.png|220px|thumb|right|Enji ruthlessly training Shoto from a young age.]]
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Enji would become a cold, even abusive father and husband, with his actions negatively affecting all members of the family he formed. Shoto, his youngest child, was considered his masterpiece, a tool with all the correct elements to exceed All Might's ability and nothing else. As a result, Enji focused all his hopes on Shoto, forcing him through incredibly harsh training from a young age and showing no concern for his son's desires. The rest of his children were ignored and perceived as "failures" that weren't allowed to interact with their younger brother. Enji became verbally and physically violent towards his wife, Rei, whenever she tried to defend Shoto from the brutal training, to the extent where she began to fear him and started seeing him in the faces of their children. When his wife succumbed to a mental breakdown and injured Shoto, Enji sent her to a psychiatric ward to prevent her from getting in the way of his child's development.
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Enji has a bad temper which has been demonstrated on several occasions such as when he saw All Might's true form and shouted in rage at the number 1 hero for hiding such a state, angered that his lifelong goal seemed so pitiful.{{Ref|chap=98}} This was shown again after All Might was forced into retirement and Endeavor would be given the No. 1 spot by default he destroyed his training hall, furious he was being put into the no. 1 spot without having earned it.{{Ref|chap=95}} Then storming off and demanding [[Hawks]] foot the bill for the meal they shared. after believing he had wasted his time.{{Ref|name=c186|chap=186}}
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[[File:Enji with his children Toya and Fuyumi.png|220px|thumb|left|In the past, Enji had a healthier relationship with his family.]]
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Endeavor's behavior does not go unnoticed by the public, his dismissive and aggressive behavior a selling point to his fans.{{Ref|name=c186|chap=186}}. While he is a hero and possesses an amount of supporters, there are those in the public who recognize his less charismatic nature and comparing him to All Might brings doubt to the position of No. 1. According to [[Hizashi Yamada|Present Mic]], Endeavor is usually not a sociable person. Despite this, his competence at solving crimes and defeating villains is unquestioned, with Endeavor having dedicated his life to studying and training to attain the top spot of the Hero rankings.
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At the same time, he wasn't entirely without feelings and concern for his family. Upon learning that his first son, Toya, had stronger fire powers but a body that could not handle his flames, Enji quickly stopped forcing his efforts on Toya in fear for his well-being and was frustrated when he refused to quit and kept burning himself. Beforehand, he was content with training Toya to be his successor, despite him not inheriting the dual Quirk of fire and ice that he desired. Also, despite their arranged marriage, he did show some sentiment towards Rei when they first got together, remembering her favorite flower despite her only telling him about it once. While he wasn't that involved in the personal lives of his children, relying on Rei, their housekeeper, and later Fuyumi, to look after his younger sons, this shows that Enji did not start out as such an abusive father and husband. At the very least, he had a more positive relationship with his family and his obsession with surpassing All Might had not yet consumed him.
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As the years passed however, Enji became more stubborn and impatient to fulfill his lifelong goal. Being so devoted to his hero work and his dream, he never took the time to learn how to be a family man. Rei accused Enji of using his hero status to avoid his problems as a father, and he would admit this to be true to Natsuo years later, confessing that all he could do was dodge his responsibilities and blame others. This avoidance of his parental responsibilities led to the abuse of his wife and the neglect of his children, especially Toya, who drove himself hysterical yearning for his father's acknowledgment after being replaced in favor of Shoto. While Toya's apparent death devastated him, Enji's obsession with training Shoto remained, feeling as though it would have all been for nothing had he given up.
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During Shoto's retake of the Hero License exam, Endeavor asks All Might for advice on what it means to be a Symbol of Peace, showing a rather calm expression towards the former No.1 Hero instead of dismissing him and his advice as usual.{{Ref|name=c164|chap=164}} After hearing All Might's response, Endeavor accepts this information, and resolves to work towards that ideal. After Shoto gets his hero license, Endeavor tells him how he is proud of his son and vows to become a proper father and a better hero, much to Shoto's happiness. He is also shown to be more respectful of Shoto's boundaries, having backed down from physical contact after Shoto knocked him away.{{Ref|name=c167|chap=167}}
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[[File:Endeavor's reaction to All Might's retirement.png|220px|thumb|right|Endeavor burns his training room due to All Might's retirement.]]
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During the Hero Ranking Ceremony Endeavor is shown to be more dedicated to the goal of becoming worthy of the No. 1 rank and the new symbol of peace.{{Ref|name=c185|chap=185}}
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After the [[Kamino Incident]], which resulted in All Might's retirement and Enji's succession as the No. 1 Hero, Enji's character shifted in a course. Enji's interest in the title of No. 1 Pro Hero was always based on earning it through merit and ability, valuing his work in attaining the No. 1 spot more than the spot itself. As such, he became furious about reaching the top through a technicality, feeling that his efforts from a lifetime were now wasted. As much as he disliked his longtime rival All Might, Enji still respected his power and feats as the No. 1 Hero, to the point of not believing that the "real" All Might was a sick and weak-looking man.{{Ref|chap=93}}
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Sensing the rising crime and unrest in a society losing its Symbol of Peace, Enji began questioning his role and duty as the new No. 1 Hero. After a conversation with All Might about what being the No. 1 Hero means to the world, Enji starts considering how he treated his family up until then. He starts visiting his estranged wife with frequency, even though the doctors in charge of her recovery have stated that this action is not best for her, and he wishes to become an actual father figure to his children, despite Natsuo's vocal desire to not have the older man involved in his life. While aware that his two sons resent him, Enji still attempted to atone for his past actions and made an effort to connect with his children; knowing that he wouldn't be so easily forgiven, he at least wanted to repent and help them recover from the dreadful childhood he made them go through. However, Enji soon concludes that his family is better off without him and would go on to buy a new home for his children and their mother while he remains by himself, willing to distance himself from them so they can be happy.
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==History==
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[[File:Shoto's Past.png|thumb|right|220px|Enji abuses his family for his own ambitions.]]
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Enji desired to be the top hero and dedicated most of his life to it. However, All Might was always the most popular hero and eventually Enji realized the gap was way too big and began to hold a sense of fear and begrudging respect towards the latter. Out of spite and envy for All Might's Hero ranking, Enji bought out [[Rei Todoroki|Rei's]] family in order to get his hands on her Quirk. Forcing her into a Quirk Marriage, Enji attempted to conceive and raise a child with a combination of their Quirks that would be strong enough to usurp All Might.{{Ref|name=c167}}{{Ref|ep=19}} After having several other children, Enji eventually found his "masterpiece" in Shoto.
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[[File:Endeavor mad at Hawks.png|220px|thumb|left|Endeavor angry at Hawks for coming off as disrespectful.]]
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When [[Shoto Todoroki|Shoto]] was five years old, Enji began training him to become a Hero. However, the training was harsh and detestable. Enji's wife tried to defend Shoto, saying that he is too young but Enji refused to listen and ordered her to stay out of his way. Enji also prevented Shoto from interacting with his older brothers and sister. After his wife threw boiling water over Shoto, Enji had her admitted to a mental hospital.{{Ref|chap=39}}
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As a Pro Hero, Enji is depicted as confident, reliable, and imposing, thanks to his excellent track record of solving cases. His rude and aggressive personality is well-known to the public, with his fans thinking of them as a selling point while others are scared by his overall violent attitude.{{Ref|chap=115|ep=62}} Endeavor is particularly sensitive to being compared to All Might as he's always painted unfavorably towards the former No. 1 Hero.{{Ref|chap=165|ep=79}} Despite this, he does make an effort to interact with his fans upon becoming the new No. 1, as seen with him greeting [[Hiroshi Tameda]], although he was shocked to see his new, more amicable side be met with harsh criticism.{{Ref|chap=186|ep=87}} Furthermore, Enji realized that he could have been a friendly and kind Hero like All Might had he wanted the prestige and respect that the latter had received, but instead became obsessed with reaching his position at the very top of Japan's Hero rankings, which led him down his dark and bitter path.
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Enji, whether during work or outside of it, is known for his bad temper. He has a very no-nonsense attitude towards those he meets and is easily angered by goofier personalities. This disposition, however, does not affect his competence as a Pro Hero in any shape or form. Thanks to his studies, training, and valuable experience obtained as the No. 2 Hero, Enji knows how to strategically direct forces in battle, immediately understand his situation, and resolve incidents as fast as possible, with minimal casualties. Enji and his agency pride themselves as experts in the three basics of heroism (suppression, rescue, and evacuation), believing that a true hero excels at all of those areas.{{Ref|chap=247|ep=103}}
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Years later Endeavor attended a meeting with other Pro Heroes and the Police Force to speak about the unwilling civilians injected with [[Trigger]]. The officer explained that the people in question were more of victims than villains. Endeavor argued that any public use of a quirk is illegal and that they should treat them as villains and let the police investigate the backgrounds of future captures. He said this is the only way to protect the innocent while not risking themselves through hesitating every time they see a new enemy. All Might, who was not present, had his reply to the problem delivered by [[Naomasa Tsukauchi]]. He stated that he would assess the situation at the scene more carefully because as heroes they must not bring harm to innocent citizens. This was in direct opposition to Endeavor's answer, greatly angering him. After the meeting ended, [[Suicide Bomb]] attacked the police station. Endeavor, still fuming over what had just transpired, decided he was going to incinerate the villain. However, the villain's quirk would have had a volatile react to Endeavor's quick. The incident was then taken care of by Eraserhead and Midnight.
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[[File:Episode 106.png|220px|thumb|right|Endeavor facing a rare moment of hesitation.]]
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==Synopsis==
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However, even Enji can have lapses in his bravery and immense resolve. After Natsuo was kidnapped and held hostage by [[Ending]], Enji froze in place and could not move, fearing that his son would never speak to him again had he saved him, only to embrace Natsuo in relief after he was saved. Following the [[Paranormal Liberation War]], after Enji's seemingly deceased son was revealed to be the [[League of Villains]] member Dabi, Enji fell into tears of despair after realizing that his actions as a father led to his son becoming a villain and mass murderer, going as far as to tearfully apologize to his family for all the harm he caused them, while also realizing that his hero career was doomed with his past having been revealed to the public.{{Ref|chap=300}}
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===[[Entrance Exam Arc]]===
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Endeavor's photo is posted a billboard screen when Pro Heroes unite to fight a giant enemy. He is later seen in a television ad for [[U.A. High School]].{{Ref|chap = 1|ep = 1}} He is first mentioned in a list of notable U.A. alumni.{{Ref|chap = 3|ep = 4}}
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[[File:Endeavor willing to make amends.png|220px|thumb|left|Endeavor resolves that he'll continue fighting to make things right.]]
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===[[U.A. Sports Festival Arc]]===
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After being encouraged by Shoto and supported by his family to confront Dabi, however, Enji manages to regain his strength and willingness to move forward; rather than lying or trying to deflect any blame, he comes clean to the public about his past and promises to do everything he can to defeat the villains. Even with people blaming him and the other heroes for the current state of things, Enji only tells the public to throw any burdens or complaints they have at him while he promises to bring society back with everything he has.{{Ref|chap=306}}
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Endeavor comes up in a conversation between fans about how his son is participating in the [[U.A. Sports Festival]]. Shoto mentions Endeavor as his "old man" when he wishes to display his ice power on stronger foes than the giant robot villains.{{Ref|chap = |ep = 15}} When the Cavalry Battle begins, Endeavor watches furiously from the bleachers as Shoto tells his team he never uses his left side in combat.{{Ref|chap = 28|ep = 17}}
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During the [[Final War]], it is revealed that Enji's motivation to be a hero stemmed from when he was a child after he saw his father try and save a little girl from a villain, only to die alongside her. The death of Enji's father deeply impacted him, causing him to blame it on his weakness and leading to his desire to become a strong hero, to the point where he chose the hero name "Endeavor" to reflect all his hard work and efforts. While fighting [[All For One]], Enji comes to terms with no longer being able to redeem himself as a hero, acknowledging that he'll never be like All Might or Deku.{{Ref|chap=356}} Enji accepts that he's responsible for his son becoming a villain and that the people Dabi has killed fall on him as well but resolves that he'll continue to atone for his crimes so that his mistakes won't burden the next generation of heroes.{{Ref|chap=357}}
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Endeavor continues watching the Sports Festival while Shoto and [[Team Todoroki|his team]] battle [[Team Midoriya]] for the ten million points that would win the Cavalry Battle. He notes that [[Izuku Midoriya]] is exploiting Shoto's weakness by keeping to his lest side, and says Shoto is foolish for allowing his opponent to do so. During the intermission following the Cavalry battle, All Might greets Endeavor in a stairwell.{{Ref|chap = 30|ep = 18}}
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==Abilities==
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[[File:All Might talks with Endeavor.png|thumb|left|220px|All Might greets Endeavor.]]
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[[File:Endeavor and Edgeshot vs All For One.gif|220px|thumb|Edgeshot and Endeavor team up to take on the incredibly powerful All For One.]]
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All Might says that they have not spoken to each other in ten years and he wants to catch up. Endeavor angrily tells him to get lost and to stop acting like old friends. As Endeavor leaves, All Might says that Shoto was able to perform well using half his power and asks for advice on how to raise the next generation of heroes. Endeavor dismisses his request and states Shoto a hero that surpasses All Might and even though he is going through his rebellious phase. He walks away after disconcerting All Might by saying it is the reason he "created" Shoto.{{Ref|chap = 31}}{{Ref|chap = 19}}
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'''Overall Abilities''': Endeavor was ranked 2nd of Japan's heroes before taking the spot of No. 1 after All Might's retirement. He is known for having the most solved cases out of any crime fighter, and by the age of 20, Endeavor took his place as the No. 2 Pro Hero. He also possesses a professional handle on his powerful Quirk, Hellflame, using his flames to overwhelm his opponents with extreme heat, becoming airborne with flame propulsion, among other applications.
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As he is ranked highly, Endeavor is a mighty hero, which has been proven in his fight against the League of Villains. He has repeatedly faced and defeated multiple grades of [[Nomu]] without sustaining any damage, something for which he is praised by the likes of [[All For One]], history's most dangerous and experienced [[Villains|villain]].{{Ref|chap=93|ep=49}} During the Kamino Incident, Endeavor teamed up with [[Shinya Kamihara|Edgeshot]] to temporarily battle All For One, and emerge unscathed. Endeavor has also displayed the ability to contend with High-End Nomu such as Hood and [[Woman]] with help from other heroes. In the previous bout with Hood, Endeavor displayed his high speed and power by dicing a large portion of a skyscraper before it could collapse and incinerating most of Hood's body thrice. In the Paranormal Liberation War, Endeavor proved to be integral against the 75% body-enhanced [[Tomura Shigaraki]], inflicting the most amount of damage (alongside [[Izuku Midoriya]]) that caused the villain's body to eventually break down, despite the Flame Hero being outmatched by Tomura. Shoto even remarked that Endeavor was the only one, besides Izuku, with any hope to defeat All For One. He later proved this to be accurate, as with assistance from Hawks, he overwhelmed and would have incinerated the Demon Lord had it not been for his acquisition of the reverse-engineered [[Quirk-Destroying Drug]].
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Prior to the final round, Endeavor confronts Shoto before his match with Hanta Sero. He berates his son, telling Shoto that he could have easily taken first in the first and second rounds of the festival had he used his flames. Endeavor reminds Shoto that his purpose is to surpass All Might and that unlike his siblings, Shoto is his greatest masterpiece. This only angers Shoto, who replies that he will not give Endeavor the satisfaction and only use his mother's Quirk. As Shoto excuses himself, Endeavor tells him that even if that works for the festival Shoto will eventually find the limits of that power.{{Ref|chap = 34|ep = 20}}
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*'''Enhanced Strength''': After years of physical training, Endeavor obtained enhanced physical strength, though it is not at the level of All Might. Impressively, he could knock the enormous Gigantomachia backward with a flame-propelled skull bash.
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[[File:Izuku and Endeavor.png|thumb|right|220px|Endeavor tells Izuku not to hold back against Shoto.]]
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*'''Enhanced Durability''': Endeavor possesses above-average durability as he was able to withstand being thrown through multiple concrete-laced skyscraper walls by Hood, who was using various Quirks, and emerged with moderate injuries.{{Ref|chap=187|ep=88}} When fighting a body-modified Tomura Shigaraki, Endeavor endured the impalement of the latter's [[Rivet Stab]] Quirk and several of his augmented blows despite the villain possessing physical strength that nearly rivals that of All Might. Afterward, Endeavor could skull-bash the thick-bodied Gigantomachia without suffering significant head trauma, but his attack knocked the pyromancer unconscious.
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Endeavor encounters Izuku on his way to face Shoto in the second round of the finals. He tells Izuku he was impressed with his performance against "[[Hitoshi Shinso|the brainwashing guy]]" and notes his Quirk is similar to All Might's. As Izuku tries to excuse himself, Endeavor tells him Shoto has a duty to usurp All Might and this next match will prove to be an excellent benchmark. He asks Izuku to hit Shoto hard, and to do his best not to disgrace either of them. He apologizes for interrupting Izuku and prepares to leave, but is halted when Izuku states he is not All Might. Izuku goes on to say that Shoto may be his son, but he is not Endeavor. Endeavor is slightly annoyed, and goes to the tournament arena to watch the match.{{Ref|chap = 37|ep = 22}}
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*'''Enhanced Stamina''': Endeavor is far more resistant to pain than the average Pro Hero, as seen when he could stand up, despite receiving numerous attacks from Hood and long after his body should have become unable to move.{{Ref|chap=189|ep=88}} During the climax of the Paranormal Liberation War, Endeavor's movements were stymied by his Quirk overuse burning his lungs and being repeatedly stabbed by Tomura's Rivet Stab Quirk. Despite the injuries, the pyrokinetic hero could still stand and eventually knock down Gigantomachia though Endeavor himself was put out of commission afterward.
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*'''Enhanced Reflexes''': Due to training to become the No. 1 hero, Endeavor learned to react exceedingly fast to dangerous situations and people in need. During his battle with Hood, he could counter one of his attacks with his "Jet Burn" despite his clouded vision. Later, while having a conversation outside with Izuku, Endeavor reacted to a cry for help before the shout reached the [[One For All]] inheritor.
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'''Keen Intellect''': Endeavor has extraordinary intelligence, having used it to tally up the most resolved criminal cases in history. He has very keen deductive skills, shown when he deduced that Izuku's Quirk resembled that of All Might after only seeing it [[Izuku Midoriya vs. Hitoshi Shinso|used briefly]]. During the [[Hosu Incident]], Endeavor identified the nature of Four-Eyed Nomu's Absorption and Release Quirk and noticed that the creature retained damage from the low-temperature flame attack Endeavor employed, even after the creature redirected it back at the Flame Hero. Throughout his battle against Hood, Endeavor displayed more intelligence as he analyzed the situation against the High-End Nomu while fighting against it.
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Once Shoto finally ignites his flames during his battle with Izuku, Endeavor explodes with wicked excitement and satisfaction. He is ecstatic to see his son has decided to use his left side and approaches the edge of the stands, shouting, proudly that Shoto will fulfill his ambitions.{{Ref|chap = 39|ep = 22}}
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When he witnessed Hood [[Super Regeneration|regenerate]] itself, while recollecting how the lighter-colored Nomus lacked the said ability, Endeavor surmised that the black Nomus have more capabilities than the other Nomu breeds. Endeavor later recalled how Hood was seeking a strong opponent, and discerned that the High-End Nomu wasn't interested in weaker opponents, hence the reason the villain [[Storage|spawned]] lower-level Nomu hindered the ignikinetic's reinforcements. Seeing Hood self-decapitate twice made Endeavor realize that said body part is the central weak point of the villain. In the climax of the strenuous bout, Endeavor took notice of Hood's higher feral and the Super Regeneration keeping up with the internal burns. To avoid collateral damage, Endeavor directed Hawks with an arrow of flame to use his nearly incinerated plumages to help Endeavor take to the skies even further. While facing the body-modified Tomura, Endeavor realized that the villain could leap vast distances through the air, not through Quirk usage, but due to pure strength yielding air pressure, similar to All Might.
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[[File:Shoto forgot about Endeavor.png|thumb|left|220px|Endeavor congratulates Shoto on his victory.]]
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Afterwards, Endeavor meets Shoto in the corridor. He tells Shoto that he needs to gain more control of his fire, and that he is proud of him for using it at all. Endeavor goes on to say that after he graduates, he will allow Shoto to work alongside him.
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[[File:Plus Ultra Prominence Burn.gif|thumb|220px|Endeavor embraces the "Plus Ultra" creed and surpasses his limits to destroy the High-End Nomu, Hood finally.]]
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However, Shoto says that he cannot change so easily and has not rescinded his disavowal of him. Shoto states that the only reason he used his fire power was because for a split second he completely forgot about Endeavor, and then walks away saying that perhaps he no longer needs his father. Endeavor watches begrudgingly as Shoto defeats Iida using only his ice, pondering why Shoto feels the need to keep holding back.{{Ref|chap = 40|ep = 24}}
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'''Indomitable Will''': One of Endeavor's most prominent traits is his ability never to give up, befitting his hero's name. This tenacity is shown in two significant instances: he continues to bridge the gap between himself and All Might regardless of the differences in their abilities and continues to push past his limits and injuries in his battle against Hood.{{Ref|chap=189|ep=88}} In the latter instance, Endeavor, seeing his old self reflected in Hood, resolved to no longer be the misguided and virulent person he has been his whole life and used that resolution to go beyond his bodily limitations and finally defeat the High-End Nomu for good, all while finally embracing [[U.A. High School]] 's "Plus Ultra" credo that he previously deplored.
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In the climax of the Paranormal Liberation War, after failing to destroy a body-augmented Tomura Shigaraki, an injured and exhausted Endeavor could summon the strength to attack Gigantomachia despite Dabi's attempts to break his spirit thanks to the words of Izuku. In the aftermath of the war, Endeavor's will was revealed to have been monumentally shaken regarding Dabi revealing himself as Endeavor's thought-to-be-deceased son, Toya, which took the entire Todoroki family, including his wife, Rei, to give him enough willpower to stand back up.
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For the draft following the U.A. Sports Festival, Endeavor sends Shoto an internship opportunity at his agency. Shoto notices his father's name among his offers.{{Ref|chap = 46|ep = 26}} Endeavor is pleasantly when Shoto actually chooses his agency to intern with during the week following the festival. He questions if Shoto has finally decided to follow him, but his son refutes that and states he will make his own path. Endeavor immediately directs Shoto to get ready to leave so he can show him what it means to be a hero.{{Ref|chap = |ep = 27}}
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'''Teaching''': Despite his unfriendly demeanor, Enji has proven to be an effective mentor in the area of heroics. Upon taking on Izuku and Katsuki during his agency's work-study, Enji quickly took note of their goals; for Izuku, to master his [[Blackwhip|new ability]] to the point where he can perform it naturally, and for Katsuki, to learn of what areas he needs to improve upon. During a patrol, Enji taught Izuku, Katsuki, and Shoto the fundamentals of being a hero; to know one's current area and pick up on small disturbances, to be able to reach the scene of the emergency as fast as possible, while also keeping collateral damage to a minimum and keeping civilians out of the crossfire. He told the three students to make those points their priority during their work-study with him, while also pointing out that while U.A. prioritizes effort, the hero field itself requires experience. He then set the three a goal to achieve during their work-study: to stop one villain faster than him. Impressively, during the first day of the work-study, Enji was able to decipher through Izuku's mumbling and also humble Katsuki's arrogant attitude.
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They travel to [[Hosu, Tokyo]] in hopes of finding [[Chizome Akaguro|Hero Killer: Stain]].{{Ref|chap=53|ep=}} When chaos erupts in the city, Endeavor instructs Shoto and his sidekicks to follow him into battle. Shoto stops after receiving a message on his phone, prompting Endeavor to yell at him. Even so, Shoto leaves and asks Endeavor to send heroes to a specific location after he has handled the situation.{{Ref|chap=55|ep=31}}
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Most notably, Enji was able to teach Izuku about parallel processing in order to help him master his Quirk's techniques, telling him to practice using Air Force until it became second nature to him, and then to add something else. The Flame Hero compared parallel processing to learning how to drive (instinctively steering the wheel, checking the mirrors, adjusting the breaks, and so on), saying that no matter how strong Izuku's power is, that foundation has to be built on steady diligence. Enji's tutoring showed to pay off, as it helped push Izuku, Katsuki, and Shoto further than they had gone in a single week. Many months later, Izuku was able to use the experience he had learned from Enji to properly use [[Bruce]]'s [[Fa Jin]] for the first time during his battle with [[Kaina Tsutsumi|Lady Nagant]], even combining it with One For All and Blackwhip to create his [[Faux 100 Percent]] technique.
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Endeavor eventually happens upon [[Gran Torino]] fighting against a Nomu. He claims that he will handle the creature himself{{Ref|chap = 51|ep = 29}} but is surprised when his initial attack does not instantly KO it. The Nomu uses its [[Absorption and Release|Quirk]] to shoot flames back at Endeavor, but he is unimpressed. Gran Torino warns Endeavor that Nomu may have multiple Quirks, and takes it upon himself to defeat it. Endeavor is impressed with the old man, and asks him to go to the location Shoto gave him earlier. Gran Torino says that they should restrain the Nomu and aid the other heroes, but Endeavor states that he alone will be sufficient.{{Ref|chap= 55|ep=}}
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As the situation with another Nomu fighting against the Pros worsens, Endeavor arrives to save them. He punches away Nomu and breaks its arm before it crushes a female pro. He notices the Nomu has super regenerative abilities and decides to burn away its head to defeat it in their next scuffle, stating that incinerated cells cannot regenerate. The third Nomu flies away with a hero in its talons, prompting Endeavor to tell the other pros to go to where Shoto is so he can chase it himself.
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He appears to be immune to other flames, and can easily control the shape and temperature of the blaze as well.{{Ref|ep=30}} Enji's level of control enables him to utilize his flames in unorthodox ways, such as concentrating flames and heat to his feet to achieve limited flight. He has been shown shaping his flames into long-range and melee weapons, such as when he struck a Nomu with a spear made of fire and is even capable of emitting fire from his eyes as shown when he burned All For One's hand when the villain attempted to steal his Quirk.
Endeavor manages to injure the winged Nomu using his Quirks various applications, including scaling a wall and creating a flaming spear to pierce its head. It drops the hero, but continues to flee. Endeavor chases the Nomu until he arrives to a scene where Stain has just killed it. Recognizing the Hero Killer, Endeavor challenges him, but Gran Torino pleads for him to wait as Stain still has Izuku hostage. Stain's mask falls off and he yells that Endeavor is another false hero. Stain goes on to state that only All Might will kill him, and releases a malefic aura that makes even Endeavor take a step back. After Stain suddenly stops, Endeavor notes that he has lost consciousness.{{Ref|name=e30|chap=56|ep=30}}
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Intheaftermath of theincidentinHosu City, Endeavor is given all the credit for Stain's defeat.SoShotoandtheotherswouldavoidpunishmentfor using their Quirks illegally to fighttheHeroKiller.{{Ref|chap=|ep=31}}
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Using too much of his power will overheat Endeavor's body, causing a depletion of stamina, and an impairment of his physical functions.{{Ref|chap=188|ep=88}}
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[[file:Pro-Heroes.png|220px|thumb|Endeavor and other top Heroes meet with the Police.]]
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Following the abduction of Katsuki Bakugo by the hands of the League of Villains, Endeavor is recruited by Naomasa Tsukauchi. Detective Tsukauchi assigns Endeavor to the Hideout Raid Team, a task force assigned to rescue Katsuki from the villain's hideout in Kamino Ward. Endeavor meets with the Police alongside Edgeshot, Best Jeanist, Tiger, Gang Orca, Kamui Woods, Mt. Lady, and All Might for a strategy meeting.{{Ref|chap = 84|ep = 46}}
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Prior to the infiltration, Endeavor complains about cleaning up U.A.'s mess because he's a busy man. Best Jeanist tells him to settle down his ego and to remember that they're both U.A. alumni. That night, Endeavor sets up a perimeter around the villain's hideout with the police. {{Ref|chap = 86|ep = 47}}
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All Might, Edgeshot, Gran Torino, and Kamui Woods storm the hideout and restrain the villains. Endeavor complains that Edgeshot got to rush in while he remains posted outside. Naomasa explains that the Police needs Endeavor in case any criminal escapes the hideout. {{Ref|chap=87|ep=47}}
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Suddenly, a black liquid portal sends multiple Nomu to the hideout. Endeavor and the Police Force are unable to help the heroes inside as the villains and Katsuki get warped away.{{Ref|chap=88|ep=47}}
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Endeavor angrily asks Naomasa why the situation has spun out of control. Noamasa believes that Best Jeanist and his squad were compromised at the Nomu factory. All Might defeats the Nomu inside the building and comes outside to confront Endeavor. He asks Endeavor if he has the situation under control. Irritated, Endeavor claims he's not having any trouble and tells All Might to leave and go after the villains.{{Ref|chap=89|ep=48}}
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After apprehending all the Nomu, Naomasa asks Endeavor, Edgeshot, and Kamui Woods to support All Might. Endeavor reaches the destroyed remains of the Nomu Factory and attacks All For One with a stream of flames before the villain kills All Might. All Might has entered his weekend state and Endeavor is upset by the sight of All Might's body. Endeavor recalls always trying to catch All Might, but always being unable to. Endeavor yells at All Might, demanding that the Symbol Of Peace fight and show everyone why he's the better hero.
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All For One interrupts and tells Endeavor to leave if he's just going to encourage All Might. Edgeshot attacks All For One and tells him the heroes are there to assist. Endeavor and Edgeshot work together to against All For One while Kamui Woods saves Best Jeanist and the other injured members of the Hideout Raid Team. The others heroes encourage All Might despite his appearance and All For One grows tired of the sentimental talk. The villain uses a giant air cannon to blow Endeavor and Edgeshot away so that he can fight All Might one on one. {{Ref|chap = 93|ep = 49}}
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All Might ultimately defeats All For One and is forced to retire in the aftermath. Enraged, Endeavor returns home and destroys his own training hall. Without All Might around, Endeavor must become the new No.1 hero. Endeavor refuses to accept the rank of number one in this manner, enraging him and leading him to set his training hall on fire. {{Ref|chap=95|ep=50}}
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[[File:Toshinori and Enji talk.png|thumb|left|150px|Endeavor seeks advice from his former rival.]]
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During the Second Provisional Hero License Training Exam, Endeavor furiously enters, thanking All Might for looking after Shoto. He then demands to have a proper chat with All Might. Endeavor along with All Might and Present Mic enter the room where the training was being held, and Endeavor shouts Shoto's name to encourage him and gains the attention of everyone there. Everyone in the room were merely curious as to why he was there, but they grew ecstatic upon noticing All Might with him.{{Ref|name=c164}}
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Endeavor asks the former Number One Hero what the Symbol Of Peace is, telling him about how he became the Number Two Hero at the young age of 20 but immediately knew he would never beat All Might, which is why he entrusted everything with Shoto. In response, All Might states that he always believed that the country needed a symbol to be their beacon of light, and in doing so he ignored the people around him, such as [[Sir Nighteye|his former sidekick]]. All Might tells Endeavor that he knows his struggle of filling in his spot as the Number One Hero and tells him he does not need to follow in his footsteps to become the same symbol but find his own way of doing things instead.{{Ref|name=c165}}
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It is time for the broadcast of the JP Hero Billboard Chart; this announcement is being held at Kamino for its importance and is special for the fact that All Might will not be on the chart for the first time as well as the top ten Heroes themselves appearing on stage for the presentation of their rankings. The new Number One Hero is revealed to be the same Hero who temporarily received the ranking; it is none other than the Flame Hero Endeavor who is wearing a new Hero costume.{{Ref|name=|chap=184}}
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While speaking, the new Number Two Hero, [[Hawks]], asks Endeavor what it is like to be the Number One Hero, but receives a glare from the Flame Hero. Remembering what All Might advised him, Endeavor says one thing; to just watch him. This surprises the Heroes in the stadium as Hawks claps.
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Back stage, an angry Endeavor confronts Hawks and is not too pleased with his behavior. Hawks convinces Endeavor that he was simply trying to make an impact so that Endeavor could look better. Hawks reveals that he was never an All Might fan and never wanted to be like him but his retirement was a big shock to him. Hawks believes that society does not need an icon Hero like All Might but a leader with a mental fortitude to support them all, believing that Endeavor has such a quality and is impressed by him. Although he is not able to tell if Hawks is being truthful, sarcastic or mocking him, Endeavor wonders why Hawks does not become this leader, to which Hawks admits that he would rather be lower in the rankings so that he would have more freedom. Unimpressed with Hawks' immaturity, Endeavor bluntly states his displeasure for Hawks and ends their conversation, telling him to apologize to everyone else.
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While walking the streets, a [[Teruo Hazukashi|villain]] is struck down by Hawks' black feathers. As he struck down Teruo, Hawks' is telling Endeavor about a restaurant to eat at so that they can discuss business. A dog is about to get run over by a truck but Hawks' black feathers carries the dog to safety, all the while Hawks is busy occupied with his talk with Endeavor. Soon, the public takes note of Hawks' rare appearance and some of them take photos with him while Endeavor nonchalantly stands by. The people take notice of Endeavor but are reluctant to make contact with him; one kid bets his friend to ask for Endeavor's autograph. Seeing this, Endeavor welcomes this and allows the kid to approach him. However, the kid is taken aback by Endeavor's new attitude and believes that him being a gruff and angry Hero suited him better and shies away as his friend apologizes for him, while the event leaves Endeavor confused.
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At the Umai Building, Hawks tells Endeavor that after U.A's Sports Festival he sent an offer to his son Shoto. However, Hawks is happy that [[Fumikage Tokoyami|Fumikage]] was the one who ended up coming since Shoto failed the Provisional Hero License Exam and having that would have ruined his image, much to Endeavor's anger who finds it strange that Hawks has knowledge of that despite not being a U.A graduate. Having had enough of the useless talk, Endeavor wants to know about the rumors Hawks has been hearing.
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Hawks knows that the League of Villains puppets, the modified humans called Nomus, were stored in a facility in Kamino Ward but after they were captured along with All For One they have rarely appeared. However, Hawks isn't able to confirm that the rumors are true, which infuriates Endeavor who tries to leave. Hawks informs Endeavor that the rumors isn't just in his area but the entire country as he has heard it from wives gossiping or school children chatting on the way home. Hawks secretly launched an investigation with the Police Force but they came up dry and after investigating himself by flying throughout the country, all he heard of was rumors. Although never managing to find proof, Hawks, after hearing that everyone knows about Nomus, believes that someone is going around spreading these rumors to propagate the public and knows this to be true because the villain they encountered on the way was influenced by a reprinting of Destro's autobiography.
Hawks desires for Endeavor to become a leader that can lay these rumors to rest and tell the populace to take it easy. Hawks wants to live in an ideal world where all Heroes can take leisure in their work without ever stressing out, wanting Heroes to have more free time. Suddenly, Hawks and Endeavor notice that something is flying to them; it is the intelligent Nomu, [[High-End]], who is flying towards them. The waitress comes in as Hawks protects her and Endeavor tells the Number Two Hero to evacuate the building. High End smashes in and asks which of them is the strongest. Endeavor notes that the rumors were true and is glad that this was well timed.
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Endeavor continues to face off against [[High-End]] while Hawks is surprised that Endeavor can fly to which Endeavor considers it "not falling" and warns him to not underestimate the Nomu they are facing. When High-End starts regenerating, Endeavor sees that High-End possesses a regeneration Quirk similar to other [[Nomu|black]] Nomus while the [[Nomu (Hosu City Attack)|white]] Nomus don't have any special Quirks and assumes that the black Nomus are high quality Nomus with many powerful Quirks. Endeavor deduces High-End to be special among the black Nomus since it can speak. Resolving to capture Nomu alive for interrogation, Endeavor uses Brilliant Scorching Fist: Hell Spider, launching five streams of fire from his finger tips. Although two fire streams hit High-End, it doesn't stop its advance and lunges into Endeavor, plunging Endeavor into the building with great force and sends him to the other side of it. Endeavor releases a great flare of fire that burns High End's arm, causing it to release Endeavor from its grip. Suddenly, High-End's arm regenerates immediately and grabs hold of Endeavor once again and proceeds to smash him across the building. High-End sends Endeavor out of the building. Endeavor gets a hold of himself and takes note of High-End prowess.
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Due to High-End smashing Endeavor across the building, the top half of the building begins collapsing. Hawks uses his Quirk, [[Mighty Wings]] which allows him to control and manipulate strong and flexible feathers, to get all the injured civilians out of the building first. As Hawks' feathers begin delivering the injured down to safety, Hawks himself joins the fight and launches three feathers at High End which successfully strikes its arm. Endeavor uses an advanced version of Brilliant Scorching Fist: Hell Spider and strikes High End with multiple fire streams which cuts up its body. Hawks wonders if Endeavor's move is his strongest to which Endeavor comments about it not even being close. The cut up High-End begins regenerating and comments on the fight being interesting.{{Ref|name=c187|chap=187}}
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High-End wonders if Endeavor stopped shooting flames since he isn't able to anymore due to a limitation. Begrudgingly, Endeavor accepts High-End's intuition about his Quirk; the more flames he produces, the more heat continually builds up in his body which raises his body temperature and causes his physical abilities to deteriorate and already knows he is inferior in power and speed to begin with. Endeavor recalls that he started a family for his Quirk's major drawback.
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High End reveals another Quirk and is excited to use it on Endeavor. While evading High-End's stretching arms, Endeavor has no choice but to end the battle quickly since he cannot maintain an elongated battle due to his Quirk's drawback. Endeavor ignites viciously and releases a powerful fire blast called ''Prominence Burn'' which incinerates High-Ends body completely.
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'''Overall Abilities''': Endeavor was ranked second of Japan's heroes, before taking the spot of Number 1 after All Might's retirement. As he is ranked very highly, Endeavor is an immensely powerful hero, which has been proven in his fight against the League of Villains. Endeavor is able to take on and defeat several Nomus without sustaining any damage, for which he is praised by the likes of even All For One, Japan's most powerful villain.{{Ref|name=e30}} During his fight with High-End, he is able to damage and outmaneuver the creature, overwhelming him in combat despite having the physical disadvantage.
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'''Keen Intellect''': Enji has extraordinary intelligence, having used it to tally up the most resolved criminal cases in history. He has very keen deductive skills, shown when he deduced that Izuku had a very powerful Quirk that stacks up to All Might's after only seeing it used briefly. In combat, he was able to swiftly decide that the best course of action would be to carbonize Nomu's cells in order to prevent regeneration.{{Ref|name=e30}} Throughout his battle against High-End, Enji display more of his intelligence as he analyse the situation against the Nomu while simultaneously fighting it.
{{Nihongo|'''[[Hellflame]]'''|ヘルフレイム|Herufureimu}}:{{Ref|name=archive}} Enji's Quirk allows him to produce and manipulate fire at will. His pyrokinetic abilities give him a wide arrange of ways to use it. He appears to be immune to other flames, and can easily control the shape and temperature of the blaze as well.{{Ref|name=e30}} However, using too much of his power can deplete his stamina and ruin his physical functions.{{Ref|name=c188}}
*{{Nihongo|'''[[Flashfire Fist - Jet Burn]]'''|赫灼熱拳 ジェットバーン|Kaku Shakunetsu-ken Jettobān}}: This attack allows Endeavor to shoot a blast of fire at his desired target. This attack is quite powerful, as it damaged High-End, and sent him flying out of the building.{{Ref|name=c186}}
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*{{Nihongo|'''[[Flashfire Fist - Hell Spider]]'''|赫灼熱拳 ヘルスパイダー|Kaku Shakunetsu-ken Heru Supaidā}}: This attack allows Endeavor tosend out long, thinblastsof fire outofthetipsof hisfingerswhich he can use to cut through his target. Heable to slice the tophalfofaskyscraperintomanypiecesusingthisattack.{{Ref|name=c187}}
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*'''{{Nihongo|[[Flashfire Fist]]|{{Ruby|赫|かく}}{{Ruby|灼|しゃく}}{{Ruby|熱|ねっ}}{{Ruby|拳|けん}}|Kaku Shakunekken}}''': Endeavor's signature technique, he raises his fire's temperature to its highest level and maximizes his power. Doing so, the Flame Hero can unleash devastating flame attacks or increase his speed dramatically.
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*{{Nihongo|'''[[Prominence Burn]]'''|プロミネンスバーン|Purominensu Bān}}: This attack allows Endeavor to launch a massive, concentrated beam of fire from his entirebodythat is able to vaporize his target.{{Ref|name=c188}}
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**{{Nihongo|'''[[Jet Burn]]'''|ジェットバーン|Jettobān}}: This attack allows Endeavor to shoot a blast of fire at his desired target. This attack is quite powerful, as it damaged High-End, and sent him flying out of the building. According to Endeavor, this attack cannot be used too much as it heats up his body a lot.{{Ref|chap=186|ep=87}}
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**{{Nihongo|'''[[Hell Spider]]'''|ヘルスパイダー|Heru Supaidā}}: This attack allows Endeavor to send out long, thin blasts of fire out of the tips of his fingers which he can use to cut through this target. He is able to slice the top half of a skyscraper into many pieces using this attack. Like before, this attack cannot be used too much.{{Ref|chap=187|ep=88}}
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**{{Nihongo|'''[[Hell's Curtain]]'''|ヘル カーテイン|Heru Kātein}}: Endeavor throws both of his fists back while concentrating all of his flames into a single point. He then throws his arms forward, emitting a massive blanket of flames on to his opponent.{{Ref|chap=274}}
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**[[File:Prominence Burn.gif|220px|thumb|right|Endeavor's most powerful attack: Prominence Burn.]] {{Nihongo|'''[[Prominence Burn]]'''|プロミネンスバーン|Purominensu Bān}}: This attack allows Endeavor to launch a massive, concentrated beam of fire from his entire body that is able to vaporize his target.{{Ref|chap=188|ep=88}} Endeavor himself stated that this is his most powerful technique.
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***{{Nihongo|'''PLUS ULTRA Prominence Burn'''|{{Ruby|PLUS|プルス}} {{Ruby|ULTRA|ウルトラ}} プロミネンスバーン|Purusu Urutora Purominensu Bān}}: Going beyond his limit and grappling his target, Endeavor unleashes a Prominence Burn that is more powerful than the original, enabling him to put away villains, like the High-End Nomu, Hood, or near the level of Tomura Shigaraki.{{Ref|chap=190|ep=88}}{{Ref|chap=285|ep=122}}{{Ref|data=3}}
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*{{Nihongo|'''[[Hellfire Storm]]'''|ヘルファイアストーム|Herufaiasutōmu}}: This attack allows Endeavor to create a powerful flaming whirlwind that burns opponents within its range.{{Ref/Vigilantes|chap=79}}
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*{{Nihongo|'''[[Hell Minefield]]'''|ヘルマインフィールド|Herumainfīrudo}}: Endeavor breaks the ground with his fist and ignites his flames, sending a wave of fire towards his opponent. He then sends a second eruption of flames underneath, creating a massive explosion.
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*{{Nihongo|'''[[Vanishing Fist]]'''|バニシングフィスト|Banishingu Fisuto}}: Endeavor rushes towards his opponent while engulfing his arm in flames before delivering a powerful hook punch. This technique was first used against Tomura Shigaraki during the Paranormal Liberation War.
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*{{Nihongo|'''[[Vanishing Jet Burn]]'''|バニシングジェットバーン|Banishingu Jettobān}}: A combination of Jet Burn and Vanishing Fist, Endeavor forms a giant fist using his flames and blasts his opponent away with great force.{{Ref|chap=357}}
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*{{Nihongo|'''[[Ignited Arrow]]'''|イグナイテッドアロー|Igunaiteddo Arō}}: Using this attack, Endeavor pulls his arm back and launches a scorching arrow of flames.
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Enji is Shoto's father. Their relationship is poor: Shoto grew up experiencing his father's abuse not only towards him but also his mother. As explained during the Sports Festival, Enji regards Shoto merely as a tool to surpass [[All Might]], seemingly because Shoto possesses a perfect mix of both his parents' quirks, something his other children do not. As a result, Enji put Shoto through ruthless "training" which caused Shoto a severe degree of physical and emotional pain. Shoto, harbouring a bitter hatred towards his father on account of this as well as the abuse towards his mother, refuses to use his fire powers in battle until [[Izuku Midoriya]] reminded him of his mother's encouragement.
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After Shoto used his fire power in battle, Enji was visibly excited, although Shoto still made clear to him that they were not on good terms. Nevertheless, Shoto accepted his father's field training offer, showing that he realizes his father's success as a Hero.
**[[Enji Todoroki & Keigo Takami vs. Starservant|Endeavor & Hawks vs. Starservant]]
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'''''[[My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission]]'''''
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Enji later expressed pride in his son after he succeeded in his Hero license exam - he called him his son not his tool as he previously done. Enji tried to pat his son on the head, though Shoto gave him the cold shoulder. Undeterred by this rejection, Enji simply told his son he would try to be a better hero and man that Shoto could be proud of. Shoto simply shrugged him off, but smiled to himself in response.{{Ref|name=c167}}
Rei is Enji's wife, however the relationship between them is far from a happy one. Enji only married her to conceive a child capable of surpassing All Might, showing that there was no love between them from the very beginning. When Enji began training Shoto to become a Hero, his wife tried to stop him, but Enji refused to listen and told her to stay out of his way. Enji would constantly abuse her which led her to a psychotic break. Enji then admitted her to hospital, but not for her own sake but rather so that she would not interfere with Shoto, showing no form of care or compassion.
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**[[Jaku Hospital Raid]]
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***[[Hospital Raid Team vs. Nomu]]
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Due to them not inheriting a powerful Quirk to surpass All Might, Enji did not put much thought into their upbringing, even forbidding their brother Shoto from playing with them. While it is unknown if he was abusive to them, his daughter [[Fuyumi Todoroki|Fuyumi]] was nervous about Shoto meeting their mother. His son [[Natsuo Todoroki|Natsuo]] mentions that he hardly remembers him, which means that Enji did not do much in raising his oldest children.{{Ref|name=c187}}
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After deciding to change and promising Shoto to become a better man, it is unknown if he will extend this side to them as well. However, Fuyumi and Natsuo were surprised to hear their father visited their mother at the ward and seemed perplexed by her words of him facing an internal conflict. During his fight with High End, Enji thought about his oldest children and remembered why he started a family.{{Ref|name=c188}}
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*[[Enji Todoroki vs. Bee☆Pop|Endeavor vs. Bee☆Pop]]
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Ten years before the start of the series, Toshinori once had a talk with Endeavor and since then, they have not spoken to each other. It appears that Endeavor has an intense rivalry with Toshinori (one sided on Endeavor's side as Toshinori tries to be friendly with him). This rivalry with Toshinori is so great that Endeavor decided to have a child that would be able to surpass All Might. Endeavor despises Toshinori's "easy breezy little attitude", finding it to be annoying. Despite his antagonism to All Might, Endeavor does have a begrudging sense of respect for his skills and strength.
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However, upon learning and seeing his true form, Endeavor was furious that his rival's true form was so meek and small. His disdain of All Might only intensified after the latter retired as a Pro Hero and Endeavor would be given the No. 1 spot, which he always wanted but furiously refuses it, due to the fact he did not earn it nor does he feel he deserves it.
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Despite this he is not incapable of showing All Might respect, as he thanked All Might for bringing his son back to him. He sincerely asked him later how he was such a capable Symbol of Peace.
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Enji did not like the young heroes' attitude and was especially annoyed when the latter made comments on him. However, he kept his composure and agreed with some of them. Later, he confronted Hawks on his snarky attitude and the latter explains that he tried to help Endeavor on the podium as he sees that Endeavor is fit to be a new leader to support everyone after All Might's retirement. Enji almost left dissatisfied, though Hawks requested a team-up as he needed his help in investigating concerning sightings of [[Artificial Humans|Nomus]].{{Ref|name=c185}}
*Enji's name contains the kanji for {{Nihongo|"roar"|轟|todoroki}}, {{Nihongo|"flame"|炎|en}}, and {{Nihongo|"boss"|司|ji}}, which is also a common component of male names.
*Enji's name contains the kanji for {{Nihongo|"roar"|轟|todoroki}}, {{Nihongo|"flame"|炎|en}}, and {{Nihongo|"boss"|司|ji}}, which is also a common component of male names.
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**Written with the Latin alphabet, his name is the same as that of the fire god in Albanian mythology, {{Wikipedia|En (deity)|Enji}}, worshiped by the Illyrians.
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*Enji's blood type is AB, while [[Shoto Todoroki|his son's]] is O. For that to be possible, Enji must have a rare genetic mutation known as {{Wikipedia|Cis AB}}, the only genetically possible way for an AB blood type person to have a child with O blood type.
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*Enji likes to keep his Quirk active around his face even while outside of work, in order to showcase power and intimidation.
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*While most people have to deal with some sort of physical recoil from overusing their Quirk, Enji is always seen with his Quirk activated meaning the hot flames do not affect his body at all, alluding to the fact that they are not normal flames but ones that he can fluently control
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*Enji's blood type is AB, while Shoto's is O. For that to be possible, Enji must have a rare genetic mutation known as {{Wikipedia|Cis AB}}, the only genetically possible way for an AB blood type person to have a child with O blood type.
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**Despite having demonstrated that he is unaffected by flames, Endeavor is ironically not immune to heatstroke, shown as he takes care not to overuse his powers and raise his body temperature too high.
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*Enji's favorite food is kuzumochi.
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*Enji's favorite food is ''kuzumochi''.
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*In the original concept, he was an instructor at [[U.A. High School]]. This concept was discarded, due to it shifting the balance of power towards the protagonists too much, as having both the 1st and 2nd ranking hero in the protagonist's side would mean most conflicts would be easy to deal with.
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*In the original concept, Enji was an instructor at U.A. This concept was discarded, due to it shifting the balance of power towards the protagonists too much, as having both the 1st and 2nd ranking hero in the protagonist's side would mean most conflicts would be easy to deal with.
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*He shares his birthday with [[Taishiro Toyomitsu]] and [[Shuichi Iguchi]].
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*Enji is ranked first on the "Heroes That Look Like Villains" ranking.{{Ref|data=5}}
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*Enji's Rankings in the [[Popularity Polls]] are as follows:
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**Enji ranked 28th in the first Popularity Poll.
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**Enji ranked 40th in the second Popularity Poll.
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**Enji ranked 21st in the third Popularity Poll.
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**Enji ranked 8th in the fourth and sixth Popularity Polls.
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**Enji ranked 18th in the fifth Popularity Poll.
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**Enji ranked 11th in the seventh Popularity Poll.
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**Enji ranked 4th in the eighth Popularity Poll.
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**Enji ranked 6th in the ninth Popularity Poll.
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*Enji's hero name means "attempting to achieve a goal", which is very fitting for his character.
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*Enji overall shares many parallels with [[Katsuki Bakugo]]:
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**Both possess ignition-based Quirks, such as Hellflame for Enji and [[Explosion]] for Katsuki.
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**Both aim to be the number one hero.
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**Both have a rivalry with an One For All user, such as Enji to Toshinori and Katsuki to Izuku.
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**Both are known for their hot tempers and aggressive attitude.
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**Both were known for their lack of cooperative skills, having improved them throughout the story.
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**Both act abusively toward a major character, such as Enji to his son Shoto and Katsuki to Izuku.
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**Both express their remorse after understanding All Might's words, with them both taking steps to becoming better people.
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==Quotes==
==Quotes==
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*(To [[Shoto Todoroki]] about using the fire half of his [[Half-Cold Half-Hot|Quirk]]) ''"So you've finally accepted it! Yes! Excellent!! It all starts now for you! With my blood pumping through your veins, you will surpass me...you will fulfill my ambitions!!"''{{ref|chap=40|page=1}}
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*(To Shoto about using the fire half of [[Half-Cold Half-Hot|his Quirk]]) ''"So you've finally accepted it! Yes! Excellent!! It all starts now for you! With my blood pumping through your veins, you will surpass me...you will fulfill my ambitions!!"''{{Ref|chap=40}}
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*(To All Might on being the Symbol of Peace) ''"I gave Shoto everything. By age 20, I'd already climbed to the #2 position. It was because I made that climb that I understood... unless I reached the summit, it was all for nothing. If all I cared about was titles, I could've worn a smile like you... and played the part of the lovable fool. But I wanted to be the '''strongest!'''"''{{Ref|chap=165}}
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*(To [[High-End]] during their fight) "I've hated this school credo for as long as I can remember! PLUS ULTRA; PROMINENCE BURN!" {{ref|chap=190|page=9}}
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*(To Hood during their fight) ''"I've hated this school credo for as long as I can remember! PLUS ULTRA; PROMINENCE BURN!"''{{Ref|chap=190}}
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*(To Katsuki lecturing him on his attitude) ''"Bakugo, you said you wanted to learn what you couldn't do right? your ability is top notch, well for a rookie at least. But as you are, you will never be able to surpass me. This winter might just be training, but if you're too slow, you won't be able to use your normal excuse anymore. This is not a classroom, if you're ever too slow, you won't be losing points, but rather human lives."''{{Ref|chap=248}}
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*(To Dabi) "''I take full responsibility. I swore to bear that burden... and live my life atoning for it all. However, you've been watching me all this time, while I couldn't be there to watch you. You were someone I especially needed to do right by. No, I can't let you meet your end alone... '''but I won't let anyone else get caught up in our tragedy!'''''"{{Ref|chap=387}}
That's right, you'll never be All Might, or Deku. Because I've only ever done battle with the weakness within. So don't even dwell... on the notion of some grand rebirth. Go on, keep cursing the true enemy - that weakness. That's... the only thing... that has kept you alive.
Enji Todoroki (轟炎司,Todoroki Enji?), also known as the Flame Hero: Endeavor (フレイムヒーロー エンデヴァー,Fureimu Hīrō Endevā?),[2] is the Pro Hero with the highest tally of resolved cases in history.
Following All Might's retirement, Endeavor temporarily became the No. 1 Hero after being the No. 2 Hero for a very long time and after the latest Hero Billboard Chart JP announcement, officially became the No. 1 Hero.[3]
Enji is a tall, sturdily-built man with a very muscular physique. He has short crimson hair, which he wears spiked up around his head, and sharp turquoise eyes. His beard and mustache appear to be made of fire, but when he voluntarily turns off the flames on his face, a slight amount of stubble shows around his jaw.[4]
His hero costume is comprised of a tight, navy turquoise bodysuit, with flames streaming across his chest, upper torso, arms, and most prominently, his shoulders. He uses his flames as a makeshift mask around his eyes, and his tall boots appear to be either made of fire themselves or constantly left alight, as only their soles and laces are visible around the flames. He sports white bracers on his lower arms, styled in a cage pattern, and a blue belt with a pouch on either side.
After officially becoming the No. 1 Pro Hero, Endeavor's costume was upgraded. His bracers have been redesigned to look sharper and armor-like, and they now completely encase his arms. On the back of his hands are grill handguards with holes to flush a torrent of flames out the back of his hands if needed, and his fingers are exposed from the base knuckles. His bodysuit now has large stripes running across his torso, completely engulfing the spaces between his flames. Endeavor also added shoulder pads and a new belt that are made of the same material as his bracers. His belt is a stylized kanji for ¨Flame¨ (炎,¨Flame¨?).
During his battle against Hood, the left side of his face was greatly damaged after being hit by a surprise attack. After receiving surgery and being healed by Recovery Girl's Heal Quirk, his eye was shown to be intact, though he now has a large, jagged scar reaching from his hairline all the way down to his chin.[5][6]
During the battle against All For One, he loses his right arm, being ripped off after being hit by one of the Rivet Stabs.[7] Following his battle against Dabi, his face and body have been severely burned.[8]
During his childhood days, he bore a striking resemblance to his own son, Natsuo.[7]
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Endeavor's first hero costume.
Endeavor's second hero costume.
Endeavor's scar from his battle with Hood.
A younger Enji in the anime.
Personality
Shoto has described his father as a prideful and ambitious man, driven by his goal to surpass the No. 1 Hero, All Might.[9]
Endeavor's eyes obsessively focusing on his hopeless goal.
This obsessive drive to surpass All Might in strength and power has followed Enji throughout his entire life, and repeated failure has plagued him since his youth. Dedicated to his studies and hero work, Enji strived to become the absolute strongest Pro Hero in the country. However, the figure of All Might proved itself too much of an insurmountable obstacle for him or anyone else to overcome, leaving Enji in a growing state of despair as he became increasingly aware that closing the gap between him and the Symbol of Peace was futile.[10] As a result, Enji turned into a cold, callous person who didn't care for anything but his impossible dream, something a young Inasa Yoarashi would notice by just looking at his eyes.
Enji has always been aware of his limitations, but due to his stubbornness, he never once considered relinquishing his wish, wanting to accomplish it at any cost and even passing on his aspirations to another person if necessary. As a way to balance the downsides of his Quirk, something he always found cumbersome, Enji sought to have a child with an ice Quirk user to create someone that could inherit his will and conceive a child who had the perfect mix of both fire and ice. This way, Enji would not only have his Quirk inherited but also his training and experiences by a "perfect" successor.
Enji ruthlessly training Shoto from a young age.
Enji would become a cold, even abusive father and husband, with his actions negatively affecting all members of the family he formed. Shoto, his youngest child, was considered his masterpiece, a tool with all the correct elements to exceed All Might's ability and nothing else. As a result, Enji focused all his hopes on Shoto, forcing him through incredibly harsh training from a young age and showing no concern for his son's desires. The rest of his children were ignored and perceived as "failures" that weren't allowed to interact with their younger brother. Enji became verbally and physically violent towards his wife, Rei, whenever she tried to defend Shoto from the brutal training, to the extent where she began to fear him and started seeing him in the faces of their children. When his wife succumbed to a mental breakdown and injured Shoto, Enji sent her to a psychiatric ward to prevent her from getting in the way of his child's development.
In the past, Enji had a healthier relationship with his family.
At the same time, he wasn't entirely without feelings and concern for his family. Upon learning that his first son, Toya, had stronger fire powers but a body that could not handle his flames, Enji quickly stopped forcing his efforts on Toya in fear for his well-being and was frustrated when he refused to quit and kept burning himself. Beforehand, he was content with training Toya to be his successor, despite him not inheriting the dual Quirk of fire and ice that he desired. Also, despite their arranged marriage, he did show some sentiment towards Rei when they first got together, remembering her favorite flower despite her only telling him about it once. While he wasn't that involved in the personal lives of his children, relying on Rei, their housekeeper, and later Fuyumi, to look after his younger sons, this shows that Enji did not start out as such an abusive father and husband. At the very least, he had a more positive relationship with his family and his obsession with surpassing All Might had not yet consumed him.
As the years passed however, Enji became more stubborn and impatient to fulfill his lifelong goal. Being so devoted to his hero work and his dream, he never took the time to learn how to be a family man. Rei accused Enji of using his hero status to avoid his problems as a father, and he would admit this to be true to Natsuo years later, confessing that all he could do was dodge his responsibilities and blame others. This avoidance of his parental responsibilities led to the abuse of his wife and the neglect of his children, especially Toya, who drove himself hysterical yearning for his father's acknowledgment after being replaced in favor of Shoto. While Toya's apparent death devastated him, Enji's obsession with training Shoto remained, feeling as though it would have all been for nothing had he given up.
Endeavor burns his training room due to All Might's retirement.
After the Kamino Incident, which resulted in All Might's retirement and Enji's succession as the No. 1 Hero, Enji's character shifted in a course. Enji's interest in the title of No. 1 Pro Hero was always based on earning it through merit and ability, valuing his work in attaining the No. 1 spot more than the spot itself. As such, he became furious about reaching the top through a technicality, feeling that his efforts from a lifetime were now wasted. As much as he disliked his longtime rival All Might, Enji still respected his power and feats as the No. 1 Hero, to the point of not believing that the "real" All Might was a sick and weak-looking man.[11]
Sensing the rising crime and unrest in a society losing its Symbol of Peace, Enji began questioning his role and duty as the new No. 1 Hero. After a conversation with All Might about what being the No. 1 Hero means to the world, Enji starts considering how he treated his family up until then. He starts visiting his estranged wife with frequency, even though the doctors in charge of her recovery have stated that this action is not best for her, and he wishes to become an actual father figure to his children, despite Natsuo's vocal desire to not have the older man involved in his life. While aware that his two sons resent him, Enji still attempted to atone for his past actions and made an effort to connect with his children; knowing that he wouldn't be so easily forgiven, he at least wanted to repent and help them recover from the dreadful childhood he made them go through. However, Enji soon concludes that his family is better off without him and would go on to buy a new home for his children and their mother while he remains by himself, willing to distance himself from them so they can be happy.
Endeavor angry at Hawks for coming off as disrespectful.
As a Pro Hero, Enji is depicted as confident, reliable, and imposing, thanks to his excellent track record of solving cases. His rude and aggressive personality is well-known to the public, with his fans thinking of them as a selling point while others are scared by his overall violent attitude.[12] Endeavor is particularly sensitive to being compared to All Might as he's always painted unfavorably towards the former No. 1 Hero.[13] Despite this, he does make an effort to interact with his fans upon becoming the new No. 1, as seen with him greeting Hiroshi Tameda, although he was shocked to see his new, more amicable side be met with harsh criticism.[14] Furthermore, Enji realized that he could have been a friendly and kind Hero like All Might had he wanted the prestige and respect that the latter had received, but instead became obsessed with reaching his position at the very top of Japan's Hero rankings, which led him down his dark and bitter path.
Enji, whether during work or outside of it, is known for his bad temper. He has a very no-nonsense attitude towards those he meets and is easily angered by goofier personalities. This disposition, however, does not affect his competence as a Pro Hero in any shape or form. Thanks to his studies, training, and valuable experience obtained as the No. 2 Hero, Enji knows how to strategically direct forces in battle, immediately understand his situation, and resolve incidents as fast as possible, with minimal casualties. Enji and his agency pride themselves as experts in the three basics of heroism (suppression, rescue, and evacuation), believing that a true hero excels at all of those areas.[15]
Endeavor facing a rare moment of hesitation.
However, even Enji can have lapses in his bravery and immense resolve. After Natsuo was kidnapped and held hostage by Ending, Enji froze in place and could not move, fearing that his son would never speak to him again had he saved him, only to embrace Natsuo in relief after he was saved. Following the Paranormal Liberation War, after Enji's seemingly deceased son was revealed to be the League of Villains member Dabi, Enji fell into tears of despair after realizing that his actions as a father led to his son becoming a villain and mass murderer, going as far as to tearfully apologize to his family for all the harm he caused them, while also realizing that his hero career was doomed with his past having been revealed to the public.[16]
Endeavor resolves that he'll continue fighting to make things right.
After being encouraged by Shoto and supported by his family to confront Dabi, however, Enji manages to regain his strength and willingness to move forward; rather than lying or trying to deflect any blame, he comes clean to the public about his past and promises to do everything he can to defeat the villains. Even with people blaming him and the other heroes for the current state of things, Enji only tells the public to throw any burdens or complaints they have at him while he promises to bring society back with everything he has.[17]
During the Final War, it is revealed that Enji's motivation to be a hero stemmed from when he was a child after he saw his father try and save a little girl from a villain, only to die alongside her. The death of Enji's father deeply impacted him, causing him to blame it on his weakness and leading to his desire to become a strong hero, to the point where he chose the hero name "Endeavor" to reflect all his hard work and efforts. While fighting All For One, Enji comes to terms with no longer being able to redeem himself as a hero, acknowledging that he'll never be like All Might or Deku.[7] Enji accepts that he's responsible for his son becoming a villain and that the people Dabi has killed fall on him as well but resolves that he'll continue to atone for his crimes so that his mistakes won't burden the next generation of heroes.[18]
Abilities
Edgeshot and Endeavor team up to take on the incredibly powerful All For One.
Overall Abilities: Endeavor was ranked 2nd of Japan's heroes before taking the spot of No. 1 after All Might's retirement. He is known for having the most solved cases out of any crime fighter, and by the age of 20, Endeavor took his place as the No. 2 Pro Hero. He also possesses a professional handle on his powerful Quirk, Hellflame, using his flames to overwhelm his opponents with extreme heat, becoming airborne with flame propulsion, among other applications.
As he is ranked highly, Endeavor is a mighty hero, which has been proven in his fight against the League of Villains. He has repeatedly faced and defeated multiple grades of Nomu without sustaining any damage, something for which he is praised by the likes of All For One, history's most dangerous and experienced villain.[10] During the Kamino Incident, Endeavor teamed up with Edgeshot to temporarily battle All For One, and emerge unscathed. Endeavor has also displayed the ability to contend with High-End Nomu such as Hood and Woman with help from other heroes. In the previous bout with Hood, Endeavor displayed his high speed and power by dicing a large portion of a skyscraper before it could collapse and incinerating most of Hood's body thrice. In the Paranormal Liberation War, Endeavor proved to be integral against the 75% body-enhanced Tomura Shigaraki, inflicting the most amount of damage (alongside Izuku Midoriya) that caused the villain's body to eventually break down, despite the Flame Hero being outmatched by Tomura. Shoto even remarked that Endeavor was the only one, besides Izuku, with any hope to defeat All For One. He later proved this to be accurate, as with assistance from Hawks, he overwhelmed and would have incinerated the Demon Lord had it not been for his acquisition of the reverse-engineered Quirk-Destroying Drug.
Enhanced Strength: After years of physical training, Endeavor obtained enhanced physical strength, though it is not at the level of All Might. Impressively, he could knock the enormous Gigantomachia backward with a flame-propelled skull bash.
Enhanced Durability: Endeavor possesses above-average durability as he was able to withstand being thrown through multiple concrete-laced skyscraper walls by Hood, who was using various Quirks, and emerged with moderate injuries.[19] When fighting a body-modified Tomura Shigaraki, Endeavor endured the impalement of the latter's Rivet Stab Quirk and several of his augmented blows despite the villain possessing physical strength that nearly rivals that of All Might. Afterward, Endeavor could skull-bash the thick-bodied Gigantomachia without suffering significant head trauma, but his attack knocked the pyromancer unconscious.
Enhanced Stamina: Endeavor is far more resistant to pain than the average Pro Hero, as seen when he could stand up, despite receiving numerous attacks from Hood and long after his body should have become unable to move.[20] During the climax of the Paranormal Liberation War, Endeavor's movements were stymied by his Quirk overuse burning his lungs and being repeatedly stabbed by Tomura's Rivet Stab Quirk. Despite the injuries, the pyrokinetic hero could still stand and eventually knock down Gigantomachia though Endeavor himself was put out of commission afterward.
Enhanced Reflexes: Due to training to become the No. 1 hero, Endeavor learned to react exceedingly fast to dangerous situations and people in need. During his battle with Hood, he could counter one of his attacks with his "Jet Burn" despite his clouded vision. Later, while having a conversation outside with Izuku, Endeavor reacted to a cry for help before the shout reached the One For All inheritor.
Keen Intellect: Endeavor has extraordinary intelligence, having used it to tally up the most resolved criminal cases in history. He has very keen deductive skills, shown when he deduced that Izuku's Quirk resembled that of All Might after only seeing it used briefly. During the Hosu Incident, Endeavor identified the nature of Four-Eyed Nomu's Absorption and Release Quirk and noticed that the creature retained damage from the low-temperature flame attack Endeavor employed, even after the creature redirected it back at the Flame Hero. Throughout his battle against Hood, Endeavor displayed more intelligence as he analyzed the situation against the High-End Nomu while fighting against it.
When he witnessed Hood regenerate itself, while recollecting how the lighter-colored Nomus lacked the said ability, Endeavor surmised that the black Nomus have more capabilities than the other Nomu breeds. Endeavor later recalled how Hood was seeking a strong opponent, and discerned that the High-End Nomu wasn't interested in weaker opponents, hence the reason the villain spawned lower-level Nomu hindered the ignikinetic's reinforcements. Seeing Hood self-decapitate twice made Endeavor realize that said body part is the central weak point of the villain. In the climax of the strenuous bout, Endeavor took notice of Hood's higher feral and the Super Regeneration keeping up with the internal burns. To avoid collateral damage, Endeavor directed Hawks with an arrow of flame to use his nearly incinerated plumages to help Endeavor take to the skies even further. While facing the body-modified Tomura, Endeavor realized that the villain could leap vast distances through the air, not through Quirk usage, but due to pure strength yielding air pressure, similar to All Might.
Endeavor embraces the "Plus Ultra" creed and surpasses his limits to destroy the High-End Nomu, Hood finally.
Indomitable Will: One of Endeavor's most prominent traits is his ability never to give up, befitting his hero's name. This tenacity is shown in two significant instances: he continues to bridge the gap between himself and All Might regardless of the differences in their abilities and continues to push past his limits and injuries in his battle against Hood.[20] In the latter instance, Endeavor, seeing his old self reflected in Hood, resolved to no longer be the misguided and virulent person he has been his whole life and used that resolution to go beyond his bodily limitations and finally defeat the High-End Nomu for good, all while finally embracing U.A. High School 's "Plus Ultra" credo that he previously deplored.
In the climax of the Paranormal Liberation War, after failing to destroy a body-augmented Tomura Shigaraki, an injured and exhausted Endeavor could summon the strength to attack Gigantomachia despite Dabi's attempts to break his spirit thanks to the words of Izuku. In the aftermath of the war, Endeavor's will was revealed to have been monumentally shaken regarding Dabi revealing himself as Endeavor's thought-to-be-deceased son, Toya, which took the entire Todoroki family, including his wife, Rei, to give him enough willpower to stand back up.
Teaching: Despite his unfriendly demeanor, Enji has proven to be an effective mentor in the area of heroics. Upon taking on Izuku and Katsuki during his agency's work-study, Enji quickly took note of their goals; for Izuku, to master his new ability to the point where he can perform it naturally, and for Katsuki, to learn of what areas he needs to improve upon. During a patrol, Enji taught Izuku, Katsuki, and Shoto the fundamentals of being a hero; to know one's current area and pick up on small disturbances, to be able to reach the scene of the emergency as fast as possible, while also keeping collateral damage to a minimum and keeping civilians out of the crossfire. He told the three students to make those points their priority during their work-study with him, while also pointing out that while U.A. prioritizes effort, the hero field itself requires experience. He then set the three a goal to achieve during their work-study: to stop one villain faster than him. Impressively, during the first day of the work-study, Enji was able to decipher through Izuku's mumbling and also humble Katsuki's arrogant attitude.
Most notably, Enji was able to teach Izuku about parallel processing in order to help him master his Quirk's techniques, telling him to practice using Air Force until it became second nature to him, and then to add something else. The Flame Hero compared parallel processing to learning how to drive (instinctively steering the wheel, checking the mirrors, adjusting the breaks, and so on), saying that no matter how strong Izuku's power is, that foundation has to be built on steady diligence. Enji's tutoring showed to pay off, as it helped push Izuku, Katsuki, and Shoto further than they had gone in a single week. Many months later, Izuku was able to use the experience he had learned from Enji to properly use Bruce's Fa Jin for the first time during his battle with Lady Nagant, even combining it with One For All and Blackwhip to create his Faux 100 Percent technique.
Quirk
Endeavor generating flames.
Hellflame (ヘルフレイム,Herufureimu?):[1] Enji's Quirk allows him to produce and manipulate large amounts of extremely intense fire at will.
He appears to be immune to other flames, and can easily control the shape and temperature of the blaze as well.[21] Enji's level of control enables him to utilize his flames in unorthodox ways, such as concentrating flames and heat to his feet to achieve limited flight. He has been shown shaping his flames into long-range and melee weapons, such as when he struck a Nomu with a spear made of fire and is even capable of emitting fire from his eyes as shown when he burned All For One's hand when the villain attempted to steal his Quirk.
Using too much of his power will overheat Endeavor's body, causing a depletion of stamina, and an impairment of his physical functions.[5]
Ultimate Moves
Endeavor's signature technique: Flashfire Fist.
Flashfire Fist (赫灼熱拳,Kaku Shakunekken?): Endeavor's signature technique, he raises his fire's temperature to its highest level and maximizes his power. Doing so, the Flame Hero can unleash devastating flame attacks or increase his speed dramatically.
Jet Burn (ジェットバーン,Jettobān?): This attack allows Endeavor to shoot a blast of fire at his desired target. This attack is quite powerful, as it damaged High-End, and sent him flying out of the building. According to Endeavor, this attack cannot be used too much as it heats up his body a lot.[14]
Hell Spider (ヘルスパイダー,Heru Supaidā?): This attack allows Endeavor to send out long, thin blasts of fire out of the tips of his fingers which he can use to cut through this target. He is able to slice the top half of a skyscraper into many pieces using this attack. Like before, this attack cannot be used too much.[19]
Hell's Curtain (ヘル カーテイン,Heru Kātein?): Endeavor throws both of his fists back while concentrating all of his flames into a single point. He then throws his arms forward, emitting a massive blanket of flames on to his opponent.[22]
Endeavor's most powerful attack: Prominence Burn.
Prominence Burn (プロミネンスバーン,Purominensu Bān?): This attack allows Endeavor to launch a massive, concentrated beam of fire from his entire body that is able to vaporize his target.[5] Endeavor himself stated that this is his most powerful technique.
PLUS ULTRA Prominence Burn (PLUSULTRA プロミネンスバーン,Purusu Urutora Purominensu Bān?): Going beyond his limit and grappling his target, Endeavor unleashes a Prominence Burn that is more powerful than the original, enabling him to put away villains, like the High-End Nomu, Hood, or near the level of Tomura Shigaraki.[23][24][25]
Hellfire Storm (ヘルファイアストーム,Herufaiasutōmu?): This attack allows Endeavor to create a powerful flaming whirlwind that burns opponents within its range.[26]
Hell Minefield (ヘルマインフィールド,Herumainfīrudo?): Endeavor breaks the ground with his fist and ignites his flames, sending a wave of fire towards his opponent. He then sends a second eruption of flames underneath, creating a massive explosion.
Vanishing Fist (バニシングフィスト,Banishingu Fisuto?): Endeavor rushes towards his opponent while engulfing his arm in flames before delivering a powerful hook punch. This technique was first used against Tomura Shigaraki during the Paranormal Liberation War.
Vanishing Jet Burn (バニシングジェットバーン,Banishingu Jettobān?): A combination of Jet Burn and Vanishing Fist, Endeavor forms a giant fist using his flames and blasts his opponent away with great force.[18]
Ignited Arrow (イグナイテッドアロー,Igunaiteddo Arō?): Using this attack, Endeavor pulls his arm back and launches a scorching arrow of flames.
Enji's name contains the kanji for "roar" (轟,todoroki?), "flame" (炎,en?), and "boss" (司,ji?), which is also a common component of male names.
Written with the Latin alphabet, his name is the same as that of the fire god in Albanian mythology, Enji, worshiped by the Illyrians.
Enji likes to keep his Quirk active around his face even while outside of work, in order to showcase power and intimidation.
Enji's blood type is AB, while Shoto's is O. For that to be possible, Enji must have a rare genetic mutation known as Cis AB, the only genetically possible way for an AB blood type person to have a child with O blood type.
Enji's favorite food is kuzumochi.
In the original concept, Enji was an instructor at U.A. This concept was discarded, due to it shifting the balance of power towards the protagonists too much, as having both the 1st and 2nd ranking hero in the protagonist's side would mean most conflicts would be easy to deal with.
Both possess ignition-based Quirks, such as Hellflame for Enji and Explosion for Katsuki.
Both aim to be the number one hero.
Both have a rivalry with an One For All user, such as Enji to Toshinori and Katsuki to Izuku.
Both are known for their hot tempers and aggressive attitude.
Both were known for their lack of cooperative skills, having improved them throughout the story.
Both act abusively toward a major character, such as Enji to his son Shoto and Katsuki to Izuku.
Both express their remorse after understanding All Might's words, with them both taking steps to becoming better people.
Though he ranks 1st in the overall Hero rankings, he ranks 4th in the Hero popularity rankings.
Quotes
(To Shoto about using the fire half of his Quirk) "So you've finally accepted it! Yes! Excellent!! It all starts now for you! With my blood pumping through your veins, you will surpass me...you will fulfill my ambitions!!"[28]
(To All Might on being the Symbol of Peace) "I gave Shoto everything. By age 20, I'd already climbed to the #2 position. It was because I made that climb that I understood... unless I reached the summit, it was all for nothing. If all I cared about was titles, I could've worn a smile like you... and played the part of the lovable fool. But I wanted to be the strongest!"[29]
(To Hood during their fight) "I've hated this school credo for as long as I can remember! PLUS ULTRA; PROMINENCE BURN!"[30]
(To Katsuki lecturing him on his attitude) "Bakugo, you said you wanted to learn what you couldn't do right? your ability is top notch, well for a rookie at least. But as you are, you will never be able to surpass me. This winter might just be training, but if you're too slow, you won't be able to use your normal excuse anymore. This is not a classroom, if you're ever too slow, you won't be losing points, but rather human lives."[31]
(To Dabi) "I take full responsibility. I swore to bear that burden... and live my life atoning for it all. However, you've been watching me all this time, while I couldn't be there to watch you. You were someone I especially needed to do right by. No, I can't let you meet your end alone... but I won't let anyone else get caught up in our tragedy!"[32]
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