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| − | {{Nihongo|'''Hardening'''|{{Ruby|硬|こう}}{{Ruby|化|か}}|Kōka}} is |
+ | {{Nihongo|'''Hardening'''|{{Ruby|硬|こう}}{{Ruby|化|か}}|Kōka}} is the [[Quirk]] used by [[Eijiro Kirishima]]{{Ref|chap=13|page=8}}. |
==Description== |
==Description== |
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Hardening gives Eijiro the power to harden any part of his body. |
Hardening gives Eijiro the power to harden any part of his body. |
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| + | Hardening protects Eijiro from most physical threats. Once activated, Eijiro becomes capable of enduring what would be otherwise lethal hazards, like tons of [[Villain Bots|falling metal]] and multiple [[Explosion|explosions]], without leaving a scratch.{{Ref|chap=25}} Even bullets are unable to pierce his skin. |
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| − | [[File:Eijiro_hardening.png|thumb|220px|left|Eijiro after brushing off one of Katsuki's [[Explosion]] attacks.]] |
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| − | The ability not only protects Eijiro from most physical attacks, but from heat and shock waves too. This Quirk is strong enough to protect its user from several tons of metal falling on him as well as multiple [[Explosion|explosions]] through an extended amount of time. It is also possible to increase the strength and resistance of the hardening for a limited amount of time.{{Ref|chap=25}} |
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| − | Aside from increased defense, Hardening also grants Eijiro offensive power |
+ | Aside from increased defense, Hardening also grants Eijiro offensive power by turning his hardened body rough and sharp like rock, increasing his physical strength and allowing him to cut enemies by grazing them. This all leads to Hardening being a highly practical Quirk for Hero work, which is frequently combat-oriented. |
| + | According to [[Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu]], the hardness granted by Hardening can be improved upon when Eijiro, in his hardened state, takes more damage overtime. This fact, prior to Tetsutetsu stating it, was displayed as part of Eijiro's training, when he, in his hardened form, was continuously attacked by [[Mashirao Ojiro|Mashirao Ojiro's]] [[Tail]], and with each hit, the strength and durability of Eijiro's Quirk increased. |
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| ⚫ | One of the drawbacks to this Quirk is that there is a limit to how much damage the hardened skin can withstand, causing Hardening to slowly dissipate, and Eijiro loses stamina from struggling to keep his Quirk active.{{Ref|chap=41}} Furthermore, Hardening is noted to lack long-range potential, limiting Eijiro's combat repertoire and forcing him to take battles up close. Hardening can also only protect Eijiro from physical damage but not thermal damage such as very high or low temperatures. |
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==Usage== |
==Usage== |
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Hardening first manifested on Eijiro when he was just three years old, as he was rubbing his right eye after waking up. Eijiro ended up cutting himself, leaving a scar around his right eyebrow. Originally, this Quirk only slightly hardened Eijiro's skin, but he was able to improve its effects ever since through intense training. Before that, he could barely defend himself against rocks. |
Hardening first manifested on Eijiro when he was just three years old, as he was rubbing his right eye after waking up. Eijiro ended up cutting himself, leaving a scar around his right eyebrow. Originally, this Quirk only slightly hardened Eijiro's skin, but he was able to improve its effects ever since through intense training. Before that, he could barely defend himself against rocks. |
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| − | [[File:Katsuki_vs_Eijiro.png|thumb|220px|Eijiro using his Quirk to engage in close combat against Katsuki.]] |
+ | [[File:Katsuki_vs_Eijiro.png|thumb|220px|Eijiro using his Quirk to engage in close combat against [[Katsuki Bakugo]].]] |
In combat, Eijiro is very straightforward and reckless, letting his hardened body take the opposing hits as he counterattacks with hard punches and other close-range moves. As even bullets cannot pierce his skin when his Quirk is active, Eijiro is capable of turning himself into a human shield for allies or defenseless civilians. During rescue operations, he has to be extra careful with victims as his rugged body can hurt them. |
In combat, Eijiro is very straightforward and reckless, letting his hardened body take the opposing hits as he counterattacks with hard punches and other close-range moves. As even bullets cannot pierce his skin when his Quirk is active, Eijiro is capable of turning himself into a human shield for allies or defenseless civilians. During rescue operations, he has to be extra careful with victims as his rugged body can hurt them. |
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| − | In desperate situations, Eijiro can increase his own hardness to its maximum level, becoming almost invincible temporarily. His tactics remain the same however, due to the simple nature of his Quirk. |
+ | In desperate situations, Eijiro can increase his own hardness to its maximum level, becoming almost invincible temporarily. In another desperate situation, his battle with Rappa demonstrates that even if his hardening were to break down he can follow it up with another hardening which increase his durability and duration in battle. His tactics remain the same, however, due to the simple nature of his Quirk. |
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+ | ==Super Moves== |
| − | *{{Nihongo|'''Red Counter'''|{{Ruby|烈怒交吽咤|レッドカウンター}}|Reddo Kauntā}}: While hardened, Eijiro endures a close-range attack with his skin, and then counters with a straight punch.{{Ref|chap=133|page=5}} |
+ | *{{Nihongo|'''[[Red Counter]]'''|{{Ruby|烈怒交吽咤|レッドカウンター}}|Reddo Kauntā}}: While hardened, Eijiro endures a close-range attack with his skin, and then counters with a straight punch.{{Ref|chap=133|page=5}} |
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| − | [[File:Red Riot Unbreakable.png|thumb| |
+ | [[File:Red Riot Unbreakable.png|thumb|220px|Red Riot Unbreakable.]] |
| − | *{{Nihongo|'''[[Red Riot Unbreakable]]'''|{{Ruby|烈怒頼雄斗|レッドライオット}} {{Ruby|安無嶺過武瑠|アンブレイカブル}}|Reddo Raiotto Anbureikaburu}}: Eijiro reaches his maximum hardening level by turning his entire body extremely hard and rugged, leaving him with a monstrous appearance and practically invulnerable to most forms of attack. At first, this form can only be maintained for around 30 to 40 seconds |
+ | *{{Nihongo|'''[[Red Riot Unbreakable]]'''|{{Ruby|烈怒頼雄斗|レッドライオット}} {{Ruby|安無嶺過武瑠|アンブレイカブル}}|Reddo Raiotto Anbureikaburu}}: Eijiro reaches his maximum hardening level by turning his entire body extremely hard and rugged, leaving him with a monstrous appearance and practically invulnerable to most forms of attack. At first, this form can only be maintained for around 30 to 40 seconds. |
| − | *{{Nihongo|'''Red Gauntlet'''|{{Ruby|烈怒頑斗裂屠|レッドガントレット}}|Reddo Gantoretto}} Eijiro rushes towards the enemy and delivers a single strong punch against them.{{Ref|chap=134|page=4}}{{-}} |
+ | *{{Nihongo|'''[[Red Gauntlet]]'''|{{Ruby|烈怒頑斗裂屠|レッドガントレット}}|Reddo Gantoretto}} Eijiro rushes towards the enemy and delivers a single strong punch against them.{{Ref|chap=134|page=4}}{{-}} |
==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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+ | *Like several other Quirks, Hardening has its own signature sound effect: "SKLIT". |
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+ | *This Quirk is very similar to [[Steel]], and the two appear to be roughly equal in terms of power and effectiveness. |
| + | **The effects of Hardening and Steel are very similar, but the latter Quirk turns the user's entire body into hardened steel instead of just hardening their skin. The two appear to be roughly equal in terms of power and effectiveness, although Tetsutetsu notes that his body can only become so hard due to transforming into metal, whereas Eijiro can become increasingly tougher.{{Ref|chap=217}} |
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+ | *This Quirk, in terms of function, is the inverse of [[Stiffening]], which consists of hardening foreign objects instead of one's own body. |
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Revision as of 20:45, 9 February 2020
Hardening (
Description
Hardening gives Eijiro the power to harden any part of his body.
Hardening protects Eijiro from most physical threats. Once activated, Eijiro becomes capable of enduring what would be otherwise lethal hazards, like tons of falling metal and multiple explosions, without leaving a scratch.[2] Even bullets are unable to pierce his skin.
Aside from increased defense, Hardening also grants Eijiro offensive power by turning his hardened body rough and sharp like rock, increasing his physical strength and allowing him to cut enemies by grazing them. This all leads to Hardening being a highly practical Quirk for Hero work, which is frequently combat-oriented.
According to Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu, the hardness granted by Hardening can be improved upon when Eijiro, in his hardened state, takes more damage overtime. This fact, prior to Tetsutetsu stating it, was displayed as part of Eijiro's training, when he, in his hardened form, was continuously attacked by Mashirao Ojiro's Tail, and with each hit, the strength and durability of Eijiro's Quirk increased.
Weaknesses
One of the drawbacks to this Quirk is that there is a limit to how much damage the hardened skin can withstand, causing Hardening to slowly dissipate, and Eijiro loses stamina from struggling to keep his Quirk active.[3] Furthermore, Hardening is noted to lack long-range potential, limiting Eijiro's combat repertoire and forcing him to take battles up close. Hardening can also only protect Eijiro from physical damage but not thermal damage such as very high or low temperatures.
Usage
Hardening first manifested on Eijiro when he was just three years old, as he was rubbing his right eye after waking up. Eijiro ended up cutting himself, leaving a scar around his right eyebrow. Originally, this Quirk only slightly hardened Eijiro's skin, but he was able to improve its effects ever since through intense training. Before that, he could barely defend himself against rocks.
Eijiro using his Quirk to engage in close combat against Katsuki Bakugo.
In combat, Eijiro is very straightforward and reckless, letting his hardened body take the opposing hits as he counterattacks with hard punches and other close-range moves. As even bullets cannot pierce his skin when his Quirk is active, Eijiro is capable of turning himself into a human shield for allies or defenseless civilians. During rescue operations, he has to be extra careful with victims as his rugged body can hurt them.
In desperate situations, Eijiro can increase his own hardness to its maximum level, becoming almost invincible temporarily. In another desperate situation, his battle with Rappa demonstrates that even if his hardening were to break down he can follow it up with another hardening which increase his durability and duration in battle. His tactics remain the same, however, due to the simple nature of his Quirk.
Super Moves
- Red Counter (
烈怒交吽咤 Reddo Kauntā?): While hardened, Eijiro endures a close-range attack with his skin, and then counters with a straight punch.[4]
Red Riot Unbreakable.
- Red Riot Unbreakable (
烈怒頼雄斗 安無嶺過武瑠 Reddo Raiotto Anbureikaburu?): Eijiro reaches his maximum hardening level by turning his entire body extremely hard and rugged, leaving him with a monstrous appearance and practically invulnerable to most forms of attack. At first, this form can only be maintained for around 30 to 40 seconds. - Red Gauntlet (
烈怒頑斗裂屠 Reddo Gantoretto?) Eijiro rushes towards the enemy and delivers a single strong punch against them.[5]
Trivia
- Like several other Quirks, Hardening has its own signature sound effect: "SKLIT".
- This Quirk is very similar to Steel, and the two appear to be roughly equal in terms of power and effectiveness.
- The effects of Hardening and Steel are very similar, but the latter Quirk turns the user's entire body into hardened steel instead of just hardening their skin. The two appear to be roughly equal in terms of power and effectiveness, although Tetsutetsu notes that his body can only become so hard due to transforming into metal, whereas Eijiro can become increasingly tougher.[6]
- This Quirk, in terms of function, is the inverse of Stiffening, which consists of hardening foreign objects instead of one's own body.
References
- ↑ My Hero Academia Manga: Chapter 13 (p. 8).
- ↑ My Hero Academia Manga: Chapter 25.
- ↑ My Hero Academia Manga: Chapter 41.
- ↑ My Hero Academia Manga: Chapter 133 (p. 5).
- ↑ My Hero Academia Manga: Chapter 134 (p. 4).
- ↑ My Hero Academia Manga: Chapter 217.
External Links
- Hardness - Wikipedia article about the property Eijiro's Quirk is based after.