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|name = Sorahiko Torino
 
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|kanji = {{Ruby|空彦|そらひこ}}
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|kanji = {{Ruby|酉|とり}}{{Ruby|野|の}}{{Ruby|空|そら}}{{Ruby|彦|ひこ}}
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|romaji = ''Sorahiko''
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|romaji = ''Torino Sorahiko''
 
|alias = {{Nihongo|Gran Torino|グラントリノ|Guran Torino}}
  
|alias = {{Nihongo|Gran Torino|グラントリノ|Guran Torino}}
 
|birthday = January 28
  
|birthday = January 28
 
|gender = Male
  
|gender = Male
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|height = 128 cm (4'2")
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|height = 120 cm (4'2")
 
|hair = Grey
  
|hair = Grey
 
|eye = Brown
  
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|quirk = [[Jet]]
  
|quirk = [[Jet]]
 
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|birthplace = {{Wikipedia|Yamanashi Prefecture}}
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|birthplace = {{Wikipedia|Yamanashi Prefecture}}{{Ref|data=3|name=data3}}
 
|occupation = [[Heroes|Pro Hero]] (Retired)<br>Teacher (Formerly)
  
|occupation = [[Heroes|Pro Hero]] (Retired)<br>Teacher (Formerly)
 
|affiliation = [[U.A. High School]] (Former Teacher)
  
|affiliation = [[U.A. High School]] (Former Teacher)
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{{Nihongo|'''Sorahiko'''|{{Ruby|空彦|そらひこ}}}}, also known by his hero name {{Nihongo|'''Gran Torino'''|グラントリノ|Guran Torino}}, is a retired [[Heroes|pro hero]], former homeroom teacher at [[U.A. High School]],{{Ref|chap=46|page=7-8<}} and mentor to [[Toshinori Yagi]] and [[Izuku Midoriya]].
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{{Nihongo|'''Sorahiko Torino'''|{{Ruby|酉|とり}}{{Ruby|野|の}}{{Ruby|空|そら}}{{Ruby|彦|ひこ}}|Torino Sorahiko}},{{Ref|name=data3}} also known by his hero name {{Nihongo|'''Gran Torino'''|グラントリノ|Guran Torino}}, is a retired [[Heroes|Pro Hero]], former homeroom teacher at [[U.A. High School]],{{Ref|chap=46|page=7-8}} and mentor to [[Toshinori Yagi]] and [[Izuku Midoriya]].
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Ever since the [[Hideout Raid Arc]], despite being retired he continues assisting the [[Police Force]] in investigating the [[League of Villains]].
   
 
==Appearance==
  
==Appearance==
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Gran Torino is an extremely short, elderly man that has short spiky hair and a beard.
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Gran Torino is an extremely short, elderly man that has short, spiky hair and a beard.
   
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His hero [[costume]] consists of a full body monochrome{{Ref|vol=6|Omake}} suit along with a yellow cape, a belt with the letter "G" on it, very thick yellow gloves and boots, and a dark domino mask which resembles two diamonds.{{Ref|chap=46|page=16}}
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His hero [[costume]] consists of a full-body monochrome{{Ref|vol=6|Omake}} suit along with a yellow cape, a belt with the letter "G" on it, very thick yellow gloves and boots, and a dark domino mask which resembles two diamonds.{{Ref|chap=46|page=16}}
   
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In contrast with his now extremely short and rather shriveled appearance, he was quite tall and handsome in his younger days, having at least rivaled All Might's hero form in height. Gran Torino kept a similar appearance over his life down to his short grey hair; currently, he also wears a smaller version of the costume he wore in his younger years.
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In contrast with his now-extremely short and rather shriveled appearance, he was quite tall and handsome in his younger days, having at least rivaled All Might's hero form in height. Gran Torino kept a similar appearance over his life down to his short grey hair; currently, he also wears a smaller version of the costume he wore in his younger years.
   
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===Gallery===
 
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Gran Torino manga.png|Gran Torino in the manga.
  
Gran Torino manga.png|Gran Torino in the manga.
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==Personality==
  
==Personality==
 
[[File:Gran Torino fake.png|thumb|left|220px|The senile old man persona.]]
  
[[File:Gran Torino fake.png|thumb|left|220px|The senile old man persona.]]
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Initially, Gran Torino appeared to be a senile old man who constantly forgot and asked [[Izuku Midoriya|Izuku]]'s name, often calling him "[[Toshinori Yagi|Toshinori]]".{{Ref|chap=46|page=15-17|ep=27}} Even though he was the one who sent Izuku the internship offer, he would often fail to recall Izuku's name for more than a moment. In reality, this proves to be nothing more than a façade for messing with his newfound protégé. 
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Initially, Gran Torino appeared to be a senile old man who constantly forgot and asked [[Izuku Midoriya]]'s name, often calling him "[[Toshinori Yagi|Toshinori]]".{{Ref|chap=46|page=15-17|ep=27}} Even though he was the one who sent Izuku the internship offer, he would often fail to recall Izuku's name for more than a moment. In reality, this proves to be nothing more than a façade for messing with his newfound protégé. 
   
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Gran Torino is actually a very intelligent man with an incredibly broad perception. He proved to be a far more capable teacher to Izuku in a mere week than All Might did in almost a year. He was able to read Izuku's progress and personality just by watching the U.A. Sports Festival and indirectly taught him the first step to mastering One For All with a simple parallel between Izuku and his favorite dessert (taiyaki).{{Ref|name=e27|ep=27}} His sharp mind is also evidenced when he was able to accurately predict All For One's strategy based solely on the media covering the aftermath of Hero Killer [[Stain]].{{Ref|name=e31|ep=31}}
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Gran Torino is actually a very intelligent man with an incredibly broad perception. He proved to be a far more capable teacher to Izuku in a mere week than All Might did in almost a year. He was able to read Izuku's progress and personality, just by watching him at the [[U.A. Sports Festival]] and indirectly taught him the first step to mastering [[One For All]] with a simple parallel between Izuku and his favorite dessert (taiyaki).{{Ref|name=e27|ep=27}} His sharp mind is also evidenced when he was able to accurately predict [[All For One]]'s strategy based solely on the media covering the aftermath of [[Chizome Akaguro|Hero Killer: Stain]].{{Ref|name=e31|ep=31}}
   
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As a mentor, Gran Torino appears to be very hard on his students. Every time All Might speaks about or to Gran Torino, he starts freaking out and shakes profusely because of a memory of their brutal training.{{Ref|ep=26}}{{Ref|name=e31}} Gran Torino also never hesitates to yell, berate, and hit Izuku for his mistakes.{{Ref|ep=28}}{{Ref|ep=30}}{{Ref|ep=33}}
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As a mentor, Gran Torino appears to be very hard on his students. Every time All Might speaks about or to Gran Torino, he starts freaking out and shakes profusely because of his memories of their brutal training.{{Ref|ep=26}}{{Ref|name=e31}} Gran Torino also never hesitates to yell, berate, or hit Izuku for his mistakes.{{Ref|ep=28}}{{Ref|ep=30}}{{Ref|ep=33}} He also extends this to Toshinori who he reprimands for not visiting him on occasion and tells him to keep his focus when he fights his enemy All for One for the last time. Nevertheless, he does not hesitate to praise his students when they deserve it such as when he complimented Izuku for his gradual skill with his power and when he complimented All Might's victory over All For One.
   
 
==Abilities==
  
==Abilities==
 
[[file:Gran Torino vs. League of Villains.gif|220px|thumb|Gran Torino effortlessly knocks several capable villains unconscious in an instant.]]
  
[[file:Gran Torino vs. League of Villains.gif|220px|thumb|Gran Torino effortlessly knocks several capable villains unconscious in an instant.]]
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'''Overall Abilities''': Despite his old age, Gran Torino is very intelligent and powerful. Gran Torino was the one who taught the world's number one hero how to fight and use his Quirk. He is an excellent teacher and was wise enough to teach [[Izuku Midoriya|Izuku]] how to use [[One For All]] as well.
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'''Overall Abilities''': Despite his old age, Gran Torino is a very powerful combatant. Gran Torino was the one who taught the world's number one hero [[Toshinori Yagi|All Might]] how to fight and use his Quirk. He is an excellent teacher and was wise enough to teach [[Izuku Midoriya]] on how to better use One For All as well.
   
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Gran Torino was strong enough to defeat a mid-level [[Nomu]] with little aid from [[Endeavor]], something several Pro Heroes could not manage to do. He was also capable of knocking out [[Dabi]], [[Spinner]], [[Magne]] and [[Twice]] in an instant using single attacks. Gran Torino was even able to defeat and arrest [[Kurogiri]] while fighting off [[Gigantomachia]].
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Gran Torino was strong enough to defeat a low-tier [[Nomu (Hosu)|Nomu]] with little aid from [[Enji Todoroki|Endeavor]], something several [[Heroes|Pro Heroes]] could not manage to do. He was also capable of knocking out [[Dabi]], [[Shuichi Iguchi|Spinner]], [[Kenji Hikiishi|Magne]] and [[Jin Bubaigawara|Twice]] in an instant using single attacks. Gran Torino was even able to defeat and arrest [[Kurogiri]] while fighting off [[Gigantomachia]].
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*'''Enhanced Strength''': Gran Torino possesses great physical strength, as he was able to knock out capable villains with quick blows. In his prime, he struck All Might so hard that the future symbol of peace vomited. This memory haunted the world's strongest hero for the rest of his life. Even in his old age, Gran Torino was also able to carry All Might's muscular form, as well as completely outclass Izuku in terms of strength. He was also able to fracture the pavement when he attacked a low-tier Nomu in Hosu. 
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*'''Enhanced Durability''': Gran Torino is quite durable, as he was able to remain conscious despite taking a direct punch from All Might. He also was at the center of the battle between All Might and All For One and escaped with only minor injuries. 
   
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'''Enhanced Strength''': Gran Torino possesses great physical strength as he was able to knock out capable villains with quick blows. In his prime, he struck [[All Might]] so hard that the future symbol of peace vomited. This memory haunted the world's strongest hero for the rest of his life. Even in his old age, Gran Torino was also able to carry All Might's muscular form, as well as completely outclass Izuku in terms of strength.
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'''Keen Intellect''': Gran Torino taught both All Might and Izuku how to use One For All, despite never possessing the Quirk himself. In just under two days, Gran Torino taught Izuku what All Might had been trying to teach him for almost a year. Gran Torino was able to give All Might solid advice on how to defeat All For One as well.
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'''Immense Speed''': Gran Torino is one of the fastest heroes in the world. All Might claims that Gran Torino can move faster than the eye can see and Izuku confirmed this during his fight with the speedy old man. Gran Torino's speed is so great that he can knock someone out before they ever even see him. He is also able to easily evade attacks from enhanced creatures like the Nomu. 
  
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'''Enhanced Durability''': Gran Torino is quite durable as he was able to remain conscious despite taking a direct punch from All Might. He also was at the center of the battle between All Might and [[All For One]] and escaped with only minor injuries. 
  
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'''Keen Intellect''': Gran Torino taught both All Might and Izuku how to use One For All despite never possessing the Quirk himself. In just under two days, Gran Torino taught Izuku what All Might had been trying to teach for almost a year. Gran Torino was able to give All Might solid advice on how to defeat All For One as well.
  
   
 
===Quirk===
  
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{{Nihongo|'''[[Jet]]'''|ジェット|Jetto}}: Jet allows Gran Torino to shoot air from the propulsion opening on the soles of his feet. This gives Gran Torino incredible speed and the ability to fly. He can use only his breath to propel himself long distances. But, he cannot propel himself too far into the sky.
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{{Nihongo|'''[[Jet]]'''|ジェット|Jetto}}: Sorahiko's Quirk allows him to shoot air from the holes on the soles of his feet. This gives him incredible speed and the ability to fly short distances. The air used for propulsion comes from Sorahiko's breath.
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Despite the flight capabilities his Quirk grants him, Gran Torino cannot propel himself too far into the sky, revealing there’s a limit to how far he can propel himself.
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*'''Immense Speed''': Gran Torino is one of the fastest heroes in the world. All Might claims that Gran Torino can move faster than the eye can see and Izuku confirmed this during his fight with the speedy old man. Gran Torino's speed is so great that he can knock someone out before they ever even see him. He is also able to easily evade attacks from enhanced creatures like the Nomu.
   
 
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==Equipment==
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'''Holed Boots''': Gran Torino wears boots with a number of holes on the bottoms. This allows him to use his Quirk without his footwear getting in the way.
   
 
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'''History'''
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===[[Vs. Hero Killer Arc]]===
  
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'''[[Vs. Hero Killer Arc]]'''
 
*[[Hero Agency Internships]]
  
*[[Hero Agency Internships]]
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**[[Izuku Midoriya vs. Sorahiko|Izuku Midoriya vs. Gran Torino]]
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**[[Izuku Midoriya vs. Sorahiko Torino|Izuku Midoriya vs. Gran Torino]]
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**[[Izuku Midoriya vs. Sorahiko: Rematch|Izuku Midoriya vs. Gran Torino: Rematch]]
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**[[Izuku Midoriya vs. Sorahiko Torino: Rematch|Izuku Midoriya vs. Gran Torino: Rematch]]
 
*[[Hosu Incident]]
  
*[[Hosu Incident]]
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**[[Sorahiko & Enji Todoroki vs. Nomu|Gran Torino &amp; Endeavor vs. Nomu]]
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**[[Sorahiko Torino & Enji Todoroki vs. Nomu|Gran Torino & Endeavor vs. Nomu]]
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===[[Hideout Raid Arc]]===
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'''[[Hideout Raid Arc]]'''
 
*[[Kamino Incident]]
  
*[[Kamino Incident]]
 
**[[Hideout Raid Team vs. League of Villains]]
  
**[[Hideout Raid Team vs. League of Villains]]
 
**[[Katsuki Bakugo vs. League of Villains]]
  
**[[Katsuki Bakugo vs. League of Villains]]
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**[[Toshinori Yagi vs. All For One: Rematch|All Might vs. All For One]]
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**[[Toshinori Yagi vs. All For One: Rematch|All Might vs. All For One: Rematch]]
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'''[[Shie Hassaikai Arc]]'''
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*[[Sorahiko vs. Kurogiri|Gran Torino vs Kurogiri]]
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*[[Sorahiko Torino vs. Kurogiri|Gran Torino vs. Kurogiri]]
 
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==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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*Gran Torino's name is most likely a reference to the {{Wikipedia|Clint Eastwood}} {{Wikipedia|Gran Torino|film}} by the same name. In the film, Eastwood portrays the role of an elderly mentor for a teenage boy, teaching him how to be a man. It may also be a reference to the racing game series {{Wikipedia|Gran Turismo (series)|Gran Turismo}}, keeping in line with other video game parallels.
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*Gran Torino's name is most likely a reference to the {{Wikipedia|Clint Eastwood}} {{Wikipedia|Gran Torino|film}} by the same name. In the film, Eastwood portrays the role of an elderly mentor for a teenage boy, teaching him how to be a man.
 
*Gran Torino's favorite food is taiyaki, and he enjoys oversleeping.
  
*Gran Torino's favorite food is taiyaki, and he enjoys oversleeping.
 
*[[Kohei Horikoshi|Kohei]] commented that Gran Torino emits a "Dagobah" feeling, a reference to {{W|starwars|Yoda}} from ''Star Wars''. Yoda teaches Luke Skywalker and taught Obi-wan Kenobi, Luke's initial teacher. Similarly Gran Torino teaches Izuku and taught Toshinori, Izuku's initial teacher. Both characters also hide their true strength and pretend to be senile.
  
*[[Kohei Horikoshi|Kohei]] commented that Gran Torino emits a "Dagobah" feeling, a reference to {{W|starwars|Yoda}} from ''Star Wars''. Yoda teaches Luke Skywalker and taught Obi-wan Kenobi, Luke's initial teacher. Similarly Gran Torino teaches Izuku and taught Toshinori, Izuku's initial teacher. Both characters also hide their true strength and pretend to be senile.
 
**Horikoshi confirmed in a post SDCC interview that Gran Torino was intentionally based off of Yoda, and that his feet and Quirk were designed after shower heads, and how water came out of them.
  
**Horikoshi confirmed in a post SDCC interview that Gran Torino was intentionally based off of Yoda, and that his feet and Quirk were designed after shower heads, and how water came out of them.
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* Gran Torino's Hero costume appears to have been inspired by videogame character {{Wikipedia|Mega Man (character)|Mega Man}}, featuring large, round limb pieces on top a bodysuit. Coincidentally, Kohei Horikoshi inserted a direct reference to the series in Gran Torino's [[Vs. Hero Killer Arc|debut arc]] during [[Chapter 48]].
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*Gran Torino's Hero costume appears to have been inspired by videogame character {{Wikipedia|Mega Man (character)|Mega Man}}, featuring large, round limb pieces on top a bodysuit. Coincidentally, Kohei Horikoshi inserted a direct reference to the series in Gran Torino's [[Vs. Hero Killer Arc|debut arc]] during [[Chapter 48]].
 
** Gran Torino's design may also reference {{Wikipedia|Proto Man}}, another character from that series and Mega Man's older brother. Proto Man shares many features with Mega Man, but also wears an unique dark visor and flowing yellow scarf, which Gran Torino's mask and cape resemble to an extent.
  
** Gran Torino's design may also reference {{Wikipedia|Proto Man}}, another character from that series and Mega Man's older brother. Proto Man shares many features with Mega Man, but also wears an unique dark visor and flowing yellow scarf, which Gran Torino's mask and cape resemble to an extent.
   
 
==Quotes==
  
==Quotes==
 
*(To [[Izuku Midoriya]]) ''"'I have to get stronger quickly', you say. It's true. Time is not on your side—nor on your enemies'. And they won't wait for you to get stronger."''{{Ref|chap = 47|page = 10}}
  
*(To [[Izuku Midoriya]]) ''"'I have to get stronger quickly', you say. It's true. Time is not on your side—nor on your enemies'. And they won't wait for you to get stronger."''{{Ref|chap = 47|page = 10}}
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* (Inner monologue) ''"The greatest hero, huh... He doesn't look or act at all like you, but... I still see him on you, Toshinori. Nana chose you... and you chose this boy... so let's both help him make it, Toshinori. So that by the time you're past your prime... this kid... his name... will be hailed as the '''symbol of peace'''..."''{{Ref|chap = 58}}
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*(Inner monologue) ''"The greatest hero, huh... He doesn't look or act at all like you, but... I still see him on you, Toshinori. Nana chose you... and you chose this boy... so let's both help him make it, Toshinori. So that by the time you're past your prime... this kid... his name... will be hailed as the '''symbol of peace'''..."''{{Ref|chap = 58}}
   
 
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Revision as of 20:19, 27 March 2020

'I have to get stronger quickly', you say. It's true. Time is not on your side—nor on your enemies'. And they won't wait for you to get stronger.
Sorahiko Torino to Izuku Midoriya in "Struggling"

Sorahiko Torino (酉 (とり) 野 (の) 空 (そら) 彦 (ひこ) Torino Sorahiko?),[1] also known by his hero name Gran Torino (グラントリノ Guran Torino?), is a retired Pro Hero, former homeroom teacher at U.A. High School,[2] and mentor to Toshinori Yagi and Izuku Midoriya.

Ever since the Hideout Raid Arc, despite being retired he continues assisting the Police Force in investigating the League of Villains.

Appearance

Gran Torino is an extremely short, elderly man that has short, spiky hair and a beard.

His hero costume consists of a full-body monochrome[3] suit along with a yellow cape, a belt with the letter "G" on it, very thick yellow gloves and boots, and a dark domino mask which resembles two diamonds.[4]

In contrast with his now-extremely short and rather shriveled appearance, he was quite tall and handsome in his younger days, having at least rivaled All Might's hero form in height. Gran Torino kept a similar appearance over his life down to his short grey hair; currently, he also wears a smaller version of the costume he wore in his younger years.

Gallery

Personality

Gran Torino fake

The senile old man persona.

Initially, Gran Torino appeared to be a senile old man who constantly forgot and asked Izuku Midoriya's name, often calling him "Toshinori".[5] Even though he was the one who sent Izuku the internship offer, he would often fail to recall Izuku's name for more than a moment. In reality, this proves to be nothing more than a façade for messing with his newfound protégé. 

Gran Torino is actually a very intelligent man with an incredibly broad perception. He proved to be a far more capable teacher to Izuku in a mere week than All Might did in almost a year. He was able to read Izuku's progress and personality, just by watching him at the U.A. Sports Festival and indirectly taught him the first step to mastering One For All with a simple parallel between Izuku and his favorite dessert (taiyaki).[6] His sharp mind is also evidenced when he was able to accurately predict All For One's strategy based solely on the media covering the aftermath of Hero Killer: Stain.[7]

As a mentor, Gran Torino appears to be very hard on his students. Every time All Might speaks about or to Gran Torino, he starts freaking out and shakes profusely because of his memories of their brutal training.[8][7] Gran Torino also never hesitates to yell, berate, or hit Izuku for his mistakes.[9][10][11] He also extends this to Toshinori who he reprimands for not visiting him on occasion and tells him to keep his focus when he fights his enemy All for One for the last time. Nevertheless, he does not hesitate to praise his students when they deserve it such as when he complimented Izuku for his gradual skill with his power and when he complimented All Might's victory over All For One.

Abilities

Gran Torino vs

Gran Torino effortlessly knocks several capable villains unconscious in an instant.

Overall Abilities: Despite his old age, Gran Torino is a very powerful combatant. Gran Torino was the one who taught the world's number one hero All Might how to fight and use his Quirk. He is an excellent teacher and was wise enough to teach Izuku Midoriya on how to better use One For All as well.

Gran Torino was strong enough to defeat a low-tier Nomu with little aid from Endeavor, something several Pro Heroes could not manage to do. He was also capable of knocking out Dabi, Spinner, Magne and Twice in an instant using single attacks. Gran Torino was even able to defeat and arrest Kurogiri while fighting off Gigantomachia.

  • Enhanced Strength: Gran Torino possesses great physical strength, as he was able to knock out capable villains with quick blows. In his prime, he struck All Might so hard that the future symbol of peace vomited. This memory haunted the world's strongest hero for the rest of his life. Even in his old age, Gran Torino was also able to carry All Might's muscular form, as well as completely outclass Izuku in terms of strength. He was also able to fracture the pavement when he attacked a low-tier Nomu in Hosu. 
  • Enhanced Durability: Gran Torino is quite durable, as he was able to remain conscious despite taking a direct punch from All Might. He also was at the center of the battle between All Might and All For One and escaped with only minor injuries. 

Keen Intellect: Gran Torino taught both All Might and Izuku how to use One For All, despite never possessing the Quirk himself. In just under two days, Gran Torino taught Izuku what All Might had been trying to teach him for almost a year. Gran Torino was able to give All Might solid advice on how to defeat All For One as well.

Quirk

Jet (ジェット Jetto?): Sorahiko's Quirk allows him to shoot air from the holes on the soles of his feet. This gives him incredible speed and the ability to fly short distances. The air used for propulsion comes from Sorahiko's breath.

Despite the flight capabilities his Quirk grants him, Gran Torino cannot propel himself too far into the sky, revealing there’s a limit to how far he can propel himself.

  • Immense Speed: Gran Torino is one of the fastest heroes in the world. All Might claims that Gran Torino can move faster than the eye can see and Izuku confirmed this during his fight with the speedy old man. Gran Torino's speed is so great that he can knock someone out before they ever even see him. He is also able to easily evade attacks from enhanced creatures like the Nomu.

Stats

Power
 
 2/5 D
Speed
 
 6/5 S
Technique
 
 5/5 A
Intelligence
 
 4/5 B
Cooperativeness
 
 3/5 C
Sorahiko's stats, according to the Ultra Archive Book

Power
 
 2/6 D
Speed
 
 6/6 S
Technique
 
 5/6 A
Wits
 
 5/6 A
Gag Prone
 
 5/6 A
Sorahiko's stats, according to the Ultra Analysis Book

Equipment

Holed Boots: Gran Torino wears boots with a number of holes on the bottoms. This allows him to use his Quirk without his footwear getting in the way.

Battles & Events

Battles & Events

History

Vs. Hero Killer Arc

Hideout Raid Arc

Shie Hassaikai Arc

Trivia

  • Gran Torino's name is most likely a reference to the Clint Eastwood film by the same name. In the film, Eastwood portrays the role of an elderly mentor for a teenage boy, teaching him how to be a man.
  • Gran Torino's favorite food is taiyaki, and he enjoys oversleeping.
  • Kohei commented that Gran Torino emits a "Dagobah" feeling, a reference to Yoda from Star Wars. Yoda teaches Luke Skywalker and taught Obi-wan Kenobi, Luke's initial teacher. Similarly Gran Torino teaches Izuku and taught Toshinori, Izuku's initial teacher. Both characters also hide their true strength and pretend to be senile.
    • Horikoshi confirmed in a post SDCC interview that Gran Torino was intentionally based off of Yoda, and that his feet and Quirk were designed after shower heads, and how water came out of them.
  • Gran Torino's Hero costume appears to have been inspired by videogame character Mega Man, featuring large, round limb pieces on top a bodysuit. Coincidentally, Kohei Horikoshi inserted a direct reference to the series in Gran Torino's debut arc during Chapter 48.
    • Gran Torino's design may also reference Proto Man, another character from that series and Mega Man's older brother. Proto Man shares many features with Mega Man, but also wears an unique dark visor and flowing yellow scarf, which Gran Torino's mask and cape resemble to an extent.

Quotes

  • (To Izuku Midoriya) "'I have to get stronger quickly', you say. It's true. Time is not on your side—nor on your enemies'. And they won't wait for you to get stronger."[12]
  • (Inner monologue) "The greatest hero, huh... He doesn't look or act at all like you, but... I still see him on you, Toshinori. Nana chose you... and you chose this boy... so let's both help him make it, Toshinori. So that by the time you're past your prime... this kid... his name... will be hailed as the symbol of peace..."[13]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 My Hero Academia: Ultra Analysis: The Official Character Guide.
  2. ↑ My Hero Academia Manga: Chapter 46 (p. 7-8).
  3. ↑ My Hero Academia Manga: Vol. 6, Omake
  4. ↑ My Hero Academia Manga: Chapter 46 (p. 16).
  5. ↑ My Hero Academia Manga and Anime: Chapter 46 (p. 15-17) and Episode 27.
  6. ↑ My Hero Academia Anime: Episode 27.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 My Hero Academia Anime: Episode 31.
  8. ↑ My Hero Academia Anime: Episode 26.
  9. ↑ My Hero Academia Anime: Episode 28.
  10. ↑ My Hero Academia Anime: Episode 30.
  11. ↑ My Hero Academia Anime: Episode 33.
  12. ↑ My Hero Academia Manga: Chapter 47 (p. 10).
  13. ↑ My Hero Academia Manga: Chapter 58.

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