My Hero Academia does have a "magical high school" theme to it, mostly at the U.A. school, but there is also an entire world of professional heroes out there. While Izuku is studying and training, countless professional heroes are risking their lives to take the fight against villainy and evil in the streets every day, endearing them to the public.
Many pro heroes get a great deal of respect from the citizens whom they defend, and a pro hero's popularity and respect may rise even more if they have outstanding personalities, a cool costume, or have interesting things to say. All pro heroes get some respect, but ten, in particular, are greatly admired for their abilities and personas as professional heroes. And some of them are teachers on top of all that.
10 Ms. Joke, The Laughing Hero
The pro hero known as Ms. Joke has a support-type Quirk, which will cause nearby villains to burst into uncontrollable laughter and thus lose focus on whatever they were doing. Ms. Joke can throw a punch, but her Quirk often makes combat unnecessary, and she has an upbeat attitude to match.
Ms. Joke also teaches at the Ketsubutsu hero school, and there is no doubt that her students really look up to her and admire her capabilities. Ms. Joke's useful Quirk, combined with her warm personality, means that any student would respect her greatly and follow her example.
9 Midnight, The R-Rated Hero
Midnight is a teacher at the U.A. school, and she was once a student there herself. Midnight is quite popular among her students, even though they're wary of her crude comments, and Midnight's appeal is difficult to deny.
Not only does Midnight boast a fun-loving attitude and good looks, but her Quirk can easily put troublemakers to sleep, and this is a highly useful ability to have. Midnight loves being in the spotlight, and this gives her a chance to shine.
8 Vlad King, The Sanguine Hero
The teacher and mentor of class 1-B is Vlad King, a burly pro hero with a boisterous personality and a rather bloody Quirk. His popularity in the streets is probably only mediocre, but in the context of U.A., he's a star.
Every student of class 1-B looks up to Vlad King, since they see him as their best chance for rivaling and defeating class 1-A. Neito Monoma, in particular, defers to Vlad King and will do anything Vlad says if it means getting the edge on class 1-A. Vlad commands the full respect of all his students.
7 Shota Aizawa, AKA Eraserhead
Shota Aizawa doesn't often appear in the spotlight, since he likes to keep to himself whenever possible. Still, Eraserhead has built up a reputation over time, such as how he looked after Koichi/The Crawler and also appeared on TV to speak on U.A.'s behalf.
Aizawa is best known for being class 1-A's homeroom teacher, and his stern personality, sharp intuition, remarkable Quirk, and mature attitude all command the utmost respect from his students. When he speaks, everyone had better sit up and listen to him.
6 Edgeshot, The Ninja Hero
The top ten pro heroes all command a great deal of respect from the public, even if their personalities are a bit unsavory at times. Edgeshot is a ninja-themed hero who can fold up his body to slip past his enemies or form a human spear, and he can take on the League of Villains and win every time.
Edgeshot is no doubt highly respected and famed for his stylish ninja theme and his remarkable Quirk, and he got a great deal of applause when he took to the stage during a live event for heroes. His calm, mature and mysterious personality likely endears him to his fans even more.
5 Crimson Riot, The Man's Man
The pro hero known as Crimson Riot had a few mishaps in his heroic career, but he owned up to his mistakes and vowed to be better, which sets an excellent example for all his fans. In particular, Crimson Riot is the #1 pro hero in the eyes of Eijiro Kirishima, who based his red hair and hero costume on Crimson Riot's own.
Crimson Riot's "manly man" theme makes him tough and cool, but he's not arrogant or obnoxious about it, which only raises his stock further. It's easy to imagine that Crimson Riot has many diehard fans just like Eijiro, who all aspire to be a man's man like him.
4 Endeavor, The Inferno Hero
The new #1 pro hero is Endeavor, who wields his hellish flames to great effect against villains and monsters. Endeavor's incredible powers command a great deal of respect among other pro heroes and civilians alike, but can his personality keep up?
Endeavor is respected mainly for his outstanding combat abilities, while his harsh personality is a turn-off for many people and not just his family. However, Endeavor's triumph over the Hooded Nomu helped improve his public image somewhat.
3 Best Jeanist, The Denim Hero
The #3 pro hero suffered a serious blow during the battle against All For One, but that did little to tarnish his formidable reputation. Best Jeanist is widely respected for his smarts, his cool-headed personality, and most of all, his devastating denim-based Quirk. He can wield threads like a monster.
Best Jeanist has more than earned his spot as the #3 pro hero, and he had many enthusiastic fans in the crowd during that pro hero liver ceremony. Best Jeanist himself wasn't there, but his admirers were, and they were legion.
2 Hawks, The Soaring Hero
Despite his youth, the pro hero known as Hawks commands immense respect from the entire Japanese population, and he ranks #2 among all pro heroes. His devastating Fierce Wing Quirk is excellent in combat, and Hawks is also admired for his easygoing and honest personality. He's easy to like, that's for sure.
In fact, while wandering out and about with Endeavor, Hawks was recognized over and over in the busy streets, and many people wanted his autograph or photo to mark the occasion. Hawks is a big deal no matter where he goes, and the people simply love him to death.
1 All Might, The Symbol Of Peace
During his time as a pro hero, All Might earned himself the title "the symbol of peace," and for good reason. All Might was seemingly invincible in combat, what with his incredible One For All Quirk and his brilliant mind, and his charisma easily kept up. All Might's dazzling smile and "I am here!" phrase won over the hearts of absolutely everyone.
All Might was the world's bulwark of hope and courage against evil, and he commanded absolute respect and admiration in return. Even after retirement, All Might's titanic reputation still stands, and no one will forget him and his contribution to world peace anytime soon. He will go down in history as a monolith of the hero world.
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