Tomura Shigaraki

Birthday:

April 4

Age:

20

Sex/Gender:

Male

Height:

5'9"

Weight:

131 lbs.

Appearance:

Tomura is a slim man with pale skin, tinged yellow teeth, and a great deal of wrinkles around his eyes from scraping at allergies that irritated the surrounding skin since his childhood. His lips are chapped and uneven, a small mole on the right underneath, with visible scars on his right eye and under his lip. He has messy, grayish-blue hair of varying lengths, the longest clumps reaching to about his shoulders, left hanging over his face in uneven waves. His eyes and mouth are normally obscured, but when visible, they are usually stretched wide in a rather maniacal manner, their bright red irises very small. Interestingly, when Tenko was at the age of five, he bore a striking resemblance to Izuku Midoriya, with his blue hair originally being dark black in color, as well as having gray eyes instead of red. He also had dried patches of skin around his eyes, though his lips were shown to be healthy in appearance. After his Quirk manifested, his appearance changed, giving him a wrinkled face, his hair color to a more light blue, and his eyes slowly turned to red after the first manifestation. After suffering shock from losing control over his Quirk, he was taken aghast and gripped his right eyelid and the left side of his lip with his fingers in horror, clawing deep scars into his face. When in his civilian outfit, he always wears plain red sneakers that are similar to Izuku's, along with black pants which expose his ankles, and a matching long-sleeved v-neck shirt. He also wears a plain black jacket over the top with the hood pulled low over his face to hide his identity, and carries one of his disembodied hands in his pocket. His villain costume sports fourteen embalmed hands, all positioned so they're holding onto him on different parts of his body. These hands were taken from dead individuals and embalmed by Kyudai Garaki, who gave them a zombie-like grayish-blue color and attached to their bases a golden box with two holes drilled into the bottom. Each pair of these hands originally belonged to an individual killed by Tomura during the time his Quirk first manifested: the ones on his neck are his mother's; on his arms, his grandfather's; on his forearms, his grandmother's; on his wrists, his sister's; and the ones on his chest and shoulders are from two unnamed street punks he killed. The hand that holds and hides Tomura's face, which he sometimes keeps in his pocket, is his father's left hand, called "Father" by him. The right one was accidentally destroyed by him, so Kyudai had to make one to hold on the top of Tomura's head; this hand is connected to his mother's pair through two red cords and later revealed to be from his paternal grandmother, Nana Shimura.

Personality:

Tomura Shigaraki is a very twisted, malevolent, and maliciously warped young man, who is considered to be the polar opposite of Izuku Midoriya. He doesn't care for his or almost anyone else's life, having no qualms about performing evil deeds like murdering innocent people. Tomura was initially perceived to be a "man-child": arrogant, selfish, dependent, and demanding, becoming angry if things didn't go his way and likening reality to some sort of video game. Unlike his mentor, Tomura lacks subtlety, preferring to eliminate problems through force. Much like a child, Tomura seemed unable to cope with his own feelings, instead lashing out and abusing both others or himself, tearing at his own neck when he becomes frustrated. This particular meltdown stems from the abuse he suffered from his father and being alone during his childhood, with All For One claiming that it represented his suppressed urge to kill and destroy. A very irritable person at the beginning of the series, Tomura would learn to be more patient and self-controlled in subsequent appearances, as a consequence of multiple failed plans and All For One's arrest. Tomura is proud of the League of Villains, wanting to prove that his organization has the necessary power to shake society and taking pleasure in mocking those standing in his way. He doesn't tolerate others making light of the League's name and loathes the idea of certain personalities joining him, as was the case with Dabi and Himiko Toga at the beginning, which was made worse by the fact that they were inspired by Stain, who had previously refused membership and overshadowed Tomura's Nomus in terms of media exposure after the Hosu Incident. In the end, however, Tomura can set his pride aside in order to do whatever is needed to accomplish his goals. Tomura seemingly causes destruction just for the sake of it. Tomura always had a desire to kill All Might, but out of an impulsive expression of anarchy towards a society that hurt him and caused his mental instability. Despite Tomura's general disgust of life, there are a select number of people he holds in high esteem. He has a close relationship with his mentor, All For One, the one person who came for his aid when he found himself alone and lost as a child. Tomura holds a great amount of respect and attachment for All For One, always referring to him as "Sensei"/"Master" and being concerned for his well-being. Incidentally, Tomura happens to carry All For One's family name (Shigaraki), symbolizing a relationship close to father and son. Tomura also had Kurogiri as a trusted confidant and adviser, despite treating him harshly at times. Kurogiri's capture was noted to have made Tomura upset as the latter valued the former's company and abilities. Aside from those two and Kyudai Garaki, who all had a hand in raising him, Tomura initially appears rather distant towards his other allies in the League.

Overall Abilities:

Overall Abilities: Tomura is the most powerful villain in the world, surpassing that of even his master All For One, contending with every Pro Hero in combat thanks to his physical and analytical skills. As the leader of the League of Villains, Tomura has total command over his powerful subordinates. During the U.S.J. Incident, Tomura had the mettle to briefly take on the formidable Pro Hero Eraser Head, and successfully use his Decay Quirk on the Erasure Hero's right arm. Tomura was even confident that he could take down Izuku, Shoto Todoroki, Katsuki, and Eijiro Kirishima, four extremely powerful U.A. High School students, although at the time, didn't know the full extent of the quartet's abilities. Keen Intellect: Tomura possesses a sharp mind and is analytical, being able to deduce the workings of his opponents' abilities simply by observing them in action. He quickly deduced Eraser Head's weaknesses in combat and took advantage of them. Tomura has a certain skill for unexpected plans, even when his intentions are apparently clear. Indomitable Will: Stemming from his traumatic past, abuse, and his hatred of the hero society, Tomura has a remarkably strong willpower which fuels his desire to destroy.

Quirk:

Decay (崩ほう壊かい Hōkai): Tomura's Quirk allows him to disintegrate whatever he touches with all five fingers. It will take effect whether the target is organic or not. The disintegration spreads quickly and will spread through the victim's whole body if they don't amputate the decaying body part.

Equipment:

The most characteristic element of Tomura's costume is a set of fourteen disembodied hands, covering his upper body and face. These hands are the remnants of his family, which he accidentally killed when his Decay Quirk manifested for the first time. The main hand on his face is called "Father". The hands were recovered and preserved by Kyudai Garaki, returning them to Tomura when he was rescued by All For One. An additional two sets of hands from two hoodlums were added to his villain costume. They have no other function than help Tomura's mind, who confesses that his hands make him feel calm and at peace, although also cause nausea.

Trivia:

Tomura has a Canities subita, following the trauma of involuntary killing his family, his hair went from black to light blue. Tomura plays League of Legends.

Biography (Childhood):

Tenko Shimura was the youngest son born from Nao and Kotaro Shimura, and had an older sister named Hana. He lived in a house built by his father for the whole family, including his maternal grandparents Chizuo and Mako Magi. When he was born, All For One came into his life and stole his original Quirk Factor that he inherited from his parents, making him Quirkless. Tenko's birth itself had been orchestrated by All For One, convincing Kotaro to have another child, all with the end goal of turning Tenko into his own vessel with a warped willpower capable of stealing One For All. Growing up, Tenko was fascinated with Heroes, but Kotaro, who hated everything to do with Heroes, did not tolerate his acts and often scolded him. His mother and maternal grandparents were always there for him and comforted him when he was sad, even though they hardly dared to oppose Kotaro. One day, when he was five, Tenko saved his friends from being run over by a truck, and All For One, under the guise of a senile old man, offered to walk him home. As Tenko held his hand, All For One secretly transferred a new Quirk, Decay, onto Tenko. After being brought home, Kotaro took Tenko outside as punishment. Nao begged her husband to not get violent but Tenko was left outside alone without any food or drink. Kotaro did not allow him to re-enter the house until he apologizes for disobeying his rule. When his wife and parents-in-law asked Kotaro whether he was being too harsh with Tenko, he replied that he must respect his rule and forget about heroes. Nao noted how his allergies have gotten worse, while Kotaro mentions that he hasn't manifested a Quirk yet, so he's doing this to prevent Tenko from suffering, saying that aspiring to be a hero will only end up causing him pain, suffering, and misery. The next day, Nao comforted Tenko, who continues to scratch his face, unaware of what was causing his allergies. His mother would like to know the reason that causes these symptoms and Tenko mentions that it only happens when he is at home. His mother then asked him if he wanted to be a hero, Tenko replied yes and that he usually plays heroes with his friends. Tenko asked if his father hates him for wanting to be one. She said no, but his attitude was because he knows how difficult it is to be a hero. To try to cheer him up, his older sister Hana took Tenko to their father's office and there she showed him an old photo of their father when he was a child with his their paternal grandmother. Hana tells Tenko that their paternal grandmother was a hero, and this revelation made Tenko very happy. Hana tried to support his dream, even saying that she wants to follow his dream herself, encouraging her younger brother that they can be hero siblings one day. Later on, Tenko was playing with Mon, the family dog, happy to know that there was a hero in his family. While playing, he suddenly felt an unpleasant twinge in his right hand, and unbeknownst to him, a part of the ball he tossed crumbled off. Unfortunately, he had no time to reflect on what had just happened as his father had discovered that his children snuck into his office and saw the picture of his hero mother, Nana. Kotaro demanded to know who was responsible. Scared, Hana broke down into sobs and blamed it on Tenko, saying it was his idea and he had shown her the picture, instead of what actually happened. Furious, Kotaro took his anger out on Tenko by beating him as the boy's itching got worse. While punishing his son, Kotaro shamed the heroes, claiming that they hurt their families to protect strangers that they don't even know, telling his son that the woman in the picture was not his paternal grandmother, but a monster that threw away her own child. Tenko's suffering was watched by his other relatives, who he begged for help but they could only witness it in horror. After the beating, Tenko was punished to stay in the backyard. He was crying inconsolably, hugging his dog Mon while he continued anxiously scratching himself. While outside, Tenko confided in the family dog of how he couldn't take anymore of the abuse, and he hated everyone for leaving him to suffer at the hands of his father. As he was clutching his dog, Tenko's Quirk activated for the first time, causing the dog to crumble in his hands into a pile of blood. Seeing this caused Tenko to freak out in fear, trying to understand what had happened, initially thinking he and the property were under attack by a villain and didn't realize it was his own doing. Afterward, Hana came outside to apologize to Tenko for having framed him. Tenko tried to warn his sister of the danger, but the shock he suffered prevented him from speaking. Hana noticed something was wrong with Tenko and approached him, but screamed in horror upon seeing their dog's remains and ran away. Tenko tried asking for her help, scared of what would happen if Hana told the family about the dog, but as soon his hands touched Hana, he ended up disintegrating her by accident. Seeing his sister die in front of him further traumatizes Tenko and makes him vomit. Tenko's maternal grandparents and mother ran outside to see what was happening, being horrified by what they saw. Thinking about how they never did anything to protect him from his father, Tenko feels only bitter hatred for them, causing him to decay the ground beneath him and destroying the entire backyard. Despite his feelings, Tenko still begged them for help. As she started to crumble away, Nao tried to reach out to her son and comfort him, but her body fell apart before she could. Tenko's maternal grandparents also ended up dying in the process. Kotaro was alerted by the noise and discovered the destruction. Standing horrified, Kotaro could only stare at the scene while Tenko begged him for help and the area around them was destroyed. Tenko ran to him for help but his scared father grabbed a pair of pruning shears, which he then used to hit his son across the face before yelling at him to stop. This time, an enraged Tenko charged at his father with full intent to kill him and touched his face; ultimately the spreading decay ended up destroying the entire house. Tenko would relish in ending his father's abuse. After the deaths of his family, an orphaned Tenko was left to fend for himself on the streets. Tenko wandered around the city dazed and confused, mentally pleading for someone to help him. People who passed by took one look and pretended not to notice him, unnerved by his scary appearance. The only one who tried was an elderly lady, but Tenko's appearance was disturbing enough to scare her away, saying that a policeman or a hero would surely arrive to help him. Tenko began to think that no one would help him as punishment for killing his family, as the memories slowly faded into the recesses of his mind. Eventually, All For One came looking Tenko, homeless and alone under a bridge, telling him it must have hurt that no one came to help him, despite his hopes to be saved. All For One embraced a crying Tenko while blaming society for the reason he was not saved sooner. He took Tenko home, declaring that from now on, he would be his master, using this incident as a means of stimulating Tenko's newfound bitter hatred for heroes and began grooming him as his adoptive son. Tenko was given his own room by All For One, and Kyudai Garaki "gifted" the young boy with the disembodied hands of his deceased family members. This causes Tenko to receive a violent shock to his emotional state, seeing fragmented glimpses of old memories of his family, before vomiting. Kyudai asks if All For One will modify Tenko, but All For One decides not, so that the feelings of hatred will linger within Tenko, as he will teach him how to give them purpose. Enduring the sensation the hands caused to him, Tenko embraces his family remains. All For One told him that he had an impulse to destroy that couldn't be controlled, and when he doesn't satisfy those urges, that's when he feels that unpleasant itchiness in his body. He assured him that the impulse didn't have to be controlled, nor was it necessarily a bad thing. Later, Tenko had a fight with two thugs, who beat him up. Tenko wants to kill them with his Quirk but backed down, much to his shame, and leaves the place. Once in his room, Tenko began to scratch violently because of the itching that he feels. All For One tells him that concepts such as conscience, morals, and ethics were just things that people use to manipulate the world to how they see fit and encouraged Tenko to do whatever he feels like to make himself feel better, otherwise he would suffer for it. He asked Tenko what he wants to do in those moments. While staring at the hands of his family, Tenko replied he wants to murder the two guys who beat him. He explained that he couldn't hold back his feelings anymore, grabbing one of the hands and disintegrating it with his Decay. Satisfied with his protégé's response, All For One told him that he already knows what to do. Tenko returned to the place where he confronted the thugs, only now wearing his family's hands attached on him, following the advice of his mentor to take his family always with him. The punks called him creepy, asking what he wanted with them, but Tenko only crumbled them with his Quirk, leaving a pool of blood and pieces of the bodies of the thugs. He thought about how sick and disgusted he felt, but also noted, with some confusion, that he felt completely calm, and felt like he was allowed to do anything he wanted. On a nearby rooftop, All For One and Kyudai watched the entire event. The doctor said that he thought Tenko had forgotten his memories, but All For One corrects him that they have always been there, just shut away. He noted that his family's hands would serve to restrain him, keeping all but his negative emotions suppressed. He saw that Tenko is subconsciously keeping his Quirk in check. Smiling, All For One expressed pride in seeing Tenko's first step down the path to becoming the Symbol of Fear. Back home, All For One congratulates his disciple for what he has done and rewards him with five new hands so that he will always remember that day. Four of the hands belong to the punks he killed, and when Tenko asks him about the fifth one, he explains it's a small bonus to make up for the one he destroyed earlier. Once Tenko put on all the new hands, All For One said he was reborn as Tomura Shigaraki. Tenko was confused by the name. All For One explained that "Tomura" came from the word "Tomurau" which means "to mourn", as it signifies the sadness that comes with death and parting. And "Shigaraki" is All For One's real last name. After this, All For One began to educate and raise him as part of the League of Villains, to eventually become his successor of the organization. At one point, All For One and Kyudai's Nomu, Kurogiri, was tasked with aiding and overseeing the development of Tomura Shigaraki. Tomura also at some point witnessed Kyudai taking part in an experiment with a man known as Nine.

Biography (U.S.J. Incident):

Soon after All Might begins teaching at U.A. High School, Tomura uses the media as a cover and destroys the school's barricade. This creates a distraction for All For One's mole, which unknowingly to Tomura is U.A. student Yuga Aoyama, to steal an itinerary and learn when All Might is set to be isolated, planning to attack in the coming days. When Class 1-A begins their rescue training at the Unforeseen Simulation Joint the League of Villains invades the facility through Kurogiri's Warp Gate. Tomura is disappointed to notice that All Might isn't at the facility even though the schedule said he'd be teaching the class. Eraser Head attacks the villains to give the students a chance to escape. Tomura commends Eraser Head's skill and says it's annoying when heroes live up to all their name. Kurogiri confronts Thirteen and Class 1-A and warps them to the separate areas of the U.S.J. where the villains can fight them. Eraser Head defeats the majority of the villains still in the central plaza. Tomura figures out that his hair gives away when he's using his Erasure Quirk and rushes him while counting the intervals between each erasure. Eraser Head notices Tomura is the final boss and sends his Capturing Weapon at him. Tomura catches the scarf and the Erasure Hero elbows him in the torso. Tomura blocks Eraser Head's elbow and disintegrates it using his Decay Quirk. He taunts Eraser Head not to overwork himself or else he might just fall apart. Eraser Head forces Tomura back and the other villains attack him. Tomura mentions that Eraser Head's Quirk works better in covert ops rather than against big groups. Nomu suddenly crushes the hero and Tomura says that Bio-Engineered Anti Symbol of Peace is actually the final boss. Tomura taunts Eraser Head by admitting that his Quirk is powerful but its weak against Nomu's overwhelming might. Kurogiri warps back to Tomura's position and reveals that although Thirteen has been incapacitated, a U.A. student managed to escape the facility to get reinforcements. This greatly irritates Tomura and he starts to scratch his neck. He starts to give up because their plans are dashed if dozens of Pro Heroes show up to stop them. He decides that before the Pros arrive, they should destroy All Might's will by killing his students. Tomura swiftly confronts Izuku Midoriya, Tsuyu Asui, and Minoru Mineta who were watching from afar. Tomura nearly touches Tsuyu's face and kills her, but Eraser Head erases his Quirk in time. Tomura commends him before Nomu defeats him and Izuku attacks Tomura with a maxed out smash attack. Nomu takes the impact of Izuku's punch and absorbs the shockwave. Tsuyu tries to save Izuku from Nomu's clutches and Tomura attacks her. They all stop in place when All Might suddenly bursts into the facility. All Might immediately saves Eraser Head and the students in a flash. He also knocks Tomura's mask from his face. Tomura picks it up and laments All Might's speed. Soon after, he realizes that All Might isn't as fast as he used to be and smiles. All Might tries to strike Tomura with a Carolina Smash but Nomu impedes his path and absorbs the attack. All Might engages Nomu in battle and Tomura boasts about Nomu's Shock Absorption ability. All Might tries to slam Nomu and Kurogiri traps him halfway through a Warp Gate. Before he can cut All Might in half, Izuku rushes to his aid. Kurogiri intercepts him but Katsuki Bakugo suddenly arrives on the battlefield and hits the Warp Villain with an explosion. Shoto Todoroki freezes Nomu and Eijiro Kirishima tries to attack Tomura but he evades. Tomura admits he's impressed by the students and insults Kurogiri for getting pinned down by Katsuki. He orders Nomu to recover and it does so by breaking off its frozen limbs. Tomura explains that Super Regeneration is another one of Nomu's Quirks and then orders it to retrieve Kurogiri. Nomu attacks Katsuki but All Might absorbs the attack. Tomura claims that his actions are justified because All Might and the students are government-sponsored instruments of violence. All Might sees right through Tomura's guise and says that he's only doing it because he enjoys causing destruction. Tomura admits that All Might has him figured out. Tomura attacks the students but All Might and Nomu clash and the shockwaves keep everyone else away from each other. The Symbol of Peace channels all his power and defeats Nomu with 300 mighty blows. Irate, Tomura scratches his neck and says that All Might cheated. Tomura insults All Might and worries that his power hasn't decreased after all. He starts to panic but Kurogiri encourages him to go on the offensive because Nomu has clearly weakened him. Tomura agrees that they've come too far to run and they rush the weakened hero. Izuku uses an incredible burst of speed to intercept the villains, surprising Tomura. Tomura warps his hand through Kurogiri's body to try and destroy Izuku's face. His hand gets abruptly shot from afar by Snipe. The Pro Heroes arrive at the U.S.J. with Tenya and attack the League of Villains. Tomura gets shot several times until Kurogiri protects him. Thirteen tries to capture them from a distance, but Kurogiri warps them away in time. Before they disappear, Tomura warns All Might that his days are numbered. Kurogiri warps them both back to their hideout. Tomura lies on the floor bleeding and injured asking his master how their plan went so sideways. The master replies that the League of Villains weren't as prepared as they needed to be and they underestimated U.A. High. Tomura mentions there was a U.A. student who was fast like All Might and stopped them from killing the Symbol of Peace. The master tells Tomura to calm down and they need to gather villains to their cause. He says that next time Tomura will show the world the horror of his existence.

Biography (Sports Festival):

While recuperating from his injuries, Tomura watches the U.A. Sports Festival on a small screen. Izuku wins the Obstacle Race and Tomura notices that he's the same student who tried to save All Might during the villain attack. During the finals, Izuku faces off with Shoto, another student who tried to save All Might. Tomura's master tells him to watch their duel closely because the two of them could grow into formidable adversaries to the League of Villains. Tomura replies that he's not afraid of a couple of kids and tries not to make him laugh.

Biography (Vs. Hero Killer):

The master advises the League of Villains to recruit the infamous Hero Killer: Stain during the height of his popularity. Kurogiri warps him from Hosu City to their hideout. Stain surmises that Tomura and Kurogiri are the ones who attacked U.A. and that they want him to join their party. The Hero Killer asks about the League of Villains goal and Tomura says right now he just wants to destroy anything that he hates, like All Might and Izuku. He shows Stain a picture of Izuku from the sports festival and Stain is not amused. He regrets having allowed himself to be swayed and says the League of Villains have nothing to offer him. Tomura is surprised when Stain says he's the type of person Stain despises most of all. He draws his blades and Kurogiri asks the master if this was a bad idea. The master replies that it's good because it will force Tomura to reflect on himself and stimulate his growth. Tomura and Stain come to blows over their opposing views. Stain pins Tomura to the ground and cuts his shoulder open with one of his knives. Stain tells him that without conviction Tomura will always be an aimless weakling. Tomura orders Kurogiri to warp Stain away but the Hero Killer has already paralyzed him with his Bloodcurdle Quirk. Stain says petty villains and false heroes are targets for his purge and nearly cuts the handoff Tomura's face. Tomura stops him in time and decays his knife while threatening to kill him if he touches that hand. Tomura claims he doesn't have anything as dramatic as a conviction or creed. However, Tomura admits that he desires to kill All Might and crush the society that worships him. Tomura attacks and Stain jumps off of him. He stands up and tells the Hero Killer that he was just starting to get over his injuries and that the villains don't have a healer in their party. Stain admits he misjudged Tomura and that he does have a sprout of conviction in him. Tomura demands that Stain leave and the Hero Killer reveals he attacked to expose Tomura's true motivations. The Hero Killer says he'll allow Tomura's sprout of conviction to grow. Tomura calls him crazy and says he can't join the league but Kurogiri pleads with him otherwise. Stain asks they return him to Hosu City so he can purge the remaining false heroes. Tomura follows him to Hosu and Stain explains that he's going to reform the city. Kurogiri commends his efforts and Stain says he's the kind of guy who would understand. This annoys Tomura and he says he's tired of Stain picking on him. Stain leaves to continue his purge and Kurogiri explains that Stain's methods are effectively making heroes work harder. Tomura mocks Stain's ideology and states that he can't get along with the Hero Killer so he'll destroy him instead. Tomura requests three Nomu from his master to destroy Stain and Kurogiri warps them to Hosu. Tomura states he'll destroy the "big bad Hero Killer's" pride, prestige, and self-worth. The Nomu attack Hosu City and wreak random havoc. Tomura and Kurogiri watch from atop a water tower and the former comments that the Nomu make great playthings. Kurogiri asks if he's going to fight and Tomura replies that of course he isn't because he's injured and that's why he brought the Nomu. Tomura claims that by the end of the night the world will have forgotten about the Hero Killer. Tomura uses binoculars to watch as each of the Nomu are defeated. He's especially angry when Stain kills the winged Nomu and expresses his irritation that nothing is going his way. After the remaining Nomu is arrested, Tomura disintegrates his binoculars out of anger. Kurogiri asks Tomura if the results of the attack on Hosu are to his satisfaction, but Tomura replies that the results depend on tomorrow's headlines. Kurogiri teleports them back to the hideout. The news of the Hosu Incident and Stain's arrest take over the media. Tomura reads the newspaper and it mainly publishes Stain's feats and how his name will go down in history. Tomura is aggravated that the Hero Killer has managed to completely overshadow the Nomu attack. He throws out the newspaper and realizes that his effort to destroy the Hero Killer's name has completely backfired.

Biography (Final Exams):

At the League of Villains hideout, Tomura sits at the bar across from Kurogiri starting at his photo of Izuku. Kurogiri asks if Tomura is curious about the boy. Giran interrupts and enters the hideout to greet Tomura. He says the League of Villains are the talk of the criminal underworld since Stain's defeat. Tomura destroys his picture of Izuku and asks who Giran brought with him.