Present Mic

Present Mic (real name: Hizashi Yamada) is a character from the anime and manga series My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia) created by Kohei Horikoshi. ⸻ 🔊 Character Overview • Hero Name: Present Mic • Real Name: Hizashi Yamada • Quirk: Voice • Occupation: Pro Hero and U.A. High School Teacher (teaches English) • Affiliation: U.A. High School • Appearance: Blonde hair styled in a tall spiky ponytail, always seen with sunglasses, headphones, a leather jacket, and a very energetic pose. ⸻ 🎤 Quirk: Voice Present Mic’s Quirk allows him to amplify his voice to extreme volumes, which can disorient, deafen, or even incapacitate enemies. His voice can be weaponized into sonic blasts. However, using his Quirk at high volumes for long periods can strain his vocal cords, and it has limited directionality—meaning he has to aim it carefully to avoid affecting allies. ⸻ 🧑‍🏫 Personality and Role • Energetic & Loud: He has a radio DJ-style personality—always energetic, loud, and flamboyant. • Catchphrases: Frequently uses English words and phrases like “Yeahhhh!” and “Let’s get this party started!” • Teacher: Despite his loud and over-the-top behavior, he’s a competent and caring teacher. He teaches English at U.A. and sometimes announces events like the Sports Festival. ⸻ 🤝 Relationships • Aizawa (Eraser Head): One of his closest friends. Their contrasting personalities (Present Mic’s energy vs. Aizawa’s calm) create a unique dynamic, and their shared backstory adds emotional depth to both characters. • Shirakumo Oboro: Present Mic and Aizawa had a close friend, Shirakumo, whose story ties deeply into the narrative surrounding the Nomu and Kurogiri. This arc adds emotional complexity to Present Mic’s usually upbeat demeanor.