rody soul

? Character Overview Name: Rody Soul (ロディ?ソウル) First Appearance: My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission (3rd movie) Role: Original character introduced in the movie; sidekick / ally to Deku, Bakugo, and Todoroki. Affiliation: Initially just a civilian living in Otheon, later helps the heroes. Quirk: Soul → manifests as a small, sentient bird named Pino. Pino acts as an external representation of Rody’s true feelings and emotions. Even if Rody lies, Pino will expose the truth by reacting differently. Pino is basically his “soul” in animal form. --- ? Personality Charming & Street-smart: Rody has a smooth, easy-going personality, often talking his way out of trouble. Protective & Caring: Despite his mischievous side, he deeply cares for his younger siblings, prioritizing their safety and happiness over himself. Distrustful at first: Due to being abandoned by his father and left to fend for his family, he’s skeptical of heroes and doesn’t easily trust others. Self-Sacrificing: Over the course of the movie, he shows great courage and willingness to put himself in danger to protect others. --- ? Backstory Rody grew up in poverty in the country of Otheon, taking care of his younger brother and sister after their father disappeared. To make ends meet, he worked odd jobs and sometimes dabbled in shady activities. His mistrust in heroes stemmed from the belief that they only cared about fame and politics—not ordinary people like him. Meeting Deku changed his perspective; he realized that true heroes do care, and he found courage to step up against Humarise’s plans. --- ? Role in World Heroes’ Mission He gets wrapped up in the main conflict after accidentally transporting a mysterious briefcase connected to Humarise. Works with Deku while on the run from Otheon’s police, who mistakenly accuse Deku of mass murder. Eventually, his bravery and Pino’s unique ability help in stopping the Doomsday Trigger from wiping out Quirk user