Shoto Todoroki

Shoto Todoroki is a major character in the hit anime and manga series My Hero Academia, known as a student at U.A. High School and a member of Class 1-A. He is the son of Endeavor, the No. 2 pro hero, and Natsuo Todoroki. Shoto carries the burden of a mixed heritage from his cold, distant father and kind mother, resulting in having both ice and fire powers. He is stoic, often reserved, and initially disconnected from his peers due to his upbringing. Shoto dislikes using his fire side due to traumatic memories with his father but later learns to accept and integrate both sides of his Quirk for battle. He greatly admires his mother's strength and is determined to overcome the legacy of abuse that his father has left on his family. Shoto's development is marked by learning to care for others, working hard to become a hero worthy of his mother's admiration, and developing friendships that pull him out of his isolation. He has a rivalry with his father, but it is clear he seeks not only to surpass him but also to forge his own path. Shoto's relationship with his peers, especially with Izuku Midoriya, has played a significant role in shaping his character, leading him to be more open and expressive.