Katsuki Bakugou

Katsuki Bakugou, often referred to as just 'Bakugou', is a main character in My Hero Academia. He is a powerful young hero with an explosive quirk called 'Explosion'. Bakugou's personality is marked by his extreme confidence, short temper, and competitive nature. He harbors a deep-seated hatred for Shoto Todoroki and idolizes All Might, constantly striving to become a top hero like him. His fiery and loud demeanor contrasts with the calm and collected deuteragonist Izuku Midoriya, whose relentless optimism often challenges Bakugou's cynical outlook on life. Despite his rough exterior and bullying past, Bakugou cares deeply for his classmates and the people he protects as a hero in training. His journey is one of self-acceptance and the understanding that a true hero must not only be strong but also selfless.