Mezou Shouji

Mezou Shouji, also known as Tentacle Hero: Tentacole, is a character from the My Hero Academia series.
== Charactah Account ==
A tall, intimidating, yet friendly young man whose Quirk, "Dupli-Arms", takes the form of multiple arm-shaped tentacles that can replicate any part of his body at their tips; he is often compared to an octopus. For personal reasons, he chooses to always keep his face concealed under a mask.
Despite his frightening appearance, Mezo is a very friendly and gentle person who will work nicely with anyone. He is not the type to hold grudges, showing no ill will towards those that harm him unwillingly. Mezo claims to hold no desire for material needs, being fine with having few possessions of his own. This is a trait he has been carrying since childhood.
Mezo is quite selfless and willing to risk his life for a friend. He can be empathetic and understanding, but still shows a sense of maturity and responsibility that prevents himself from acting under emotional impulses, even if he feels regretful about it. It is evident that he is very protective of his fellow classmates, especially if they are hurt or injured.
== Appearance ==
=== Anime ===
* My Hero Academia
* My Hero Academia Movie 1: Two Heroes
* My Hero Academia Movie 2: Heroes Rising
* My Hero Academia Movie 3: World Heroes' Mission
* My Hero Academia ONA
* My Hero Academia Season 2
* My Hero Academia Season 3
* My Hero Academia Season 4
* My Hero Academia Season 5
* My Hero Academia Season 6
* My Hero Academia: Training of the Dead
=== Light Novels ===
* My Hero Academia: School Briefs
=== Manga ===
* My Hero Academia
* My Hero Academia: Smash!
=== Video Games ===
* My Hero Academia: Smash Rising
* My Hero Academia: Smash Tap
== Trivia ==
* While Mezo's face has not been officially unveiled in the series yet, a piece of concept art showcases what could possibly be Mezo's true face, featuring a wide mouth with a set of jagged teeth. The same concept artwork also implies that Mezo is capable of using his Quirk to replicate miniature versions of his head.
* According to Mezo's Volume 3 profile:
** His favorite foods are takoyaki and squid ink pasta.
** To keep himself warm during winter, Mezo wears a poncho.
** Horikoshi considers Mezo fun to draw due to his less human-like features.
** Horikoshi wants to tell Mezo's backstory, but still doesn't know when he will be able to do so.
* Mezo's known U.A. academic data is as follows:
** Student No. 11 in Class 1-A.
** Ranked 6th during the Quirk Apprehension Test.
*** Mezo's Grip Strength record is 540 kilograms. His previous record was 46 kilograms in middle school.
** Ranked 10th in Class 1-A's mid-term grades.
** Ranked in the Top 42 of the U.A. Sports Festival First-Year Stage.
* Mezo's surname contains the kanji for "to harm" (shou) and "child, character" (ji), and his first name contains "eyeball" (me) and "storehouse" (zou).
** Mezo's surname is also a type of Japanese sliding door (shouji).
** Mezo's name comes from an old saying: "walls have ears, doors have eyes" (kabe ni mimi ari shouji ni me ari) which is derived from a Chinese text, Guanzi.
* Measuring at 187 centimeters, Mezo is the tallest student in his class.
** He is also, ironically enough, the youngest of the class, with his birthday taking place in late February. He is younger than Tsuyu by three days who is the second youngest student in Class 1-A.
* Mezo's Japanese voice actor, Masakazu Nishida, also voices Sen Kaibara.
* Horikoshi considers either Mezo or Jurota Shishida to be the physically strongest first-year students without using their Quirks.
== Gallery ==
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File:Mezou Shouji 01.png
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== External Links ==
* Mezo Shoji at My Hero Academia Wiki
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