Katsuki Bakugo

**Katsuki Bakugo** (爆 (ばく) 豪 (ごう) 勝 (かつ) 己 (き) , *Bakugō Katsuki*?)

### **Description**

Katsuki Bakugo is a determined student of Class 3-A at U.A. High School, fully dedicated to his path of becoming a Pro Hero. He is the son of Masaru and Mitsuki Bakugo, both of whom are esteemed fashion designers. Mitsuki occasionally models as well, showcasing her versatile talents. The Bakugo family shares a close bond with the Cho family and the Midoriya family, thanks to their shared neighborhood.

During their younger years, Katsuki, Izuku Midoriya, and Jin Cho attended the same elementary and middle schools, although they were placed in different homerooms. Katsuki held an initially dismissive view of both Izuku and Jin, considering them weak in comparison to himself.

However, Katsuki had a deep admiration for Jin's mother, Junaida Cho, who was the pro hero Genie, and would become excited whenever she visited their neighborhood. The Midoriya and Bakugo families frequently arranged lunch playdates, alternating between local restaurants and their respective homes, fostering a close friendship among the children.

One fond memory from Katsuki's childhood involves visiting the zoo with his parents, particularly enjoying the lion exhibit. Masaru, finding resemblance between Mitsuki's and Katsuki's hair and a lion's mane, affectionately associated their family with the majestic creatures. Young Katsuki would often mimic a lion's roar, playfully attempting to intimidate the zoo's resident lions.

Katsuki's initial behavior, characterized by his crudeness, arrogance, short temper, and aggression, contributed to his reputation as someone unheroic, if not villainous, to those unfamiliar with him. This problematic demeanor traces back to his early childhood, during which he displayed bullying tendencies toward a young Izuku Midoriya, because Izuku refused to use his quirk. His hostility toward Izuku stemmed from his perception of Izuku's perceived weakness, specifically regarding his initial lack of a Quirk and his later-revealed Quirk being a fire-type, which Katsuki considered inferior to his own explosive Quirk.

However, following his acceptance into U.A. High School and subsequent personal defeats, including a significant one at the hands of Izuku, Katsuki has experienced a gradual transformation toward a less antagonistic personality. Despite retaining many of his less pleasant traits, Katsuki's fierce character and unwavering competitive drive have positioned him as an inspirational force within Class 2-A.

Determined and thirsty for victory, Katsuki's eerie smile during battles reflects his intense focus and unwavering commitment to achieving authentic triumphs. Through his own experiences, he has learned never to underestimate his opponents and has embraced the importance of continuous improvement.

Katsuki's excellence extends beyond physical prowess, as he possesses exceptional intelligence and perceptiveness. His strategic planning and improvisation skills make him a formidable opponent in combat. Additionally, Katsuki consistently achieves top grades in his class, showcasing his dedication to studying. Impressively, he developed perfect reading skills by the age of four, further emphasizing his commitment to academic growth. While Katsuki has displayed talent in various domains, such as cooking and music, he does not actively pursue these interests.
Within the U.A. dorms, Katsuki's room closely resembles Izuku's, showing that he is still obsessed with All Might himself. However, Katsuki keeps his room strictly off-limits to others, guarding his personal space and cherished memories. Among the mementos are a few pictures of his family, as he deeply misses them while residing at the dormitory.

During the first-year sports festival, Katsuki's initial frustration arose when he secured second place instead of the coveted first. With his exceptional skills, he easily surpassed his competitors, harboring annoyance that Shoto Todoroki did not utilize his fire-based Quirk during their semifinal fight. In the final round, Katsuki faced Benjiro Sasaki, whose Quirk was initially underestimated by many, including Katsuki himself. Believing Benjiro possessed a mere sand transformation and manipulation Quirk, Katsuki planned to exploit its weaknesses by converting the sand into glass using his explosion Quirk. However, Benjiro revealed a surprising twist in his abilities, manipulating the glass to entrap Katsuki and utilizing an unknown secondary aspect of his Quirk to incapacitate him. The shocking defeat left Katsuki devastated, grappling with the unfamiliar sensation of losing.

For a time, Katsuki distanced himself from his peers, isolating his emotions. However, during a swimming competition, he discovered that Benjiro, despite defeating him, was unable to swim. Intrigued by the irony that someone who bested him lacked a basic skill, Katsuki offered to teach Benjiro how to swim during their spare time. Benjiro accepted the offer, and a tentative friendship began to develop between them.

During the Quirk Training Camp, Katsuki became the primary target of the villains. Meanwhile, Benjiro found himself unexpectedly thrown into a lake, causing his Quirk to malfunction and initiating a dangerous transformation. Witnessing Benjiro's predicament deeply disturbed Katsuki, who made valiant attempts to rescue his newfound friend. Ultimately, Katsuki was captured by the villains, but his concern for Benjiro's well-being remained at the forefront of his thoughts. He worried about Benjiro's whereabouts after being teleported away and was disgusted by the notion that anyone would assume he would side with the villains.

Katsuki vehemently refuses to join the League of Villains, maintaining his stance against them. The confrontation with the villains is abruptly interrupted when a pizza delivery arrives at the hideout's door, distracting everyone's attention. In a surprising turn of events, All Might bursts through the opposite wall of the hideout, catching the villains off guard. Kamui Woods swiftly restrains the adversaries, leaving Katsuki unencumbered. All Might apologizes to Katsuki, who adamantly denies ever being scared, displaying his unwavering spirit.

In the aftermath, Katsuki grapples with a deep sense of guilt, blaming himself for his capture and the subsequent loss of All Might's powers. However, he finds solace in the news that Benjiro is safe and well. Their friendship solidifies as they continue to support and understand each other in their shared journey as aspiring heroes.

Edgeshot succeeds in reviving Katsuki at the price of the sacrifice and he feels immense guilt of ending another hero. Katsuki now has braids attached to his mask in honor of Edgeshot saving his life.

### Hero Student

Hero Name: Great Explosion Murder God Dynamight

Hero Japanese Name:  大 (だい) •爆 (ばく) •殺 (さっ) •神 (しん) ダイナマイト

Quirk name: Explosion, One For All (Briefly)

Hero Agency: Genius Office (Intern), Endeavor Agency (Intern/Trainee)

### Relationships

**Family**:

Father - Masaru Bakugo

Mother - Mitsuki Bakugo

**Romantic Interests**:

Boyfriend - Eijiro Kirishima

**Allies**:

Mentor - Tsunagu Hakamada

Friends - Hanta Sero, Denki Kaminari, Mina Ashido

Close friends - Benjiro Sasaki

Best friend - Izuku Midoriya

**Rivals**:

Competative - Izuku Midoriya, Shoto Todoroki

**Enemies**: