"Stain" appears in the wildly popular manga "My Hero Academia." He's a man of unwavering individuality who has had a profound impact on many people. We'll reveal everything about this man, from his past to his ideology and personality! Do you agree with Stain's philosophy?
Who is Stain?
What are Stain's three principles for being a hero?
Stain is a popular villain in My Hero Academia. I'll explain Stain's unique and twisted ideology, centered around the phrase "everything for the sake of a just society." While he's a villain, he doesn't hate All Might or despise superhuman society like Shigaraki Tomura. He's incredibly obsessed with what a hero should be. First, let me briefly explain Stain's idea of a hero.
1. They don't help others for personal gain (wealth, fame, status, etc.).
2. They always use their power for others, not for themselves.
3. They possess the highest individual combat abilities.
These are the three points. In the world of My Hero Academia, being a hero has become a profession. Helping people, getting paid, gaining fame, and receiving more work. This is a well-established ideal. Stain is working to change this way of being a hero, its way of thinking, and the world that accepts it. Even the main character, Midoriya Izuku, agrees with this ideology, saying, "His methods are wrong, but I can understand them."
However, his methods were flawed. He mercilessly kills or renders incapable of recovering anyone who calls themselves a hero and goes against the above (Stain calls them fake heroes). He calls this the "purge of fakes," and has visited various towns. As a result, he has rendered 23 people incapable of recovering, and killed 17. His skewed ideology is that it's okay to kill people if it's for his own sense of justice. It's scary.
He is also enamored with All Might, saying, "The only one who has the right to kill me is All Might." To Stain, everyone except All Might is "evil who calls themselves heroes." It's extremely twisted. This is Stain's ideology, his obsession.
What are Stain's characteristics?
He has a horse-like face and sharp (sometimes bloodshot) eyes. His nose, eyes, and eyebrows are wrapped in long, tattered bandages, tied behind his back. His tongue is quite long and covered with bumps. This long tongue is useful for Stain's Quirk. He also wears a tattered red scarf around his neck, which he also ties behind his back and lets flow. He has long, frizzy hair that looks like it's exploded, and wears a black sleeveless top, pants, and protectors.
He carries a tattered Japanese sword and several survival knives as weapons. His boots also have sharp needles that he uses to attack. He really does look like a villainous ninja.
Stain's background is also revealed...!
His real name is Akaguro Chizome. He has committed numerous heinous crimes and is nicknamed the "Hero Killer." Like Deku, he was originally inspired by All Might and aspired to become a hero. He enrolled in a private school's hero department, but dropped out in the summer of his first year, disappointed by the fundamental corruption of the educational system's view of heroes. He must have been appalled by the current "job" of being a hero. After that, in his teens, he made street speeches to appeal to society about his idea of a "return to heroism," but he gave up, saying that words have no power, and turned to murder. He's now 31 years old, so he's been active for quite a long time, and no one was able to stop him.
However, it's also true that the crime rate in the town where Stain committed his crimes is low. Some critics have commented that this "has led to a rise in awareness among heroes," but they were heavily criticized. Peace that comes from fear can't be called true peace.
What is Stain's Quirk?
His Quirk is "Coagulation." It means blood clotting, but by ingesting a target's blood, he can rob them of their freedom for up to eight minutes. The duration of this ability varies depending on their blood type, with O < A < AB < B increasing in order. Considering that it requires ingesting the target's blood and there is a time limit, it is quite restrictive and carries risks to activate. What's more, it only lasts a maximum of eight minutes, so sometimes it only lasts for 2 or 3 minutes. Sometimes it's pointless if it's only 2 or 3 minutes. So what makes Stain so threatening is his physical ability.
Just like a ninja!?
The story begins with the incident in which the professional hero Ingenium, the older brother of Tenya Iida, the class president of Class A of the Hero Department at U.A. High School, was ambushed by Stain, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down and unable to recover. Iida, who had aspired to be a hero out of admiration and admiration for his brother, felt anger that he could no longer perform as a hero and could no longer witness his exploits. He then developed a hatred for Stain, and when he found him, he threatened to kill him, leading to a battle. Iida's Quirk, "Engine," allows him to run 50 meters in 3 seconds, but he easily dodges and attacks.
He also remained completely unfazed, nimbly dodging both Izuku's One For All Full Cowl and Todoroki's surprise attack, and even when attacked simultaneously by Iida's Reciprocal Extend and Izuku's One For All Full Cowl, he counterattacked. In the end, Iida, Todoroki, and Izuku managed to defeat him with a combined attack.
And even as he fought, he said to Todoroki, "Haven't you ever told me that you use your Quirk to trick people and make your movements rough!" His analytical ability, insight, reflexes, judgment, and stamina are all extraordinary. This is Stain's power and what makes him so threatening. His Quirk is merely an accessory.
Furthermore, during this battle, Izuku's actions and words overlapped with those of All Might, who deemed him "worthy of being recognized as a hero," and he also excluded Todoroki from the list of targets for purging, saying "you're good too." He also said that Todoroki was "worth keeping alive" and "different from the others," comparing them to his own image of a hero. Therefore, he only dealt with Izuku and Todoroki in order to kill Iida and the professional heroes, and did not try to kill them. In fact, he only saved Izuku when he was attacked by a Nomu while he was being held captive. If he had acted honestly as a hero, he would probably have become a great hero by now. It's complicated.
Are Stain's beliefs genuine...?
Stain remained true to his beliefs until the very end. We'll be focusing on his appearance and words!
Becoming a Mass of Obsession!
It's really scary (lol). After being restrained, Izuku is almost taken away by a winged Nomu, but Stain is the first to save him. That's because he had also targeted the Nomu for purging. Then, Endeavor, the target of the purge, rushes over, and Stain's fire ignites again.
"This must be fixed. Someone must be stained with blood. We must get our heroes back! Come! Come at me, you fakes. The only one who can kill me is a real hero. Only All Might!"
The moment he shouted this with such force that even Endeavor was taken aback, he lost consciousness and passed out. His determination and tenacity are boundless. He can be described as a charismatic evil dark hero. And the repercussions of Stain's actions continue.
Is Stain's influence contagious?!
The Spread of Evil Thoughts...
The moment Stain was captured was broadcast worldwide via video. It wasn't just good people who saw it. Later, characters like Dabi, Toga Himiko, and Spinner were influenced and joined the League of Villains. This shows that evil never dies. After this, something terrible happens to Deku and his friends, but please refer to another article for more details!
Stain Summary
So, what did you think? We've explained Stain, the hero killer.
We've reaffirmed that there's a fine line between good and evil. Stain truly wanted to change the world. His methods were wrong, but he acted purely out of a desire to make the world a better place. While I don't necessarily agree with him, I can understand his actions. Going forward, a new enemy will emerge as a result of this incident. Stay tuned to see if Plus Ultra can overcome them!
