Izuku is a shy but kind boy who is very knowledgeable about heroes and has a dream of being a hero just like his idol, All Might. Although one of the 20% of the population born with no superpowers, until he meets his idol hero while trying to save Katsuki from a crime, Izuku is chosen by All Might to become becomes the ninth heir to One For All a power-boosting ability passed down through generations, with existence kept secret from the public to prevent chaos. After training his body to receive One For All (he was credited as “super powerful” thanks to a flaw in U.A’s registration system to keep One For All a secret). He has managed to use One For All more and more perfectly. He also began to develop a mental connection with former One For All users through his powers. Izuku compensates for One For All’s limitations with his intellect (he has written at least 13 volumes based on other heroes, including his friends) and an instinct to save lives. At first he hated the name Deku, but after hearing Ochako say that his nickname sounds a lot like dekiru, Izuku finally chose it as the meaning of this nickname and took it as his hero’s name.