Eijiro Kirishima - The Perfect Hero | My Hero Academia

This is a short video essay on why the character Eijiro Kirishima in the anime My Hero Academia is actually the perfect hero. If you enjoyed the video don't forget to leave a like and if you are interested in more content like this please let me know in the comments.
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[@Flaky1990]

He attacc He protecc but most importantly He bring people bacc

[@devfre44]

I didn’t realize that kirishima was the ONLY person to actually gat a hit on bakugo during the tournament!! I feel like a proud mother 😅😅

[@Kamiamakesgachavids]

Same

[@sarahperkins3816]

Kirishima isn't best boy He's more than that He is best Just best Only best The best

[@panpan1287]

@@briannaoliver2310 way to compliment yourself

[@jamarihernandez7117]

Eijiro Kirishima _OUR LAND SHARK_

[@tobyjohn4682]

He's best man

[@lenaboyer6981]

Kirishima is best boy :’)

[@sarahperkins3816]

Most definitely

[@sariah1704]

no

[@sariah1704]

he is the best man

[@RTONL]

Then Fandom make him GAY 😐😑😐😑

[@exessen1684]

One of the few people in the whole series with the heart of a true hero. Great video :)

[@captainmarvelous7678]

No. Someone new must take the throne. An idealist with a pure heart, and unquestionable honor. It has to be *you*, Kirishima

[@rhyan0186]

I never realised how he was a mix of bakugou and deku, and I’ve watched a lot of these vids on kirishima. That’s some A+ breakdown stuff

[@xtapaaa]

He's such a manly ball of sunshine. The cinnamon roll must be protected at all cost😭❤

[@BloodBoiling]

You have a point if Kirishima had a keen mind equal to Izuku or Bakugou he would been among top students in class and a great model to his peers. Hell, he would have been: A candidate for the UA big three A candidate to be All Might's successor A candidate to rank among the top 10 heroes in hero society

[@sallyj7863]

I'm really hoping he gets there because he deserves it so much

[@zephaniahdejene1746]

Yep yes he dose

[@waffz2098]

I have no doubt that he's top 10 material at least

[@joshua-ub1vl]

I wonder how many people try to be like Kirishima.

[@TheLunchTimeCrew]

Hopefully a lot!

[@Kai-ORPHEUS]

Dam bro me fr I wanna be him

[@HB-qd1lh]

Manly boi, sunshine boi, Kirishima is the BEST boi

[@benjamindarlington1376]

Ejiro Kiroshima Quirk: being an absolute unit

[@captainmarvelous7678]

My favorite character in the series ❤

[@myam754]

Kirishima is my favorite anime character, along with Rock Lee and Ueki Kosuke. Subbed.

[@LM-bp1oy]

Looks like kirishima is my favorite now

[@stoopidgrrl]

i knew there was a reason i loved kirishima so much, you put everything i've been trying to say into words. great job! ^__^

[@TheLunchTimeCrew]

Thank you very much, I found that a lot of people were the exact same, they loved kirishima but didn't know why. I am happy the video helped :)

[@Kayla-xl9zp]

I know rightttt, this is incredible ✨😊

[@hex255]

He'll always be my favorite hero❤

[@iexist2217]

2:12 *Perfectly balanced, as things should be*

[@TheLunchTimeCrew]

What can I say, Kirishima is inevitable.

[@Bradwarrior]

Kirishima is by far my favorite hero. With season four and the new manga chapters showing him off it really shows how good he is. Subscribed to you grow big.

[@TheLunchTimeCrew]

Thank you very much! I am loving his develop in the new manga chapters, it's awesome to see a character like this get the amazing moments he deserves.

[@Minuntilini]

"A small villain" Literally Gigantomachia

[@timothyhoang7961]

Don't at me Kirishima should've gotten one for all

[@kyoten19]

Yes. He truly deserves it (not that deku didn't tho of course)

[@Tyler_18_]

Timothy Hoang yeah one for all would go really well with his quirk

[@shellyfrancis1813]

No you can love kirishima all you want but kirishima doesn't need one for all

[@user-qx2kb9jl4y]

I would phrase this differently. He *deserves* One for All. But I’m glad he didn’t get it

[@redroll1935]

Thank you, I’ll make sure to point this video out to any other fans I know. Kirishima was my favorite since the USJ when All Might commended him, he’s perfect main character material in my opinion.

[@TheLunchTimeCrew]

Thanks very much and I agree. He's such an underrated character!

[@redroll1935]

I guarantee that after season four he will at least be in the top three of the most popular characters.

[@shaqattaq9402]

love to see some kirishima appreciation definitely subbing

[@lovingiseasy-4342]

I've been trying t figure out why I love Kirishima so much, and you put it in words! Those last lines gave me chills lol! THIS IS A BRILLIANT VIDEO ESSAY

[@TheLunchTimeCrew]

I am happy you enjoyed the video! And thank you I appreciate your support☺

[@OhhMyyJoshh770]

Found your video from you posting your thumbnail art on reddit. Gotta say I loved Kirishima since day 1 with the recent activity in the anime it has only grown. You're explanation of how he must have felt the bakugo kidnapping is something I never fully processed. Great video man!

[@TheLunchTimeCrew]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it. Kirishima's feelings on the Bakugo kidnapping incident and his motivation for saving him are two things that get over looked, that's why I wanted to bring them up in this video. They make Bakugo's rescue scene way more impactful.

[@MikinziSheets]

Kirishima is the best boi UwU

[@catname5305]

I come here for Kirishima info, but I stay because of Great made content. Awesome job! ^w^~

[@santiagoalvarez3569]

What a really good video!!! Seriously, i've seen some analysis from another youtubers, and this is the best i've seen yet. Other people tend to say what everybody has already seen (i mean, i've seen the episode too, dah). But you really get into kirishima's mind through his actions (and inaction). Some details, like how the points in the entrance exam is a reflection of the students personality, blew my mind. I've never though about it!!! Anyway, awesome video. Keep going. Oh, and consider making a video about All Might and Endeavor too, now we have seen the start of his future development as the number 1 hero, in the end of the 4th season.

[@TheLunchTimeCrew]

Thank you very much! I'll be sure to keep Endeavor in mind when i make my next video :)

[@santiagoalvarez3569]

@@TheLunchTimeCrew Cool! If you ever need some help (like research or another point of view) while making that video or any other, let me now.

[@no.thankyou6595]

I aspire to like Kirishima

[@TheLunchTimeCrew]

Same tbh. To even be half the man he is would be amazing. He truly is the manliest of men!

[@Abshire-jj9fk]

And also, he did the impossible... Kirishma. Became. FRIENDS... REALLY GOOD FRIENDS. With Bakugo! Like you can spot times when Kirishima is up in Bakugo's space, but unlike the normal screeching angry pomeranian Bakugou usually is- Bakugo didn't kill him, or even try to :0

[@danielhart7435]

I wouldn’t say it’s impossible.

[@Abshire-jj9fk]

@@danielhart7435 Just really, really hard

[@maqs-chain]

Thinking about it, isn't Shigaraki like a good rival to Kirishima? Kirishima wants to be a hero that can protect, while Shigaraki wants to destroy. Shigaraki doesn't like loud people, and Kirishima is pretty loud himself. Heck, their quirks parallel one another! One protects, while the other destroys.

[@TheLunchTimeCrew]

This is actually a pretty interesting theory! I believe by the end of the series at least 1 of the students in class 1A is going to die, so Kirishima being the perfect counter to Shigaraki actually makes him an ideal candidate. Plus he has had a massive impact on both the audience and on the class so him dying to shigaraki would carry a huge amount of weight to the audience and story.

[@maqs-chain]

@@TheLunchTimeCrew Dude, don't jinx it! XD

[@trex0004]

🥺Stretching his quirk from (resistance to sharps and blunt force) to (UNBREAKABLE even from decay quirks)🥺 Unlike Tetsutetsu's quirk limit -- max strength of steel

[@jorilysmatos69]

Gotta love how Denki tagged alone for no reason. Also Kiri is just so wholesome.

[@maqs-chain]

Great video! Started searching for videos on Kirishima after the new episode came out, and stumbled upon this channel as a result. Definitely subscribing to you, just to see this channel get big one day!

[@TheLunchTimeCrew]

Thank you so much, it really means a lot!

[@selfproclaimedphantomlord2352]

Kirishima is chad

[@NychelleStephens]

This video gave me chills! I am so proud of Kiri and glad we are here to give him the recognition he deserves. He's my best boy! I like all the extra details he the video creator brought out.

[@Aoudoudidou]

thanks for this video i really like it and thanks for pointing how amazing is my unbreakable child is :D

[@TheLunchTimeCrew]

No problem at all, I'm happy you enjoyed the video

[@TheLunchTimeCrew]

What do you think about the manly man that is Eijiro Kirishima? Is there any other characters that are the perfect hero? Let us know your thoughts and opinions below.

[@TheKyrix82]

I'd argue Mina is a 'perfect hero'. She's a total package. She has the drive to help others. She's unreasonably athletic. She has a powerful and versatile quirk. She's not terrifying to look at, so when she shows up to rescue you, you have a friendly, cheerful face reaching out a hand. She works well with anyone. And, she has the personality and charisma to be well known. Power-wise, she may not be at the top of the class, but in this case 'perfect' doesn't mean '#1'

[@tinosiocon]

great vid, subscribing so that I can say "I was there" when you hit big.

[@TheLunchTimeCrew]

Thanks so much, that really means a lot, I'll be sure to remember you if we get there ;)

[@zephaniahdejene1746]

Hey I did too and

[@IcarusLP]

I discovered you about a week ago and I just wanted to say your content is unbelievably underrated. Your content shows genuine hard work and is overall actually really good. For the amount of subs you have it's criminal.

[@kamehamehuyle9108]

unbreakable..... GOOSEBUMPS

[@RedRaikou]

Of course Izuku has development but the fact that since the beginning he charges without thinking i feel makes him sorta too perfect already, Kirishima at first was immobilized by fear and couldn't save those two girls from Machia, he felt ashamed when Mina was the one who stepped in, as time went on he became more confident and even started charging without thinking (which in a way was also a flaw because Izuku may charge but he still quickly thinks on how to use anything at hand to his advantage as seen when he flights the sludge villain) ultimately even saving Mina from Machia, if he didn't act she would have been crushed, although It's far from the ending of the story I think that scene was a sort of conclusion of his arc from not being able to act against Machia and Mina saving the situation to him saving her from Machia.

[@nourtafkir2533]

This is the best video about kirishima ever idk why it doesn't have much views I loved it btw keep the hard word 👍

[@senseibot8719]

I want an arc in the series that's just Kirishima teaching Bakugo how to be nice and empathetic, sort of like beauty and the beast but super manly!!!

[@Hazzmat420]

I never watched any anime. It is crazy how much details you describe that make a interesting

[@tetsugiux1917]

The common misconception I see in all these is Gigantomachia wasn't actually harassing those girls and they were panicking at his stature and he was only asking for directions.

[@SophieHatterLeFay]

Kirishima is my favorite, I wish he was the main character instead. I really relate to him

[@zemox2534]

This video made me love Kirishima even more.

[@lemonbread27]

great video!! I think you finally put into words why Kirishima is my favorite character, your perspective on what he brings to the table and how his dynamic with Bakugo affects the class is really cool to see :)

[@somethingapple]

wtf why don't you have more subs you're great at making entertaining content- 😂

[@TheLunchTimeCrew]

Thanks so much!

[@deargodwhatamidoing1122]

Ohnestly. I think it would have Bin so easy to take kirishima, and just make his character all about bakugous character. Sure, a lot of him is about bakugou, but he is still a person on his own, with his own arc and character development. That is what i love about him.

[@Vor567tez]

I hope the series continues after a break. Where all of them are now hv graduated and already working as hero. I will love to see more of Kirishima.

[@tempest6840]

Red Riot is the greatest hero in the world!

[@aoi_obake]

I want to see him in top 10 hero end of the bnha

[@notso_cody]

Peak manliness

[@simonwilson7510]

I really hope in season 5 season and other season Kirishima will have more screen time, i want to see more developmemt of him and i am sure i will became one of the greatest hero *Oh and great video by the way*👍

[@jumpinthekak7454]

I think, out of respect for this character, we should all be, at least, 40% more manlier.

[@Melissa_Cat13]

Kirishima, Todoroki, Bakugo and Deku should definitely be the top 4 out of the top 10 heroes.

[@Adam.Nowak2004]

I think Red Riot is like Spider-Man: they both saw a villain in their pasts and they didn't do a thing. Obvious difference is that Peter didn't do it because he didn't want to and Kirishima didn't because he was afraid. In the first example he understands that with great power comes great responsibility and he has to do good if he can. And in the second one he understands that when he hesistate the consequences can be horrifying. And I think Peter's origin is better because it actually ledt its mark on him, because he paid for that. Kirishima's lack of reaction only left a scar on his pride, nobody died or evrn got hurt. It just gave him a motivation to prevent any situation like this happen ever again. Damn, they are so similar yet so different. And both are very well written.

[@re11o]

What a guy

[@TrafalgarD.Wat3rLaw]

jesus christ this video is great. kirishima on top. mha on top. horokoshis been cooking since day one.

[@ramgaming2540]

at the end i screamed so loud that i got in trouble

[@nightpack86]

(bakugo uses a potentially lethal attack on izuku) kirishima- views bakugo as a monster, fast forward 12 seconds and he's forgotten entirely

[@wimbly2115]

i loved this video

[@ramgaming2540]

imagine when cementoss blocked off kirishima he would just punch it and go to midoriya

[@08gameplaya]

You nailed it he is Izuku & Katsuki balanced to me he is my Favorite character heart passion strength morals honestly he could have been a candidate for one for all.

[@blancawood6684]

Make another knowledge about Kashima please thank you😊😊😊😊❤

[@raptrzz282]

im showing everyone this video when they ask me why I look up to kirishima so much-

[@sirreepicheeprules7443]

There is a video that compares MHA to greek mythology and in it several characters are compared to various greek gods. Kirishima is compared to Hercules and his lion mask and sharp teeth are a tribute to the Nemean Lion that Hercules killed with his bare hands. He is also manly, brave and physically very strong much like Hercules. Plus its pretty obvious that many of the characters are based off other characters in fiction, like Sero being like Spiderman, Iida is based on Flash or Quicksilver, and All Might is a painfully obvious homage to the original Superman (not the grossly overpowered Superman we have nowadays).

[@myafreund697]

I see why my friends compare me to Kirishima now, both of us would do anything to make sure their friends/family is alright and getting upset at ourselves when we could've but couldn't

[@areitransparent2790]

This is why he is my husbando. 😔✋

[@zambranoplay4548]

If we count kirishima backstory him and deku are the same

[@shellyfrancis1813]

Not really tho kirishima had a quirk Deku didn't have a quirk Kirishima wasn't bullied Deku was bullied his whole childhood

[@GarethOfByzantium]

The drawback: Kirishima isn’t as smart as either Bakugo OR Midoriya. Todoroki has the best balance of all three qualities.

[@clemente3966]

Yeah but he got one of the worst kinds of daddy issues and family trauma and that keeps him from reaching his full potential.

[@hopoffmydick9574]

God, this video is amazing. Keep it up!

[@truepotential206]

Red Riot UNBREAKABLE !! The lovable, the friendly , the hardworking, the undreakable, the manliest, the chivalrous hero. It is no mistake he was one of the 4 who defended All might from the nomu in arc1

[@RickyUzumaki993]

Agreed

[@goofymao1261]

Seeing my baby boy having such an amazing and important role in the anime makes me so happy and pround :'3

[@MomoDearestt]

Kirishima becomes the number one hero

[@TheLunchTimeCrew]

The more I see Kirishima in the show, the more and more I believe this statement.