Izuku Midoriya (Deku) My Hero Academia - Figures
Izuku Midoriya figures are very popular amongst the fans of My Hero Academia, an anime and manga series. The superhero anime series began airing in the summer of 2016 and is still ongoing as of 2019. It has also released two full-length movies; My Hero Academia: Two Heroes, and My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising. Izuku Midoriya figures often portray the character in his hero costume or his school uniform. As the series follows Izuku (who also goes by his hero name Deku) and his journey to control and strengthen his new quirk, One For All, fans love to see him in action. Many of Izuku’s figures portray him in fighting stances or mid-battle. Izuku is usually hesitant and anxious, so fans love to see his more serious and confident expressions as well. Figures range in design, size, and material. Here are some popular Izuku Midoriya figures described below. The “Pop Up Parade My Hero Academia Izuku Midoriya”, “Ichiban Figure My Hero Academia Next Generations! Feat. Smash Rising Izuku Midoriya”, and “Nendoroid My Hero Academia Izuku Midoriya: Hero’s Edition”.
Pop Up Parade My Hero Academia Izuku Midoriya
This figure shows an excited Izuku Midoriya frozen in time as he runs to hero school. His U.A. High School uniform is a perfect replica of the anime’s design. He has a happy, big smile and wide-eyes, and his freckles are painted on. His uniform is a white dress shirt, red tie, gray jacket, and black trousers. His red sneakers match the tie and are the very same sneakers included in the first variations of his hero costumes. The buttons and belt buckle are detailed in gold. He also carries a yellow knapsack with brown straps. This Deku figure is a great throwback to early episodes when Izuku defied all odds of the quirk test and was accepted into U.A.
- Release Date: July 2020
- Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
- Specifications: Painted, non-articulated, non-scale ABS & PVC figure with stand
- Sculptor: JDP
- Dimensions (approx.): 160 mm
Ichiban Figure My Hero Academia Next Generations! Feat. Smash Rising Izuku Midoriya
This Ichiban figure features Deku in his latest hero costume. This Deku figure crouches low to the ground, one arm touching the ground as well and one raised up. His quirk, One For All, can be seen in use here, which is a special sight. Green lightning wraps around his right arm, hair, and back as if he is in the midst of charging up an attack. His green hair is spiked up more than usual, and his expression is confident, cool, and determined. His newest hero costume features the original green bodysuit with black detailing. He also still has on his black and red utility belt, and his metal face mask on a black strap. The mask hangs around his neck, as usual. He also has white gloves reaching his upper arms, with arm and wrist devices to support his punches. His thigh-high black boots are equipped with joint supports and iron reinforcements, making his kicks much stronger. Under the black supports, he still wears red shoes.
- Release Date: July 2020
- Manufacturer: Bandai
- Specifications: Painted, non-articulated, non-scale figure
- Dimensions (approx.): 3.9” or 99 mm
Nendoroid My Hero Academia Izuku Midoriya: Hero’s Edition
This adorable Nendoroid Deku figure is fully articulated and can be moved to be in any number of poses. The Deku figure features one of Deku’s first hero costumes, which has a lighter green color with white detailing. He wears white plain gloves reaching his forearms and his classic red sneakers. Instead of full supports, he has black knee pads and a long-sleeved black undershirt. His red utility belt rests around his hips, and his mask is down around his neck with dark green hair is in its usual curly style. This Deku figure also comes with three face plates. They show his standard calm expression, a teary-eyed expression, and a fierce expression with teeth bared. Using these faceplates, users can even change the expression of the figure to match its pose.
- Release Date: April 2017, re-released January and October 2019
- Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
- Specifications: Painted, fully articulated, non-scale ABS & PVC figure with optional parts and stand
- Dimensions (approx.): 100 mm
- Includes:
- 3 face plates
- Glove parts
- ‘SMAASH’ sound effect plate
About the Character
Izuku Midoriya also goes by the name Deku, a childhood nickname given to him by his frenemy and classmate, Katsuki Bakugo. Deku can sound like the word for ‘useless person’, which Bakugo felt suited him as Deku was born without a quirk. The name can also sound like ‘dekiru’, a Japanese word that means ‘can do’. Deku decided to embrace this nickname and chose it to be his hero name. Despite being born without a quirk, Deku remains determined to become a hero and follow in the steps of his role model turned mentor, All Might. All Might has chosen Deku to become his successor as the top hero and gave him the quirk One For All. Though often scared and unsure of himself, Deku uses his new quirk to do his best and fight against the terrifying League of Villains.
Reviews
Reviews for Deku figures are all very positive, and the figures themselves are well-made. Fans love the attention to detail in the figures and enjoy collecting figures that portray the character from their favorite scenes. Deku is a lovable and relatable character, so it is no surprise his figures would be in high demand. Figures often sell out quickly, even those which are yet to be released. Pre-orders are made available for figures launching soon, but these pre-orders are often filled quickly.
Links
Pop Up Parade My Hero Academia Izuku Midoriya
Ichiban Figure My Hero Academia Next Generations! Feat. Smash Rising Izuku Midoriya
Nendoroid My Hero Academia Izuku Midoriya: Hero’s Edition
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