My Hero Academia ARTFXJ Statue 1/8 Shoto Todoroki Ver. 2 Bonus Edition 26 cm - My hero academia, Kotobukiya

Shoto Todoroki in his latest hero costume is coming out as a figure!

From the popular anime series, My Hero Academia, Shoto Todoroki rejoins the ARTFX J line with a brand new look!

The pose captures Todoroki freely manipulating his Half-Cold Half-Hot Quirk in the midst of a battle.
The realistic sculpt of the ice jutting powerfully from the ground paired with his blazing flames creates an impactful finish to this piece.

Be sure to enjoy this figure by adding him to your collection!

The Bonus Edition comes with 2 heads.

My Hero Academia ARTFXJ Statue 1/8 Shoto Todoroki Ver. 2 Bonus Edition 26 cm [4934054034918]

Age: 15 (first appearance to Endeavor Agency Arc), 16 (pre-timeskip)
Birthday: January 11
Hair Color: White (right side), Crimson (left side)
Eye Color: Dark gray (right side), Turquoise (left side)
Blood Type: O
Favorite Food: Soba
Height: 176 cm (5'9")
Affiliation: U.A.
Quirk: Half-Cold Half-Hot

Shoto Todoroki (轟 焦凍)

Shoto Todoroki is a major character in My Hero Academia, a student at U.A. High School training to become a Pro Hero. He possesses a unique dual Quirk called Half-Cold Half-Hot, inherited from his father, Endeavor, and mother, Rei Todoroki. This Quirk allows him to generate ice from his right side and fire from his left, making him highly versatile in combat.

Appearance

Shoto has a distinctive appearance with dual-colored hair—white on the right side and crimson on the left—reflecting his dual Quirk. His eyes are similarly mismatched, with a dark gray right eye and a turquoise left eye. He bears a burn scar over his left eye, which he received during his childhood.

Personality

Shoto is initially distant and reserved, driven by a desire to reject his father's influence and surpass him without relying on his fire abilities. Over time, he becomes more empathetic and open, forming deep friendships with his classmates, especially Izuku Midoriya. His character development involves embracing both sides of his Quirk, symbolizing his acceptance of his dual heritage.

Abilities & Techniques

Shoto's Half-Cold Half-Hot Quirk allows him to freeze opponents with his right side and unleash intense flames with his left. He can create large ice structures for both offense and defense, as well as generate flames for powerful attacks. His dual abilities grant him an advantage in various combat situations, but he must balance their use to avoid overheating or frostbite.

Character Arc and Development

Shoto's early story focuses on his struggle with his abusive father, Endeavor, who pushed him to surpass All Might. Shoto resented his fire abilities, associating them with his father’s harsh training. His turning point occurs during the U.A. Sports Festival, where Izuku Midoriya helps him realize that he can choose his own path and use his fire on his own terms. Throughout the series, he gradually reconciles with his family, including reaching out to his mother, Rei, who had been institutionalized due to a breakdown caused by Endeavor's actions.