One of the best parts about anime as a whole is that when it’s done right, you’re not just rooting for the main character but the side characters as well. Anime is legendary for giving depth to characters both big and small over time. That’s why fans know all of the Z-Fighters and their motivations or love the entire crew of Cowboy Bebop. My Hero Academia is another anime that does this very well. It would’ve been easy to focus on the adventures of Izuku Midoriya and his mentor All Might, but the team didn’t do that, instead giving screentime to many more characters. That has helped My Hero Academia Season 6 get even more hype, with plenty of viewers ready to see their favorite faces take to the small screen once again.

Instead of following the obvious path seen back in Season 1, the creative team made sure that Deku’s classmates in Class 1-A were given the spotlight from time to time. This includes the prodigy Shoto Todoroki, who quickly became a fan favorite after his backstory came to light. Fast forward to now, and Shoto’s story has gotten even deeper, and he seems to be ready to play a big role in My Hero Academia Season 6 based on the new visual that has come out for the show.