10 Richest My Hero Academia characters (& 10 who've struggled financially)

My Hero Academia Characters
Twice, All Might, Tenya Iida (Image via Studio Bones)

My Hero Academia characters have different backgrounds, with some of them living extremely wealthy lives while others suffer in poverty. Among the richest heroes and villains, benefits are usually derived from either fame, family legacies, or highly compensated work; they thus have every resource and privilege available.

Meanwhile, others struggle to make ends meet, often coming from troubled pasts or living in poverty because of their circumstances. Sometimes financial differences affect not only their lives but their paths as heroes or villains. Here are the ten richest My Hero Academia characters and ten who struggled financially throughout the series.

Disclaimer: This list is ranked in no particular order and contains the writer's opinion and spoilers. Readers' discretion is advised.


All Might, Endeavor, and 8 other richest My Hero Academia characters

1) Momo Yaoyorozu

Momo Yaoyorozu as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)
Momo Yaoyorozu as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)

Momo Yaoyorozu comes from a super wealthy and prestigious family, which can be reflected in her life and the high-class resources at her disposal. She resides in a big mansion, with private tutors and top-notch hero equipment.

Her Quirk, Creation, has to spend a lot of energy receiving nourishment from food, and it is because of her family's wealth she can buy enormous amounts of food and the most expensive training materials.

Momo's financial status also enables her to support her classmates, such as buying crucial equipment during missions, making her one of the richest My Hero Academia characters.


2) Nezu

Nezu as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)
Nezu as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)

Nezu is an intelligent and capable principal of U.A. High School and bears a great responsibility in My Hero Academia, one entailing much influence. Being the head of the most prestigious hero academy, Nezu was in charge of their large finances and had advanced technology and facilities at his disposal.

With his deep involvement in both hero training and school operations, he is pretty well compensated for his work. Added to that, his rare quirk and elevated status in society make her wealthy, secure, and one of the richest My Hero Academia characters.


3) Endeavor

Endeavor as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)
Endeavor as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)

Being the former No. 1 Pro Hero and second strongest for so long, Endeavor has had an extremely lucrative career, amassing large sums of wealth unto himself. His hero agency is among the best in the business, where almost all high-profile cases and sponsorships are within reach.

He has fame and a good reputation, which allows him to set the price high for endorsements. His big, luxurious house and the means he invests in training his children, especially Shoto, further indicate his wealth. As such, he is considered among the richest in My Hero Academia characters.


4) All Might

All Might as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)
All Might as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)

As the Symbol of Peace, All Might earned a great deal of money during his very long career in the limelight. The popularity and heroic feats resulted in endorsement, sponsorship, and merchandising deals that became richly rewarding.

All Might earn money from his public image and hero merchandise even in retired life. His influence was not restricted to the hero field only, as he earned much through media appearances and branded merchandise. This combination of success and fame made All Might one of the richest My Hero Academia characters.


5) Best Jeanist

Best Jeanist as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)
Best Jeanist as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)

Best Jeanist isn't only included among the top ranks of the Pro Heroes but also in fashion trends within the world of My Hero Academia. Being previously ranked No. 3 makes him gain immense amounts of money from his work as a hero, endorsements, and public appearances.

Along with that, his success does not end in heroics because his involvement in the fashion industry brings an incredible income as he is sharp about his sense and branding. This mixture of hero fame and success in the fashion industry makes Best Jeanist one of the richest My Hero Academia characters.


6) All For One

All For One as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)
All For One as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)

Having the most widespread underground empire and control over innumerable criminal organizations, All For One stands out as one of the wealthiest My Hero Academia characters. Through his decades-long crime spree, he amassed vast wealth through illegitimate deals, manipulation of influential figures, and his quirk to steal capabilities and favors.

This huge network of resources entails the access he has to advanced technology, secret hideouts, and even true followers that carry out his plans. Regardless of operating from the shadows, All For One's influence and wealth rival that of the most successful heroes.


7) Tenya Iida

Tenya Iida as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)
Tenya Iida as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)

Tenya Iida was born into a very prestigious and rich family of business tycoons, renowned for their long history of producing successful heroes. His older brother, Tensei, is the Pro Hero Ingenium, and the family holds great financial and social standing in the heroic world.

His living proves that the family is wealthy as he has access to high-tech hero gear and receives a top-tier education at U.A. High School. The financial stability makes sure they keep the influence and resources, making Tenya Iida one of the richest My Hero Academia characters.


8) Mirai Sasaki (Sir Nighteye)

Mirai Sasaki as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)
Mirai Sasaki as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)

Mirai Sasaki amassed a great fortune as All Might's sidekick and later on while managing his own highly successful hero agency. His brilliance, regard for strategy, and vast knowledge of the hero business helped him win bigger clients and even highly valuable sponsors for himself.

In addition, his influence in the hero community, primarily with All Might himself, contributed to his prestige and wealth. The success of his agency and personal links with people made him one of the richest My Hero Academia characters.


9) Yuga Aoyama

Yuga Aoyama as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)
Yuga Aoyama as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)

Yuga Aoyama comes from a rich family, as evidenced by the extensive medical treatments they were able to afford for him since he was born quirkless. They provided him with the expensive procedure of giving him the Navel Laser quirk, which involved dangerous surgeries.

Apart from that, his tastes in life have turned out to be so luxurious, with a flashy hero costume and a fondness for extravagant accessories, further reflecting his affluent upbringing. His way of living is very different from that of his classmates, most of whom have middle-class or even lowly backgrounds, making him one of the richest My Hero Academia characters.


10) Eri's grandfather

Eri as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)
Eri as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)

Eri's grandfather was in command of Shie Hassaikai yakuza before Overhaul's takeover, who ran an extensive underworld crime and accumulated a huge fortune with illegal business. Shie Hassaikai was an underground empire that dealt with weapons, drugs, among other illegal trades, and thus arranged immense financial resources.

His fortune gave the group the resources they needed to carry on their research into quirk-erasing drugs, along with enabling luxurious living conditions. His fall did not tarnish his legacy of wealth, which remained influential in the criminal underworld and thus makes Eri's grandfather one of the richest My Hero Academia characters.


Ochaco Uraraka, Hawks, and 8 other My Hero Academia characters who have struggled financially

1) Izuku Midoriya (Deku)

Izuku Midoriya as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)
Izuku Midoriya as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)

Izuku Midoriya had grown up in a modest home with his mother, Inko Midoriya, working hard to support him. They lived in a small apartment, and there were indications that financial constraints were at a point where Izuku could not afford advanced hero gear or training equipment.

Also, this financial struggle was accentuated because Izuku was born quirkless, and they could not afford the very expensive treatments or training. This makes him one of the My Hero Academia characters who have struggled financially.


2) Hitoshi Shinso

Hitoshi Shinso as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)
Hitoshi Shinso as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)

Hitoshi Shinso comes from a modest family background, lacking the financial resources to afford the advanced hero equipment similar to many of his richer classmates. His financial struggle could be seen in the fact that he has managed to get into the U.A.'s High without any special gadgets or support.

Regardless of these challenges, he had to work hard to overcome these challenges thus making Hitoshi one of the My Hero Academia characters who have struggled financially in their life.


3) Ochaco Uraraka

Ochaco Uraraka as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)
Ochaco Uraraka as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)

Ochaco Uraraka grew up in a poor family, as her family was barely making ends meet with their small construction business. Throughout the series, she hints at an avid desire to become a Pro Hero for the sake of saving people and to make her parents financially stable.

She often felt the burden of relieving her family from their financial crises, which motivated her in many matters. This makes Ochaco one of the My Hero Academia characters who have struggled financially.


4) Tomura Shigaraki

Tomura Shigaraki as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)
Tomura Shigaraki as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)

Tomura Shigaraki's financial struggle is rooted in the troubled past and street life. After his family died, Shigaraki was abandoned and left to live a life of destitution and lack of resources. His joining of the League of Villains was out of need and desperation rather than ambition.

Coupled with an unstable income and support, Shigaraki's struggle to survive in the harsh environment reflects financial difficulties. That makes Tomura Shigaraki one of the My Hero Academia characters who struggled financially.


5) Toga Himiko

Toga Himiko as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)
Toga Himiko as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)

Toga Himiko struggled to make ends meet due to a strained relationship with her parents because of the revealed quirk. Himiko's family could not put up with her "abnormal" behavior and tried suppressing her quirk, which in turn caused their relationship to break down.

The public outcry against her, coupled with her parents' further attempt to ostracize her, left Toga far from anyone. That rejection and the vandalism against the family home left her without any money, making her one of the few My Hero Academia characters who struggle with money problems.


6) Stain

Stain as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)
Stain as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)

Stain had been known for his extreme ideals and deep-seated hatred against the hero society. Most of the time, his single-minded purpose had thrown him deep into the pit of poverty, taking shelter in abandoned buildings and surviving from scraps.

It is in this sense that Stain not only rejected the values of society but turned himself into a wanted criminal, adding to his reason for solitude and making it difficult for him to find a stable income or support. A life of struggle and survival underlined his position among the poorest My Hero Academia characters.


7) Hawks

Hawks as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)
Hawks as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)

Hawks had an extremely bad and abusive childhood, making his life tough before he became a Pro Hero. This led to his rough times while growing up without much to lean on and little support; he had to take matters into his own hands concerning his heroic career.

His struggles back in the day make him one of the My Hero Academia characters who struggled for money in his life.


8) Twice

Twice (Jin Bubaigawara) as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)
Twice (Jin Bubaigawara) as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)

Twice experienced significant financial struggles due to a series of unfortunate events. Due to the abrupt loss of a job, Twice was in an unstable mental state and found himself homeless.

His complicated life is further aggravated by his quirk, which replicates clones of himself. He does not have any steady employment and is mostly an outcast. All of these difficulties made him turn to a life of crime and get into joining the League of Villains, making Twice one of the My Hero Academia characters who struggled financially.


9) Spinner

Spinner as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)
Spinner as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)

This attachment to Stain's ideologies alienated Spinner from society and eventually defined his life of poverty. Spinner often has to live through demeaning conditions and depends on the League of Villains for survival.

It is his background and the choices he made that are significant factors that beget him not to reach financial stability, which drastically contrasts him with other richer characters. This makes him one of the My Hero Academia characters who struggled financially.


10) Magne

Magne as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)
Magne as seen in anime (Image via Studio Bones)

Magne had to bear financial burdens before joining the League of Villains. She lived a poor life and found it difficult to make ends meet. Her discontentment with her financial situation and rejection by society have made her commit crimes in search of company and income via villainy.

Her past struggles reflect the wider condition of financial instability among part of the series characters; hence, Magne is one of those My Hero Academia characters who have struggled financially.


Final thoughts

The different financial situations of My Hero Academia characters point out the contrasts in this series. Figures like Momo Yaoyorozu, Endeavor, and All Might represent rich, spoiled characters who have everything they might need to continue being able to work as heroes and live their private lives.

Their status often grants them state-of-the-art training, luxurious ways of living, and great connections. Characters like Izuku Midoriya, Ochaco Uraraka, and Tomura Shigaraki struggle under economic hardship, thus dictating their motivation and life experience.


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Edited by Bharath S
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