There's no shortage of colorful, bubbly and devoted characters withinMy Hero Academiathat strive to do their best to become a Pro Hero. Even so, Ochaco Uraraka has managed to take hold of many fans' hearts, and even the protagonist is smitten with her when they first meet, often struggling to keep his composure around or even speak to her. It's easy to see why, as her adorable design combined with her approachable, earnest personality is hard not to love.
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Like Izuku, Uraraka wants to become a Pro Hero so she can help others,originally inspired by a goal to help give her parents more money and a better life. She can't ignore when those close to her are in danger, and she'll leap in to help them even at the cost of her own safety. Her Quirk makes her an excellent supportive hero, and she has plenty of positive traits put on display throughout the series.
10 She Has A Natural Instinct To Help Others, Even Those She Doesn't Know
It doesn't matter who's in need or if Uraraka just met them that very moment - she's going to do her best to help them. She's similar to Izuku in that regard, whom she saves upon their first meeting from falling by floating him with her Quirk, and it's why the two are so close.
This instinct and drive to improve others' lives can be seen as far back as her childhood. Uraraka, seeing how her parents' business was struggling financially and being told that she couldn't work for them, decided to become a Pro Hero to give them enough money to live a better life.
9 She Doesn't Always Lean On Izuku's Strategies And Wants To Earn Her Own Victories
Uraraka's fight in the Sports Festival against Bakugo truly showcased her unstoppable drive and even her quick-thinking abilities. It's obvious here that she's been watching Izuku, inspired by the way he approaches fights and constantly learns from his enemies, and she uses Bakugo's Quirk against him to devise a counterattack.
Though she loses in the end, Bakugo even goes as far as to respect her after this, citing Izuku as annoying at first because he believed it was the latter's plan. The fact that Uraraka holds Izuku's strategy in her hand and still rejects it shows that she has confidence in herself and her abilities.
8 She Can Be Honest About Her Personal Shortcomings And Work On Improving Them
It's her loss against Bakugo that shows Uraraka that she'd benefit from some form of hand-to-hand training during her internship. She's then able to show off these skills in a fight against Himiko Toga, who's incredibly dangerous at close range, as well as in other circ*mstances.
One of Uraraka's strongest qualities is her ability to accept her own faults and work on overcoming them. She's also seen doing this involving her crush with Izuku, where she instead focuses all her energy into becoming a more ideal Pro Hero herself.
7 She Has Extreme Drive And Focus When It Truly Matters
Uraraka doesn't initially come off like she takes things too seriously, but that's only in a more casual social setting. She's shown to have a completely different side of herself when it's needed.
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The first time this is truly showcased is when the Sports Festival is announced, as getting exposure and recognition from a lot of Pro Heroes would mean a better chance of securing her family more income. Uraraka becomes unnaturally fired up, to the point where other characters become visibly frightened, but her drive is still charming.
6 She'll Rush In To Save Someone In Danger Even If She Herself Gets Hurt
While running in to save someone without thinking is a dangerous habit to have, it's also noted by All Might to be a quality that makes Izuku more of a hero than the Pros who were standing around. Uraraka is a perfect example of this trait, especially after she's inspired by Izuku's courage. When his Blackwhip Quirk backfires and goes out of control, she doesn't hesitate to launch herself at him in a hug in an attempt to calm him down despite the physical danger to herself.
5 She Can't Be Outwardly Motivated By Material Things And Knows How To Be Frugal
Despite the fact that Uraraka is technically in the Pro Hero business for the money, she's not actually the greedy type who can be motivated by material things. She just wants it in order to enrich other's lives.
In the manga, there are some throwaway panels featuring Uraraka's tips for saving money, stating that one of her tips is that she often doesn't eat. Another panel depicts her dozing off while saying that being awake costs money. While they have a comedic tone to them, they also painfully put into perspective how frugally Uraraka's family has had to live.
4 She Tries To Think About Everything Positively And Isn't Easily Demotivated
Uraraka is similar to Izuku in that she tries to see everything in a positive way as much as she can. She's objective enough to see flaws in things where they exist as well, so it's not as if she's blindly positive, but she's able to accept how harsh reality is and face it with a smile anyway. While it may take her a bit at times, as seen with her crush on Izuku, she eventually processes most things in a positive way and tries to use it to drive herself forward, an exemplary mark of a true Pro Hero.
3 She Makes Friends Easily And Doesn't Have Any Rivals Within U.A.
Uraraka is an incredibly laid-back and down-to-earth person who also possesses a comedic side, and it's overall very easy to interact with her. Her only real social flaw is that she has a tendency to be blunt, but for her these moments usually add to her charm rather than being mean-spirited.
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This is best shown in the fact that she doesn't have any enemies or rivals within U.A. She's incredibly close with Tsuyu, Iida and Izuku, and aside from the usual temper he gives everyone, not even Bakugo is seen being aggressive towards her despite being the latter's close friend.
2 Her True Drive To Become A Hero - If Money Isn't A Factor - Is To Put A Smile On People's Faces
Uraraka wants to be a hero so she can give her parents a better life, and she's very honest about this fact despite knowing how it might make her look. This is because, deep down, her aspiration is actually the same as Izuku's - she wants to be a hero to help put smiles on peoples' faces. Back before Ochaco is old enough to truly understand the full extent of her parents' financial situation, she still dreams of being a hero, proving that her overall motivations are pure.
1 She's Mature Enough To Grow Past Being Jealous Of Other Characters' Interactions With Izuku
While Uraraka isn't the type to hold grudges, she can be seen acting momentarily jealous upon seeing Izuku's interactions with other girls. This is first seen with Mei Hatsume in the Sports Festival, and later with Melissa Shield.
However, when she actually spends a bit of time with the latter and realizes they would make good friends, she's able to work past those jealous feelings. This shows a great amount of maturity on Uraraka's part as she strives to continue improving herself while having romantic feelings put on the backburner.
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