I’ll admit it: when I first got into My Hero Academia, I was just there for the quirks and the drama. Then boom—All for One enters the scene like he’s Thanos’ cousin with a flair for chaos. And let me tell you, this guy isn’t just a villain. He’s the villain. The puppet master. The reason half the cast can’t sleep at night.
All for One isn’t just any baddie. He’s the greasy fingerprint smudging every clean corner of hero society. If you’re watching the series and wondering why everything’s going to crap? Nine times outta ten, it’s his fault.
The Origin Story That Screams “Therapy Needed”
Back in the day—way before quirks were a TikTok trend—All for One was already causing problems. He manipulated folks, stole powers, and oh yeah, twisted his own brother into creating the whole “One for All” thing. Family drama? He invented it.
- Born during the early days of quirks
- Stole and stockpiled quirks like he was hoarding Beanie Babies
- Created a cult of loyalists who would literally die for him (and often do)
The whole “evil mastermind” vibe? It’s not an act. I mean, the dude’s basically Voldemort meets Elon Musk—if Elon Musk were more into black capes and evil laughter.
The Quirk of It All – Literally
Here’s the kicker: All for One’s quirk is called… All for One. I know, creative. It lets him steal quirks from others and use them as his own. Like a really aggressive coupon hoarder, but for superpowers.
You got fire-breathing? He’ll take it. Laser eyes? Mine now. The ability to make soufflé without it collapsing? Probably his too.
Anyway, this ability makes him basically unstoppable. Combine that with centuries of scheming and you’ve got a villain who doesn’t just win battles—he rewrites the whole war.
Midoriya’s Worst Nightmare
I’m not exaggerating here—All for One haunts Izuku Midoriya like a bad grade on a group project you didn’t know you were part of. He’s not just targeting Deku physically, but mentally, spiritually, cosmically—okay, maybe not cosmically. But the vibes are bad.
Midoriya inherited One for All—the only quirk that can supposedly stand up to All for One. And lemme tell ya, it’s not just a power clash. It’s fate, destiny, plot armor—all rolled into one spicy rivalry burrito.
All Might vs. All for One – Clash of the Titans (and Trauma)
Let’s not forget: All Might was nearly obliterated by All for One. Their fight? Straight-up anime history. Fire. Explosions. Broken bones. The emotional equivalent of a soap opera with superpowers.
- All Might lost his ability to stay in his buffed-up form
- The battle revealed All for One’s horrifying burnt bacon face
- It marked the shift of hope to Midoriya (no pressure, kid)
All Might’s downfall? Yeah, you guessed it. All for One. This guy’s fingerprints are all over everything.
Shigaraki – The Hand-Me-Down Villain
And just when you think you’ve seen the last of him—NOPE. He’s back. This time using Tomura Shigaraki as a vessel for destruction. It’s like if Darth Vader’s ghost possessed Kylo Ren but with more hand accessories.
All for One didn’t just mentor Shigaraki. He molded him like Play-Doh. Every tantrum, every creepy smile, every finger he collects like Poké Balls—it all traces back to his evil mentor.
- Shigaraki’s decay quirk? Nurtured by All for One
- His leadership of the League of Villains? Engineered
- His desire to destroy everything? Spoon-fed like villainous baby food
Honestly, it’s genius. Terrifying, manipulative genius.
The Legacy of a Monster
Even when the dude’s locked up tighter than my high school diary, he’s pulling strings. Prison? Pfft. That’s just a networking event for All for One.
And don’t get me started on his loyal Nomus—those Frankenstein-looking creatures made of stolen quirks and pure nightmare fuel. They’re his backup dancers of doom.
Fun Fact Intermission:
Victorian folks believed fern whispering could cure madness. I whisper at my Deku plushie every time All for One gets screen time. Coincidence?
Symbol of Fear vs. Symbol of Peace
The whole show basically hinges on this one comparison:
- All Might = Hope, strength, peace
- All for One = Fear, manipulation, chaos
It’s like yin and yang but way more explosive. Every time a new hero rises, All for One finds a way to ruin their lives. Dude’s got a PhD in pettiness.
I mean, even when you think he’s dead—nope. Just chilling in some shadowy void like a rejected Final Fantasy boss.
His Influence Is a Disease
Remember that one time he turned society against heroes? Made people question the whole system? Yeah. Classic All for One move. He doesn’t need to lift a finger to destroy a city—he just plants seeds and watches everything rot.
And somehow, every time there’s a hopeful moment, a victory, a tiny break—boom. There he is. Grinning like he’s about to steal your lunch money and your identity.
Personal Ramble – Why He Freaks Me Out
Okay, quick detour. I once binge-watched MHA alone on a Tuesday night, lights off, snacks in hand. When All for One showed up with that voice—the one that sounds like a bedtime story read by Satan—I actually paused. Rewound. Yelled “NOPE” at my laptop.
His calmness? Freakier than any loud villain. It’s like he knows he’s winning, and he’s just waiting for everyone else to catch up.
The Puppet Master Lives On
Even as the final seasons roll in, All for One is still kicking. Still plotting. Still ruining lives like it’s his 9-to-5.
And now that he’s trying to fully possess Shigaraki’s body, it’s like watching a hostile corporate takeover—but with more screaming and superpowers.
- He’s after Midoriya’s body too (not creepy at all…)
- He’s rebuilding the League stronger than ever
- He wants to erase hero society as we know it
Final Thoughts (But Not a Real Conclusion, That’s Too Formal)
So yeah. If My Hero Academia had Yelp reviews, All for One would have one star—but only because you can’t give zero.
He’s not just a villain. He’s the damn blueprint. The reason heroes even need to be heroes.
And until Deku and the crew take him down for good (please, anime gods, make it happen), we’re stuck watching the chaos unfold.
Anyway, here’s the kicker: the world of My Hero Academia doesn’t revolve around heroes. It revolves around All for One—the villain who made it all matter.
