My Hero Academia is one of the most popular superhero anime around right now, with the unique take of this series on the concept of heroism itself being fairly unique. Watching Midoriya transform from a Quirkless boy into one of the most powerful heroes around has made for a great transformation, and fans can't wait to see how his powers evolve even more over time with the character unlocking a wealth of additional Quirks too!
Of course, it would be impossible to talk about My Hero Academia's great characters without mentioning Katsuki Bakugo, an explosive hero who bullies Midoriya for the longest time before reconciling and helping his friend out in his own aggressive way. This character is a fan favorite of many, and here are some of the best quotes he's said throughout the series.
10 "If I Don't Take Any Risks, There Is No Way I Can Beat You... Right, All Might?"
When Bakugo and Midoriya are forced to team up against All Might, both characters realize they need to give their all to beat their idol. It's a tense confrontation where Bakugo realizes that he has to fight with reckless abandon to even think about scoring a win.
While both characters find it hard to team up, they eventually put their differences aside to win this training session. It's a great confrontation that allows both these heroes to take on All Might and test the limits of their own strength.
9 "If All You Do Is Look Down On People, You Won't Be Able To Recognize Your Own Weaknesses."
After failing to emerge victorious during the Provisional Hero License Exam, Bakugo, Todoroki, and other aspiring heroes are forced into completing an additional hero exam. This involves babysitting kids with powerful Quirks, which proves to be quite the hassle.
Bakugo has to tone down his aggressive personality, even giving the kids some sage words of advice in the process. It's one of the few moments where Bakugo shows how much he's matured since being a hero.
8 "Stop Talking, I Will Win. That’s… What Heroes Do!"
Bakugo believes in the fact that actions speak louder than words. It's one of the reasons why viewers love this character, with the explosive hero never really mincing words and being pretty direct with his actions.
Even as a hero, Bakugo knows that winning takes precedence over everything else. While this thirst for victory can be quite damaging at times, it's a philosophy that has helped Bakugo grow into a pretty unique hero in his own right.
7 "My Body Just Moved On Its Own."
During the Paranormal Liberation War arc, Bakugo realized that Deku was on the ropes during his fight against Shigaraki. At one point, Shigaraki was about to mortally injure Deku, which prompted a sudden and surprising move by Bakugo.
He pushed Deku out of the way and faced the full brunt of Shigaraki's attack, incapacitating him in the process. It's a great moment with a line that is pretty similar to the one Sasuke says when he saves Naruto from Haku's needles.
6 "I Won’t Do Something I Don’t Want To Even If I’m Only Faking It."
After being captured by the League of Villains, Bakugo is given the opportunity to join their ranks. After all, his personality made it pretty clear that he wanted to get strong at all costs, which is the perfect mentality for a villain to have.
However, Bakugo resoundingly rejected this proposal, saying a pretty iconic line that made him even more of a favorite in the eyes of fans. The subsequent rescue effort to bring him back meant he would finally be safe once again, even if this came at the cost of All Might's powers.
5 "No Matter Who It Is, I Won’t Let Them Catch Up To Me, Let Alone Get Ahead Of Me."
Bakugo's relentless mentality to win is clear for everyone to see. He hates seeing other people be more powerful than him, prompting him to get really angry when a once-Quirkless Deku started surpassing his abilities.
With this line, it's clear that Bakugo will strive to improve himself and become the toughest hero around. It's this strong mentality that has helped him become such an effective hero in battle.
4 "I’ll Beat You With An Indisputable Difference!"
Bakugo is pretty competitive, yelling out challenges at a moment's notice. It's this spirit that wills him on to make his explosive Quirk even more powerful and win whenever possible.
He doesn't just want to win — he wants to dominate his opponent by showcasing a sheer gulf of strength and power. Of course, this would require a lot of strength and training, which Bakugo definitely puts a lot of time into.
3 "Show Us With Your Actions, Not Your Mouth."
Bakugo loves to let his powers do the talking for him. Big words and empty threats mean nothing to him if the aggressor can't back up these claims with their strength.
He loves to taunt his enemies and goad them by making them show their full hand. It helps that Bakugo is so aggressive that his enemies get frustrated and try to take him down at all costs.
2 "I Will Be Number One With My Strength!"
Being the Number One Hero is a huge responsibility, with heroes like All Might and Endeavor being tasked with shouldering the safety of the entire world. It takes real guts to try and reach this level of strength, and Bakugo certainly doesn't lack guts in any way.
He believes in his powers and feels that he has the capacity to become the Number One Hero if he really puts his mind to it. Given how strong he has become since the start of the series, this is definitely a possibility... even with Deku standing in his way.
1 "I'll Keep Fighting. I'll Break Myself. Even If There's Nothing Left Of Me. I Will Win The Way I Want To."
Bakugo wants to win at all costs, refusing to take a loss in any way. This leads to him giving it his all in a bid to attain victory and establish himself as the strongest hero around.
He won't care if his body is pushed to the very limits, as long as he attains victory. While this lack of self-preservation is quite worrying, there's no denying that Bakugo gives his 100% in every confrontation regardless of the stakes.