Centipeder
Centipeder, whose real name is Juzou Moashi, is a Pro Hero from the manga and anime series My Hero Academia. Originally serving as a sidekick at the agency led by Sir Nighteye, he steps up to manage the office following his mentor's death. Despite his intimidating centipede-like physical traits, he is a highly dependable, composed, and refined hero.
Overview
Centipeder, whose real name is Juzou Moashi, is a Pro Hero from the manga and anime series My Hero Academia. Originally serving as a sidekick at the agency led by Sir Nighteye, he steps up to manage the office following his mentor's death. Despite his intimidating centipede-like physical traits, he is a highly dependable, composed, and refined hero.
Appearance
Centipeder possesses distinct insectoid features, including a centipede-like head with antennae and green eyes. He has an exceptionally tall physique with long limbs, and his elongated neck is wrapped around his shoulders. He also wears a bow tie at his neck.
Personality
Possessing a cool and collected demeanor, Centipeder maintains sharp composure to make swift, logical judgments under any circumstance. He conducts himself as a polite gentleman, demonstrating patience when guiding junior heroes or handling professional duties. In his personal life, he has an appreciation for aromatherapy products.
Abilities
His Quirk, known as Centipede, makes him a specialist in immobilizing opponents. By extending centipede segments from both of his arms, he can execute his signature technique, Centi-Coil, to bind targets from a distance. Utilizing his remarkable reach and top-tier reaction speed, he efficiently neutralizes threats.
Background
As a sidekick at Sir Nighteye's hero office, Centipeder engaged in investigative work and took part in the raid against the Shie Hassaikai syndicate. During the operation, he breached the compound first alongside Bubble Girl to incapacitate hostile yakuza members. Following Sir Nighteye's death, he inherited the management of the agency, leaving him too occupied with residual duties to accept Izuku Midoriya for a winter internship.
Relationships
He held deep respect for his agency head, Sir Nighteye, whose office management he assumed after Nighteye passed away. He acts as a mentor to his fellow sidekick Bubble Girl and maintains a supportive senior role toward younger heroes like Mirio Togata and Izuku Midoriya.
Trivia
Centipeder originated as a fan-created hero designed by Tetsuya Oohara for a reader submission contest before being integrated into the official series. In the animated adaptation, his dialogue is delivered with a processed, high-pitched voice filter.