Hanta Sero
Hanta Sero is a character from the manga and anime series My Hero Academia. A student in Class 1-A of the Hero Course at U.A. High School, he operates under the hero name Taping Hero: Cellophane. Utilizing his Quirk that allows him to extrude adhesive tape from his elbows, he specializes in versatile combat support, high mobility, and non-lethal restraint.
Overview
Hanta Sero is a character from the manga and anime series My Hero Academia. A student in Class 1-A of the Hero Course at U.A. High School, he operates under the hero name Taping Hero: Cellophane. Utilizing his Quirk that allows him to extrude adhesive tape from his elbows, he specializes in versatile combat support, high mobility, and non-lethal restraint.
Appearance
Sero has a slender build, a wide mouth, and black hair with jagged bangs and ends. His most distinct physical feature is his elbows, which are shaped like cylindrical cellophane tape rolls. His hero outfit consists of a sentai-style suit paired with a full-face helmet resembling a tape dispenser. The helmet features a dark-tinted visor that can be opened, and a portion of his hair sticks out from the back.
Personality
Easygoing and friendly, Sero serves as a reliable mood-maker in Class 1-A with a strong knack for reading the room. He possesses an unbothered demeanor, allowing him to interact casually with standoffish classmates like Katsuki Bakugo and Shoto Todoroki. He frequently invents quirky nicknames for his peers. Though often overshadowed by flashier classmates and prone to bouts of bad luck, he remains grounded and dedicated to his growth as a hero.
Abilities
His Quirk, Tape, enables him to instantly extrude and retract adhesive tape-like material from both elbows without preparatory movements. It provides high three-dimensional mobility, entrapment capabilities to incapacitate opponents without severe harm, and the ability to lay traps. His named moves include Barricade Tape, which spreads tape to block paths, and Tape Shot: Trident. During summer camp, he underwent specialized training to increase the tape's strength, firing speed, and capacity.
Background
Originating from Sarukamai Middle School, Sero enrolled in U.A. High School's Hero Course Class 1-A. Throughout his academic career, he participated in major events including the U.A. Sports Festival, exams, and joint training exercises. Despite failing his practical exam due to an enemy Quirk, he earned his Hero Provisional License and continued to refine his skills during work studies with Team Lurkers. In the final conflict against villains, his supportive capabilities proved crucial, and he eventually established his career as a professional hero.
Relationships
Sero maintains a close, relaxed dynamic with Katsuki Bakugo, frequently teasing him and calling him nicknames alongside Eijiro Kirishima, while earning Bakugo's respect through effective combat coordination. He is often paired with Minoru Mineta during school exams and work studies, acting as a sensible counterweight to Mineta's antics. He also enjoys warm camaraderie with classmates such as Izuku Midoriya, Shoto Todoroki, and Denki Kaminari.
Trivia
Both his hero name, Cellophane, and his real name, Hanta Sero, are puns derived from the Japanese pronunciation of cellophane tape. Conceptually, he expresses admiration for an American superhero who swings on web-like lines.
