Snatch

Overview

Snatch, whose real name is Sajin Higawara, is a Pro Hero in the series My Hero Academia. Operating under the title of Sand Hero, he often collaborates with the police force on security and prisoner transport missions. He is notably recognized by the manga's creator as one of their personal favorite characters.

Appearance

Snatch is a muscular man with facial hair and a ponytail. His hero costume features a lion motif, dominated by a large mane-like headpiece and a mask covering his lower face. He wears a harness across his torso paired with loose, baggy pants.

Personality

Snatch possesses a fierce sense of justice and deeply sympathizes with victims of crime and their grieving families. He is principled and resolute, unhesitatingly confronting villains on moral grounds during battle.

Abilities

Snatch possesses a Quirk that allows him to transform his upper body into sand. This ability enables him to generate sandstorms for offensive strikes, disperse his physical form to absorb impact, and restrain opponents.

Background

As a trusted Pro Hero, Snatch frequently assisted law enforcement with high-risk operations. While guarding a police convoy transporting the defeated villain Overhaul, the transport was ambushed by the League of Villains. Snatch fought bravely to protect the vehicle and officers, but he ultimately perished during the assault.

Relationships

During the prisoner transport, Snatch confronted the League of Villains. He directly challenged Dabi about the grief inflicted on victims' families, but he was ultimately defeated through the combined efforts of Dabi and Mr. Compress.

Trivia

His civilian name, Sajin Higawara, contains the kanji characters for sand, reflecting the nature of his Quirk.