Biggest Humiliations in My Hero Academia, Ranked
Let’s be honest—My Hero Academia doesn’t pull its punches. For every epic victory, there’s a soul-crushing defeat, a brutal takedown, or a moment so embarrassing it physically hurts to watch. Whether it’s villains, heroes, or students still figuring things out, no one is safe from the sting of humiliation.
Here are the top 8 moments where characters got absolutely wrecked, clowned, or just straight-up humbled in front of everyone.
Moneta Fails… at Everything
Mineta is comic relief, sure—but sometimes his failures are just tragic. From flopping during the entrance exam to nearly drowning during the training camp arc, his “pervy grape” routine only gets him so far. His constant need for validation (and female attention) usually ends with him humiliated or ignored. Honestly, it’s become a running gag at this point.
Kamari Fries His Brain in Battle
Denki Kaminari’s quirk is flashy… until he overuses it and turns into a fried potato. During the U.A. Sports Festival and the Provisional License Exam, he lets off massive electric attacks—only to end up drooling and mumbling nonsense afterward. He means well, but the post-zap derp face? That’s meme fuel forever.
Endeavor Booed in Public After Becoming #1 Hero
He wanted to be #1 his whole life. He trained like a maniac. And then he got it—only because All Might retired. But when Endeavor finally steps into the spotlight as the new symbol of peace, he doesn’t get applause. He gets side-eyes and doubt. Watching him realize that he’s not beloved, only feared…? Brutal.
Baku go Gets Kidnapped by the League of Villains
This wasn’t just a tactical failure—it was a huge ego blow. Baku go, Mr. “I-Don’t-Need-Help,” getting snatched in front of everyone was a massive embarrassment. And worse? The League thought they could recruit him. He responded by blowing them up, of course, but the damage to his pride? Oh, it was real.
Gentle Criminal Gets Outclassed by a Teenager
Gentle saw himself as this elegant outlaw, the Robin Hood of quirks. And then Deku bodychecks him through multiple walls. It wasn’t even close. All that drama, all that flair, and in the end? Just a sad man and his vlog. Painfully one-sided and lowkey hard to watch.
Deku Wrecks Shinzo’s Hype at the Sports Festival
Shinso came in hot with that brainwashing quirk. He had the audience hooked—until Deku hit him with a flick of One For All and broke the spell. Just like that, Shinso’s moment vanished, and he walked away humiliated in front of the entire school. No quirk upgrade, no spotlight—just an L.
Talk about vulnerability. During his final battle with All For One, All Might pushes himself past his limits—only to have his skeletal, weakened form revealed to the entire world. It’s not just a loss of power; it’s a loss of identity. The symbol of peace, unmasked and fragile. Gut-wrenching.
Deku’s Breakdown & Isolation Arc
Midoriya’s darkest chapter. Exhausted, filthy, emotionally wrecked—Deku tries to carry the world on his shoulders and pushes away everyone who loves him. Civilians fear him. Heroes can barely recognize him. For someone who just wanted to save people with a smile, this was rock bottom. Watching the “smiling hero” turn into a lone, haunted vigilante? That’s humiliation on a soul level.
🩹 Final Thoughts
Humiliations in My Hero Academia aren’t just about who won or lost. They’re about ego, image, identity—and the hard, messy process of becoming stronger. Whether it’s public failure or private heartbreak, every humiliation brings our heroes one step closer to who they’re meant to be.
It’s painful. It’s awkward. It’s human. And honestly? That’s what makes this series hit so hard.
