My Hero Academia’s One Truly Underrated Villain Might Surprise Fans

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Many fans adore the world of *My Hero Academia* – and with good reason! The series offers a fantastic mix of action, adventure, and memorable characters, both heroic and villainous. It’s set in a world where people are born with superpowers, called ‘Quirks,’ though these powers aren’t always glamorous. For every hero, there’s a villain, and Kai Chisaki is one of the most compelling, yet often overlooked, villains in the series.

Kai Chisaki, also known as Overhaul, was the leader of the Shie Hassaikai Yakuza. His storyline felt surprisingly impactful, but ultimately ended abruptly, making him a surprisingly forgotten villain in the world of *My Hero Academia*. Overhaul was genuinely intimidating, and many fans feel his character had a lot of unrealized potential.

The Villain Known as Overhaul

Overhaul is a frightening villain with a goal to eliminate quirks altogether. Though some fans debate the specifics of his motives, it’s *how* he operates that truly disturbs people. He created a drug that can erase quirks, and shockingly, he did so by torturing a child. That’s a clear sign of a truly villainous character.

Kai Chisaki’s villainous nature is further highlighted by his hypocrisy. He claims to despise quirks and wants to eliminate them, yet he willingly uses his own quirk, Overhaul, which allows him to take apart and rebuild anything he touches. This includes people, as seen in his treatment of Eri and his followers.

Honestly, Overhaul *really* stood out during the Shie Hassaikai Arc – you couldn’t help but focus on him! What I found so fascinating was how his scheme brought together so many heroes, all working on the same thing. You don’t see that happen often, although Shigaraki definitely keeps things interesting too.

Foil to Shigaraki

Shigaraki and Overhaul are complete opposites, and that’s intentional. Overhaul is designed to highlight everything Shigaraki believes in – Shigaraki wants to fully accept his powers, grow stronger, and make a lasting impact. Overhaul, however, wants the opposite. It’s ironic that despite their differences, both villains aim to force their desires onto the world, and that’s where their similarities lie.

To understand these villains, consider this: Shigaraki wants freedom, and he believes destroying the world is the way to get it. Overhaul, on the other hand, wants order and tries to achieve it through strict control. They have completely different philosophies, which is evident in everything they do. For example, Overhaul is so obsessed with cleanliness that he breaks out in hives when faced with anything he deems impure, like during a fight.

I’ve noticed something interesting about Overhaul and Shigaraki’s quirks. They both have the ability to destroy things, but in slightly different ways. Shigaraki’s quirk just causes decay, breaking things down completely. Overhaul’s quirk also breaks things apart, but it seems he intends to rebuild after the destruction. It almost feels like the story is pointing out that Overhaul has a plan for what comes *after* the breaking, while Shigaraki seems to just want to destroy for the sake of it.

A Complex Ideology & Plan

It’s tempting to see Overhaul as a villain with a simple goal, but his motivations are actually quite complex. He was raised within the Yakuza, and firmly believes that quirks are a danger to their traditional way of life. He wants to eliminate quirks, restoring the Yakuza to their former power. Essentially, Overhaul desires a more predictable and controllable world. He thinks removing the chaos caused by quirks would make life and society much easier to manage and plan for.

It’s ironic that Chisaki uses the very power he wants to get rid of, but it shows just how committed he is to his cause. He values his quirk, but would give it up completely if it meant reaching his objectives.

It’s crucial to understand that Kai Chisaki sees no difference between quirks and viruses – he genuinely believes they’re the same thing. He thinks quirks originally started as undiscovered viruses that changed over time. Given his perspective, it’s easy to see why this idea would deeply disturb him.

Sidelined Too Soon

During one storyline in *My Hero Academia*, the villain Overhaul made a huge impact. He endangered several fan-favorite characters, brought in new faces, and significantly changed the world around them. He forced Midoriya to push his limits in unexpected ways, and then his influence was removed. While he wasn’t completely gone, his danger is no longer a major concern.

Shigaraki defeating Overhaul permanently eliminated him as a major threat. Even when Overhaul reappeared later, he felt like a shell of his former self. It’s unfortunate his potential was cut short, but the story needed to move forward, so he was left behind.

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2025-09-26 17:15