The emergence of "quirks," or newly found superpowers, has been slowly expanding over the years, with 80 percent of mankind holding skills ranging from element manipulation to shapeshifting. This renders the rest of the world impotent, and Izuku Midoriya is one such person. The aspirant middle schooler has dreamed of being a hero since he was a toddler. Izuku's unfortunate circumstances causes him to admire heroes and take notes on them whenever he can. But it appears that his perseverance paid off: Izuku meets the number one hero and his personal idol, All Might. All Might's quirk is a one-of-a-kind talent that can be inherited, and he has selected Izuku as his heir.