Hitoshi Shinsou
Also known as: Mindjack
A General Studies student with a brainwashing quirk everyone calls villainous, who fights his way toward the hero course under Aizawa's mentorship. The insomniac aesthetic, the cat motif, and the 'Dadzawa adopts Shinsou' premise made him a fanon juggernaut.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Hitoshi Shinsou?
Hitoshi Shinsou appears in 25k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the My Hero Academia fandom. You can browse all Hitoshi Shinsou fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Hitoshi Shinsou ships?
The most popular Hitoshi Shinsou ships include Hitoshi Shinsou/Denki Kaminari, Hitoshi Shinsou/Izuku Midoriya. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Hitoshi Shinsou fanfiction?
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