Hitoshi Shinso, a U.A. High School General Studies student from Saitama Prefecture, sports indigo hair, piercing purple eyes shadowed by dark under-eye bags, and a tall, lean build. Born July 1, his Quirk, Brainwashing, enables control over anyone verbally responding to him—though physical force or targets with multiple consciousnesses disrupt the effect. Societal disdain for his "villainous" ability bred resentment toward Hero Course peers, sharpening his resolve to earn a transfer through sheer skill. At the U.A. Sports Festival, Shinso publicly denounced Hero Course superiority, leveraging Brainwashing to dominate early events. He manipulated rivals in the Obstacle Race and Cavalry Battle before facing Izuku Midoriya, whose One For All-generated self-harm shattered the Quirk’s hold. Defeat only galvanized Shinso, who swore to refine his tactics and prove his worth. Shota Aizawa, noting their shared struggle with misunderstood Quirks, took Shinso under his wing. Training emphasized mastering the Binding Cloth—a fabric weapon mirroring Aizawa’s gear—and honing Brainwashing to issue direct commands. These advancements proved vital in the Final War, where Shinso deceived All For One via manipulated speech. Artificial Vocal Cords, added to his arsenal, let him mimic voices to bait responses, amplifying his Quirk’s lethality. Shinso’s Joint Training Arc performance highlighted evolving adaptability. Partnered with Hero Course students, he balanced teamwork with cunning deception, overcoming initial coordination struggles. Post-training refinement culminated in his pivotal Final War role: seizing control of Gigantomachia to redirect the titan’s loyalty, tipping the battle’s tide. Post-war, Shinso secured his transfer into Class 2-A, replacing Yuga Aoyama. Graduating as a Pro Hero, he adopted a longer hairstyle and a revamped costume integrating sleeker Artificial Vocal Cords and an elongated Binding Cloth. His ascent from marginalized outsider to respected hero epitomizes defiance of prejudice through relentless growth. Though stoic and reserved, Shinso forged bonds with Midoriya, Denki Kaminari, and Neito Monoma. His combat style—blending Aizawa-inspired strategic captures with psychological warfare—mirrors his mentor’s pragmatism and his own ingenuity. From bitterness to self-assured resolve, his journey redefines heroism through adaptability and unyielding ambition.