Reiko Yanagi, hero name Emily, attends U.A. High School’s Class 1-B. Her pale complexion contrasts with silver pixie-cut hair styled with a sharp side-swept fringe obscuring her left eye, while dark Prussian-blue eyes framed by pointed lower lashes enhance her haunting gaze. Her hero costume combines tradition and spectral flair: a periwinkle-blue kimono with a voluminous hood, long flared sleeves, and navy-blue boots, creating an ethereal, ghostly presence.
Reiko’s quiet, reserved demeanor often renders her seemingly emotionless, her posture echoing undead creatures through dangling hands and stiff movements. An avid horror enthusiast, she devours ghost stories and hosts low-volume movie nights, though she startles easily at loud noises. Despite her eerie aura, she exhibits timidness under pressure, such as recoiling from Neito Monoma’s aggression, and reveals empathy by aiding Itsuka Kendo in designing costumes for the U.A. Festival’s Beauty Pageant.
Her Poltergeist Quirk grants precise telekinetic control over objects within an average human’s body weight limit. She leverages this ability tactically, hurling projectiles or synergizing with allies—enlarging items via Yui Kodai or accelerating them with Nirengeki Shoda. During the Joint Training Battle, her sharp analysis pinpointed Izuku Midoriya as a pivotal threat, though Ochaco Uraraka’s Zero Gravity outmaneuvered her. In the Final War, Reiko collaborated with Yui and Mt. Lady to bombard Gigantomachia with enlarged weaponry, a strategy thwarted by All For One’s intervention.
The alias Emily honors the protagonist of *The Exorcism of Emily Rose*, whom Reiko reveres as a tragic figure enduring torment to validate the supernatural. She maintains a respectful rapport with Kendo, cautiously avoids Minoru Mineta due to his unsettling behavior, and gradually integrated socially after Vlad King educated classmates on her communication preferences.
Academically, Reiko holds a mid-tier rank in Class 1-B, excelling in technique and meticulous hand positioning while maintaining average speed and tactical intuition. Her combat style prioritizes collaborative, indirect approaches, utilizing Poltergeist’s versatility for ranged disruption and support.
Titles
Reiko Yanagi / Emily