**Denki Kaminari is a student in Class 1-A at U.A. High School, training to become a professional hero. His admission to this prestigious hero course stems from his possession of the Quirk "Electrification," enabling him to generate and discharge electricity from his body. He employs this power offensively to shock opponents with electrical blasts and defensively as a human lightning rod, absorbing and neutralizing incoming electrical attacks. However, exceeding his wattage capacity causes his brain to short-circuit, leaving him temporarily unable to think clearly or use his Quirk for up to an hour; during this state, he displays a characteristic vacant expression and thumbs-up gesture. To improve precision, he utilizes "Sharpshooting Gear" developed by U.A.'s Support Department, consisting of disc-shaped projectiles ("Pointers") and a targeting visor. This equipment facilitates techniques like "Target Electro" for directed attacks without collateral damage. His combat repertoire also includes high-voltage area-of-effect attacks such as "Indiscriminate Shock 1.3 Million Volts" and an upgraded "2 Million Volts" variant, though the latter accelerates his short-circuiting. He can synergize with other Quirks, exemplified in the "Electromagnetic Rail Gun" move where he powers a railgun projectile created by Momo Yaoyorozu.** **Physically, he has short blonde hair featuring a distinctive black lightning-shaped streak on the left side of his fringe, slanted yellow eyes, and a slim build. His hero costume evolved significantly: an initial design featured a black jacket with white lightning patterns, matching pants, and a single earpiece. An updated version incorporated wrist-mounted Sharpshooting Gear, a blue-tinted visor headset, a V-neck shirt, and a utility belt for Pointer ammunition. Eight years after the Final War, his costume became more streamlined with upgraded gear featuring ammunition capsules and additional lightning motifs on his pants.** **His personality is friendly, energetic, and socially outgoing. He interacts casually with classmates, including Katsuki Bakugo, and frequently engages in lighthearted banter or jokes. Academically, he struggles significantly, often neglecting studies and experiencing exam anxiety, resulting in poor grades near the bottom of his class. This performance, coupled with occasional reckless comments, leads some peers to underestimate his intelligence, though he demonstrates unexpected knowledge in literature, art, and music, sometimes using sophisticated vocabulary. He exhibits flirtatious behavior towards female classmates, often aligning with Minoru Mineta's schemes, though his advances are consistently rejected. Under stress, particularly combat scenarios where he fears harming allies with indiscriminate discharges, he can become distraught or panicky. Despite these insecurities, he shows strong loyalty, defending classmates against disparagement. He handles rejection resiliently and maintains a laid-back, trend-focused attitude, enjoying hobbies like playing electric guitar and following popular culture. His room décor is notably generic compared to his peers' personalized spaces.** **His development across official media includes key arcs: During the U.S.J. Incident, panicking when surrounded by villains, Kyoka Jiro pushed him into the fray, prompting him to use "Indiscriminate Shock 1.3 Million Volts" to incapacitate foes, triggering his short-circuit state. At the U.A. Sports Festival, he advanced to the tournament but lost his first match to Ibara Shiozaki when her vine-based Quirk proved immune to electricity. This experience later informed his tactics during the Joint Training Battle, where he deliberately allowed Shiozaki to capture him as a diversion so Hitoshi Shinso could brainwash her, securing victory. He failed the practical final exam alongside Mina Ashido, unable to capture or escape Principal Nezu. He later interned with the pro hero team "The Lurkers" (Edgeshot, Kamui Woods, Mt. Lady), honing teamwork and combat efficiency. During the Paranormal Liberation War, he sustained a forehead scar from Mr. Compress' attack and later overcame his fear of collateral damage by absorbing a massive electrical attack ("Supreme Discharge: Thundernet") to protect allies. On Nabu Island, he acted as a lightning rod to diffuse Nine’s Weather Manipulation Quirk, safeguarding Izuku Midoriya and Katsuki Bakugo. Eight years after the Final War, he graduated from U.A. and attained the rank of No. 44 Pro Hero, operating under the hero name "Chargebolt."** **His relationships with classmates involve camaraderie and collaborative growth. He frequently partners with Minoru Mineta for comedic or flirtatious endeavors, though less overtly lecherous. His dynamic with Kyoka Jiro involves mutual teasing about his intelligence, though she occasionally offers constructive support, like suggesting his hero name. He participates in group study sessions led by Momo Yaoyorozu to improve his academics and collaborates strategically in combat with peers like Eijiro Kirishima and Katsuki Bakugo, maintaining a generally positive rapport with all Class 1-A members.**