Fumikage Tokoyami, a U.A. High School student who ascends to the rank of No. 17 Pro Hero, possesses a striking avian visage with a crow-like head, a tan hooked beak, and piercing red eyes accentuated by a crimson choker. His humanoid frame, initially fair-skinned and lean, evolves into a muscular build marked by a scar on his left foot from Dabi’s flames during the Paranormal Liberation War. His signature attire—a dark, purple-tinted robe, knee-high boots, and utility belt—matures into a more rugged style in adulthood, featuring disheveled, feather-tinted hair adorned with chains and rings.
Stoic and dignified, Tokoyami adopts archaic speech reflective of his self-styled "creature of the dark" persona. Though introspective and slow to trust, he embraces humility, learning from criticism and prioritizing allies’ safety. His dry wit surfaces in subtle defiance of trivial demands, such as ignoring Tenya Ida’s desk-sitting reprimand. While teamwork sharpens his sociability, unchecked anger risks destabilizing his Quirk’s control.
Dark Shadow, his sentient shadow entity, thrives in darkness, granting offensive, defensive, and aerial capabilities but falters under light. Early struggles with its rampages during stress are tempered through discipline and Hawks’ mentorship, unlocking advanced techniques: Black Fallen Angel for flight, Ragnarök for colossal assaults, Black Abyss for combat armor, Piercing Twilight Claws for swift strikes, and Sabbath for bursts of speed.
Tokoyami’s tactical acumen emerges early, securing ninth place in the U.A. Entrance Exam and third in the Sports Festival, outmaneuvering opponents like Momo Yaoyorozu before falling to Katsuki Bakugo’s light-based tactics. Internships with Hawks refine his Quirk’s precision, enabling victories against Moonfish and Slice. During the Paranormal Liberation War, he confronts Re-Destro and aids assaults on Gunga Mountain Villa. In the Final War, leveraging storm-obscured skies, he unleashes Dark Shadow’s Total Release against All For One, cracking the villain’s helmet. Despite lingering vulnerabilities to light and emotional turbulence, his resilience in these battles cements his reputation as a steadfast hero post-graduation, bolstered by hardened reflexes, endurance, and alliances forged under top-tier mentors.