Ochaco Uraraka hails from Mie Prefecture, where her parents ran a financially struggling construction business. Seeing their exhaustion and hardship firsthand during childhood forged her primary motivation to become a Pro Hero: earning money to provide them a comfortable life. While financial gain was significant, she also aspired to bring happiness to others, inspired by how heroes made her parents' faces light up. Her parents encouraged her to follow her own dreams instead of helping directly with the business. Her Quirk, "Zero Gravity," nullifies gravity's effect on anything she touches with her fingertips, making objects or people float. Overuse triggers severe nausea, particularly beyond her weight limit of roughly three tons. Her specialized hero costume mitigates these side effects with wrist devices for blood pressure regulation and a helmet to reduce inner-ear strain; she later upgraded it with grappling hooks for improved mobility during training. Initially bubbly, optimistic, and sometimes airheaded, Ochaco possesses deep empathy and perceptiveness, enabling her to read others' emotions—like discerning the complex rivalry between Izuku Midoriya and Katsuki Bakugo. Despite her friendly nature, she displays fierce determination in competitive or perilous situations, notably during the U.A. Sports Festival. Her frugality, born from her background, manifests in extreme money-saving habits such as skipping meals. Prioritizing rescue operations and idolizing Thirteen, she sought combat training under Gunhead to overcome physical limitations, learning martial arts that let her integrate close-quarters fighting with her Quirk. Key developments include battles and relationships. At U.S.J., she immobilized Kurogiri by targeting his neck armor. Her multi-arc conflict with Himiko Toga culminated in the Final War, where Ochaco acknowledged Toga's humanity despite her crimes, offering to listen and share her blood. This confrontation ended with Toga saving Ochaco via a life-saving blood transfusion before dying, leaving Ochaco with survivor's guilt she later channeled into advocating for better support systems. Following Sir Nighteye's death, Ochaco redefined her heroic goal to "protect the heroes," specifically admiring Izuku Midoriya's resolve. She publicly defended him during societal backlash, delivering a notable speech pleading for civilian support. Her feelings for Izuku evolved from friendship to love, though she initially suppressed them to focus on heroism. She confessed her love during her final clash with Toga and eventually became Izuku's girlfriend. Graduating from U.A. High as the No. 24 Pro Hero Uravity, she initiated elementary school Quirk counseling programs to prevent neglected outcasts like Toga. Though she sent earnings to her parents, the funds remained untouched. Her hero work emphasized rescue operations and addressing societal gaps in Quirk support.