Tamaki Amajiki, hero name Suneater, ranks among U.A. High's elite Big Three as a third-year student. His childhood, shadowed by social anxiety and isolation, shifted when a school transfer in third grade plunged him into struggles with group dynamics—until Mirio Togata noticed his quiet fascination with heroes and reached out. Their bond, forged between Mirio's buoyant spirit and Tamaki's introspective doubts, carried them through middle school Quirk struggles, where Tamaki's anxiety initially limited his Manifest ability to minor plant traits. Mirio's steadfast encouragement anchored Tamaki's growing resolve. Pale-skinned with pointed ears and disheveled indigo hair veiling weary eyes, Tamaki's slouched stance and averted gaze reflect his inward nature. His hero costume transitions from a white tunic and purple-masked cape to a post-graduation ensemble: a black hooded garb adorned with jagged jaw spikes and a cheek-mounted straw for swift sustenance. Practical design elements—storage pouches and bare feet—optimize Quirk activation through direct contact. Tamaki battles crippling shyness and relentless self-criticism, often withdrawing or concealing his face under stress. Perfectionism fuels his fear of failure, twisting compliments into perceived jabs. Yet beneath this fragility lies an unyielding moral core—he rejects tactical sacrifices, clashing with philosophies like the Eight Bullets' disposable tactics. Mirio's friendship ignites sparks of bravery within him, culminating in solo stands against three Yakuza operatives during the Shie Hassaikai raid to shield his comrades. His Quirk, Manifest, channels consumed foods' physical traits, potency fading as digestion progresses. U.A. training honed advanced applications—merging multiple traits, scaling sizes, blending features. Combat thrives on ingenuity: ensnaring foes with octopus limbs, shielding with clamshells, or fusing chicken talons with octopus muscle for strikes. He adapts dynamically, blinding sight-reliant adversaries or repurposing enemy-projected crystals as armor. Meticulous meal planning underpins his power, favoring takoyaki for offense and clams for defense. Post-graduation, Tamaki ascends as Pro Hero Suneater, sidekicking under Fat Gum and securing the 18th hero rank. Pivotal moments include thwarting villains on patrol, enduring a Quirk-destroying bullet intercepted by Eijiro Kirishima, and joining the apocalyptic clash against Tomura Shigaraki. His journey peaks in transcending self-doubt, transforming external pressures into fortitude—embodied by his hero name, a testament to Mirio's conviction that he could "outshine the sun."