Nejire Hado, known professionally as Nejire Chan, is a prominent student and later professional hero, distinguished as a member of U.A. High School's elite Big Three.
She possesses a tall, shapely figure and fair skin, marked by wide, curious light royal blue eyes. Her most distinctive feature is her extremely long, periwinkle blue hair, which originally fell to her knees with two twisting sections at her waist. After being severely burned in battle, it was cut short to her shoulders and later to her chin, before being grown out into a somewhat curlier style. Her hero costume is a dark blue skin-tight bodysuit with pale mint green or pure white torso markings and turquoise accents, complemented by yellow gauntlets, wrist guards, and knee-high boots that were redesigned after the war.
Intensely cheerful, friendly, and endlessly curious, her nature often leads her to ask blunt, invasive questions without regard for social cues. This trait inadvertently alienated her peers in middle school, causing her to become cold and emotionally distant until she formed close friendships with Tamaki Amajiki and Mirio Togata at U.A. High, which restored her confident and open demeanor. Though she often appears as a free-spirited airhead, she becomes remarkably calm, focused, and level-headed in combat, demonstrating strong judgment and a fierce determination to protect others.
Growing up in Akita, Japan, her powerful Quirk initially provoked jealousy and mistreatment from middle school classmates who believed she looked down on them, leading to her anti-social period. At U.A. High, she excelled in Class 3-A. She was mentored by the Pro Hero Ryukyu, with whom she developed a close, sister-like relationship. In her third year, she won the U.A. School Festival's Miss Con contest after two previous losses. After graduating, she became a professional hero and, eight years later, achieved the rank of No. 7 Pro Hero.
Her primary ability is her Quirk, Wave Motion, an emitter-type power that converts her own vitality into energy, emitted as powerful, spiraling shockwaves. These can be released from her hands for offense or from her feet for propulsion and flight. A significant drawback is that overuse drains her stamina, leaving her exhausted. Through training, she learned to manage this and developed exceptional control, enhancing the Quirk's versatility for attack, defense, and support. Her ultimate moves include the Nejire Wave blast, the Pike energy spear, and the maximum-output Nejire Flood.
Her combat prowess is formidable, placing her among the strongest students. She possesses enhanced stamina and durability, surviving direct flames from Dabi that were noted to be more powerful than Endeavor's with only moderate burns. She participated in critical battles including the Shie Hassaikai Raid, where she helped subdue Rikiya Katsukame; the Paranormal Liberation War, where she fought Tomura Shigaraki and Near-High-End Nomus despite injuries; and the Final War as part of the assault team against an enhanced Tomura Shigaraki.
Beyond combat, her Quirk is highly versatile for support and rescue. She has used her waves to safely propel vehicles and civilians during the destruction of Jaku City and to restrain a giant sludge villain in Kansai. She has also demonstrated the ability to channel her energy into allies, such as enhancing Mirio Togata's punches without causing him harm.
Her key relationships include close friendships with fellow Big Three members Mirio Togata and Tamaki Amajiki, who helped her overcome her past isolation. She maintains a strong friendship with Yuyu Haya and frequently collaborates with other heroes like Ochaco Uraraka and Tsuyu Asui during internships and missions under Ryukyu.
Her journey shows a clear development from a misunderstood, socially withdrawn individual to a confident and respected top hero. Significant events, including her severe injury and hair loss from Dabi's flames, did not deter her spirit, and she continued to fight and protect others, embodying resilience.
According to official statistics, her capabilities are rated: Power 5/6 (A), Speed 4/6 (B+), Technique 5/6 (A), Wits 4/6 (B), and Offbeat-itude 6/6 (S). She prefers lily flowers and jasmine tea.
Titles
Nejire Hado/Nejire-Chan