1 I hate him, mommy… I… I don’t wanna be like daddy, Someone who bullies my mommy, I don’t wanna be like that. -Shoto Todoroki
Shoto had a horrible childhood, where he witnessed his mother being continuously abused by his father Enji Todoroki. Even though Endeavour was a magnificent hero, Shoto hated his father for bullying his lovely mother.
2 Bring your best, Midoriya. I’m taking you down. -Shoto Todoroki
Shoto was an ambitious kid. Even though he resented his father, he had the utmost desire to beat him and prove himself better. To show his resolve at the sports event, he demanded the best from his opponent.
3 I’ll win with mom’s power alone. I’ll never use your power in battle. -Shoto Todoroki
During the entire first season, we’re constantly reminded how much Shoto hates his father. So much so, that he refrains from using his father’s powers even when faced by certain defeat.
4 I Want… To Be A Hero, Too…! -Shoto Todoroki
Shoto understands, during his match with Midoriya, that he needs to accept his own powers to become the top hero. He says these words to Midoriya, to show him his resolve for becoming a Hero.
5 I know just how much grudges like that can cloud a person’s vision. -Shoto Todoroki
When fighting Stain in the alley, Shoto tells Ida how much the feeling of vengeance can blur someone’s sense of judgement. In that brief moment Shoto eased Ida’s pain with a few wise words
6 Never forget who you want to become. -Shoto Todoroki
Shoto reminds Ida that he wants to become a hero, and not a murderer and by following a path that led to vengeance, Ida was walking over both his ambition and his brother’s honorable name.
7 Whether That’s Good, Bad, Or Something In Between… That’s Something I’ll Have To Think About. -Shoto Todoroki
Even though he hated his father, Shoto is a teenager who wants to accept him. When Endeavour states that he wants to repent, and he’ll become a better hero for his son, Shoto gives a reply to show him that he’s ready to forgive him, just not yet.
8 So… Are you All Might’s illegitimate child or something? -Shoto Todoroki
Shoto is a blunt kid. He speaks too honestly, without thinking too much about the consequences. Seeing that All Might had a keen interest in Midoriya and that his quirk was similar to that of the number one hero, he comes to a rather funny and unusual conclusion.
9 I thought you wanted to win? Dammit… So why are you trying to inspire me? Which one of us isn’t taking this seriously now? -Shoto Todoroki
After Midoriya gets through to Shoto, and makes him realise that it’s ‘his’ power and not his father’s, Todoroki mocks him, telling him that he is the actual idiot for helping out his opponent.
10 Raising me as a hero who could exceed All Might, just to fulfill his own ambitions. I hate it! -Shoto Todoroki
Shoto hated how his father treated him like a weapon created for a purpose. He was just a kid who wanted to be loved and adored like the rest of the young ones, but all he got was unnecessary burdens of his father’s ambitions.
11 I think our best option is to hold on by avoiding close combat until the pros get here. -Shoto Todoroki
Even though Shoto was an outstanding combatant, he knew his limits and was a quick thinker. Whilst he could easily fight the villains, he thought it better to leave the heavy lifting to the pros, considering the safety of his classmates
12 That’s a nasty scar you’ve got there -Shoto Todoroki
Though Shoto was trying to make amends with his father, he would never leave an opportunity to rub his father’s failures in his face. One being the the scar he got after fighting the Nomu, that resembled the scar Shoto received from the same man
12 Most Memorable Shoto Todoroki Quotes Of All Time
1. I hate him, mommy… I… I don’t wanna be like daddy, Someone who bullies my mommy, I don’t wanna be like that. -Shoto Todoroki
2. Bring your best, Midoriya. I’m taking you down. -Shoto Todoroki
3. I’ll win with mom’s power alone. I’ll never use your power in battle. -Shoto Todoroki
4. I Want… To Be A Hero, Too…! -Shoto Todoroki
5. I know just how much grudges like that can cloud a person’s vision. -Shoto Todoroki
6. Never forget who you want to become. -Shoto Todoroki
7. Whether That’s Good, Bad, Or Something In Between… That’s Something I’ll Have To Think About. -Shoto Todoroki
8. So… Are you All Might’s illegitimate child or something? -Shoto Todoroki
9. I thought you wanted to win? Dammit… So why are you trying to inspire me? Which one of us isn’t taking this seriously now? -Shoto Todoroki
10. Raising me as a hero who could exceed All Might, just to fulfill his own ambitions. I hate it! -Shoto Todoroki
11. I think our best option is to hold on by avoiding close combat until the pros get here. -Shoto Todoroki
12. That’s a nasty scar you’ve got there. -Shoto Todoroki