As one of the main characters in My Hero Academia, Shoto Todoroki's calm and collected personality has earned him the label of kuudere by many anime fans. While Todoroki often keeps others at a distance, this attribute comes naturally to the independent and wary Capricorn who was born on January 11th.
One of the Zodiac's most practical and disciplined signs, Capricorns can appear judgmental or pessimistic to their peers. However, Todoroki's Capricorn qualities often benefit his friends and classmates as he gears up to become one of the world's top heroes.
When Todoroki first joined Class 1-A at U.A. High School, they believed his personality was as cold as his Quirk. Given his initial reluctance to speak or get close to anyone, he became known as a standoffish kuudere who was difficult to approach. This is the common first impression Capricorns leave throughout their everyday life, given their cautious and distant temperament. Those born of this astrology sign are naturally pessimistic and avoid people out of fear of getting hurt. Todoroki is no exception to this, as he initially viewed his classmates as people he simply had to tolerate for the time being.
Capricorns are typically serious and don't tolerate nonsense of any kind, which can make it difficult for them to relax or have fun. This serious demeanor can be mistaken for arrogance, making others view Capricorns as unforgiving and condescending. While Todoroki struggles with this in My Hero Academia, his quirky classmates encourage him to open up and partake in their spontaneous antics.
As he warms up to his classmates -- who inspire him to improve his relationship with his father and become a kinder hero -- Todoroki shows significant character development that helps him overcome the shortcomings of his Zodiac sign. Given a Capricorn's extraordinary sense of duty and responsibility, many look up to Todoroki as a leader who keeps calm and levelheaded in times of crisis. He also possesses a Capricorn's uncanny self-discipline and control, which keeps him on top of his hero training to become a competent and reliable hero.
Another trademark quality of Capricorn is finding it difficult to forgive others or let go of the past. They often hold grudges they can't move forward from, choosing instead to dwell on it for as long as possible. Todoroki falls into this cycle with his father, Endeavor, who conceived him in a Quirk marriage with the goal to have a child more powerful than himself. Since Todoroki successfully inherited a lethal combination of his father's Fire Quirk and his mother's Ice Quirk, Endeavor forced him to train for long hours in brutal conditions. Not only was Endeavor abusive to his son, but he also drove away the boy's mother, who cracked under the pressure of the difficult and unhappy marriage.
Given his troubled family history, Todoroki denounces his father and refuses to use his Fire Quirk out of spite. This subtle act of defiance and revenge is a Capricorn's go-to move to get even with those who wronged them. While Todoroki and Capricorns typically suppress their emotions and act out through passive-aggressiveness, the hero occasionally succumbs to his anger and lashes out when confronted by his father.
As an earth sign, it is difficult for Capricorns to change their habits or minds when they become set on something. Despite Todoroki's hatred for his father that seemed unshakeable, he attempts to warm up after Endeavor nearly died to save the world. As he and his siblings try to rebuild their complex family, Todoroki continues to struggle with forgiving and accepting his father while letting go of his resentful past.
Since Capricorn continues to be associated with serious temperaments and a strict sense of responsibility, Shoto Todoroki doesn't deviate far from his Zodiac sign in My Hero Academia. His impeccable work ethic and levelheadedness will make him a dependable hero to protect society. While the popular hero's Zodiac sign significantly shapes and defines him, he will continue to make his fellow Capricorns proud.
