Gran Torino

Character from My Hero Academia by Kohei Horikoshi

A tiny, terrifyingly fast old man who trained two generations of One For All holders — carrying the guilt of failing to save his partner's grandson.

Sorahiko Torino was Nana Shimura's partner and one of the few people who understood the full weight of One For All. His Jet quirk propels him through the air at extreme speeds using compressed air from the soles of his feet. He trained All Might with brutal, tough-love methods and later did the same for Deku during a brief but transformative internship. Gran Torino carries the weight of multiple failures — he couldn't save Nana, couldn't prevent All For One from finding her grandson Tenko, and watched that boy become the villain Shigaraki. Despite his age, he fought in the Paranormal Liberation War and confronted Shigaraki directly.

Appearance

Extremely short elderly man with a round head, large eyes, and a perpetually unimpressed expression. Wears a yellow cape, dark bodysuit, and a helmet with a jet-like propulsion system. Despite his age and stature, moves with blinding speed.

Also known as: Sorahiko Torino, Gran, Torino

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