Which New Quirks Are Revealed In My Hero Academia Manga Volume 5?

Honestly, volume 5 is more about the aftermath of the USJ attack and the lead-up to the Sports Festival than a huge quirk reveal parade. We do see more of Koda's animal talk quirk in action during the class training, which is kind of sweet. Mineta's pop-off balls get a bit more screen time, mostly for gags. The volume's real focus is on character dynamics and setting the stage for the tournament arc, where quirks get showcased in combat. If you're looking for a list of brand-new, never-before-seen quirks, this isn't the volume for that. It's more about deepening our understanding of the class we've already met.

I just re-read this recently! The big ones are definitely Creation, Dark Shadow, and Pop Off getting their serious debuts. Momo making a cannon is iconic, but don't sleep on how Shoji’s Dupli-arms is used. He can create sensory organs on his limb-tentacles, which he uses to scout and gather information in the USJ's central plaza. That’s a fantastic support ability that gets overlooked. Also, while we’d seen it, Aoyama’s Navel Laser gets a moment where its instability and recoil are highlighted, which is the first real hint that his ‘sparkling’ persona hides a lot of physical difficulty. It's a volume that’s dense with little details that pay off later.

It also feels like the volume where Horikoshi really cemented the visual language for each quirk. Dark Shadow has that specific smoky, tangible texture. Creation has those shimmering light effects. Pop Off has that distinct ‘plop’ sound effect and squishy look. They stop being abstract concepts and become reliable, understood elements of the world. If you’re a fan of the side characters in Class 1-A, this is arguably their most important volume in the early run, because it proves they’re not just background filler.

Wow, that volume is like a treasure trove for quirks finally showing what they can really do. A huge moment is seeing Momo Yaoyorozu's Creation quirk in action for the first time, and it's way more impressive than just making a simple object. She generates a whole freakin' cannon during the battle against the villains at the USJ's landslide zone, which instantly recontextualizes her from a quiet classmate to a tactical powerhouse. Another big one is Minoru Mineta's Pop Off, which we'd seen before but not with this level of strategic application. He uses his sticky balls to immobilize villains and even creates a makeshift trap, showing it's not just a joke ability. Then there's Fumikage Tokoyami's Dark Shadow, which gets a proper showcase in the dim lighting of the USJ's ruins, revealing its independent, powerful, and somewhat volatile nature.

Tsuyu Asui's Frog quirk also gets more depth here; beyond just jumping and sticking to walls, we see her use her long tongue with precise control to grab people from a distance. It’s a volume that really shifts focus from just the big three of Deku, Bakugo, and Todoroki to showing how every student in Class 1-A has a potentially combat-ready and unique skill set. The quirks aren't just 'revealed' as new; they're revealed in their practical, high-stakes applications, which makes all the difference.

Sometimes I think about how terrifying it would be to have a quirk like Anivoice in real life. Not because of the power, but because of the responsibility. Hearing the thoughts and pains of every animal around you? The constant noise from insects, birds, street cats? It would be overwhelming. The manga portrays it as a cute power, but it has the potential for horror. Volume 5 shows the sunny side, but it makes you wonder about the darker, untold stories of people with sensory or empathic quirks in this world. Not every power is a gift; some could be a curse. That depth is what makes MHA's premise so rich for fan speculation.