Wild Villains
CharacterThe Wild Villains are a game original trio built around Curator, a villain whose ambition runs all the way to ruling humanity. He forced one member into service through brainwashing, and every member of the group echoes a character from an earlier Kohei Horikoshi series.
Overview
Rendered ワイルドヴィランズ and read Wairudo Viranzu, the Wild Villains come from the arcade title My Hero Academia: Clash! Heroes Battle rather than the manga or anime. Curator leads, and the group is listed as active.
The lineup carries an in-joke for longtime readers. All three members resemble figures from Oumagadoki Zoo, an earlier work by Kohei Horikoshi: Curator recalls Isana, Zookeeper draws on both Hana Aoi and Shiina, and Bearhead mirrors Shikuma.
Role
Little has been established about the team's past. What the record does show is that Curator appears to have founded it in service of his ambition to dominate humanity.
Recruitment was not voluntary in at least one case. Curator brainwashed Zookeeper to force her into becoming his companion. Why Bearhead signed on is unclear, though the two are described as being on friendly terms.
Notable Members
Curator founded the group and drives its goal of subjugating humanity.
Zookeeper serves alongside him against her will, held there by his brainwashing rather than any shared aim.
Bearhead completes the trio, with motives that have never been explained beyond his good relationship with Curator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Wild Villains in My Hero Academia?
The Wild Villains are a game original trio introduced in the arcade title My Hero Academia: Clash! Heroes Battle rather than the manga or anime. The group is led by Curator and includes Zookeeper and Bearhead, and its status is listed as active.
What is Curator's goal as leader of the Wild Villains?
Curator founded the Wild Villains in service of his ambition to dominate humanity. He leads the group and drives its overall goal.
How did Zookeeper end up in the Wild Villains?
Zookeeper did not join the Wild Villains willingly. Curator brainwashed her to force her into becoming his companion within the group.
Why do the Wild Villains resemble characters from Oumagadoki Zoo?
The Wild Villains were designed as a nod to Oumagadoki Zoo, an earlier work by My Hero Academia creator Kohei Horikoshi. Curator recalls the character Isana, Zookeeper draws on both Hana Aoi and Shiina, and Bearhead mirrors Shikuma.
What is known about Bearhead's role in the Wild Villains?
Bearhead rounds out the Wild Villains trio alongside Curator and Zookeeper, though his motives for joining have never been explained. He is described as being on friendly terms with Curator.
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