Centipede
CharacterJuzo Moashi keeps most of his Quirk out of sight, tucked under his clothing until it is needed. What comes out are elongated, insectile limbs that can wrap an opponent from across a room, tipped with pincers that deliver more than pressure.
Overview
Written ムカデ and read Mukade, Centipede belongs to the Pro Hero Juzo Moashi. It is a Mutant Quirk with long reach, introduced in Chapter 139 and animated in Episode 71.
Mechanics
The power reshapes the body's limbs into extended, centipede-like appendages, affecting the arms and legs along with the head. That reach is the point: Juzo can strike or bind an opponent well before they are close enough to touch him. Everything but his head normally stays concealed beneath his clothing until he chooses to reveal it.
His pincers carry venom on top of their grip, and a victim caught by them suffers severe pain. Among his named super moves is Centicoil, written センチコイル and read Senchikoiru, in which he wraps his centipede arms around a target and squeezes it into submission.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Centipede hero in My Hero Academia?
Centipede is the Quirk of the Pro Hero Juzo Moashi, a Mutant-type ability that reshapes his limbs into long, insectile appendages. It debuted in Chapter 139 of the manga.
Is the Centipede Quirk used by a girl in My Hero Academia?
No, Centipede belongs to Juzo Moashi, a male Pro Hero. He is the only known holder of the Quirk.
How does the Centipede Quirk work?
Centipede reshapes Juzo Moashi's arms and legs into extended, centipede-like limbs that give him long reach, letting him strike or bind an opponent before they get close. He normally keeps these limbs hidden beneath his clothing until he chooses to reveal them.
Is the Centipede Quirk venomous?
Yes, Juzo Moashi's pincers carry venom in addition to their physical grip, and anyone caught by them suffers severe pain.
What is Juzo Moashi's named super move?
Juzo Moashi's named super move is Centicoil, written センチコイル and read Senchikoiru, in which he wraps his centipede-like arms around a target and squeezes them into submission.
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