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Orcinus

Character

Gang Orca does not merely resemble a killer whale, he functions as one, on dry land. Orcinus bundles the animal's whole biology into a Pro Hero's body, from crushing physical power to a paralyzing blast of sound that can shatter a wall of ice.

Japanese: シャチ
Quirk Type: Mutant
Anime Debut: Episode 57
Quirk Range: Close Range
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Overview

Orcinus is a Mutant type Quirk carried by Kugo Sakamata, better known as the Pro Hero Gang Orca. Rather than granting one discrete trick, it hands him the complete package of an orca's biology while leaving him able to operate outside the water. The name borrows from Orcinus orca, the scientific label for the killer whale.

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Mechanics

Size accounts for part of it, but the Quirk also loads Sakamata with strength and speed well above human norms, both of which climb further in water. Its signature output is a burst of ultrasonic sound that locks a target's body up on the spot, with enough force behind it to break apart heavy ice. Distance blunts the effect, so the waves hit hardest up close.

His marine build carries obvious liabilities. Severe heat and drying out both weaken him, though the remedy is mundane: a drink of water restores him. After rehydrating, he has torn apart a cage of swirling flame using sound alone.

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Notable Users

Sakamata is the only known holder, and he sits among the top ranked Pro Heroes. He fights by pinning opponents with sound at any distance, treating the waves as a shield against incoming attacks as much as a weapon. His raw physicality has overwhelmed mid class Nomu and elite U.A. students on land, and he blocked Izuku Midoriya's Shoot Style kick without difficulty. Grabbing someone with brute strength and then paralyzing them at leisure is a favored finish.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Orcinus Quirk do?

The Orcinus Quirk gives its user, Kugo Sakamata, the complete biology and abilities of a killer whale, including superhuman strength and speed that increase in water, plus a paralyzing ultrasonic sound blast strong enough to shatter ice.

Who uses the Orcinus Quirk in My Hero Academia?

Kugo Sakamata, the top ranked Pro Hero known as Gang Orca, is the only known user of the Orcinus Quirk in My Hero Academia.

What are the weaknesses of the Orcinus Quirk?

The Orcinus Quirk leaves Kugo Sakamata vulnerable to severe heat and dehydration, though drinking water quickly restores his strength, and its signature ultrasonic attack loses effectiveness at longer range.

Where does the name Orcinus come from?

The name Orcinus comes from Orcinus orca, the scientific name for the killer whale, reflecting the Quirk's basis in orca biology.

How strong is Gang Orca's Orcinus Quirk?

Gang Orca's Orcinus Quirk makes him strong enough to overwhelm mid class Nomu and elite U.A. students on land, and he has blocked Izuku Midoriya's Shoot Style kick without difficulty.

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