Outburst
CharacterMs. Joke's Quirk turns a fight into a laughing fit. Outburst reduces villains to helpless giggling, dulling coordination and thinking at the same time, which makes arresting them trivial. The series has described it in detail but has never actually shown it land.
Overview
Outburst is an Emitter type Quirk belonging to Emi Fukukado, the Pro Hero Ms. Joke, and it reaches as far as her voice does. Readers know it only secondhand: Izuku Midoriya explains its workings, while the ability itself has never appeared in action.
Mechanics
By his account, anyone nearby is forced into laughter so violent that motor control and clear thought both collapse, which makes it handy for taking villains out of a fight. How strong it becomes at full stretch, and what limits it runs into, has never been established. The anime marks activation with a blue aura around Ms. Joke. Whether she must say something to set the laughter off, or it simply erupts on its own, is unclear.
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Notable Users
Ms. Joke is the sole holder. Incapacitated targets make easy work for her, and she has been shown punching a villain already doubled over. The Quirk closely parallels Smile, used by the villain Mr. Smiley, and its laughter inducing effect invites comparison to the Joker Venom of DC Comics, though Outburst does not kill.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Outburst Quirk do in My Hero Academia?
Outburst is Ms. Joke's Quirk that forces anyone within earshot into violent, uncontrollable laughter. The laughing fit collapses the target's motor control and clear thinking at the same time, making them easy to arrest.
Who has the Outburst Quirk?
Outburst belongs to Emi Fukukado, the Pro Hero known as Ms. Joke.
Has the Outburst Quirk ever been shown on screen?
No, Outburst has never actually been depicted in action in the manga or anime. Readers only learn how it works because Izuku Midoriya explains it, though the anime does mark its activation with a blue aura around Ms. Joke.
What type of Quirk is Outburst?
Outburst is an Emitter type Quirk, and its range extends as far as Ms. Joke's voice can carry.
What Quirk is similar to Outburst?
Outburst closely parallels Smile, the Quirk used by the villain Mr. Smiley, and its laughter inducing effect invites comparison to the Joker Venom from DC Comics, though Outburst does not kill.
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