Telepath
CharacterShino Sosaki pushes her thoughts straight into other minds, reaching an entire forest full of people at once. Telepath runs one direction only, so she can issue orders and warnings but never hear a reply, and in a fight she turns the intrusion itself into a weapon.
Overview
Telepath belongs to Shino Sosaki. It is an Emitter Quirk of long range, and it debuted in Chapter 72 and Episode 41.
Mechanics
The bearer speaks mind to mind. Shino can deliver instructions and messages to any number of listeners at the same moment, and while nobody has measured her ceiling, she blanketed everyone spread across The Beast's Forest without difficulty. Traffic moves in a single direction: the thoughts of her targets stay private to them, and no answer comes back to her.
Notable Users
Shino Sosaki is the only known user. Against an opponent she puts the ability to offensive work, dropping words directly into an enemy's head to rattle them. The intrusion pulls their attention off the fight and lowers their guard, opening a gap for whatever she throws next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any telepaths in MHA?
Yes, Shino Sosaki has the Telepath Quirk in My Hero Academia. It is an Emitter type ability that lets her project her thoughts into other people's minds.
What characters have telepathy in My Hero Academia?
Shino Sosaki is the only known character with telepathy in My Hero Academia. Her Quirk, Telepath, debuted in Chapter 72 and Episode 41.
Can Shino Sosaki read other people's minds with Telepath?
No, Telepath only works in one direction. Shino Sosaki can send thoughts and instructions to others, but their thoughts stay private and no reply ever reaches her.
How many people can Shino Sosaki reach with Telepath?
Shino Sosaki's exact range and capacity have never been measured, but she has blanketed an entire area, everyone spread across The Beast's Forest, with her telepathic messages at once.
How does Shino Sosaki use Telepath in a fight?
In combat, Shino Sosaki drops words directly into an opponent's head to rattle them. The intrusion distracts the target and lowers their guard, opening an opportunity for her next attack.
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