A popular trope for OC anti - heroes in My Hero Academia fanfiction is the 'Secret Identity'. They might have a normal - looking civilian identity and then transform into their anti - hero persona when the situation calls for it. This adds an element of mystery. The 'Powerful but Unstable' trope is also common. Their quirk could be extremely powerful but difficult to control, which sometimes makes them a danger to themselves and others. This can lead to interesting storylines where they have to learn to master their power while also dealing with the world's perception of them.
A lot of anti - hero OCs have a sense of justice that is different from the mainstream heroes. They might not care about fame or public approval like the heroes do. Instead, they focus on what they think is right, which could involve breaking some laws or going against the hero establishment. Their appearance might also be more edgy or different from the clean - cut hero look. They could have a more 'street - smart' attitude rather than the polished hero demeanor.
Well, there's the trope of the 'outsider villain'. This is an OC villain who doesn't fit into the normal hero - villain dynamic in the 'Boku no Hero Academia' world. They might have a completely different view on how things should be. Then there's the 'sympathetic villain' trope. Despite being a villain, the writer makes the readers feel sorry for them because of their past or current situation. Also, the 'mastermind villain' who is always one step ahead of the heroes is a common one.
The 'outsider' trope is popular. The fem OC could be a transfer student from another country or school, struggling to fit in at UA. Another is the 'underdog' trope. She might have a weak - looking quirk at first but turns out to be really powerful later. And the 'love - interest - to - the - main - character' trope also shows up a lot.
One popular trope is the 'Gamer Underdog'. The OC is underestimated because their gaming - related quirk seems silly at first, but they prove everyone wrong. Another is the 'Gaming Team - up'. The OC teams up with other heroes who also have quirks that can be useful in a game - like scenario, like a hero who can create mazes and they work together in a virtual - reality - based mission. There's also the 'Gamer Upgrade' trope, where the OC continuously levels up their quirk through gaming - like challenges within the hero world.
First, give your OC a unique quirk that has both strengths and flaws. For example, a quirk that can control fire but has a time limit. Then, develop a backstory that explains why they become an anti - hero. Maybe they've been wronged by society or have a different view of heroism. Also, think about their relationships with other characters in the My Hero Academia world. Do they have friends among the villains or heroes? This can add depth to their character.
One common trope is the crossover of powers. For example, Kagome's spiritual powers might be combined with a My Hero Academia character's quirk in interesting ways. Another is the fish - out - of - water scenario, where Kagome finds herself in the world of My Hero Academia and has to adapt.
First, give them a backstory. It could be something tragic like being bullied in school because of their quirk and then feeling abandoned by the hero system. This would fuel their anti - hero/villain mentality. For example, if their quirk was something that made them look different, they might have been shunned by society and heroes alike.
There's also 'Anti - Hero Among Heroes'. In this fanfiction, the OC anti - hero challenges the traditional hero - villain dichotomy in the My Hero Academia universe. The story delves deep into how society views such a character and how the OC navigates through a world that doesn't quite understand them. It's full of action - packed scenes and thought - provoking moments.
One common theme is redemption. Many male anti - heroes in these fanfictions start off on a dark path but gradually seek to make amends for their actions. Another theme is the struggle against society's norms. They often go against the established rules and values, either because they don't believe in them or because they have their own sense of justice. Power is also a theme. The anti - heroes are often in pursuit of power, whether it's physical strength, magical abilities or political influence.
Another theme is moral ambiguity. DC OC anti - heroes usually don't follow the same strict moral code as traditional heroes. They might be willing to do things like lie, steal, or use excessive force if they think it will achieve a greater good. This creates a lot of interesting situations where the reader has to question what is truly right or wrong. In some fanfictions, the anti - hero might start off with good intentions but as the story progresses, their actions become more and more questionable due to the complex situations they face in the DC universe.