Before Izuku Midoriya became Deku — before the battles, the Quirks, and the weight of becoming the world’s greatest hero — he was simply a kid inspired by heroes on a screen. This Masterlise Ichibansho Statue by Bandai Spirits captures that deeply emotional beginning with a scene longtime My Hero Academia fans instantly recognize and connect with.
Featuring young Izuku sitting in a large office-style chair with tears streaming down his face and excitement shining through his expression, this collectible focuses on the emotional heart of the series rather than action. The oversized chair, childlike pose, and carefully sculpted facial details create a display piece filled with nostalgia, innocence, and ambition. Standing approximately 6.70 inches tall (17.02 cm), this figure is a standout addition for anime collectors who appreciate storytelling-driven statues.
What makes this statue memorable is its sincerity. Instead of depicting Midoriya in combat gear or mid-battle, Ichibansho chose a quieter and more personal moment — one that reflects why fans connected with him in the first place.
The oversized office chair creates a clever sense of scale that emphasizes Izuku’s young age and vulnerability, while his emotional expression perfectly captures the overwhelming feeling of finally believing heroes can be real. For longtime My Hero Academia fans, it feels less like a simple figure and more like a snapshot from the beginning of Deku’s journey.
The Masterlise line is known among collectors for combining larger-scale presentation with refined anime sculpting and expressive composition. This release showcases:
The chair itself adds an impressive environmental element rarely seen in standard anime prize figures, giving the statue a premium display presence from every angle.


