This official figurine depicts Katsuki Bakugo, the explosive and impetuous rival of the main protagonist, from the globally successful manga and anime series *My Hero Academia*, created by the renowned mangaka Kohei Horikoshi.
Crafted with great attention to detail by the manufacturer Banpresto, this collectable is part of the dynamic Maximatic range, renowned for its figurines capturing heroes in the thick of the action with striking poses and accentuated muscular definition. Measuring approximately 17 cm in height, the figurine is made entirely from high-quality PVC plastic to ensure excellent durability. The model faithfully recreates the character’s visual identity, highlighting his signature spiky blonde hair, his expressive face contorted with rage, and the sculpted details of his hero’s costume, including his imposing grenade-shaped gauntlets. The figurine strikes a stable and aggressive pose, specially designed for display.
Designed primarily for discerning collectors, fans of modern Shonen manga and admirers of the budding heroes of Yuei High School, this authentic piece brings a powerful dose of action and intensity to any display cabinet. It comes in its official, licensed illustrated box, which ensures optimal protection.
Technical specifications
- Manufacturer: Banpresto
- Range: Maximatic
- Licence: My Hero Academia
- Character: Katsuki Bakugo (Katchan)
- Material: High-quality PVC plastic
- Product type: Painted collectable figurine
- Height: Approx. 17 cm
- EAN code: 4573102747327
- Box dimensions: 14 cm (Length) x 14 cm (Width) x 25 cm (Height)
- Packaging type: Official, sealed, licensed cardboard box
Origin and character lore
In the My Hero Academia universe, Katsuki Bakugo, nicknamed ‘Katchan’ by his childhood friend Izuku Midoriya, is a teenager with an oversized ego, a temperament of rare violence and an exceptional innate talent for combat. His Quirk, known as Explosion, allows him to secrete a sweat similar to nitroglycerine from the palms of his hands and detonate it at will to generate destructive blasts or propel himself into the air. Admitted among the first cohort to the prestigious Yuei High School (U.A.) in Class 2-A, Bakugo is driven by an absolute obsession: to surpass the hero of his youth, All Might, and become the undisputed number one hero. Behind his arrogant, delinquent façade lies a highly astute tactical mind and a keen instinct for victory. This figurine celebrates the indomitable fighting spirit and incandescent fury of this future pillar of the superhero community.
