Creation is the Quirk used by Momo Yaoyorozu.
Description#
Creation allows the user to materialize physical objects, such as weapons and tools, from any part of their body. This is achieved by the user transmuting the molecular structure of their fat cells.
With the exception of living beings such as humans and animals, Momo can create pretty much whatever she wants, no matter how complex or advanced its structure may be. She only requires to understand the atomic configuration of said object in order to reproduce it: she first imagines the necessary parts, followed by the materials, then the assembling process and, finally, the coating.[1] Momo's creations emerge from her body with a blue and pink glow and are otherwise no different from the regular objects they are based of, although she can customize the materials that form their composition, giving them whole new properties.
Momo doesn't necessarily have to completely dispense a creation from her body either, having the choice to materialize only half or more of its functional structure, while the rest remains within her person. This is useful for situations where she has to quickly maneuver said creation or herself around, or if both her hands are currently occupied with some other task.
Momo has the ability to create objects bigger than the surface area of her skin, allowing her, if she has enough lipids, to create objects far bigger than herself. She can also create items outside of her body as long as part of the creation is touching her body. Momo's body also breaks down fat at a molecular level, which will then be reused as material for her to shape into objects with her Quirk.[2] Because of this, a considerable ingestion of food is necessary for Creation to be effective.
Weaknesses#
Since Momo needs time to create and use items, with larger and more complex ones taking longer to make, this puts her at a disadvantage against repeated attacks that force her to go on the defensive and give her no time to think or act. This is shown during the U.A. Sports Festival, where Fumikage Tokoyami attacked her with Dark Shadow and soon defeated her by forcing her out of the ring.[3] This weakness was also exploited by Itsuka Kendo who attacked her with a flurry of enlarged punches during the Joint Training Battle.[4]
The amount of objects that Momo can create depends both on the amount of lipids that she has in her body, as well as the size and complexity of the object she creates, spending more lipids the more difficult they are. Momo can end up weakened if she is low in fat deposits and overusing her Quirk can result in her becoming underweight and frail. In order to effectively create an object, Momo must have a deep understanding and knowledge of its atomic composition, which means she cannot create things she doesn't know how to create down to the atomic level. In addition, created objects can sometimes lack properties that would make them useful due to circumstances outside of their molecular structure, such as batteries being created uncharged.[5][6]
Usage#
Momo's first flawless creation was a Russian matryoshka doll, which she was able to materialize at a very early age after several failed attempts. Because of this, she can generate endless amounts of matryoshka dolls based on her image almost instinctively, further using those to store other creations of hers inside.
Momo prefers close-range combat, quickly producing basic melee weapons, such as metal poles and pikes, which she has skill wielding for offense, defense, and support. For long range, she favors cannons of varying sizes. Her creations may be further used by her allies, giving them something to defend or help themselves with.
Because of her high intelligence, general knowledge about different materials and quick thinking, Momo is extremely capable of devising plans to solve almost any challenge she faces against, fabricating herself the necessary tools to do so.
Larger and/or more sophisticated creations tend to be reserved for situations where Momo has time to prepare a strategy and execute it. She has to leave her body more exposed in those cases, to allow room for said creations to arise.[7]
Named Ultimate Moves#
Yaoyorozu's Lucky Bag: Momo creates a cannon from her body, shooting out a bag containing several support items for allies to use.[8]
Electromagnetic Rail Gun: Using her Creation Quirk, Momo summons a giant railgun, and Denki Kaminari uses his Electrification Quirk to power it, propelling a projectile to high speeds, shooting their opponent.[6]
List of Creations#
Staff Sword Net 100mm Thick Insulator Sheet The Yaoyoreotard (Momo has stated that if necessary, she can recreate the leotard of her Hero Costume if the current one becomes too ruined to wear) Metal Sheet Cannon Metal Stick Roller Skates Cheerleader Outfits Shields Russian Matryoshka Nesting Dolls Thick Bracelet Flash Bangs Nitinol Alloy Capturing Weapon Catapult Mannequin Sticky Mine[9] Particle Flares[9] Adhesive Cannon Rounds[9] Gas Masks Lighter Tracking Device Glue[10] Bandages[10] Folding Stretcher[10] Rope Ladder[10] Button Beacon[11] Blanket[11] Headphones[11] Giant Speakers[11] Handcuffs[11] Padded Metal Barrier Metal Support Beam Confetti Cannon Umbrella[12] Wheelbarrow[13] Net Gun[13] Scouter[13] Ethanol Spray Cans Infrared Goggles Wrench[5] Water Bottles[5] Toilet Paper[5] Rechargeable Batteries[5] Drone[5] Trigger Bomb Sensors[14] Dry Ice Canisters of Undiluted Sedative Dynamite Fireproof Coat Fireproof Tarp Mechanical Restraints Gaseous Sedative Insulation Tape First Aid Kit[15] Rail Guns [15] U.A. Coffin Construction Materials Semi-Automatic Guns Electromagnetic Rail Gun Mechanical Glider
Trivia#
- The anime adds a glow effect to Momo's body wherever the object she is created spawns from. In the manga, the objects simply protrude from her skin
- Creation is similar to the matter creation power of superhero Firestorm from DC Comics. They both cannot affect organic life and need to know the chemical composition of the item in order to create it.
- According to Momo's Volume 2 profile:
- It was originally stated during the Quirk's introduction that Momo could not produce "organic material." Kohei Horikoshi noticed this oversight and later corrected it to simply "living beings," pointing out that, without organic fibers, clothes and insulator sheets would be impossible to make.
- Creation was originally supposed to be a Pro Hero's Quirk, but the idea was discarded, as Horikoshi thought such a powerful ability would be more interesting to see with an inexperienced user.