Minotaurus is an E-rank villain,[2] and is one of roughly seventy villains recruited by Tomura Shigaraki of the League of Villains for the assault on the Unforeseen Simulation Joint, making him a minor antagonist of the U.S.J. Arc.
Appearance#
Minotaurus is a hulking man with bluish skin. He has a single eye on his face, similar to a cyclops, and two large horns grow on either side of his head. He wears black sleeveless clothing, grayish brown pants, and a large white belt across his body.
Minotaurus design varies slightly in the anime. In his first appearance, he wears a black fur coat and his horns grow backwards, wearing metal bands on them. In his second appearance, he wears a a ripped, sleeveless black shirt, and his horns grow forward, having nothing on them.
Personality#
Much of his personality is unknown, although he appears to have a temperamental and violent nature.[2] However, he may feel intimidated when faced with powerful individuals.[3]
Synopsis#
U.S.J. Arc#
Minotaurus invades the U.S.J. along with a large number of villains led by Tomura Shigaraki, with the objective of killing All Might, but since he is not there, they decide to attack the students. Eraser Head decides to face them alone to allow the students to escape, and Minotaurus is surprised to see the hero defeat several of them during the first few minutes of confrontation.[4]
When the villains begin to gain the upper hand in the fight, All Might arrives to save the teachers and students. Minotaurus and several of his teammates are intimidated by his presence, and before they can do anything, they are quickly defeated by All Might.[3] Minotaurus, along with the rest of the recruited villains, ends up being arrested.
Abilities#
Quirk#
Bull Head: Minotaurus' Quirk grants him two large horns.[2]
Battles & Events#
U.S.J. Arc U.S.J. Incident Eraser Head vs. Villains All Might & U.A. Students vs. League of Villains
Anime Appearances#
debut
yes
yes
Trivia#
- Minotaurus' villain name is only mentioned in My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero.
- Minotaurus's villain name comes from the mythical half-bull creature, the Minotaur, whose Latin name is Minotaurus.