Superpowers were first discovered in China over a hundred years ago. They rapidly sprouted all across the world from then on, but no one could say why or how these superpowers came about. There were records dating back nearly two centuries of people with superpowers though which could mean they existed for far longer.

The regular person feared those with these strange abilities. For much of the first few decades, quirk-users received brutal discrimination and punishment. Many were forced into camps and prisons and some were stolen away for experimenting. But as the numbers increased and they became more knowledgeable of their own abilities, they banded together and rose against authoritative figures.

As history shows, with time and persistence, compassion begins to grow. Those with quirks collaborated with the quirkless, working side by side to protect civilization and prove that they weren't all power-hungry monsters. There are a handful of people that have made a stand for the rights of quirk-users and influenced the world to follow in their ideals, opening the door to a brighter future for both quirk-users and the quirkless.

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Inui Takumi, a world-renown hero known by the name of Rider, settled down in Japan and established a school for heroes. The school was named Yuei Academy and situated within the city of Musutafa. It quickly became the number one school for heroics and birthed many successful heroes, including the symbol of peace and justice, All Might.

Originating from the countryside of Japan, a young man that went by the name of Izuku Midoriya was sought out by Rider himself. He heard news of a young boy and his uncontrollable power. With enough convincing, Rider brought Toshinori back to Musutafa, and there, he raised and trained him to use his power. Even before he obtained this power, Toshinori had always admired the heroes of today, dearly wishing that one day, a poor farm boy like him could help people and serve justice. Rider had given him that opportunity when no one else had, and after graduating, Toshinori claimed the name of All Might.

He was unmatched in skill and heart. All Might became the hero of Musutafa and Japan. Words of his heroic deeds spread through the media across the world and as long as All Might remained, the world had nothing to hear.

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The vile name Shigaraki struck fear into the people of Japan. Two years ahead of All Might's time, he graduated from the same great school with exceptional grades, but Shigaraki was a mystery to even the principal. Like All Might, Rider specially invited him to Japan on a full ride for his exceptional skill, rescuing him from a similar lifestyle as All Might. But Shigaraki lived quietly and minded his own things. He graduated and applied for a hero license, but his name never showed up in the hero registry.

Shortly after All Might's revealing to the public, Shigaraki took to the streets, slowly building a reputation in the underground world. While All Might contained the peace and raised the flag of justice, the man known as Shigaraki pulled at strings behind the scenes, gradually creating a society of villains that could rival the triads. And once he had enough power, Shigaraki paraded the streets. Just as All Might had skyrocketed through the ranks of heroes, Shigaraki stole the number one place in most wanted criminals of Japan through numerous acts of villainy.

All Might and Shigaraki faced each other time and time again. And then, on April 22, 2010, All Might died in battle at the hands of Shigaraki. The battle brought great destruction upon Japan, and while the public wept over the death of their beloved icon, criminals and villains cheered for Shigaraki's amazing actions. His body was found in a crater out in Japan's downtown area, heart impaled by a street lamp. After Nobleman's death, criminal activity had increased, and heroes these days just weren't what they used to be.

Shigaraki disappeared the night of that great battle, but his supporters still live, awaiting the day he'll lead them all into the new generation.