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Spinaraki is the slash ship between Tomura Shigaraki and Shuichi Iguchi from the My Hero Academia fandom.
Canon[]
Vs Hero Killer Arc[]
Shigaraki and Kurogiri meet Stain after Stain defeats Ingenium (Tenya's brother, Tensei, not Tenya), Kurogiri warps to greet him and Stain responds by raising his guard. However, Kurogiri says they are of similar breed and that Stain may be interested in an offer. Stain warps to the LOV with Shigaraki and Kurogiri to discuss joining their ranks. When he questions Shigaraki’s convictions, he's disappointed to find out he's simply trying to destroy anyone he doesn't like. Kurogiri wishes to step in, but All For One orders him to stand aside so that Shigaraki may learn from the experience. After Stain and Shigaraki fight each other, Shigaraki angrily states that he doesn't want Stain to be in the League of Villains and warps Stain back to Hosu, and then releases the Nomu. One of the Nomu are trying to take Izuku after Tenya's and Shoto’s fight with Stain. Stain killed the Nomu and saves Izuku but is killed by that same Nomu.
Two days later, the video of it becomes viral across Japan, making villains and civillans interested in Stain. The League of Villains get a few recruits with Shuichi being one of them. Shuichi joined the The League of Villains because he thought that it would help him continue with Stain’s legacy, Shuichi admits to admiring Stain greatly, to the point of cosplaying like and initially copying Stain’s weaponry, aiming to follow the same ideals as him and make his dreams come true, so when he sees the video of Stain. He got interested in League of Villains and joins.
Shie Hassaikai Arc[]
In the peak of the Shie Hassaikai Arc, Dabi tells Shuichi, who was driving the truck to escape the Hassaikai's to stop swerving the truck, but Shuichi retorts Dabi, annoyed that he was a problem with the driving skills he learned from gaming as well as further annoyed that attacking a police convoy has nothing to do with creating a true society. Shigaraki reassures Shuichi that it is a necessary sacrifice, making Shuichi began to doubt his actions but he decided to do as he said. Later, after the League had little benefit from other operations, Shuichi finally lost his patience and began to shout at Shigaraki that he has little faith in him and his ability to lead the League of Villains. He openly questioned how Shigaraki and the League would help him bring Stain’s goals to fruition.
Meta Liberation Army Arc[]
Shuichi observed Shigaraki’s determination to defeat and tame Gigantomachia, he began to respect him as a leader in his own right, without the influence of Stain. He offered his opinion to Shigaraki during the fight against the Meta Liberation Army.
Shuichi barely holds on to Trumpet's truck as Shigaraki’s Quirk completely annihilates the surroundings of Deika City. Trumpet tells the Meta Liberation Army to stop as Shigaraki’s destruction slowly crumbles up the streets to pieces. Despite all the massive chaos occurring, Shuichi remains determined to help out his leader, Shigaraki. As the battle starts wrapping up, Shigaraki gleefully unleashes his full power with nothing holding him back anymore. While this happens, one of Jin's Doubles escorts Giran to safety and Skeptic heads towards Rikiya's location with Geten badly injured from Gigantomachia's attack. Shigaraki recalls All For One's words and realizes that the combination of hatred and anger is the key to true freedom. Rikiya struggles to withstand Shigaraki’s sheer power as his Claustro armor begins to break apart with no effort. Rikiya deduces that Shigaraki must have a limited range for him to counterattack. He then attempts to launch his arsenal of missiles but fails to notice the effects of Shigaraki’s Quirk has gone beyond its limits. Shigaraki laughs triumphantly with a desire to destroy anything that stands in his path.
Deika City finally meets its end with several buildings being reduced to tiny pieces. Rikiya deactivates his armor and witnesses the total chaos Shigaraki has inflicted on his beloved city. Rikiya desperately attempts his escape but plummets straight to the ground with nothing supporting him. Gigantomachia watches in complete shock at Shigaraki’s devastating attack. However, Rikiya reveals that he has barely survived with his legs cut off with a piece of his armor to prevent Decay's effect from spreading on his body. Shigaraki then emerges from the dusty scenery, still standing despite his many injuries. Shigaraki approaches his foe and tells Rikiya that he recalls the reason this battle happened was due to the latter challenging him to a fight, something Rikiya smirks at. Trumpet, Spinner, and the remaining MLA soldiers arrive on the scene. Trumpet commands his soldiers to attack Shigaraki’s but they immediately halt as Shigaraki gives them an icy cold smile. Trumpet is shocked to see his Quirk being overruled by fear.
Rikiya, surprisingly, tells Trumpet to hold off the MLA as anymore conflict would bring more meaningless deaths. Rikiya admits that his people weren't following his will but rather Destro's command. He then realizes that Shigaraki’s leadership skills are better suited to lead his MLA army. With that being said, Rikiya surrenders and lends the MLA's strength to the League of Villains. Everyone remaining on the battlefield watches with astonishment. Gigantomachia sheds a single tear, as he finally realizes that Shigaraki really is All For One's true successor. Shuichi concludes that the League is starting to pick up from their dead-long tale. Satisfied with Rikiya's decision, Shigaraki asks him if has enough money to get the League some lunch.
Shuichi shouting at Tenko
Paranormal Liberation Arc[]
During the Paranormal Liberation War, in Chapter 290 to be exact, Machia (Gigantomachia) let out heavy breath, and said that he has come to Shigaraki on his hand, telling him that Shigaraki’s will is Machia's command, so Machia demands Shigaraki to give him an order. Shuichi shouts from Machia's back, saying that Shigaraki isn't looking so hot.
After Dabi revealed his true identity to his father, Endeavor and his youngest brother, Shoto and after the flashback panels of Dabi’s life in Chapter 291, Atsuhiro commented that Dabi never spoke a word about this (About his blood relation with the Todoroki Family), Shuichi replies by saying the fact that all the LOV already know; that Dabi kept it hidden from The entire League, But Shuichi then changes the topic to Shigaraki, trying to wake him up and telling him that Machia needs orders, showing far more attention to Shigaraki than where-ever Dabi’s loyalties may lie. when Tsunagu (Best Jeanist) appears and restrains Machia and the people on his back, Shuichi realizes that Machia has been out of breath since they made it there, and just after executing the last command, Machia collapses.
Shuichi tries to wake up Shigaraki while both are restrained, worryingly asking if Shigaraki is dead, Shuichi still tries to wake up Shigaraki.Nejire is flying on top of Machia's back, getting ready to attack both Shuichi and Shigaraki. Shuichi realizes this and bites Shigaraki’s head and telling him to snap outta of it, but before Nejire could attack them, Dabi already attacks and burns Nejire's body, countering her attack. After a while, Shuichi calls Shigaraki’s name, and Shigaraki is finally somewhat conscious, and utters two words as an order for “Machia... Destroy..."
Star and Stripe Arc[]
All For One and Shuichi are hiding out in a secret cave, as the former states thanks to the escaped inmates, since the Heroes and Police Force have been too busy to put their full focus on them, allowing them to 'win' their game of hide-and-seek. Shuichi says they could’ve simply won by leaving the country, but All For One says evading everyone was just his first goal, and his next goal is getting his hands on One For All. Shuichi wonders why that isn’t the final goal, which he replies that he’s planned ahead for a long time, and that this moment offers up the greatest obstacle and ultimate opportunity. He reveals that he has connections all over the world, and while All Might may have suppressed his organized crime in Japan, overseas was a different story, and that once they start stirring up trouble, the nations will have to start prioritizing their own safety over others. He continues that the American Hero, Cathleen, also known as the world’s strongest woman, is someone they would have to worry about if she were to intervene, however, if he were to get his hands on her Quirk, then nothing will be a problem anymore. He then tells Shuichi that after spending this time guarding him, he will be the one to support Shigaraki in his crusade as 'One who spins this tale', reminding him of his status as a heteromorph.
UA Traitor Arc[]
Shuichi hears screaming down a dark hallway and goes to check on Shigaraki, only to see a monstrous mutated body emerging from the shadows, which then transforms into 'Shigaraki' himself. All For One tells Shuichi not to worry as his recovery is progressing smoothly, gradually overcoming the Quirk Singularity. Shuichi asks if he's 'Still Shigaraki', which he claims he is. Although, he isn’t Shigaraki has been taken over by All For One.
Skeptic then speaks to Shuichi, reminding him of the high percentage of villain criminals that are mutants, and that most heteromorphs have a hatred towards Heroes because of the racial inequality that they experience. He continues that when the League of Villains first started, the world was exposed to him, which led to wannabes copying his costume and now he's become a guiding light for heteromorphs everywhere. Shuichi tries to say they have it all wrong and that he's not trying to serve some great cause, but Skeptic says the die has already been cast, and the common rioters in the street are awaiting his lead: he will pull the trigger in Rikiya's stead. Handing him a communication device, Shuichi thinks about how it doesn't matter what he thinks anymore, that they're past the point of no return, and he's only here for Shigaraki’s sake. 'Shigaraki' tells him to bring it all down, as All For One confidently states that "Everyone can be somebody's hero", with the rest of the villains beginning to assemble.
As the final war starts, Shuichi fights to free Kurogiri for Shigaraki’s sake. Upon reaching the Nomu, he begs Kurogiri to save Shigaraki. After being freed from All For One's control, Shigaraki tries to erupt Mt. Fuji to make the flattened horizon Shuichi was looking forward to. Later, when Shigaraki imagines the League as his inspiration to be a hero for the villains, Shuichi is in the center of Shigaraki’s vision. As he dies, Shigaraki’s final request to Izuku is to tell Shuichi, "Until the bitter end, Tomura Shigaraki fought for destruction."
Quotes[]
- Atsuhiro – “He (Touya) never spoke a word about this”
- Shuichi – “He (Touya) kept it hidden from us, and what's up with that? But anyway! Wake the heck up, Shigaraki!”
- — Shuichi changing the topic as if he didn't care about Touya's relation to the Todoroki's and prefers to woke up Tenko in Chapter 290
- “I am merely the assistant, while you two are main act! So please, Spinner! You are Shigaraki’s most devoted follower.”
- — Atsuhiro’s thoughts while Shuichi holds an unconscious injured Tomura in his arms in chapter 295
- “Izuku Midoriya…if Spinner survived this, tell him…that even til the bitter end, Tomura Shigaraki kept fighting to destroy.”
- — Shigaraki’s last words to Spinner delivered to Midoriya in Chapter 423
- “No more... thinking it over, I'm only here for your sake, Shigaraki.”
- — Shuichi's thoughts in Chapter 341
- “I still need to become a hero to those guys — the villains.”
- — Shigaraki’s final moments in Chapter 423
- “Tomura Shigaraki was my hero!”
- — Shuichi angrily to Midoriya when confronted with Shigaraki’s death in Chapter 427
Fanon[]
Spinaraki isn't particularly popular within the MHA fandom, as it's overshadowed by ShigaDabi as the most popular Shigaraki ship, but this ship is pretty popular compared to the other LOV ships, but still got defeated by TogaDabi, ShigaDabi and Hot Wings. Their popularity is the same as TogaWice's popularity. A good amount of fans have pointed out how devoted Shuichi is towards Shigaraki and how he never looks terrified but excited. Some fans have also been very enthusiastic seeing Shuichi's expression when Shigaraki defeats Rikiya in the Meta Liberation Army Arc, staring at him in awe and Gigantomachia's speech block is in his panel when he said "That warped, crumbling horizon... I'd never seen anything prettier.".
This pairing can be hold a great amount of angst/hurt/comfort potential due to how Shuichi is devoted to Shigaraki, as Shuichi is near constantly seen protecting, holding, talking, attempting to cheer Shigaraki up or otherwise putting his life on the line for Shigaraki. This coupled with the fact Shuichi is the one to suspect Shigaraki has All for One controlling him, Shuichi talks about how they bonded over video games and stuff, this moment makes a primo amount of angst material for this ship and shows how much Shuichi understands Shigaraki.
Shuichi is the only one who saw Shigaraki as what he wanted to be seen as in the end, a hero for the villains. He says as such, that Shigaraki was his hero. Which is a heel turn from Spinner’s debut of copying the ideals and aesthetics of Stain that Shigaraki despised.
There's currently 253+ works of them on AO3.
Fandom[]
FAN FICTION
- Tomura Shigaraki/Shuichi Iguchi tag on AO3
- Tomura/Shuichi tag on AO3
- Tenko/Shuichi tag on AO3
FAN ART
- Spinaraki tag on DeviantArt
- Spinaraki search results on DeviantArt
TUMBLR
- Spinaraki tag on Tumblr
- ShigaSpin tag on Tumblr
- Shigaraki x Spinner tag on Tumblr
- Shigaraki x Spinner posts on Tumblr
WIKIS
- Shuichi's relationship with Tenko in My Hero Academia Wiki
- Tenko's relationship with Shuichi in My Hero Academia Wiki
Trivia[]
- In the Paranormal Liberation War Arc Chapter 295, Atsuhiro leaves their escape and the fate of the Paranormal Liberation Front in Shuichi's hands, noting that Shuichi is the closest and most devoted of Shigaraki’s followers.
- According to You’re Next in Q&A section
when asked who is better at video games? “Shigaraki, or Spinner?” Horikoshi replied, “it’s a 50/50 tie. In Super Smash Bros when one of them used an Instant Delayed Reverse Aerial Rush and the other countered with Perfect Shield, the two of them recognized each other's strengths.”
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