Hitoshi Shinso is a student in U.A. High School's General Department from Class 1-C, although he is awaiting transfer to the hero course for his second year. Initially, Hitoshi lacked direct combat abilities, choosing to rely on the power of his Quirk in battles. But after deciding to transfer to the Hero Department of U.A. High School, he underwent training that was overseen by his mentor, Eraser Head.