There is not enough Handman content out there so I am making a huge headcanon post
This is a warm-up for the Shigaraki Tomura Week 2018 I want to take part in.
Age: I am sure he is either 19 or 21.
Probably has some kind of non organic maturing disorder because, for the most part, he was raised lacking a lot of stimulus and could not fully develop his potential.
His mother died when giving birth.
Although I wouldn't be surprised if little Shiggy`s quirk appeared to defend himself because his dad was psychically abusive; I want to imagine Tenko having a non toxic familiar environment and a somehow happy llife. At least until the accident took everything away from him.
(Warning for possible triggering topics here. Just skip to the next part if not comfortable, okey?)
Since he got adopted by AFO, Tomura became really close to the villain world, losing all sense of pro social behaviour.
Illegal downloading to the extreme, buying and consuming alcohol/tobacco/drugs before the legal age...
His adolescence was full of hate crime towards heroes (destroying monuments commemorating them, starting disturbs during peaceful events... thoose kind of things).
Dabi is the unarguable king of squatting. Nevertheless, before he became a recognizable figure; Shigaraki used to occupy abandoned places too.
Especially after he stormed out of the base because Kurogiri had lectured him.
He has committed all types of cyber crime.
Shigaraki is not interested in material things, definitely not a burglar.
The only stuff he really wants are videogames or merchandise, and he doesn't feel good robbing little geek shops.
He did plan to steal a super expensive console once, then thought it was actually better to get Kurogiri buy it for him.
First serious crime was at the age of 17.
Battery: Tomura assaulted someone for what he considered “making fun of Father”.
Did not actually kill this person, but left them severely scarred and traumatized.
In addition, we have the canon crimes: attempted murder, kidnapping and mutilation.
I don't think Tomura has committed these following crimes, however, I think he would, given the circumstance:
Live streaming torture (Shigaraki clearly uses media on his favour and l think he would definitely mock heroes like: look what I am doing and you are not able to stop).
Revenge porn (Shiggy has huge yandere tendencies and besides the obvious stalking, this is the crime fitting that personality type most. Because when you hurt someone so psychotic, they want to get back at you and humiliation is always considered a good way to do so).
Hogwarts House: Funnily enough, he has traits from all four of them.
Just like a Gryffindor, Shiggy`s got nerve and is undeniably daring. He is not afraid to face the yakuza or provoke heroes who are clearly stronger and more competent than him.
I have seen him placed in Slytherin a lot and Tomura is indeed clever and cunning; also having great determination.
Regarding Hufflepuff, Shigaraki values loyalty, is very dedicated to his cause and works hard to achieve his goals.
As far as Ravenclaw is concerned, there is a considerable amount of traits this villain boy shares with said house: intelligence, wit, creativity and individuality.
But I cannot totally picture him in any of them.
Tomura completely lacks chivalry and any truly heroic characteristic, making him not fit to be a lion.
Shigaraki is not as resourceful and self-preservative as one would expect from a villain his caliber. These are extremely important Slytherin traits and not having them (not to a notable extent) is something that cannot be overlooked.
Problem with Tomura is that he is everything but a good guy; Shiggy is not kind or tolerant or patient. Discart Hufflepuff.
I would say he doesn`t have plenty of wisdom and could improve his acceptance. That is it, tho. Probably no one is going to agree with me but Ravenclaw is actually the house from which he misses fewer traits. Therefore, if I had to sort him somewhere it would be here.
Alternative: We can headcanon Shigaraki as a squib (how sad, poor handman...) or maybe he went to the American Wizard and Witchcraft school Ilvermorny. He would very likely be in Pukwudgie
Extroversion level: Introvert and a complete asocial who, ironically, needs/seeks attention.
Shigaraki is a professional internet trol.
Collects figurines of his favourite videogame or anime characters and treasures them.
They are the only well-maintained thing in his bedroom because he periodically cleans them.
Just laying in bed listening to his favourite emo and hardcore bands.
This is the only way he stops his obsessive brain and relax.
Falls sleep most of the times.
You need to touch him to wake him up, because the headphones prevent him from hearing any kind of noise/scream. It is a very dangerous task not all league members are able to do without getting hurt.
Watching horror and gore movies just for the LOLs of it.
(NSFW) When he finally discovers it, sex becomes his fav pastime because is a way to get love and affection he needs without seeming weak.
You can't really call this a hobby but he enjoys watching the news or having a look at the newspaper Kurogiri buys because he likes being informed. Tomura is actually very critical about the info provided by media, not believing everything they tell.
Boy likes to learn new things. When curiosity strikes -> research.
Favourite colour: Red, not black (look at his footwear for evidence)
He is extremely competitive and jealous.
Both tendencies come as a defense mechanism to his inferiority complex. He needs to be the best, get what he wants and own everything/everyone to hide his insecurities.
Do not confuse this with a God complex, Tomura does not see himself as a superior entity with the power/skill/right to change the world (that would be Chisaki Kai a.k.a. Overhaul for you. Their deliriums lead them to dominate/ become the bosses of their respective villain associations. However, despite acting out in similar ways, they are intrinsically different, complete opposites indeed; which is what makes me love their rivalry).
Tomura is not as tall as people think, he is just so skinny that he makes a large body effect.
Eats poorly, gets full easily and is unable to cook.
Believes he is ugly, disgusting and nobody could find him attractive.
I think Tomura would only accept vaseline or any other care product if the one offering is someone he was a crush on.
If one day he sees Dabi with his nails painted black he would laugh at him, saying stupid stuff like: ¨how girly¨
He is trying to mask how much he wants his nails black too.
Toga notices and paints them when he is sleeping, so he can blame her and can wear them without admitting he wanted it.
My take on the `wearing gloves` headcanon is that he would only do it in winter, to avoid the annoying sensation you get when your fingers freeze.
Shigaraki is one of these people who constantly complain about bad weather/being cold but, when summer finally comes, starts bitching about the hot temperatures.
His eyes are so used to poor lighting that he is very vulnerable to the sun.
His driving lessons are obtained from car videogames a.k.a. this kid doesn't know how to drive. Keep him away from any vehicle!
He has convinced himself that sports are stupid activities heroes promote and he is, therefore, simply not interested in them.
Narrator: He really sucks at them.
Playing card games is the only group activity he does for leisure.
Hates water in any form or shape and any activity involving contact with it.
This includes drinking it (would rather have a soda, alcoholic drink or even coffee than “that tasteless shit”. His words, not mine); showering, which he often “forgets” (baths are definitely a no, he finds them super boring and doesn't like the feeling of his skin being even more wrinkled); rain, snow...
Someone could die if he is thrown a water balloon.
Tomura is the kind of kid who would have a rat mascot both in reality and Hogwarts AU.
A patient in a mental health institution.
Seriously, this boy needs urgent professional help.
He is portrayed as someone who has a mixed range of severe symptons; very likely to engage in various forms of physical self harm.
It could be a continuation of the previous one. He takes his meds, regularly gets checked and can live quite a normal life because he is not defined by his illness. Society should not exclude and stigmatize people with mental health problems. I am not going to be the one who does so
Basically a scrub teenager.
Becomes a youtuber and starts slowly gaining popularity to the point he can make a career out of it.
Videos mostly consist on videogame related content, but he can sometimes vary on the content he creates, making cracks or anime theories.
Rarely talks about serious or personal matters.
His legal tutor (AFO or Kurogiri, you get to choose) still obliges him to study, much to his displease.
He eventually matures and decides to study really hard to become a surgeon.
Explanation: He doesn't want anyone to suffer on their skin just as he did, so he wants to help people by providing the opportunity to “improve” themselves.
Yes, Himiko is a nurse and Chisaki a doctor, and I am definitely turning the villain`s quirkless au into a drama/comedy TV show and naming it “the gang destroys a hospital”
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