Juzo Honenuki: Softening Systems, Strengthening Justice
Rise Beyond Legacy x My Hero Academia Final Season Problogs
By Sterling, Founder of Black Cards Of History LLC
Introduction: A Surprising 10/10
I’ll be honest — I didn’t expect to give Juzo Honenuki a perfect score. Not because he’s lacking in skill or presence, but because I didn’t expect such quiet strength to resonate so deeply with the core of what Black History Month truly represents: humility, reflection, action, and sustained justice. Yet the more I considered who he is — his empathy, his intellect, his willingness to learn and lead from behind the scenes — the more I realized that Juzo is the kind of person who would not only show up but show up right.
In the landscape of My Hero Academia, where flash and flair often dominate, Juzo reminds me that real impact sometimes flows slowly, like water over time — shifting the hardest surfaces of society into something new.
Section 1: The Empath Who Would Listen First
Juzo’s strength doesn’t come from the desire to be seen or praised. It comes from his sincere care for others. That alone is rare — and that alone is enough to earn my respect. In the context of Black History Month, I imagine Juzo as someone who would walk into planning meetings not asking, "What can I lead?" but rather, "What needs to be heard?"
He would approach the work with the humility necessary for allyship — the kind that doesn’t assume expertise just because you’re passionate. Juzo would take the time to listen to stories of Black pioneers, both historic and contemporary, and you can bet he’d ask the hard follow-up questions:
“How are these struggles still showing up today?”
“What does it mean to make space for someone else?”
“Where is the line between support and centering yourself?”
Juzo would never pretend to know the answers. But he’d make damn sure they were being asked.
Section 2: Workshops That Challenge the System
There’s something symbolic about Juzo’s Quirk — Softening. What better metaphor for someone who understands the importance of dismantling rigid, oppressive systems than a hero who can literally turn hardness into pliability?
I can picture him leading a Black History Month workshop titled “Softening the System: Race, Resistance, and Reform.” It wouldn’t be performative or heavy-handed. Instead, it would invite everyone — students, faculty, community members — to dig into the realities of systemic injustice with a clear message: understanding history is the first step to healing our future.
He might present slides with statistics about housing discrimination, education gaps, wealth inequality — but with each slide, he'd pair it with stories of Black leaders who not only endured these barriers but innovated past them. Think Shirley Chisholm’s campaign trail grit. Think Bryan Stevenson’s fearless pursuit of criminal justice reform. Think Claudette Colvin’s uncelebrated bravery at just 15 years old.
This is the kind of work Juzo would do. And he’d do it not for attention — but because it matters.
Section 3: A YouTuber with a Voice of Calm Conviction
If Juzo Honenuki were given a YouTube assignment to contribute to Black History Month, he’d keep it simple, honest, and powerful. His video would be titled:
🎥 “Unearthing History: Lessons from Black Leaders”
No flashy edits. No forced energy. Just a clean, thoughtful dive into how activism isn’t about shouting the loudest — it’s about understanding deeply and acting deliberately.
He’d probably spotlight lesser-known figures like:
- Ella Baker, who believed in collective leadership over singular charisma
- Bayard Rustin, the openly gay advisor behind the March on Washington
- Fannie Lou Hamer, whose voting rights advocacy began after being sterilized against her will
- Mamie Till-Mobley, who used her grief to galvanize a generation
Each segment would unpack what these figures endured and how we carry their work forward. Juzo wouldn’t be afraid to challenge his viewers to think critically. He’d end the video with a line that lingers:
“Justice isn’t what we inherit — it’s what we create. And what we soften, we can reshape.”
Section 4: Heart, Humility, and the Bigger Picture
Juzo Honenuki is the kind of student — and future hero — who would never use Black History Month as a branding opportunity. And that’s exactly why he’d be such an asset to it. His empathy is real. His desire to learn is genuine. And his calm understanding of systemic issues would make him not only a supporter, but an amplifier of Black voices.
In a society where personal ambition often competes with collective justice, Juzo shows us that the two can coexist — and that one doesn’t have to overshadow the other. That, to me, is Black excellence in action: lifting others while never forgetting the ground you stand on.
Final Score: 10/10
Sometimes, the most transformative work comes from those who don’t need the credit. That’s Juzo. That’s legacy.