Understanding the Limits of My Hero Academia’s “Limitless” Quirk: Essential Insights for Fans

The anticipation for My Hero Academia season 7 is at an all-time high as Studio Bones showcases stunning animation for the climactic war. Recently, Twice’s quirk has become a hot topic after Toga utilized his ability to unleash the Sad Man’s Death Parade against the heroes. However, this dramatic moment has led to some misunderstandings about the mechanics behind Twice’s quirk within the fandom.

Many fans perceive Twice’s quirk as capable of generating infinite duplicates, but several conditions must be met before this can occur. The primary limitation is that Twice must possess exact measurements of his target to successfully create a clone. Furthermore, the clones weaken with each replication, challenging the notion of a “limitless”quirk.

My Hero Academia: Investigating the Constraints of Twice’s Quirk

Jin Bubaigawara as seen in the anime (Image via Bones)

Jin Bubaigawara (Villain Name: Twice) was a member of the League of Villains and served as one of the lieutenants in the Paranormal Liberation Front. He was characterized by his dual personality, which he struggled to control without his mask.

Twice’s quirk, named Double, allows him to create multiple copies of anything through touch, initially starting with two duplicates. This ability was instrumental for the League of Villains during battles, contributing both manpower and a means of escape.

Twice's Sad Man's Parade as seen in the anime (Image via Bones) — Twice’s Sad Man’s Parade as seen in the anime (Image via Bones)

The fullest expression of ‘Double’ was evident during the Meta Liberation Army Arc, where Twice manufactured thousands of clones, leading to a massive clone army known as the Sad Man’s Parade. Unfortunately, in the following arc, Twice met his demise at the hands of Pro Hero Hawks, as ‘Double’ posed a potential menace to others.

While many in the fandom perceive the functions of Twice’s quirk as straightforward, the reality is far more complex. The first requirement of ‘Double’ is that the user must accurately replicate the dimensions of their target. Inaccurate measurements result in clones that are unrecognizable and ineffective in combat.

Twice as seen in the anime (Image via Bones)

Additionally, Twice can only create two clones at once, which can further multiply their numbers. However, the durability of these clones diminishes as their quantity increases. For instance, a clone created last may perish from a minor impact.

Interestingly, if Twice has the measurements of an opponent who later sustains an injury, those earlier dimensions become obsolete, necessitating fresh measurements. This aspect highlights the distinction between reality and the workings of ‘Double’. While Twice has cloned numerous characters, including Toga and Shigaraki, the Sad Man’s Parade only pertains to his own duplicates.

Why Toga Perfects Twice’s Quirk

Toga's Sad Man's Death Parade (Image via Bones) — Toga’s Sad Man’s Death Parade (Image via Bones)

During the final war arc, Toga ingested blood from Twice that she had kept in a vial, activating the Sad Man’s Parade. However, she escalated its power by channeling her emotions.

With her emotional influence, each clone of Twice embodied rage, overwhelming everything in their path in an assault called Sad Man’s Death Parade. Moreover, by employing her Transform quirk, some clones were morphed into heroes — specifically, those from whom Toga had consumed blood — further enhancing her offensive capabilities with what became known as Sad Man’s Legion.

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