Aizawa

Aizawa is a Japanese surname. It is commonly written with kanji such as 相沢 or 相澤, and is read Aizawa in Japanese. The name is found across Japan and may be associated with different family lineages depending on the kanji used.

In fiction, Shota Aizawa, known as Eraser Head, is a central character in the manga and anime series My Hero Academia. He is a veteran Pro Hero and the homeroom teacher at U.A. High School. His Quirk, Erasure, nullifies other people's quirks while activated. The character is depicted as stern but dedicated to training the next generation of heroes.

As a surname, Aizawa appears among real people in Japan across various professions, including sports, arts, and academia. The romanization Aizawa is used in English-language texts, and different individuals may spell it according to personal preference or institutional standards. The name does not refer to a single location or entity.