Hashimoto went over the Sunbreak Malzeno armor detail ... that red and white were used to make it seem more heroic. Here is the full quote from Hashimoto regarding the “vampire knight” design.

But unlike the Midoriya looks in Horikoshi’s previous fantasy overhauls, Midoriya’s become a full fledged knight. Not only is Midoriya’s suit of armor highly detailed, fans can see bits and ...