: A nurse who discovers he can mimic the powers of those around him.
: A man from Tokyo who discovers he can travel through time and space, becoming a central figure in trying to change a dark future. Overarching Themes Heroes (2006–2010)
: Claire's adoptive father who works for "The Company," a mysterious organization that tracks and contains "specials". : A nurse who discovers he can mimic
The story begins with a solar eclipse that seems to trigger these latent genetic markers. As characters like , a cheerleader who can rapidly heal, and Hiro Nakamura , an office worker who can manipulate time, discover their powers, they are drawn together by a common destiny: to "save the cheerleader, save the world". Key Characters & Struggles a cheerleader who can rapidly heal