Manami Aiba, better known by her villain alias La Brava, is a supporting antagonist in the anime and manga series Boku no Hero Academia (My Hero Academia). She is the devoted partner and sidekick to Gentle Criminal, assisting him in his schemes by utilizing her Quirk, Love, which dramatically boosts Gentle's powers. Intelligent, loyal, and highly skilled with technology, La Brava is driven by her admiration for Gentle. Her backstory explores themes of isolation, longing for recognition, and the deep bond she shares with Gentle Criminal.