
📚 Origin & Publication
My Hero Academia is a Japanese manga series created by Kōhei Horikoshi. It launched in Weekly Shōnen Jump in July 2014 and quickly became one of the leading titles in modern shōnen. With a world full of superpowered individuals—called “Quirks”—the story follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy born powerless who is chosen to inherit the mighty ability “One For All.”
- Author/Illustrator: Kōhei Horikoshi
- Published by: Shueisha (JP), VIZ Media (EN)
- Serialization Start: July 2014
- Volumes: 39+
- Status: Finished
My Hero Academia Volume 1 Cover

🎨 Manga Style & Spin-offs
The manga features bold character designs and fast-paced action, backed by emotional storytelling. It blends superhero tropes with heartfelt coming-of-age arcs.
- Serialized in: Weekly Shōnen Jump
- Spin-offs:
- My Hero Academia: Vigilantes
- Team-Up Missions
- School Briefs (light novels)
🎥 Anime Adaptation
Studio Bones adapted the manga into a high-energy anime, starting in 2016. Each season builds on Midoriya’s path from underdog to top-tier hero, with excellent fight choreography and a powerful soundtrack by Yuki Hayashi.
Izuku Midoriya
- Studio: Bones
- Platforms: Crunchyroll, Hulu, Funimation
- Music: Yuki Hayashi
- Dub: Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and more
📺 Seasons Overview:
Season | Highlight Moments | Aired |
---|---|---|
S1 | Deku gets One For All | 2016 |
S2 | Sports Festival & Stain | 2017 |
S3 | All Might vs. All For One | 2018 |
S4 | Overhaul Arc | 2019–2020 |
S5 | Class 1-A vs. 1-B | 2021 |
S6 | Paranormal Liberation War | 2022–2023 |
S7 | Final Arc Begins | 2024–2025 |
🧙♂️ Main Characters
Character | Role | VA (JP) |
---|---|---|
Izuku Midoriya | Quirkless boy turned chosen hero | Daiki Yamashita |
Katsuki Bakugo | Fierce rival, explosive power | Nobuhiko Okamoto |
All Might | Symbol of Peace, Deku’s mentor | Kenta Miyake |
Shoto Todoroki | Ice/Fire prodigy, calm and strong | Yūki Kaji |
Tomura Shigaraki | League of Villains’ leader | Kōki Uchiyama |
🌍 Global Impact
The series is a crossover hit—both in Japan and globally. With themes of legacy, heroism, and societal pressure, it resonates with fans across ages and cultures.
- 📈 85+ million manga copies sold
- 🏆 Eisner Award nominations
- 👕 Huge merch & cosplay presence
- 💬 Massive social media buzz
🎮 Games & Movies
- Games:
- My Hero One’s Justice (PS4/Xbox/PC)
- Ultra Rumble (Battle Royale)
- Movies:
- Two Heroes (2018)
- Heroes Rising (2019)
- World Heroes’ Mission (2021)
- My Hero Academia: You’re Next (2024)
My Hero Academia Ultra Rumble

📖 Where to Read & Watch
- Read: VIZ Media, Shonen Jump app
- Watch: Crunchyroll, Hulu, Funimation
- Buy Manga: Bookstores, Amazon, online retailers
💬 Fandom Reactions
“Deku is the ultimate underdog hero.”
“Shigaraki is one of the most tragic villains ever.”
“This series is modern shōnen at its best.”
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