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📚 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

🎨 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.

📺 Seasons Overview:

🧙‍♂️ Main Characters

🌍 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)