The conclusion of My Hero Academia has stirred reactions throughout the manga industry, with many celebrating the end of a monumental series. Kohei Horikoshi, the creator of the series, took a moment to reflect on this achievement, first sharing a short but heartfelt note in Weekly Shonen Jump, where he thanked the readers and expressed his gratitude for being part of the magazine. His brief message marked the end of a long and successful run in the popular publication.
Horikoshi elaborated further on his social media, where he shared more personal thoughts about the journey. He revealed that creating the series had been physically and emotionally draining, yet he managed to see it through to the end.
Horikoshi thanked his fans profusely for their continued support and took pride in the fact that his main character, Deku, was able to stand alongside other iconic characters in the manga world, even if only for a short time. This experience was something he cherished deeply.
While the manga’s serialization has concluded, Horikoshi emphasized that the My Hero Academia franchise is far from over. He pointed to the many ways the story continues to live on, including through the ongoing anime series, theatrical releases, video games, spin-off manga, and various events.
He continues to work on the characters, and with so much activity surrounding the series, it doesn’t feel to him like it’s truly ended. His message to fans was one of hope and encouragement to keep supporting the series.
VIZ Media, the publisher of My Hero Academia, introduces the first volume with the tale of Izuku Midoriya, a middle school student who lacks any superpowers but dreams of becoming a hero. His chance encounter with All Might, the greatest hero of all, transforms his life and opens the door to his aspiration of joining U.A. High School, a prestigious academy for aspiring heroes.
What began as a humble story quickly evolved into a global sensation, capturing the hearts of fans worldwide and establishing My Hero Academia as one of the most cherished manga and anime series.
