The My Hero Academia manga has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 100 million copies in circulation. This achievement places it among a select group of just 20 other series that have attained such widespread popularity.
Since its initial publication in July 2014, My Hero Academia has solidified its place alongside legendary manga titles like One Piece, Dragon Ball, Naruto, and Attack on Titan.
The announcement of this milestone came following the release of My Hero Academia Volume 40. The official X (formerly Twitter) account made the revelation today, highlighting the series’ remarkable accomplishment.
To mark the occasion, a special new illustration created by Kohei Horikoshi was revealed alongside the release of Volume 40. Additionally, fans were treated to a trailer for the volume and a heartfelt message from the series creator himself.
The widespread recognition of My Hero Academia’s achievement was further underscored by its feature in one of the world’s largest newspapers, Yomiuri Shimbun.
This acknowledgment reflects the manga’s immense impact and popularity, not only among manga enthusiasts but also in mainstream media.
Readers eager to go deeper into this celebration of My Hero Academia’s success can explore the accompanying trailer, illustration, newspaper feature, and heartfelt message, all of which serve as a witness to the series’ enduring appeal and cultural significance.
Kohei Horikoshi said,
“In sneakers with thin soles, I walked the path that has been paved and paved by many great manga and anime. I think this number is a result of being blessed with the times. On top of that, I’m honestly happy that so many people have been willing to pay for the manga I drew for so long. Thank you very much for supporting Deku and the others. I would be happy if Hero Academia were able to expand just a little further beyond that paved road.”
My Hero Academia contributed to the global expansion of anime and manga culture
My Hero Academia has earned its place in an exclusive group of manga series that have surpassed 100 million copies in circulation, totaling just 21 in number.
This esteemed list includes renowned titles such as One Piece by Eiichiro Oda, Dragon Ball by Akira Toriyama, Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto, and Attack on Titan by Hajime Isayama, among others.
The complete roster of manga series that have achieved this remarkable feat includes:
- One Piece (Eiichiro Oda)
- Golgo 13 (Takao Saito)
- Case Closed (Gosho Aoyama)
- Dragon Ball (Akira Toriyama)
- Doraemon (Fujiko F. Fujio)
- Naruto (Masashi Kishimoto)
- Slam Dunk (Takehiko Inoue)
- KochiKame: Tokyo Beat Cops (Osamu Akimoto)
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (Koyoharu Gotouge)
- Crayon Shin-chan (Yoshito Usui)
- Attack on Titan (Hajime Isayama)
- Oishinbo (Tetsu Kariya, writer, Akira Hanasaki, illustrator)
- Bleach (Tite Kubo)
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (Hirohiko Araki)
- Astro Boy (Osamu Tezuka)
- Fist of the North Star (Buronson, writer, and Tetsuo Hara, illustrator)
- Hajime no Ippo (George Morikawa)
- The Kindaichi Case Files (Yozaburo Kanari/Seimaru Amagi, writers, Fumiya Sato, illustrator)
- Kingdom (Yasuhisa Hara)
- Touch (Mitsuru Adachi)
- My Hero Academia (Kohei Horikoshi)
Despite Kohei Horikoshi’s modesty in attributing the series’ success to the times, My Hero Academia has played a pivotal role in expanding the reach of anime on the global stage.
Hiroyasu Matsuoka, CEO of Toho Co., Ltd., the company responsible for distributing My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, and more, acknowledges the significant impact of the series.
Matsuoka notes that prior to My Hero Academia, anime primarily thrived through illegal downloads and catered to a niche audience overseas.
However, the television anime adaptation of My Hero Academia served as a turning point, sparking widespread interest and demand for legal streaming options such as Crunchyroll.
This surge in popularity not only contributed to the growth in subscribers for these platforms but also paved the way for the recent success of anime films.