2024’s Generational Hit Manga Is Officially Already The Next My Hero Academia

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Few shonen anime have achieved the same level of popularity as My Hero Academia, the hugely successful series created by Horikoshi. Though it began in 2014, the anime concluded in late 2025, leaving a significant void for fans. While nothing can truly replace My Hero Academia, the 2024 manga Ichi The Witch has the potential to become the next big shonen hit, especially if it receives an anime adaptation and gains wider recognition.

My Hero Academia Officially Ended in 2025

My Hero Academia Manga Ended Late 2024

  • MHA’s tv anime concluded in 2025
  • MHA still has a few upcoming projects

My Hero Academia was a hugely popular series, both as a manga and an anime. Created by Kohei Horikoshi, the manga began in 2014 and ran for about ten years in Jump magazine. The final chapter, number 430, was released in late 2024, bringing the manga to a close.

Although the original manga had finished, the anime series kept the My Hero Academia story going for another year. The anime adaptation’s final season, which aired in late 2025 and consisted of 11 episodes, truly marked the end of the entire My Hero Academia franchise.

Even though the main story has finished, there’s still more to come for the My Hero Academia franchise. A special episode, titled ‘My Hero Academia: More,’ is planned for release in 2026. This episode will expand on the ending, based on the original final chapter of the manga, chapter 431. While it won’t be a huge addition, it will offer a bit more closure for fans. Luckily, Weekly Shonen Jump already has a promising new series, ‘Ichi the Witch,’ to fill the gap. ‘Ichi the Witch’ is gaining popularity quickly, and many believe it has the potential to become the next big hit like My Hero Academia, potentially even getting an anime adaptation in the future.

Ichi the Witch Is A Generational Series That Could Become The New MHA Anime

  • Ichi the Witch has sensational sales for a new series
  • Weekly Shonen Jump knows the huge potential that Ichi the Witch has

While it’s unlikely anything will completely fill the void if My Hero Academia ever ends, a promising new manga called Ichi the Witch, which is currently being published in Jump, has the potential to become a popular successor.

Ichi the Witch is a relatively new manga series that began around the same time My Hero Academia concluded, in late 2024. After just over a year of publication in Weekly Shonen Jump, it’s become a significant success, boasting impressive sales figures as one of the magazine’s best-performing new titles. Readers are enjoying the story, which centers around Ichi, the sole male protagonist who is a witch. Similar to My Hero Academia, Ichi the Witch features a charming and lovable cast of characters.

It’s also worth remembering that Ichi the Witch gained popularity with a boost from Kohei Horikoshi, the creator of My Hero Academia. He actively recommended the manga to his followers, which significantly helped increase its readership and sales.

Ichi the Witch is still developing, but it shows a lot of promise. Many fans are hoping it will be adapted into an anime, and it could eventually become as popular as My Hero Academia.

It’s hard to find an anime right now that can fill the void left by My Hero Academia. It became incredibly popular, like Naruto before it, and really established itself as one of the greats. Now that My Hero Academia is finished, a new series needs to rise up and take its place, and Ichi the Witch might be it. An anime adaptation is planned for the near future.

Ichi The Witch Anime Is The Next My Hero Academia

To really capture the magic of My Hero Academia, a new series needs a gripping story and a unique power system – something as memorable as MHA‘s quirks. Ichi the Witch fits the bill perfectly. Like My Hero Academia, it features a world brimming with powerful individuals – in this case, mages using various forms of magic. This magic system feels akin to a hero-based setting, but with a more adventurous spirit that fans will enjoy. The main character shares similarities with Izuku Midoriya, and the supporting cast is just as engaging as those we loved in My Hero Academia.

Currently, details about an anime adaptation of Ichi the Witch are scarce, but it’s expected to become incredibly popular when it does arrive. With My Hero Academia nearing its conclusion, Ichi the Witch is poised to become a leading shonen anime, particularly since the creator of My Hero Academia has already expressed his support for the series.

Fans are hoping a skilled animation studio takes on “Ichi the Witch” if it gets an anime adaptation. Studio Bones would be an excellent choice. Beyond the studio, the anime needs a talented team to really bring the series to life, as it has the potential to become a groundbreaking shonen anime. With enough time and a dedicated team, “Ichi the Witch” could become as popular as “My Hero Academia” and exceed expectations.

I’ve noticed a lot of anime fans are worried that the golden age of classic shounen is coming to an end. With popular series like Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia finished, and One Piece nearing its conclusion, it definitely feels like things are changing. But I think fans might be surprised if they look at what’s coming up. A new series like Ichi the Witch, if adapted well, could really prove that the heart of shounen anime is still very much alive and will continue to thrive for years to come.

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2026-02-04 04:35