Kohei Horikoshi Reveals What Inspired My Hero Academia!

This article contains spoilers from My Hero Academia’s Final Saga.

Summary

My Hero Academia is Horikoshi’s most significant work impacting future manga.
Horikoshi revealed his struggles and failures before creating MHA.
Horikoshi poured his all into MHA with no regrets, inspiring fans.

The renowned creator of “My Hero Academia,” Kohei Horikoshi, has unveiled the final fanbook titled “My Hero Academia” Ultra Age. In this publication, Horikoshi himself disclosed various details, such as the source of his inspiration for the “My Hero Academia” series.

The My Hero Academia Series Is Horikoshi’s Biggest Work

MHA Will Influence Future Mangas

For anyone with a smidgen of familiarity with manga and anime, the name “My Hero Academia” is undoubtedly recognizable. This popular series, which continues to resonate even now, several months after its conclusion in late 2024, has left a significant impact on many devoted fans who were deeply saddened by its ending.

2025 finds fans of the beloved series “My Hero Academia” still fervent in their passion, as it prepares for its final anime season later this year – wrapping up an incredible journey that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on future manga creations. With over 100 million copies sold globally, “My Hero Academia” (MHA) has proven itself to be one of the most successful manga series ever. This triumph is largely attributed to its creator, Horikoshi, who persevered through numerous challenges before achieving such remarkable success.

Horikoshi Reveals His Inspirations For Writing My Hero Academia

Horikoshi Faced a Lot Of Failures Until MHA

Known as the cherished creator of the “My Hero Academia” series, Horikoshi embarked on this venture in 2014. His manga journey concluded in 2024 when the series wrapped up, leaving behind a ten-year impact. Yet, achieving such fame wasn’t effortless for Horikoshi; he experienced numerous setbacks along the way. Prior to striking it rich with “MHA”, there were mangas that didn’t make it, and at one point, he was on the verge of giving up.

“If I Can’t Save The One Small Girl In Front Of Me, How Can I Become A Hero That Saves Everyone?” — Deku

Lately, Horikoshi unveiled the concluding fanbook for the My Hero Academia saga, jam-packed with insights about characters, powers, and personal revelations. This volume offers a glimpse into the inspirations that fueled his work on the MHA series, here’s what he shared:

“Q: What made you start writing My Hero Academia and what was your inspiration?”

Horikoshi: [After previous failures], I took this opportunity as a final challenge in Shonen Jump.

I chose to fully commit myself to creating this collection of drawings, ensuring that I had no lingering doubts or regrets. This gave me the freedom to express myself freely, exploring my creativity without any limitations or constraints.

This communication, combined with the test from the last comic book, undeniably stirred fans’ emotions. Fans eagerly anticipate that Horikoshi might still share fresh content periodically, and perhaps the future manga he intends to create will retain the beloved aspects of My Hero Academia.

Where To Read and Watch My Hero Academia

Available on Manga Plus and Crunchyroll

In simple terms, the popular manga “My Hero Academia” has been brought to an end by its creator, Horikoshi. Over 430 captivating chapters have been released for fans to enjoy, which are all available on Manga Plus. Originally, these chapters were published weekly in Shonen Jump magazine.

For the anime enthusiasts, we’re yet to see the concluding chapter of this show; it’s slated for release towards the end of this year. You can catch up with all the episodes so far on Crunchyroll.

2025-05-14 04:04