My Hero Academia Author Kohei Horikoshi Reveals What Aspect Of Naruto Inspired Him The Most

Though “My Hero Academia” and “Naruto” are both renowned shonen Manga series from the past few decades, they actually don’t share many commonalities. While the former centers around a team of heroes striving to safeguard Japan against villains, the latter is set in a world of ninja with distinct settings and characters. However, it’s common for manga authors to draw inspiration from other series within Shonen Jump magazine, especially since author Kohei Horikoshi has acknowledged his admiration for “Naruto” during his childhood. As such, the influence of “Naruto” can be seen in his successful series, “My Hero Academia”.








