My Hero Academia Creator Kohei Horikoshi Gives Studio Tour Ahead of Series Finale

As a lifestyle expert with a deep appreciation for manga and anime, I have closely followed the journey of Kohei Horikoshi and his groundbreaking series, My Hero Academia. The upcoming end of this fan-favorite manga marks an emotional moment for me, having witnessed its growth from its humble beginnings in 2014 to a global phenomenon with an anime, movies, and video games.


The acclaimed manga series My Hero Academia, which follows Izuku Midoriya and Class 1-A as they collaborate to strengthen Hero Society and build a better tomorrow, will conclude on August 3rd. Its mastermind, Kohei Horikoshi, has been crafting this captivating tale. Recently, he unveiled his new workspace where the UA Academy world was brought to life.

As an avid fan of anime and manga for over a decade, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and sadness as we approach the end of Class 1-A’s summer season. The anticipation builds with each passing day as we wait for the debut of the final chapter in the manga series. And let me tell you, this journey has been nothing short of remarkable.

Kohei Horikoshi shares peek at studio ahead of My Hero Academia’s finale 

Since July 2014, the captivating manga series “My Hero Academia,” created by Shueisha, has published a total of 425 chapters across 40 volumes. This intriguing story focuses on Izuku Midoriya, a young boy with unique abilities known as Quirks, who harbors a deep longing to become a hero. All Might, the world’s most esteemed hero, imparts his extraordinary Quirk to Midoriya and facilitates his admission into U.A. High School for intensive superhero education. The manga’s immense appeal has given rise to an anime adaptation, numerous movies, and various video games. The anime is now in its seventh series, while the fourth anime film, titled “My Hero Academia: You’re Next,” is slated to premiere in Japan in August and reach U.S. shores in October.

As a dedicated follower of Horikoshi’s work, I’m excited about his plans for after My Hero Academia comes to an end. According to the artist himself, he’s considering dabbling in a new genre – horror. In his own words, “I’ve been wanting to try my hand at drawing a horror manga, but just a little.”

Kohei Horikoshi shares a message for fans ahead of manga’s ending

As the much-loved series My Hero Academia nears its conclusion, creator Kohei Horikoshi shared a heartfelt message for fans. He revealed that they’re close to finishing the manga serialization and there aren’t many chapters left. However, he expressed his desire for readers to stay engaged until the very end, assuring them it will be worth their time and effort. Horikoshi acknowledged the unwavering support from fans, which fuels him to continue working diligently on the project. So, keep reading!

Horikoshi spoke with Viz Media about the background and motivations behind his popular series, as its conclusion drew near. When asked if there were any unexplored characters or storylines he regretted not delving into, Horikoshi explained, “There are actually characters and backstories that I came up with but didn’t incorporate into the narrative. For example, I have comprehensive tales for the past wielders of One For All. However, I deliberately chose not to include these in the story.”

The writer-illustrator shared that he preferred suggesting implied backgrounds rather than drawing out intricate backstories. He cited an example from “Terminator 2” where the future was not extensively depicted, allowing viewers to use their imagination and fill in the gaps. Consequently, he aimed to create a piece similar to “Terminator 2,” even if his response may have slightly deviated from the initial query.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d be happy to share with you an intriguing story about Kohei Horikoshi, a talented mangaka hailing from Aichi Prefecture in Japan. This remarkable artist earned his stripes at the prestigious Nagoya University of Arts. Before making waves in the manga world, Kohei had the privilege of working as an assistant to Yasuki Tanaka, the brilliant mind behind the captivating series “Hitomi no Catoblepas” and “Kagijin.”

Horikoshi’s favorite manga series include Naruto, One Piece, Akira, Tekkonkinkreet, and Boys on the Run. In a farewell bid upon the conclusion of the former, Horikoshi referred to it as the greatest shonen manga ever, as Naruto made up his childhood and was one of the primary inspirations behind My Hero Academia. In turn, upon the release of the My Hero Academia anime, Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto congratulated Horikoshi in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump.

Horikoshi created several movie-inspired posters in an unique manga style. One of these was for “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” in 2017, which he drew to publicize the film and undoubtedly took pleasure in creating. Likewise, Horikoshi produced a vividly colored “My Hero Academia” poster based on the movie poster design for “Avengers: Infinity War” in 2018.

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2024-07-24 13:52