My Hero Academia Creator Shares Insights on Heroes, Flaws, and New Movie

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As a dedicated fan with an unquenchable thirst for all things My Hero Academia, I can hardly contain my excitement as we approach the release of You’re Next! With over 100 million copies in circulation and counting, Kōhei Horikoshi has undeniably left an indelible mark on the world of manga.

In Chapter #430, Kōhei Horikoshi concluded his popular manga series, My Hero Academia. With more than 100 million copies sold globally, it’s clear that this series has been a massive success! As we anticipate the release of My Hero Academia: You’re Next in the U.S. on October 11, 2024, it seems the franchise will continue to thrive!

In a recent chat with ComicBook, Kōhei Horikoshi shared enthusiastically how My Hero Academia has indelibly impacted his life. With numerous spin-offs, series, animated films, games, and more, the mangaka continues to be amazed by the franchise’s success. The latest movie focuses on the heroes defeating Dark Might and preserving All Might’s legacy. Horikoshi appreciates that characters beyond Class A have significant roles in the storyline.

Regarding the series, Kōhei Horikoshi shared that he didn’t write the manga with a specific audience in particular. He has noticed its popularity overseas, but it still feels surreal to him. When he first began creating this manga, his focus wasn’t on readers abroad; instead, he approached it thinking, “As long as I enjoy drawing, that’s all that matters.” This is the perspective of the mangaka.

Kōhei Horikoshi acknowledges that Tobey Maguire’s portrayal of Spider-Man in the movie “Spider-Man 2” greatly influenced him. Specifically, the scene where Spider-Man saves a train and reveals his identity to the passengers inspired him to create characters who are ordinary people but become heroes. This is why Deku (Izuku Midoriya), initially lacking a superpower, developed into one of the main heroes in the series.

Kōhei Horikoshi admitted that he felt disheartened when his second serialization was terminated, yet he persevered. He designed My Hero Academia with the purpose of creating a narrative that would inspire individuals who have erred in the past or experienced heartache, to attempt again. The story’s direction was shaped by his own experiences, and he believes that everyone has faced a moment they wish they could redo.

The creator of My Hero Academia aimed for the story’s themes to strongly connect with its audience and crafted it from his personal emotions. He emphasized that he didn’t push anything, meaning Mirio’s imperfections weren’t intentional. His favorite performance in the latest movie was by Mirio. Although the manga ended on a full circle, there are more stories to be told about My Hero Academia. Keep an eye out for updates on upcoming projects!

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2024-08-09 14:08