My Hero Academia’s Creator Reveals Influence from One of Marvel’s Best Movies

“The narrative of My Hero Academia, one of the most beloved modern superhero stories, was shaped by creator Kohei Horikoshi who revealed that an iconic Marvel movie served as an inspiration.”

The conclusion of My Hero Academia has passed, showing the fates of Deku and his fellow Class 1-A members. This influential manga series spanned a decade and gave rise to one of the most highly-regarded anime of our time.

In light of the recent release of My Hero Academia: You’re Next, Kohei discussed the inspiration behind the franchise. He revealed that the critically acclaimed Spider-Man 2 actually played a significant role in shaping the series, possibly making it the greatest superhero movie to date.

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“According to the interview with Comicbook.com, there is a memorable scene in Spider-Man 2 featuring Tobey Maguire where he stops a train from running out of control. In this scene, ordinary passengers witness Spider-Man’s true identity, but a child discovers his mask and promises not to reveal it to anyone.”

“According to him, the scene portrays the essence of a hero – someone who assists regular individuals and is also aided by them in return.”

Spider-Man 2, directed by Sam Raimi, is a poetic moment captured in a momentous film that remains one of the most acclaimed adaptations of a comic book or manga to date. This film served as a turning point for Marvel movies, as their previous track record had been inconsistent, despite the successes of Blade and X-Men.

Kohei’s insight is spot on – Spider-Man 2 delves into the concept of heroism, challenging Peter Parker to his breaking point as he faces off against Alfred Molina’s Doctor Octopus. This theme is also present in Deku’s battle against All For One and Shigaraki in My Hero Academia. Additionally, the series also explores its own subtle romance between Deku and Ochako.

In addition, it should be noted that Deku’s father is not even mentioned in this discussion. Many parallels can be drawn between Deku and his father, and for those interested in further analysis, our Season 7 guide will provide information on the next episode’s release date.