Thank you Horikoshi, Shonen manga will never forget My Hero Academia

Despite the conclusion of My Hero Academia’s 10-year-long serialization in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine with the release of chapter 430 on Monday, August 5, 2024, mangaka Kohei Horikoshi’s work continues to leave an unforgettable mark on the animanga industry globally. Its sheer impact remains undiminished.

Kohei Horikoshi wrote and illustrated My Hero Academia, a Japanese manga series that was published in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from July 2014 to August 2024. The manga is currently comprised of 41 volumes, with the 42nd and final volume set to be released soon.

Please note: This article may contain spoilers from the My Hero Academia manga.

The Impact of My Hero Academia on the Animanga Industry

From its very first chapter, My Hero Academia has consistently risen in popularity among the Weekly Shonen Jump manga titles, solidifying its place as one of the top series published in the magazine. This is evident from its impressive milestone of over 100 million copies in circulation as of April 2024, and with its final manga volume yet to be released. Additionally, the manga has also made frequent appearances on The New York Times best-seller list throughout its serialization.

In addition, during the modern era, the manga had become the flagship of the magazine, alongside the enduring Eiichiro Oda series One Piece and Gege Akutami’s shonen series, Jujutsu Kaisen, known for its dark fantasy elements.

Izuku Midoriya as seen in the anime (Image via BONES)

Moreover, the franchise has expanded beyond its original manga with the creation of multiple spin-off manga series including My Hero Academia: Smash!!, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, and My Hero Academia: Team-Up Missions. Furthermore, the manga has also inspired stage play adaptations, merchandise, video games, and various other forms of media.

The most significant media expansion out of all was the anime adaptation created by Studio BONES. The studio is currently airing the seventh season of the anime and has recently released the fourth movie in the franchise, My Hero Academia: You’re Next. Furthermore, the studio has produced nine original video animations, showcasing the global success of the manga and earning gratitude from fans towards its creator, Kohei Horikoshi.

How Fans Reacted to the End of the Manga

Katsuki Bakugo as seen in the anime (Image via BONES)

The conclusion of the manga resulted in the hashtag “#ThankYouKoheiHorikoshi”becoming a trending topic on the internet, as fans expressed their gratitude towards the manga artist for the stunning finale of the series.

The embers of the One For All quirk had vanished, but they were still overjoyed that Izuku Midoriya was able to resume his life as a hero. They also expressed their gratitude to the manga creator for inspiring them to dream big, just like the protagonist Izuku Midoriya.

“This is the story of how we will continue to reach out. DEKU BECOMES A HERO AGAIN USING THE NEW SUIT HE GOT FROM ALL MIGHT,”one fan exclaimed.

“Gonna miss this class so much man,”another fan said.

“#ThankYouKoheiHorikoshi for creating a character with incredible development like bakugo katsuki,”other fan said.

At the same time, many other fans expressed their gratitude to the manga artist for crafting such memorable characters, particularly those in Class A. They deeply admired the characters and were delighted to witness their growth throughout the series. One standout in the praise was the beloved Katsuki Bakugo, a fan-favorite in the series.

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