My Hero Academia Creator Breaks Silence on the Manga’s Ending

My Hero Academia Creator Breaks Silence on the Manga's Ending

As a gamer who’s been through the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with following a long-running series, I can say that seeing My Hero Academia come to a close feels like bidding farewell to an old friend after a decade-long adventure together. The journey of Deku and his fellow students at U.A. High School has been nothing short of epic, and it’s hard not to feel a pang of nostalgia as we reach the final chapter.


The popular manga series “My Hero Academia,” which had been running for ten years, concluded this week with chapter 430. In this climactic release, we learned how our protagonist, Deku, managed to become the world’s greatest hero. Fans are still digesting the densely packed ending, and now the series creator, Kohei Horikoshi, has shared his thoughts on the finale. It appears that he is content with having brought “My Hero Academia” this far.

In the end, Horikoshi, the creator of My Hero Academia, shared his closing author’s note in chapter 430. Here, he expressed gratitude towards his readers and took a moment to acknowledge Shueisha for providing him with the platform to bring his work to life.

“He expressed his joy about being part of Jump!, and thanked everyone who read his series. He’s truly grateful.”

Given the conclusion, Horikoshi also conversed with Oricon in Japan as My Hero Academia closed its last storyline. During this conversation, the artist confessed he feels somewhat empty since his project is complete. After all, My Hero Academia has occupied a significant portion of his life for ten years, and its success has significantly influenced the shonen genre.

As a fan, I find myself surprisingly isolated amidst this wave of triumph. Despite the realization that I am on the cusp of achieving my dream, the victory feels elusive and strange to me. It’s not false modesty; it’s more like a deep-seated puzzlement. Frankly, I can’t help but wonder, ‘Why now?’ Perhaps it’s because the journey has been longer than I anticipated, and the series of events leading up to this point seems endless.

As you can imagine, it is hard to say goodbye to a series as massive as My Hero Academia, and this is true whether you are a fan or its creator. Deku has become a mascot for the modern anime fandom. Just like Naruto before him, Deku put a spotlight on Shonen Jump, and his impact on the publication cannot be understated. Now, it is time for a new era to push Shonen Jump forward, and we’re sure Horikoshi will be watching on with pride.

If you haven’t been keeping up with My Hero Academia, that’s perfectly fine! Here’s a quick summary of the series so you can get all the necessary information:

“Izuku has dreamt of being a hero all his life-a lofty goal for anyone, but especially challenging for a kid with no superpowers. That’s right, in a world where eighty percent of the population has some kind of super-powered “quirk,” Izuku was unlucky enough to be born completely normal. But that’s not enough to stop him from enrolling in one of the world’s most prestigious hero academies.”

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2024-08-05 18:09