Summary
The creators ofOne Piece,Jujutsu Kaisen, alongside several other Shōnen Jump mangakas have shared heartfelt messages in celebration of Kohei Horikoshi’sMy Hero Academia, reaching its conclusion. Horikoshi’s work has been a standout in Shueisha’s flagship publication,Weekly Shōnen Jump, withMy Hero Academiaaccumulating sales of more than 100 million copies. The series' remarkable success is a testament to its profound ability to inspire readers and viewers alike.
Izuku Midoriya’s journey to become the greatest hero has been a roller-coaster, with the ending proving that one quality ofDeku has always reflected true heroism. Over the past decade, with more than 400 chapters,My Hero Academiahas captured the hearts of countless fans, including fellow mangakas from the same magazine. As the series comes to an end, it has been showered with love and admiration from fans worldwide.
Naturally, this has prompted mangakas from the same niche to express their thoughts on a fellow artist’s success and put a full stop to a beloved story. These messages prove how muchMy Hero Academiawas cherished within the genre and how deeply it will be missed in the pages ofWeekly Shōnen Jump.
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Mangakas Across Japan CelebrateMy Hero Academia’s Finale with Heartfelt Tributes
Heartfelt Tributes Written by Mangakas To CommemorateMy Hero Academia’s Ending
Shōnen Jump’s official tribute to commemorate theending ofMy Hero Academiafeaturesheartfelt farewells from many popular manga artists. Among these messages, Eiichiro Oda stands out with a humorous anecdote about his interaction with Kohei Horikoshi over their shared love for the Pokémon franchise. While this message is enough to underscore the profound relationship between them,Oda also redrew a 22-year-old fan piece of Smoker by Kohei Horikoshi to show admiration for the hard work that the author has done over the past decade.
So you can play ‘Pokémon Go’ all you want now, huh? Horikoshi, thank you for 10 years of hard work and serialization. - Eiichiro Oda
Gege Akutami, the creator ofJujutsu Kaisen, shared one of the mostunexpected tributes to mark the end ofMy Hero Academia. Gege Akutami’s short message overMy Hero Academia’s ending underscores that Kohei Horikoshi may have inspired the authorto begin his work. This is particularly notable since Akutami has previously revealed that his favorite character fromMy Hero Academiais Tomura Shigaraki. It seems likely that Tomura influenced the creation of Mahito inJujutsu Kaisenamong many things thatMy Hero Academiamay have influenced.
Without My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen would not have ever begun. Congratulations on the completion of the series. - Gege Akutami
One of the hidden gems ofWeekly Shōnen JumpisSakamoto Days, and its creator also contributed a message of praise.Yuto Suzuki’s tribute toMy Hero Academiaserves as a testament to the impact of Kohei Horikoshi’s work, highlighting how the series inspires others to push forward and continually reach new heights.
Thank you for your hard work on My Hero Academia over the past 10 years! Being serialized in the same magazine is the pride of my life. - Yuto Suzuki
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Ken Wakui, the creator ofTokyo Revengers, shared sentiments similar to those of Eiichiro Oda and Yuto Suzuki regarding the end ofMyHero Academia. This one small detail highlights how big of a deal it is to be a mangaka for over a decade and being serialized in theWeekly Shōnen Jumpmagazine week after week is no joke.Ken Wakui also reveals his favorite characters fromMy Hero Academiain this tribute.
Horikoshi-sensei, thank you for these 10 years of serialization! I will always be a fan of Endeavor and Izuku. - Ken Wakui
Yusei Matsui, the creator behindNeuro: Supernatural Detective,Assassination Classroom, andThe Elusive Samurai, also contributed a touching tribute toMy Hero Academia’send. While all the other messages praise Kohei Horikoshi for his hard work, and achieving an unbelievable fleet of ten years of serialization,Yusei remarks howMy Hero Academiais the perfect example to define the notions of the Shōnen genre. Matsui’s own success with three serialized works inWeekly Shōnen Jumphints that Kohei Horikoshi may return with a new series in the magazine to fill the void thatMy Hero Academiahas left.
Your series was a perfect example of what a Jump work should be. Thank you for your hard work, Horikoshi-sensei! - Yusei Matsui
The artist behindOne-Punch Man’smanga adaptation, Yusuke Murata, also showed appreciation for the hard work that Kohei Horikoshi has done for the past decade. Murata’s message not only expresses deep appreciation for Horikoshi’s achievements but also reveals his own admiration for the series. In his tribute, Murata shares a common sentiment among fans,expressing a hopeful wish to see Horikoshi return with a new series inWeekly Shōnen Jumpin the future.
I haven’t read the final chapter ofMy Hero Academiayet, but thank you so much to Horikoshi-sensei for the past 10 years! You’re one of very few people in Japan to have a ranking of over 100 million! That’s amazing! Fatigue is inevitable for heroes, so please take some time to rest and let me read your new work in Jump again when you’ve regained your strength and energy! - Yusuke Murata
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My Hero Academia’s Creator Is Thankful to the Fans Around the World
On a farewell note,My Hero Academia’s author and illustrator also has something to say to the fans.Weekly Shōnen Jump’s issue #36/37, features Horikoshi’s parting message, where he expresses deep gratitude for the chance to be serialized in the magazine and to be embraced by fans worldwide. Though brief,Horikoshi’s message reflects his surpriseand appreciation for the immense support he received over more than a decade, never imagining the global affection and lasting impact his work would have.
Furthermore, Horikoshi also posted a message on his official X (formerly Twitter) account. This message comes with a hand-drawn illustration of Deku and All Might which reflects Horikoshi’s state of mind at the series' end. In his message, Kohei expresses that it doesn’t feel like the journey is truly ending, given the exciting events still on the horizon and the unwavering support from fans. In addition to anewMy Hero Academiamovie, Horikoshi’s message also reflects on the ongoing seventh season of the anime and prelude to the new movie,Connect to the Day,also just being released.
While most of the message remarks how grateful Kohei has felt for his achievement, he also uses this opportunity to show appreciation to his idol and friend, Eiichiro Oda. He reflects on how fortunate he feels to have been serialized alongside other incredible manga series, but he considers himself especially lucky that his character, Deku, had the opportunity to stand alongside Luffy on the covers of Shōnen Jump magazines.
Although it may seem like Kohei Horikoshi’s manga has reached its conclusion, there are still many chapters left to unfold before the series truly comes to an end. As for the author’s next step, the heartfelt tributes by the other authors are a testament to how muchKohei is loved in the industry and his return is imminent, but for the time being, he needs a well-deserved break for his hard work for the past decade.
My Hero Academia
Cast
Anime series My Hero Academia follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy born without superpowers in a world where most have them. Despite his lack of abilities, he enrolls in a prestigious hero academy, striving to learn the true essence of heroism and fulfill his dream of becoming a hero.
