This article contains spoilers from My Hero Academia.
Key Takeaways
- Horikoshi finished My Hero Academia with chapter 430, wrapping up the Final War Arc.
- Volume 42 of My Hero Academia was released recently with exciting details added.
- Horikoshi confirmed he is already working on a new series, separate from My Hero Academia.
The author of My Hero Academia, Kohei Horikoshi, has been talked about quite a lot recently, and much of that is down to the release of volume 42 of the story. This serves as the last volume of My Hero Academia, and because of that, its release was a huge event for fans all over the world. Kohei Horikoshi added all sorts of exciting details to volume 42 of My Hero Academia, and corrected art on many instances, improving upon what was already delivered in the weekly experience.
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More than that, Horikoshi also delivered chapter 431, which was essentially the curtain call of the story. Fans were delighted to see Horikoshi continuing the delivery of top-notch content for My Hero Academia, but according to him, the series is now fully wrapped up. That said, the author of My Hero Academia also went on to reveal that he is already working on his new series, and naturally, this excited the fans quite a bit.
Horikoshi Ends My Hero Academia
- My Hero Academia ended with chapter 430
- Horikoshi drops Volume 42
Horikoshi ended My Hero Academia a few months ago. Fans already knew that 2024 was going to be the last year for My Hero Academia and that the story was already in the Final War Arc. This arc of the story lasted quite long, as is expected of a war that surpasses all previous battles seen in the story. Fans got to see just about every character, big or small, get involved in this war and affect it in their own way. All the major characters in My Hero Academia got their moment of shine in this war, and most importantly, the problem surrounding the characters of Shigaraki and the greatest evil of all, All For One, was tackled as well. In the end, the heroes were victorious, as expected, and Deku was triumphant, securing peace for the entirety of Japan. This battle was not easy for Deku, and it certainly did have its downsides as the Hero Society suffered tremendously. But, with the conclusion of the war, reconstruction of the society began immediately and many reforms were introduced in the hero order as well.
Things changed in My Hero Academia for the better, and fans saw the lives of the Her
oes change as well. Eventually, the students of class 1A went on to graduate from school, and fans even got a massive timeskip. 8 years into the future, fans saw characters such as Izuku Midoriya, along with others, having grown up already and gained quite a lot of stability in life. Izuku was seen teaching in UA, while all the others were seen doing their duties as Pro Heroes. My Hero Academia chapter 431 expanded upon this, and fans got to see the day-to-day activities of these Heroes quite well. They even reunited at a big party in My Hero Academia chapter 431, and it was certainly phenomenal for fans to witness. If all that wasn’t enough, the author also managed to tug at the heartstrings of the fans by teasing some major relationships, such as that of Deku and Ochako. Finally, this relationship became canon, once and for all, and the story finally concluded, bringing Joy to all the fans. Now, fans are wondering what lies in store for My Hero Academia, and the author has already confirmed his plans.
Horikoshi’s Next Work Is Already Underway
Horikoshi Reveals Plans For A New Manga
Fans knew that My Hero Academia’s author, Kohei Horikoshi, would continue working in Jump at some point. Horikoshi is quite a young author, and although it might not feel that way due to the immense quality that he delivered with My Hero Academia. Because he still has a lot of zeal to write, Horikoshi wants to continue being a mangaka. As such, it comes as no surprise for the fans to see Horikoshi wanting to continue working in Jump. Fans knew that Horikoshi’s next work would come sooner or later, and the only question that remained was what he wanted to put his focus on. There are quite a few fans who want Horikoshi to continue working on My Hero Academia for the sequel, and this idea isn’t bad at all.
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However, while the idea itself is great and there exists potential for My Hero Academia to have a great sequel, fans know that it is likely not going to happen. This is simply because Horikoshi has previously hinted at wanting to start a new manga, and that is where things are currently. Based on the comments of the author, which were revealed recently, he is planning a completely new manga, detached from My Hero Academia, and work on it is already on the way.
“I want to start a new series as soon as possible! For my next series I’d like to take on the artist role only, but Shueisha told me ‘It’s best if you did it all.’ For now I’m completely booked with working on the MHA art exhibition and other related events.” – Kohei Horikoshi
It is interesting to note that Horikoshi was considering being only the artist of the next manga, which means that a team-up could have been possible. However, given that Shuiesha wasn’t too interested in the idea, it is likely that he will continue to both write and draw his next manga. Based on his words, he is likely not going to take a long break and will present his next manga soon enough. Horikoshi may deliver his next work at some point in 2025, based on how he is talking about things.
What Series Will Kohei Horikoshi Write?
Horikoshi Has Mentioned Wanting To Write Horror
It is not known at this point as to what Horikoshi’s next work will be. As has been made clear already, it is likely not going to be a sequel to My Hero Academia, although it certainly is possible. Fans should expect a completely new series from the author, with new characters and a new setting. As far as the setting goes, fans know that Horikoshi is a fan of horror and he has previously shown his love for the genre. He wants to draw a horror series as he has made clear to the fans on many occasions, and it would be absolutely perfect for him to start writing a horror manga the next time he begins a story. He could going to write a great horror manga, and this shouldn’t come as a surprise to the fans, given all the horror elements that he integrated into My Hero Academia as well. Regardless of what he ends up writing, fans are absolutely certain that they will be there to support him, and at the same time, enjoy his work to the absolute fullest. For now, however, it is time for him to rest properly after 10 years of exhausting serialization.
My Hero Academia Volume 42 is out in Japan now! The English version of the volume will be released in 2025.
- Studio
- Bones
- Story By
- Kōhei Horikoshi
- Number of Episodes
- 159