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[MHA] Special Illustration Released to Celebrate the Conclusion of "My Hero Academia" – Animators' Tribute to Toga

The manga "My Hero Academia" (author: Kohei Horikoshi) has concluded its ten-year run with the final chapter published in the 36/37 combined issue of "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha) on August 5. To commemorate this milestone, an illustration by the animators has been released on the official X (formerly Twitter) account.


Scene cuts from "My Hero Academia" Season 7

Scene cuts from "My Hero Academia" Season 7 (C) Kohei Horikoshi / Shueisha・My Hero Academia Production Committee


On X, a message reads, "Thank you, Kohei Horikoshi Sensei. Thank you, and congratulations on 'My Hero Academia' – Illustration by Noriko Morishima from the MHA animators," accompanied by an illustration of Toga.

"My Hero Academia" started serialization on July 7, 2014, and is set in a world where people with superpowers, known as quirks, are commonplace. The story follows Izuku Midoriya (Deku), who aims to become a hero who protects society and fights against villains who misuse their quirks. He attends U.A. High School, a prestigious academy for training heroes, where he grows alongside his classmates.

The manga series has reached 41 volumes and has surpassed 100 million copies in circulation worldwide. The TV anime adaptation began airing in 2016 and is currently in its seventh season. Additionally, the series has been adapted into stage plays and four theatrical films, along with multiple games.



Source : ORICON NEWS