My Hero Academia’s Best Jeanist Wins “Best Jeanist Award” – Voice Actor Hikaru Midorikawa Accepts on His Behalf
The iconic character Best Jeanist from My Hero Academia has won a special contribution award in the Council’s Selection Division at the 41st Best Jeanist 2024 Awards. Held on November 14 in Tokyo, the ceremony saw the appearance of Hikaru Midorikawa, the voice actor for Best Jeanist, who accepted the award on the hero’s behalf.
Hikaru Midorikawa at the 41st Best Jeanist 2024 Awards © ORICON NewS inc.
Best Jeanist: A Hero Honored for Denim Dedication
My Hero Academia, created by Kohei Horikoshi, has been a manga sensation since 2014, with over 100 million copies sold worldwide and an anime series entering its final season next year. Best Jeanist, a professional hero known for his denim-themed power, controls fibers to battle villains while donned head-to-toe in jeans. Though unable to attend the event himself due to his “fight with villains,” Best Jeanist sent a message of gratitude, vowing to continue his hero work with the durability of “vintage denim.”
Hikaru Midorikawa’s Acceptance Speech
Appearing in full denim, Midorikawa expressed his honor at representing Best Jeanist, thanking Horikoshi-sensei for the series and celebrating the character’s enduring appeal. “It’s an honor to be called upon by the original,” he said, accepting the award with a smile.
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