The mangaka Kouhei Horikoshi, author of the successful shonen manga My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia), has shared with the public a special illustration to commemorate the arrival of Christmas in Japan. The illustration features the characters Izuku Midoriya, Katsuki Bakugou and Mirko, who will take on the role of Santa Claus by wearing their characteristic attire and making a round of gift-giving.
The publication in question by Kouhei Horikoshi has been received with open arms by fans of the My Hero Academia franchise and within 7 hours of its publication, the illustration has reached more than 4 million people and gathered more than 347 thousand likes.
My Hero Academia celebrates the arrival of Christmas in Japan with amazing illustration
However, that’s not all, as the anime adaptation of the manga My Hero Academia has also decided to celebrate the arrival of Christmas with the fans. Through their respective official media, the anime My Hero Academia shared a special visual image for the occasion and wished all fans a Merry Christmas!
Something to note is that the special visual reached one million views and currently has more than 71 thousand likes.
Information about My Hero Academia:
My Hero Academia, also known as Boku no Hero Academia in Japan, is an action shonen manga that is written and illustrated by Kouhei Horikoshi. The work made its debut in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in July 2014 and reached its conclusion last August 4 this year. In addition, Shueisha Publishing has collected Kouhei Horikoshi’s manga into 42 volumes in total. Thanks to the excellent reception from the public, the My Hero Academia manga had an anime adaptation.
The anime adaptation of the My Hero Academia manga premiered on television in Japan on April 3, 2016 and over the years has gained incredible public acceptance, to the point of gaining worldwide acclaim. This anime adaptation consists of seven seasons, totaling 159 episodes, 4 movies and 4 OVAs.
The production of the TV anime My Hero Academia is in charge of the animation studio BONES and for the enjoyment of viewers, the series is available legally through the Crunchyroll platform and has its respective English dubbing.
My Hero Academia: Final Season to premiere in Fall 2025
At the Jump Festa 2025 event, it was announced that the final season of the My Hero Academia anime, titled My Hero Academia: Final Season, will premiere over the course of the Fall 2025 season.
The anime My Hero Academia has the following description: The story introduces us to a universe where superpowers, known as “quirks,” are part of everyday life. In this world, approximately 80% of the population has developed special abilities, leading to the emergence of heroes and villains who fight for balance and justice.
The plot centers on Izuku Midoriya, a passionate young man and admirer of heroes, but who, unfortunately, was born without a quirk. Despite this apparent disadvantage, Izuku dreams of becoming a hero and protecting others. His life takes a radical turn when he encounters the legendary hero All Might, possessor of the most powerful quirk of all.
Touched by Izuku’s determination and indomitable spirit, All Might decides to pass on his power to him, making the young man his apprentice and giving him the opportunity to attend the prestigious U.A. High School, an academy dedicated to training future heroes.
Throughout the series, we follow Izuku and his classmates as they confront dangerous villains, overcome personal challenges and discover the true meaning of being a hero.
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