The release of the final volume of the popular shonen manga My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia) by Kouhei Horikoshi has generated a great stir worldwide. This final volume not only marks the closure of a widely acclaimed work, but also includes additional pages that delve deeper into the story of Izuku Midoriya, something that in recent days gave much to talk about because of its relationship with the character Ochako Uraraka.
It should be noted that the publisher Shueisha released the last volume of My Hero Academia on December 4 and it seems that fans of the franchise have lost their minds to get their hands on the last volume of this manga, since a few hours ago it was announced that this volume managed to reap more than 1 million copies in circulation just 1 week after its publication.
My Hero Academia Final Volume is a resounding sales success
This surprising news was shared through the official X/Twitter account of the My Hero Academia manga. In addition, due to the high demand, a new reprint run was confirmed a few hours after its publication. This new batch of reprints will be available in stores and bookstores in Japan starting December 25, ensuring that more fans will be able to get a copy of the final volume of My Hero Academia.
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 of the public, the manga My Hero Academia was adapted into an anime.
The anime adaptation of the manga My Hero Academia premiered on television in Japan on April 3, 2016 and over the years has gained an incredible acceptance by the public, to the point of gaining great repercussion worldwide. 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 announced its Final Season for 2025
On October 12 of this year, the official media for the anime adaptation of the manga My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia) announced the production of its eighth season. This new installment of the series will be titled “My Hero Academia: Final Season” and is scheduled to premiere in the course of the year 2025.
The My Hero Academia manga 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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