Kōhei Horikoshi
WriterKōhei Horikoshi is the Japanese creator of My Hero Academia, the Weekly Shōnen Jump manga that Studio Bones adapted into the anime. Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1986, he built the story into one of the best-selling manga franchises of the modern era.
My Hero Academia Role
Horikoshi writes and illustrates the original My Hero Academia manga that the anime follows, shaping its heroes, quirks, and overarching plot from the page before Studio Bones brings each arc to screen. Serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump, the series had sold past 100 million copies by April 2024, placing it among the top-selling manga of all time. As the sole creator, he controls the direction of the story that drives every season, film, and spinoff carrying the My Hero Academia name.
Career and Notable Roles
Before breaking through with My Hero Academia, Horikoshi published Oumagadoki Zoo and Barrage, both serialized in the same Shueisha magazine. He studied at Toho High School before attending Nagoya University of Arts, and got his start as an assistant to Yasuki Tanaka, the creator of Summer Time Rendering. He has named Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Naruto as childhood favorites, alongside an enduring interest in Marvel Comics and the manga artist Yuko Osada.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kōhei Horikoshi?
Kōhei Horikoshi is the Japanese creator of My Hero Academia, writing and illustrating the original manga that the anime follows. Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1986, he shapes the series' heroes, quirks, and overarching plot before Studio Bones brings each arc to screen.
How many copies has the My Hero Academia manga sold?
Serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump, My Hero Academia had sold past 100 million copies by April 2024. That places it among the top-selling manga of all time.
What manga did Kōhei Horikoshi create before My Hero Academia?
Before breaking through with My Hero Academia, Horikoshi published Oumagadoki Zoo and Barrage, both serialized in the same Shueisha magazine. Neither reached the scale of his later hit.
Who did Kōhei Horikoshi work as an assistant for?
Horikoshi got his start as an assistant to Yasuki Tanaka, the creator of Summer Time Rendering. He studied at Toho High School before attending Nagoya University of Arts.
What are Kōhei Horikoshi's favorite manga?
Horikoshi has named Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Naruto as childhood favorites. He has also spoken about an enduring interest in Marvel Comics and the manga artist Yuko Osada.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the My Hero Academia anime series, manga, and official materials. My Hero Academia was created by Kohei Horikoshi, published by Shueisha, and animated by Bones. All rights to My Hero Academia and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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