My Hero Academia facts for kids
| My Hero Academia | |
Cover of the first tankōbon volume, featuring Izuku Midoriya (front), All Might (back), and several other pro heroes (background).
|
|
Quick facts for kids 僕のヒーローアカデミア(Boku no Hīrō Akademia) |
|
|---|---|
| Genre |
|
| Manga | |
| Written by | Kōhei Horikoshi |
| Published by | Shueisha |
| English publisher | |
| Demographic | Shōnen |
| Imprint | Jump Comics |
| Magazine | Weekly Shōnen Jump |
| English magazine | |
| Original run | July 7, 2014 – ongoing |
| Volumes | 36 |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by |
|
| Produced by |
|
| Written by | Yōsuke Kuroda |
| Music by | Yuki Hayashi |
| Studio | Bones |
| Licensed by | Crunchyroll |
| Network |
|
| English network | |
| Original run | April 3, 2016 – ongoing |
| Episodes | 118 + 8 OVAs |
| Manga spin-offs | |
|
|
| Anime films | |
|
|
| Video games | |
|
|
My Hero Academia (僕のヒーローアカデミア, Boku no Hīrō Akademia) is a very popular Japanese superhero manga series. It is written and drawn by Kōhei Horikoshi. The story is about a world where almost everyone has a special power called a "Quirk."
The manga started in July 2014 in a magazine called Weekly Shōnen Jump. So far, 36 books (called tankōbon volumes) have been released. The series has also become a big media franchise, meaning it includes many other things like TV shows, movies, and video games.
Contents
The Story of My Hero Academia
The story of My Hero Academia takes place in a world where most people are born with special abilities. These powers are known as "Quirks." About 80% of the world's population has a Quirk.
Izuku Midoriya's Journey
The main character is a boy named Izuku Midoriya. He dreams of becoming a superhero, just like his idol, All Might. All Might is known as Japan's greatest hero.
The problem is, Izuku was born without a Quirk. This means he has no special powers at all. Even without a Quirk, Izuku still wants to save people.
Becoming a Hero
One day, Izuku meets All Might. All Might sees how brave Izuku is and how much he wants to help others. Because of this, All Might decides to give Izuku his own Quirk.
After getting this amazing power, Izuku gets into a special high school. This school is called U.A. High School. It's a famous school where young people train to become professional superheroes.
Beyond the Manga: Anime and Films
My Hero Academia is not just a manga. It has grown into a huge world of entertainment. Many different types of media have been created based on the original story.
The Anime Series
An anime TV show was made by a studio called Bones. The first season of the anime aired in Japan in 2016. Since then, many more seasons have been released.
The anime brings the manga's exciting stories and characters to life. It has amazing animation, music, and voice acting.
Movies and Spin-offs
There are also three animated movies based on the series. These movies tell new stories with the characters. They are:
- Two Heroes (released in 2018)
- Heroes Rising (released in 2019)
- World Heroes' Mission (released in 2021)
Besides the main story, there are also other manga stories called "spin-offs." These stories focus on different characters or parts of the My Hero Academia world. Some examples are:
- Smash!!
- Vigilantes
- Team-Up Missions
Video Games
Fans can also play as their favorite characters in video games. Some of the games include:
- One's Justice (2018)
- One's Justice 2 (2020)
Popularity and Awards
My Hero Academia has become very popular around the world. It has sold millions of copies of the manga. It is one of the best-selling manga series of all time.
Critics and fans love the series. They often praise the artwork, the characters, and the exciting fight scenes. The anime is also praised for its animation and music.
The series has won several awards. These include the Sugoi Japan Award and the Harvey Award for Best Manga. The anime has also been nominated for "Anime of the Year" awards.
Images for kids
-
Cover of the first tankōbon volume, featuring Izuku Midoriya (front), All Might (back), and several other pro heroes (background).
My Hero Academia (Japanese: 僕のヒーローアカデミア, Hepburn: Boku no Hīrō Akademia)
See also
In Spanish: My Hero Academia para niños
