Story, World & Core Themes
Explore the narrative, setting, and ideas that shape My Hero Academia.
Story
High-level synopsis and narrative focus.
In a world where 80% of people have superpowers called Quirks, Izuku Midoriya dreams of becoming a hero despite being born Quirkless, until he inherits the power of the world's greatest hero.
World
Setting, cultures, and distinctive elements.
Modern Japan in a superhero society with hero schools and professional heroes
Japanese school system, hero society, Western superhero influences
Themes
Core ideas and recurring motifs.
Heroism, friendship, perseverance, self-improvement, justice, responsibility
