My Hero Academia
A superhero manga and anime series set in a world where most people have superpowers called "Quirks," following young Izuku Midoriya as he trains to become the greatest hero.
Category
Anime/Manga
Release Year
2014
Origin
Japan
Tags
superheroschoolcoming-of-ageactionfriendshipheroism
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Boku no Hero Academia (My Hero Academia)
Aliases
MHA, BnHA, Hero Academia, Plus Ultra
Type
Manga/Anime Series
Release Year
2014
Status
Ongoing
Origin
Japan
Region
Japan
Creation Information
Creator
Kohei Horikoshi
Publisher
Shueisha (manga), Funimation/Crunchyroll (anime)
Original Work
My Hero Academia manga
Genre
Superhero, School, Action, Coming-of-age, Shonen
Content Information
Synopsis
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.
Main Characters
Izuku Midoriya, All Might, Katsuki Bakugo, Ochaco Uraraka, Tenya Iida, Shoto Todoroki
Setting
Modern Japan in a superhero society with hero schools and professional heroes
Themes
Heroism, friendship, perseverance, self-improvement, justice, responsibility
Target Audience
Shonen demographic, superhero fans, young adults
Media Forms
Comics
Weekly Shonen Jump manga series
Animated Series
Multiple seasons of anime adaptation
Live Action Films
Live-action stage plays and potential film adaptations
Video Games
Multiple video game adaptations and mobile games
Merchandise
Extensive figure lines, clothing, accessories, collectibles
Books
Light novels, art books, character guides, databooks
Digital Content
Mobile games, digital manga, streaming content
Live Events
Concerts, stage shows, voice actor events
Cross Media Adaptations
Stage plays, radio dramas, promotional content
Commercial Information
Sales
Over 85 million manga copies sold worldwide
Revenue
Multi-billion yen franchise including anime, games, and merchandise
Awards
Harvey Award, Sugoi Japan Award, various anime awards
Critical Reception
Praised for revitalizing superhero genre in manga/anime
Cultural Impact
Introduced new generation to superhero stories, global phenomenon
Market Value
One of the most valuable modern anime/manga franchises
Licensing
Global licensing for merchandise, games, and adaptations
Merchandise Revenue
Hundreds of millions in figure and merchandise sales
Streaming Rights
Available on major streaming platforms worldwide
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Global community of anime/manga fans and superhero enthusiasts
Communities
Reddit communities, Discord servers, fan forums, social media groups
Events
Anime conventions, cosplay competitions, fan meetups
Quotes
Plus Ultra!, I am here!, Deku!, various character catchphrases
Memes
Plus Ultra memes, All Might poses, character reaction images
Cosplay
Extremely popular cosplay subject with detailed hero costumes
Fan Art
Massive fan art community, character illustrations, ship art
Fan Projects
Fan animations, AMVs, fan fiction, tribute videos
Cultural References
Referenced in other anime, memes, pop culture
Social Media
Strong presence on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube
Collectibles
Premium figures, nendoroids, statues, limited edition items
Historical Development
2014
Manga begins serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump
2016
First anime season premieres, gains international attention
2017
Second anime season, manga reaches 10 million copies
2018
First anime movie "Two Heroes" released
2019
Fourth anime season, Heroes Rising movie
2020
Manga reaches 50 million copies, World Heroes Mission movie
2021
Sixth anime season announced, continued global expansion
2022
Multiple video game releases, stage play adaptations
2023
Final manga arc begins, seventh anime season
2024
Continued anime production, global merchandise expansion
Related Links
heroaca.com
www.enjoyip.com