The final chapter of “ Boku
no Hero Academia ” will be published on August 5, 2024 ,
marking the end of one of the most influential series in recent times. The
series' creator, Kohei Horikoshi , recently shared his thoughts
on the upcoming conclusion of his superhero oeuvre, revealing that he still
can't fully absorb the global reach he's had.
In a recent interview with Viz Media, a North
American manga distributor, Horikoshi reflected on the impact of “Boku no Hero
Academia,” which will conclude with the publication of chapter 430. The
interview touched on several topics, including how Horikoshi feels
about “Boku no Hero Academia” has reached 100 million copies in circulation
worldwide , with the English version consistently ranking on
best-seller lists in America.
Horikoshi confessed that this success
“doesn't feel real” to him, attributing much of the credit to the foreign teams
in charge of marketing and distribution outside of Japan. However,
the interviewer highlighted that the strong international appeal of the series
comes from the work itself, since foreign readers tend to be demanding and many
abandon a work if they do not find it interesting. " International
readers evaluate manga quite strictly ," said the
interviewer. " Many people stop reading it midway if they find
it boring, so the continued sales success of 'Boku no Hero Academia' means that
many people find it entertaining ."
Horikoshi, flattered by these comments ,
responded modestly: " Well, if you put it that way... No, thank
you." Really. It must mean that people recognize it as a quality series .
The interview also touched on the American influences on “Boku no Hero
Academia,” such as Horikoshi's inspiration for creating superhero names that
would fit in a superhero comic. While Horikoshi's ideals of heroism
were initially shaped by the work of Eiichiro Oda in "One Piece" and
Goku from "Dragon Ball," these have evolved into real-life acts of
heroism , even in small actions of encouragement and support. of
common people.
For readers who have followed the final story of
“Boku no Hero Academia,” this philosophical perspective from Horikoshi comes as
no surprise. The author has managed to capture the essence of heroism,
both in great deeds and in small everyday acts, something that has resonated
deeply with a global audience. With the final chapter just around the
corner, the legacy of “Boku no Hero Academia” appears to be secured, leaving an
indelible mark on manga and anime culture.
Source: ComicBookResources
