The popular manga “My Hero Academia” from Weekly Shonen Jump will have an emotional finale in August.

Overview

On June 24, 2024, it was announced on Weekly Shonen Jump’s official YouTube channel, “Jump PRESS,” that the popular manga “My Hero Academia” (written by Kohei Horikoshi) will conclude in five remaining chapters. The final chapter is scheduled to be published in Weekly Shonen Jump’s combined issue 36 and 37, set to be released on August 5. Kohei Horikoshi also expressed his gratitude to the readers in his announcement.

“My Hero Academia” is set in a world where everyone has superpowers known as “Quirks.” The story follows Izuku Midoriya (Deku), who was born without a Quirk, as he enrolls in U.A. High School, a prestigious academy for training heroes, striving to become a full-fledged hero. The series began serialization in 2014, and as of the release of the 40th volume in April this year, the total worldwide circulation of the comics has exceeded 100 million copies. Over 60 million copies have been sold domestically, with more than 40 million sold overseas, including digital versions.

This work has been adapted into various media, including TV anime, movies, games, and stage plays, and is loved worldwide. As “My Hero Academia” celebrates its 10th anniversary in serialization this July, Horikoshi commented, “There are only 5 chapters left. Some may think, ‘There are still 5 chapters!?’ while others may feel, ‘Only 5 chapters left!?’ I will do my best to ensure both groups enjoy the final chapters!”

As a token of gratitude to the readers, he added, “It is thanks to all of you that I have been able to continue depicting Deku and the others for nearly 10 years. Thank you very much!” As of June 24, 2024, the seventh season of the TV anime is currently airing, and the fourth theatrical movie, “My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: Your Next,” is set to be released on August 2.

Voices from the Street

24-year-old Student: “I feel like I’ve grown up with Deku. Although it’s sad that there are only 5 chapters left, I’ll support it till the end! Thank you, Horikoshi-sensei!”

30-year-old Office Worker: “I’ve been looking forward to Jump every week. I can’t take my eyes off how Deku and the other characters will grow until the final chapter. Great job, Horikoshi-sensei!”

18-year-old High School Student: “My Hero Academia is an important work for me. I was especially encouraged by Deku’s efforts. It’s sad that it’s ending, but I’m looking forward to the last 5 chapters!”

27-year-old Office Worker: “I can’t express how much this series has encouraged me. It’s sad that Deku and the others’ story is ending, but I’m excited to see the final chapter. Thank you, Horikoshi-sensei!”

22-year-old College Student: “My Hero Academia was my youth itself. I can’t forget the adventures with Deku, All Might, and their friends. I’ll keep a close eye on it until the final chapter!”

35-year-old Homemaker: “I can’t believe the My Hero Academia I enjoyed with my children is ending. I’m looking forward to seeing Deku and the others grow. Thank you so much, Horikoshi-sensei!”

Summary

Announcement Date: June 24, 2024
Announcement Method: Weekly Shonen Jump’s official YouTube channel “Jump PRESS”
Final Chapter Publication: Weekly Shonen Jump combined issue 36 and 37, released on August 5
Serialization Start: 2014 Issue 32 (released on July 7)
Total Circulation of Comics: Over 100 million copies worldwide (over 60 million domestically, over 40 million overseas)
Work Overview: The story of Izuku Midoriya (Deku), a Quirkless protagonist, growing up at U.A. High School, a prestigious academy for training heroes
Author’s Comments: “I apologize for taking two weeks off! The schedule got piled up like a mille-feuille! There are only 5 chapters left.” He continued, “Some may think, ‘There are still 5 chapters!?’ while others may feel, ‘Only 5 chapters left!?’ I will do my best to ensure both groups enjoy the final chapters with Deku and the others! Though it was a bumpy road, I could depict Deku and the others for nearly 10 years because you continued to read it. It was like a dream. Thank you very much! See you again in Jump!”