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With the addition of Season 7,My Hero Academiahas taken the entire internet by storm. Not to forget, Kōhei Horikoshi’s hit Shonen series has finally concluded with a grand total of 430 manga chapters. After enthralling fans for over a decade, the mangaka captivated many readers with the series’ splendid narrative and compelling characters.

Deku from My Hero Academia anime

From being born as a Quirkless in a Quirk-dominated society, Deku’s journey left many viewers sympathizing with his character. Surprisingly, Kōhei Horikoshi received tons of criticism asMHA‘s epilogue sparked several debates online for its rushed ending. Unfortunately, our beloved protagonist, Izuku Midoriya, never accomplishes the top spot in the Heroes Ranking, which many fans were enthralled to witness.

While fans are strongly criticizing Kōhei Horikoshi,My Hero Academiacontinues to make waves in the Shonen Jump industry. Interestingly, Horikoshi’s hit Shonen series now ranks among the most profitable Shonen Jump titles, rivalingOne Piece,Jujutsu Kaisen, and many more.

Kohei Horikoshi

My Hero AcademiaAchieves New Milestone: One of Shonen Jump’s Most Profitable Series

MHA‘s narrative follows the story of a young boy who symbolizes every characteristic of true heroism despite being born Quirkless. With the release ofMHA‘s epilogue, fans witnessed every Class 1A student finally graduating and starting their career as Pro Heroes.

Chapter 430 starts with readers finally witnessing Deku as a UA teacher, marking the culmination of his journey to becoming the greatest hero. Naturally, several fans were left disappointed as their beloved failed to reach the top spot at the Heroes Ranking.

deku in dark hero arc

While some fans are concerned thatKōhei Horikoshi’s narrative for the final chapter may result in the anime’s downfall,MHAhas now achieved a notable milestone making it stand equal to popular titles likeOne Piece,Jujutsu Kaisen,Haikyuu,Demon Slayer, and many more.

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Kohei Horikoshi Can Get All the Hate for How My Hero Academia Ended But His Redemption Arc for 1 Character is as Good as What Eiichiro Oda Did in One Piece

Kōhei Horikoshi’s years of hard work have helpedMy Hero Academiarank among the Shonen Jump’s most profitable series. Although the mangaka received tons of criticism for theMHA‘s epilogue, the manga sales have been skyrocketing, emphasizing its immense popularity and success.

Horikoshi wanted to portray Deku as a selfless individual and leave a memorable impression on the audience, unlike most shonen anime.

“He sees someone who’s trying to do better”: Kohei Horikoshi Was a Genius to Make Hawks Idolize Endeavor in My Hero Academia Despite the Glaring Irony

Kohei Horikoshi Can Get All the Hate for How My Hero Academia Ended But His Redemption Arc for 1 Character is as Good as What Eiichiro Oda Did in One Piece

The mangaka intended to highlight a bitter truth withMy Hero Academia‘s epilogue that many fans are finding hard to swallow. As Deku fails to accomplish his ambition to become the No. 1 Hero and ends up as a UA teacher, Horikoshi illustrates that not everyprotagonist gets a perfect ending.

HowMy Hero AcademiaLet Down Its Fandom

MHA‘s epilogue is receiving a lot of criticism as fans felt betrayed by the end of Deku’s journey. Although some may argue that Horikoshi had some hidden intentions behind the conclusion, theMy Hero Academiafranchise definitely disappointed the fandom with its special project announcement.

“He sees someone who’s trying to do better”: Kohei Horikoshi Was a Genius to Make Hawks Idolize Endeavor in My Hero Academia Despite the Glaring Irony

The franchise announced the news of a special project when manga was near its conclusion, which naturally received an enthusiastic response from fans. From speculations of another prequel to a new video game release, the announcement only resulted in high expectations forMy Hero Academiafans.

On the release of the manga’s epilogue, the secret project was revealed, whichended up disappointing the entire fandom. Unfortunately, the secret project was revealed to be the franchise’s first-ever worldwide character popularity poll. Naturally, the fans were left devastated, and they didn’t hesitate to display their anger online.

My Hero Academiacan be streamed on Crunchyroll

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Mehul Rolta is a seasoned journalist with over 3 years in esports and soccer journalism. Transitioning to anime writing at Fandom Wire, Mehul shares his lifelong passion for anime about integrates professionalism. Dedicated to connecting the world of anime globally, Mehul shares thoughts and insights, communicating personal passion with professional insight.

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