A Decade of My Hero Academia: Kōhei Horikoshi Teases New Manga Plans

After an incredible 10-year run and 430 chapters, the My Hero Academia (MHA) manga officially wrapped up in August, but creator Kōhei Horikoshi isn’t slowing down. In a recent interview with Marvel, celebrating the release of MHA's final collected volume, Horikoshi shared that he’s already gearing up for his next big project.

Reflecting on MHA's massive success, Horikoshi admitted he feels the weight of expectations for what comes next. However, he’s eager to dive back into creating. “I’m planning to start a new manga as soon as I possibly can,” he said. While he initially considered working with a writer and focusing solely on the art, his editor convinced him to take full creative control. This means Horikoshi will once again be handling both the story and artwork for his new manga. He has already started crafting thumbnails (rough sketches and layouts) for the project.

For now, Horikoshi remains involved with wrapping up loose ends related to My Hero Academia. Several events and promotions are still on his schedule, so fans can expect him to stay connected to the series for a little while longer.

Although no details about his upcoming series have been revealed, Horikoshi hinted in a 2021 Weekly Shōnen Jump interview that he’s interested in trying something spooky, saying, “I want to try drawing a horror manga. But just a little.” Whether his next project will be in the horror genre or something entirely new remains to be seen.

Volume 42, the final collected edition of My Hero Academia, includes a few extra pages that offer insight into Deku’s life after the series' bittersweet conclusion. Fans can look forward to those additional details when the volume is translated into English. As a fun bonus, Horikoshi also shared crossover art featuring My Hero Academia and Spider-Man, a nod to his love for superheroes.

Horikoshi’s enthusiasm for storytelling and art shines through, even as he closes the chapter on one of the most beloved modern manga series. While fans are still saying goodbye to My Hero Academia, it’s clear that Horikoshi’s creative journey is far from over, and excitement is already building for what he’ll deliver next.