Kohei Horikoshi
Kohei Horikoshi is a Japanese manga artist known for creating the popular series 'My Hero Academia'.
Books
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1. My Hero Academia, Vol. 1
In a world where superpowers, known as "Quirks," are the norm, a Quirkless boy named Izuku Midoriya dreams of becoming a hero. Despite his lack of powers, his determination catches the eye of the legendary hero All Might, who sees potential in him and decides to pass on his own Quirk, "One For All," to Izuku. As Izuku begins his journey at U.A. High School, a prestigious academy for aspiring heroes, he faces challenges and learns what it truly means to be a hero, all while discovering the importance of courage, friendship, and perseverance.
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2. 僕のヒーローアカデミア 5 [Boku No Hero Academia 5]
Students of U.A. High face escalating danger when a training site is unexpectedly attacked by villains; the volume follows Midoriya and his classmates as they scramble to use their Quirks, learn to cooperate under pressure, and confront the brutal reality of hero work, while teachers and a legendary pro hero intervene in a desperate clash that forces the young heroes to grow and rethink what it means to protect others.
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3. 僕のヒーローアカデミア 8 [Boku No Hero Academia 8]
Students at U.A. High compete in a high-stakes sports festival that serves as a national showcase for young heroes-in-training, producing spectacular displays of quirks, surprising upsets, and fierce rivalries. The volume centers on intense one-on-one battles that test strategy and resolve, culminating in an emotionally charged match in which the protagonist confronts a powerful, conflicted opponent whose abilities and family history complicate his identity. Through physical contests and personal revelations, characters grow, rivalries deepen, and public attention reshapes their paths toward becoming professional heroes.
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5. 僕のヒーローアカデミア 6 [Boku No Hero Academia 6]
At a turning point in their training, the students confront high-stakes practical exams and field exercises that push them beyond classroom lessons, forcing them to refine their powers, work as teams, and face the moral weight of heroism; rivalries harden, unexpected alliances form, and the protagonist makes crucial progress in controlling his inherited ability while the growing threat from villains and public scrutiny accelerates everyone's growth toward becoming professional heroes.
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6. 僕のヒーローアカデミア 4 [Boku No Hero Academia 4]
The students of Class 1-A are pushed out of the classroom and into a brutal real-world test when a surprise villain attack forces them to rely on teamwork, quick thinking, and growing courage; the aspiring protagonist struggles to protect his friends and find ways to use his fledgling power effectively while the symbol of peace faces a terrifying engineered foe, leaving the class shaken but more determined as they confront what being a hero truly demands.
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7. 僕のヒーローアカデミア 3 [Boku No Hero Academia 3]
Izuku Midoriya and his classmates face escalating challenges as they move from classroom drills to real danger: school training and examinations test their control and teamwork, but a sudden villain attack on a training facility forces them into chaotic rescue-and-combat situations that push everyone to their limits; rivalries deepen—especially with Bakugo—Midoriya struggles to harness his inherited power, and the symbol of heroism is shaken when All Might must confront a terrifying new foe, prompting rapid growth, hard choices, and a sobering look at what being a hero truly entails.
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8. 僕のヒーローアカデミア 2 [Boku No Hero Academia 2]
A determined, formerly Quirkless boy who has inherited a powerful ability begins life at a prestigious hero academy, struggling to control his new power while navigating classroom rivalries, forging bonds with classmates, and confronting demanding training and real dangers that force him to confront his limits and learn what being a true hero requires.