Author's Notes

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Author's Notes are short introductions that mangaka add to the dustjacket of each volume of their manga. This includes Kohei Horikoshi and his respective series, My Hero Academia. More often then not they sound like Horikoshi's thoughts rather than an extension of the series. Volume introductions are located on the front inner face of the volume covers only. Each volume introduction comes with a unique drawing by Horikoshi (usually a hand with a face).

Volume Translations

Volume 1 ↑ Back to top

This is my third series to be collected into graphic novels. Forgive me if this sounds reckless, but the thing I prioritize most when drawing manga is creating something that I can enjoy. This one might not remain popular, but for now, I'll just be happy if everyone finds it as fun as I do.

Volume 2 ↑ Back to top

I like drawing hands. I give them a lot of care because, besides the face, I think that hands are the body part most capable of showing expression and character. On the flip side, drawing hands that aren't expressive is especially tough because there's nothing to go on. For that reason, there's one character in this volume who's especially difficult and who had me on the verge of tears every week. It makes me resent myself. It'll be plenty obvious to any reader which character I'm referring to, so go ahead. Read on.

Volume 3 ↑ Back to top

Every week, I find myself thinking, "If I don't do my best, I'm gonna die!" It's pretty thrilling.

Volume 4 ↑ Back to top

Thanks for picking this up. It's thanks to fans like you that we've made it to volume 4. I feel as though the things I like to do in life haven't really changed since elementary school.

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I've been wanting to write a tournament arc since I was a little kid. Now that I've done it, I see it's a ridiculously hard thing to pull off.

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"Stain" has a certain meaning in English. Slowly but surely, the character is making his mark on the story. But anyway, we're getting the anime I've wanted forever. Amazing!!

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This is just how I feel personally, but the most exciting part of any superhero movie or comic is the process of becoming a hero. And I mean "exciting," which goes a level beyond "interesting" in how it creates a sense of anticipation.

So I set out to make a story about becoming the greatest hero there ever was that would perfectly capture that excitement, even for myself as the author.

The stage for that was set way earlier than I expected, but I've still got a ton of story in me, so I'm going ahead at full throttle.

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The anime's begun.
It's all thanks to you readers that we've come this far, so thank you very much!

Volume 9 ↑ Back to top

The story's still pretty gloomy in this volume. When that happens, it usually ends up affecting my actual life as well. Planning things in your head is one thing, but putting pen to paper is another.

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We finally made it to volume 10!
Back in volume 1, I wrote that my top priority was creating a manga that I could enjoy. But with the anime starting and so many people involved in the enterprise now, it'd be a little irresponsible to keep prioritizing my own enjoyment. That said, all the new stuff is fun too. Maybe even more fun than when the series was starting out.

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Volume 11. Published in the 11th month, containing the #1 hero's climactic battle. Lots of ones.

Volume 12 ↑ Back to top

This is volume 12!! Things are getting out of hand!

Volume 13 ↑ Back to top

It's volume 13!! Thanks for picking it up! Season 2 of the anime is starting! I'm ready to be wowed again by the sight of Deku and Katsuki moving around.

Volume 14 ↑ Back to top

Thanks for choosing this book! All the fan letters and handmade crafts I get from fans are a real source of power for me. They really make me happy! All that power!!!

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