The widely beloved manga series My Hero Academia has come to a close with the release of its final chapter, Chapter 430. This milestone marks the end of a decade-long journey that began on July 7, 2014, when the first chapter was published in Weekly Shonen Jump. The ending, however, didn’t come as a surprise as it was already announced months before. Nonetheless, knowing that the finale was coming didn’t make it less emotional.
During its ten-year tenure, My Hero Academia has expanded into a major franchise, including an anime adaptation, movies, spin-offs, and a vast array of merchandise. In addition to its commercial success, My Hero Academia has also received critical acclaim for its storytelling and impact on the industry.
Veteran authors have paid their tribute to the series. One Piece‘s Eiichiro Oda redrew the fanart Horikoshi submitted 22 years ago and used it as Chapter 1122’s cover art. Similarly, Jujutsu Kaisen‘s Gege Akutami reportedly commented that the hit sorcerer series would not have started if not for My Hero Academia.
Created by Kohei Horikoshi, My Hero Academia quickly gained a massive following for its unique take on the superhero genre, featuring a world where nearly everyone possesses superpowers known as “Quirks.” The story follows Izuku Midoriya, a Quirkless boy who gets a chance to fulfill his dream of becoming the greatest hero after receiving One For All.
The finale sees Deku return to his Quirkless self after losing his Quirks during his final battle with Tomura Shigaraki. Even so, he continues to serve society as a teacher at U.A. High School. However, his stint as a hero is still far from over. With the help of technology, Midoriya once again joins his former classmates in their bid to stop the villains from doing evil.
Fans can read the final chapter for free via VIZ or MANGA Plus.
