My Hero Academia

In the world of My Hero Academia (2015–2025, Viz), a superpowered society known as "Quirks" has become the norm, and young Izuku Midoriya dreams of becoming the greatest hero despite being born powerless. This 42-issue series, primarily written and illustrated by Kōhei Horikoshi, follows his journey through U.A. High School, where he inherits a legendary power and faces off against escalating threats from villainous forces. With additional scripting by Caleb Cook and art contributions from Yoko Akiyama, the series became a defining modern shonen epic, celebrated for its heartfelt character growth and inventive action. It matters as a globally beloved franchise that reimagined superhero tropes through a distinctly Japanese lens, capturing a generation of readers.