My Hero Academia excels in portraying themes of heroism, friendships, and determination. Apart from being a popular Shonen series, it differs from most Shonen manga. Be it Western influences or flawed characters, Kohei Horikoshi hooked the readers through his work. With the manga’s release of its final chapter, several fans complained about its ending.

Deku in a still from the series | Credit: Studio Bones

Although the inconclusive and rushed ending disappointed many readers, one cannot discredit the author’s expertise and finesse as a manga artist. Several users on X revisited his illustrations and pointed to it being superior to Masashi Kishimoto.

Fans react to Kohei Horikoshi’s artistic prowess

While Kohei Horikoshi faced backlash for the ending of My Hero Academia, his role as an exceptional illustrator is often overlooked. With his attention to detail and minuscule elements in the manga, he has been praised by several manga artists like Tite Kubo.