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146-427: The My Hero Academia manga and anime series features various characters created by Kōhei Horikoshi . The series takes place in a fictional world where over 80% of the population possesses a superpower , commonly referred to as a "Quirk" ( 個性 , kosei ) . Peoples' acquisition of these abilities has given rise to both professional heroes and villains. In the series, U.A. High School ( 雄英高校 , Yūei Kōkō )
292-664: A second season from April to September 2017, then a third season from April to September 2018, a fourth season from October 2019 to April 2020, a fifth season from March to September 2021, a sixth season from October 2022 to March 2023, a seventh season from May to October 2024, and an upcoming eighth and final season which is set to premiere in 2025. It has also received four animated films, titled My Hero Academia: Two Heroes , My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising , My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission , and My Hero Academia: You're Next , and nine original video animations (OVAs). A live-action film by Legendary Entertainment
438-438: A "big scene". Horikoshi wrote in the 34th volume of the manga that "I feel like I can finally see the goal in sight. It's a rather strange feeling getting to this point. In the past, I would just be drawing without a single care [for the future], but now I wonder just how many more times can I draw these characters? Change is scary as you grow older. Well, I really shouldn't dwell on that! Until next volume then!". In October 2022,
584-794: A Quirk but still dreams of becoming a superhero himself. He is scouted by the world's greatest hero, All Might , who bestows his Quirk to Midoriya after recognizing his potential, and helps to enroll him in a prestigious high school for superheroes in training. The manga spawned a media franchise , having inspired numerous spin-off manga, such as My Hero Academia: Smash!! , My Hero Academia: Vigilantes , and My Hero Academia: Team-Up Missions . The series has expanded into light novels , stage plays, and various types of merchandise and media, including numerous video games. It has also been adapted into an anime television series by Bones . The first season aired in Japan from April to June 2016, followed by
730-478: A finale to the series. It was released in North America on February 26, 2020. The film has grossed $ 30 million worldwide, and surpassed My Hero Academia: Two Heroes during its ninth weekend in the domestic gross. On November 29, 2020, it was announced that a third animated film for the series was in production. The staff and cast from the previous two films reprised their roles. In the first episode of
876-425: A general story in mind for the manga. However, he also noted there were many rejected story ideas, and that Horikoshi dismissed some ideas himself. Koike also stated that Horikoshi liked to use his inspirations. Koike also noted My Hero Academia ' s first three chapters took longer to complete than many other new serialized works. Koike and Horikoshi worked on concepts about the characters' designs while finishing
1022-478: A group of four cat-themed Heroes. This hero group specialize in mountain rescue operations and are veterans in their respective fields. They even own a large forested mountain. They have twelve years of rescuing experience. They were enlisted by U.A. during the Forest Training Arc to help train the students. Among its members are: The Lurkers ( 潜伏者 , Senpuku-sha ) are a group of Heroes. Although
1168-415: A joint practice session between Izuku 's class and the other hero department students at U.A. Academy. A third OVA, "All Might: Rising," was released on February 13, 2019. It was bundled with the first film's Blu-ray set, and adapted its prequel manga. It was two minutes long. A two-part original net animation (ONA) titled "Make It! Do-or-Die Survival Training," were released on August 16, 2020, with
1314-551: A large portion of their members hold criminal records. After the Act on Prevention of Unjust Acts by Organized Crime Group Members was enacted, many yakuza syndicates made efforts to restructure to appear more professional and legitimate. As of 2023, Under the Act on Prevention of Unjust Acts by Organized Crime Group Members, the Prefectural Public Safety Commissions have registered 25 syndicates as
1460-463: A more militaristic environment. During the Dark Hero Arc, it is revealed that Shiketsu allied itself with U.A. to help provide security; and it also established a protocol in light of the events caused by Himiko Toga. Ketsubutsu Academy ( 傑物 学園高校 , Ketsubutsu Gakuen Kōkō ) is a high-ranking hero academy that claims a rivalry with U.A. High School, although it is much more one-sided than
1606-433: A peak of 184,100. However, this number has drastically dropped, a decline attributed to changing market opportunities and several legal and social developments in Japan that discourage the growth of yakuza membership. In 1991, it had 63,800 members and 27,200 quasi-members, but by 2023 it had only 10,400 members and 10,000 quasi-members. The yakuza are aging because young people do not readily join, and their average age at
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#17327866548011752-519: A prequel to the second film , written and illustrated by Horikoshi, centered on Nine , titled League of Villains: Undercover ( ヴィランれんごう:アンダーカバー , Viran Rengō: Andākabā ) , was also given to the first million attendees on December 20, 2019. A nine-page manga was included in the My Hero Academia Heroes: Rising Vol. R ( 僕のヒーローアカデミア ヒーローズ：ライジング Vol.R , Boku no Hīrō Akademia Hīrōzu: Raijingu Vol. R ) book. It
1898-567: A prologue chapter debuting in Jump GIGA on July 25, 2019. The three spin-off mangas were licensed for the English-language release in North America by Viz Media. The three series' films have been adapted into one-volume manga series by Homesha. A 15-page one-shot spin-off manga, illustrated by Yōkō Akiyama, centered on Melissa , titled Everyone Is Surely Someone's Hero ( きっと誰もが誰かのヒーロー , Kitto Daremo ga Dareka no Hero ) ,
2044-598: A reputation for being a large source of yakuza members, including many renowned bosses in the Yamaguchi-gumi . Isokichi Yoshida (1867–1936) from the Kitakyushu area was considered by some scholars and political watchers as one of the first renowned modern yakuza. Recently Shinobu Tsukasa and Kunio Inoue, the bosses of the two most powerful clans in the Yamaguchi-gumi, originate from Kyushu. Fukuoka ,
2190-457: A stall assignment and protection during the fair. The tekiya were a highly structured and hierarchical group with the oyabun (boss) at the top and kobun (gang members) at the bottom. This hierarchy resembles a structure similar to the family – in traditional Japanese culture , the oyabun was often regarded as a surrogate father, and the kobun as surrogate children. During the Edo period,
2336-409: A story is short, it isn't the kind of manga to end immediately after defeating the villain, and so it'll go on "a little longer," while he added that the manga would "return to its title." Later in the same month, it was announced that the series would end in five chapters after a ten-year run on August 5, 2024. The author felt thankful for the fans who support him and made it possible to draw Deku and
2482-401: A ten-year run on August 5, 2024. Shueisha has collected its chapters into individual tankōbon volumes. The first volume was released on November 4, 2014. As of August 2, 2024, 41 volumes have been released. The 42nd and final volume is set to be released on December 4, 2024. The series is licensed for English-language release in North America by Viz Media , who published
2628-475: A unique form of Japanese extortion known as sōkaiya . In essence, this is a specialized form of protection racket . Instead of harassing small businesses, the Yakuza harass a stockholders' meeting of a larger corporation. Yakuza operatives obtain the right to attend by making a small purchase of stock, and then at the meeting physically intimidate other stockholders. The number of sōkaiya has decreased over
2774-458: A young age. They are considered to be above Pro Hero levels. After the final battle against the League of Villains, they return to U.A. for having a proper graduation ceremony. The Pro Heroes ( プロヒーロー , Puro Hīrō ) are those who are licensed to use their Quirks to protect the civilians and save the world from the villains, natural disasters, or any other kind of harm. The overall hero activity
2920-460: Is "Bokurano" ( ぼくらの , lit. ' Our ' ) by Eve , while the ending theme is "Kitakaze" ( キタカゼ , lit. ' North Wind ' ) by Six Lounge. For the first nine episodes of the seventh season, the opening theme is "Tagatame" ( 誰我為 , lit. ' For Someone's Sake ' ) by TK from Ling Tosite Sigure and the ending theme is "Tsubomi" ( 蕾 , lit. ' Flower Bud ' ) by Omoinotake . From episode ten onwards,
3066-515: Is a "particularly harmful" yakuza group registered by the Prefectural Public Safety Commissions under the Act on Prevention of Unjust Acts by Organized Crime Group Members ( 暴力団対策法 , Bōryokudan Taisaku Hō ) enacted in 1991. Groups are designated as Shitei Bōryokudan (designated yakuza) if their members take advantage of the gang's influence to do business, are structured to have one leader, and have
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#17327866548013212-470: Is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kōhei Horikoshi . It was serialized in Shueisha 's shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump from July 2014 to August 2024, with its chapters collected in 41 tankōbon volumes as of August 2024. Set in a world where superpowers (called "Quirks") have become commonplace, the story follows Izuku Midoriya , a boy who was born without
3358-721: Is a comedy manga which ran in the Shōnen Jump+ digital app from November 9, 2015, to November 6, 2017. Its chapters were collected in five tankōbon volumes. The second spin-off manga, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes , is a prequel to the main series written by Hideyuki Furuhashi and illustrated by Betten Court, which ran from August 20, 2016, to May 28, 2022. Its chapters were collected in 15 tankōbon volumes. The third spin-off manga, My Hero Academia: Team-Up Missions by Yōkō Akiyama, features various side stories. It began serialization in Saikyō Jump on August 2, 2019, with
3504-423: Is a score of 0. If the three cards drawn are 8-9-3 (pronounced ya-ku-sa in archaic Japanese), the sum is 20 and therefore the score is zero, making one of the worst possible hands that can be drawn. In Japanese , the word yakuza is commonly written in katakana (ヤクザ). Despite uncertainty about the single origin of yakuza organizations, most modern yakuza derive from two social classifications which emerged in
3650-632: Is a separate villain group in My Hero Academia: Vigilantes created by All For One. It is responsible for distributing Quirk-enhancing drugs and turning innocent victims into Instant Villains. The following villains are not associated with any of the villain groups above: The primary rival of U.A. High School, Shiketsu High School ( 士傑 高校 , Shiketsu Kōkō ) is regarded as the top hero school in West Japan. Shiketsu has very strict regulations compared to those of U.A. and has
3796-410: Is a teenage boy who dreams of becoming a Hero , despite being bullied by his childhood friend Katsuki "Kacchan" Bakugo for lacking a Quirk. After an encounter with his idol, All Might , who is the world's greatest hero, Midoriya is chosen by All Might to inherit his Quirk "One For All"—which gives him the ability to stockpile his raw power and pass it on to others—and become his successor, as All Might
3942-524: Is a top-ranked academy for training heroes. The school is located atop a forested hill in fictional Musutafu, Japan. There are four academic tracks, or courses, available to students: Hero, General, Support, and Management. Students who are not accepted into the Hero Course are included in the General Course. However, they can still be transferred into the Hero Course by impressing the faculty at
4088-524: Is an exception, but "En" does not appear to be a real name. My Hero Academia manga volumes by Kōhei Horikoshi . Original Japanese version published by Shueisha . English version by Viz Media . My Hero Academia anime television series episodes directed by Kenji Nagasaki , Tomo Ōkubo and Masahiro Mukai . Original Japanese version produced by Bones . English adaptation by Funimation . My Hero Academia My Hero Academia ( Japanese : 僕のヒーローアカデミア , Hepburn : Boku no Hīrō Akademia )
4234-741: Is considered one of the best of the 2010s as well. My Hero Academia is set in a world where about 80% of the human population has gained superpowers called "Quirks" ( 個性 , Kosei ) . Quirks vary widely and can be inherited. Among the Quirk-enhanced individuals, a few of them earn the title of Heroes , who cooperate with authorities in rescue operations and apprehending criminals who abuse their Quirks, commonly known as Villains . In addition, Heroes who excel on their duties gain celebrity status and are recognized as "Pro Heroes" ( プロヒーロー , Puro Hīrō ) . Heroes are ranked in popularity, with higher ranking heroes receiving public appeal, although it
4380-514: Is defeated and imprisoned, while All Might exhausts the last of One For All's power and retires. Midoriya begins an internship with All Might's former sidekick Sir Nighteye . After Sir Nighteye is killed during a raid on the Shie Hassaikai yakuza group, Midoriya continues his internship under Todoroki's estranged father Endeavor , who assumed All Might's position as Japan's top hero following his retirement. Midoriya later awakens all of
4526-503: Is directed by Kenji Nagasaki , written by Yōsuke Kuroda , and features character designs by Yoshihiko Umakoshi . The series aired from April 3 to June 26, 2016, on all JNN affiliate stations, including TBS and MBS . A second season was announced in the Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine's 30th issue of 2016. The second season aired from April 1 to September 30, 2017, on all NNS affiliate stations, including ytv and NTV , with
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4672-436: Is in development. My Hero Academia has become a commercial success, appearing on The New York Times best-seller list several times. By April 2024, the manga had over 100 million copies in circulation including sales of spin-offs, making it one of the best-selling manga series of all time. Critical reception has also been positive with reviewers praising the manga for its art, characters, storytelling, action scenes, and
4818-749: Is managed by the World Heroes Association. To become a Pro Hero, the students in U.A. High School must work as interns through Hero Agencies. The students can also take part in Hero-Work Studies under the guidance of a Pro Hero, and the permission to fight the villains in emergency situations, by passing the exam for the Provisional Hero License. In the aftermath of the Paranormal Liberation War, many Pro Heroes have retired or quit due to
4964-486: Is not uncommon for rookie heroes to gain popularity as well. Initially the people who volunteered to do their heroic duties without permission were recognized as "Vigilantes" ( ヴィジランテ , Vijirante ) . Students who have acted as vigilantes are not allowed to work as heroes due to Quirk restriction laws managed by the Hero Public Safety Commission ( ヒーロー公安委員会 , Hīrō Kōan Iinkai ) . While
5110-501: Is now a refugee camp. Civilians protest Midoriya's return until Uraraka pleads that heroes need protection too. Midoriya's classmate Yuga Aoyama reveals himself to be a spy for All For One, but uses that connection to lure the Paranormal Liberation Front into a trap. Its remaining members are defeated by the heroes and a handful of reformed villains; Toga reciprocates Uraraka's sympathy before dying while saving
5256-857: Is often blamed on real estate speculation by banking subsidiaries. After the collapse of the property bubble, a manager of a major bank in Nagoya was assassinated, prompting much speculation about the banking industry's indirect connection to the Japanese underworld. In 1989, Susumu Ishii, the Oyabun of the Inagawa-kai (a well-known yakuza group) bought US$ 255 million worth of Tokyo Kyuko Electric Railway 's stock. Japan's Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission has knowledge of more than 50 listed companies with ties to organized crime, and in March 2008,
5402-457: Is one of the few times that yakuza display their tattoos to others, as they normally keep them concealed in public with long-sleeved and high-necked shirts. When new members join, they are often required to remove their trousers as well and reveal any lower body tattoos. The total number of yakuza members and quasi-members peaked at 184,100 in 1963, and then continued to decline due to police crackdowns. The number of regular members decreased with
5548-565: Is the Hero Work-Study, where, after a student acquires a Hero License after passing the Provisional Hero License Exam, they are treated as real sidekicks , which allows them to participate in relief efforts during emergency situations. This also allows them to gain experience and can help them get noticed by other Pro Heroes who might hire them as full-time sidekicks once they graduate. Izuku "Deku" Midoriya
5694-822: The Dojin-kai , are heavily involved in it. The most common charge for yakuza and their associates arrested in 2014 was violation of the Stimulants Control Act ( 覚せい剤取締法 ) , which prohibits the import, export, sale, transfer, possession, and use of methamphetamine, accounting for 26.5 percent of arrests. Some yakuza groups are known to deal extensively in human trafficking . In the Philippines Yakuza trick girls from impoverished villages into coming to Japan by promising them respectable jobs with good wages. Instead, they are forced into becoming sex workers and strippers. Yakuza frequently engaged in
5840-473: The Japanese government aimed at impeding revenue and increasing liability for criminal activities. The name yakuza originates from the traditional Japanese card game Oicho-Kabu , a game in which the goal is to draw three cards adding up to a score of 9. If the sum of the cards is 10 or more, the second digit is the score. So a sum of 13 is a score of 3, a sum of 14 is a score of 4, etc. A sum of 10 or 20
5986-496: The Osaka Securities Exchange decided to review all listed companies and expel those with yakuza ties. Yakuza involvement in politics functions similarly to that of a lobbying group , with them backing those who share in their opinions or beliefs. In the wake of the 1995 Kobe earthquake , the Yamaguchi-gumi yakuza group, who are based in the area, mobilized to provide disaster relief services (including
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6132-751: The Philippines (10%). In 1990, a Smith & Wesson .38 caliber revolver that cost $ 275 in the US could sell for up to $ 4,000 in Tokyo. In 2001, the FBI's representative in Tokyo arranged for Tadamasa Goto , the head of the group Goto-gumi , to receive a liver transplant at the UCLA Medical Center in the United States, in return for information of Yamaguchi-gumi operations in the US. This
6278-475: The San Francisco Bay Area , as well as Seattle , Las Vegas , Arizona , Virginia , Chicago , and New York City . The yakuza are said to use Hawaii as a midway station between Japan and mainland America, smuggling methamphetamine into the country and smuggling firearms back to Japan. They easily fit into the local population, since many tourists from Japan and other Asian countries visit
6424-432: The kobun of the subsidiary organizations also become oyabun and run their own subsidiary organizations. A large yakuza organization such as Yamaguchi-gumi is made up of five or six layered organizations. In other words, the heads of subsidiary organizations are often executives of the parent organizations. The oyabun of the organization is generally called a kumichō ( 組長 ) or kaichō ( 会長 , chairman) ,
6570-417: The kumichō ) , and shateigashira ( 舎弟頭 , pseudo oldest younger brother of the kumichō ) . Honbuchō ( 本部長 , general manager) , fuku-kumichō ( 副組長 , deputy kumichō ) , and jimukyokuchō ( 事務局長 , secretary general) , are also important positions. In general, the shikkōbu ( 執行部 , executive office) of an organization is run by the wakagashira , shateigashira , and honbuchō . Since
6716-415: The shatei are the pseudo-younger brothers of the kumichō , they are generally older and have higher nominal positions but relatively little real authority. In the Yamaguchi-gumi pecking order as of 2024, the order is kumichō , wakagashira , shateigashira , and honbuchō . Yakuza groups are headed by an oyabun ( kumichō or kaichō ) who gives orders to his subordinates, the kobun . In this respect,
6862-480: The 13th volume of the manga, which released on April 4, 2017. It was later released on DVD releases alongside Black Clover and Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma bundled with the future volumes of their respective manga, as it was announced on Jump Special Anime Festa event. A second OVA, titled "Training of the Dead," bundled with a limited edition of the 14th volume of the manga, released on June 2, 2017. It focuses on
7008-628: The Day , was published in Weekly Shōnen Jump on July 29, 2024. It takes place before the Final War, centered on Class 1-A students during their mission to capture the Jailbreakers. An 80-page manga booklet, titled My Hero Academia Vol. Next ( 僕のヒーローアカデミア Vol. Next , Boku no Hīrō Akademia Vol. Nekusuto ) , includes a seven-page one-shot manga that serves as a prequel to the fourth film , centered on Class 1-A students, titled A Piece of Cake ,
7154-643: The Dead . The Police Force is responsible for working alongside the Pro-Heroes, conducting investigations, and arresting the defeated villains. All of the past users of One for All (to the extent their names are known) had names corresponding to their order of ownership of the power. Some are literal inclusions of the number: such as in Shigaraki Yoichi's case, "Ichi" being literally "one"; and in All Might's case, his real last name "Yagi" containing
7300-503: The Endeavor Agency. An 80-page manga booklet, titled My Hero Academia World Heroes' Mission Vol. W ( 僕のヒーローアカデミア ワールドヒーローズミッション Vol. W , Boku no Hīrō Akademia Wārudo Hīrōzu Misshon Vol. W ) , includes a nine-page one-shot manga that serves as a prequel to the third film , centered on Endeavor Agency trainees and the featured character Hawks , titled No. XXX Hawks: Soothe ( No.XXX ホークス:スーズ , Nanbā XXX Hōkusu: Sūzu )
7446-475: The Hero Fes event confirmed a new visual, as well as its release date of October 1, 2022, which ran for two consecutive cours that aired till March 25, 2023, and adapt the manga's "Paranormal Liberation War" and "Dark Hero" story arcs . A seventh season was announced at the end of the sixth season's final episode, which aired from May 4 to October 12, 2024, with four "Memories" recap specials having aired in
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#17327866548017592-532: The League of Villains even after they merged with the Meta-Liberation Army to form the Paranormal Liberation Front. Each of the Nomu are separated into different tiers: The prequel manga My Hero Academia: Vigilantes reveals that the current version of the Nomu was created in response to how they can defeat even the mightiest hero through sheer force of will. Besides Kurogiri, the following are
7738-454: The Paranormal Liberation Front. The Shie Hassaikai ( 死穢八斎會 , Shie Hassaikai ) (lit. "Eight Precepts of Death") is a Yakuza group that intends to gain power by producing and dealing Quirk-destroying drugs on the black market . It is one of many Yakuza groups that run the criminal underworld in Japan. A man known only as "The Boss" originally led this organization and brought Kai Chisaki into it. His generation fell from prominence during
7884-581: The Quirks initially used by the previous users of One For All . The League of Villains defeats and merges with another villain group, the Meta Liberation Army , forming the Paranormal Liberation Front. The pro and training heroes attempt to arrest the Paranormal Liberation Front, but most of its top members escape, including Shigaraki, who now inherits All For One's Quirk and is possessed by him. Uraraka develops sympathy for Toga after witnessing
8030-575: The Sports Festival and by making passing grades. As stated by Class 1-A's homeroom teacher, Shota Aizawa, U.A. does not adhere to traditional school methods and allows their faculty to teach their classes however they like. This includes teachers having the authority to expel students for any reason, no matter how minor. Students who are expelled can be re-enrolled, although the expulsion will remain on their permanent records. The Big 3 ( ビッグ３ , Biggu Surī ) are third-year students who represent
8176-477: The United States and Canada at that time. On March 23, 2019, it was announced that a second animated film for the series was in production. On July 7, 2019, the official Twitter account for My Hero Academia revealed the title as My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising ; the film was released in Japan on December 20, 2019. The film takes place after the manga's "Meta Liberation Army" arc. It has elements to its story that were once going to be used by Kōhei Horikoshi as
8322-540: The act of vigilantism is inherently illegal, the vigilantes themselves represent a gray area . The Hero Public Safety Commission originally enlisted vigilantes to do their dirty work until they became too organized for the vigilantes to properly deal with, so they abandoned the idea and instead focused on recruiting Pro Heroes. Some vigilantes wear costumes, but since they do not have access to support companies like heroes do, they are made out of regular clothes and everyday items. There are two types of internships that offer
8468-414: The actors and director were making the show without knowing the full story because they had not yet been told what the story was. During the production for the anime's second season , Umakoshi felt impressed that Horikoshi's designs were very suited for animation. He also stated that in terms of giving the characters more life and movement, all they basically did was simplify the dialogue. He believes that
8614-446: The airing of an episode, Umakoshi felt that the anime had a great response not only from the manga fans but also from the Japanese viewers. Umakoshi was also looking forward not only the development of the relationship between Deku and All Might, but also between Deku and Bakugo as the future material from the manga which has not been animated yet. Unlike the other Shonen Jump adaptation titles such as Naruto and One Piece where
8760-477: The artists and bands from the series, titled ANI-ROCK FES. 2024 My Hero Academia PLUS ULTRA LIVE , was held on February 24 and 25, 2024 at Yokohama Arena . A light novel series, titled My Hero Academia: School Briefs ( 僕のヒーローアカデミア 雄英白書 , Boku no Hīrō Akademia Yūei Hakusho ) , written by Anri Yoshi, was released by Shueisha under its Jump J-Books imprint. It centers on Izuku Midoriya and his classmates of U.A. High in everyday school lives. The first volume
8906-436: The author rescinded the statement he made during Jump Festa '22, opting to take longer to complete the manga's final arc than initially expected. In December 2022, although Horikoshi stated that his estimations were wrong, he said that the ending of the manga is "very close". In December 2023, he reiterated on what he said in the previous year's event. However, he added that there were still many things he wanted to draw beyond
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#17327866548019052-405: The battle that was currently ongoing in the manga. The author also jokingly said that "if the series continues until next year's Jump Festa, we will hold a Dogeza Festival on the stage." In June 2024, Shueisha announced in the year's 27th issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump that the manga entered its "epilogue" with the 424th chapter. Horikoshi stated in his comment that while usually the conclusion of
9198-444: The best-known bosses of the Yamaguchi-gumi was Kazuo Taoka , the "Godfather of all Godfathers", who was responsible for the syndicate's massive growth and success during the 20th century. "Yamabishi" (山菱) In the 2010s and 2020s, the yakuza's main source of funding is a fraud called tokushu sagi ( 特殊詐欺 , special fraud) , which mainly targets the elderly to cheat them out of large amounts of money. Their methods include calling
9344-520: The cast as Denki Kaminari, Eijirō Kirishima and Shōto Todoroki respectively. In an interview with Justin Briner and Christopher Sabat , they expressed interest about the broadcast dub in Funimation . Briner, the voice of Izuku, said the broadcast dubbing process was more consistent, but also said it felt strange to do it on a regular home video release. Sabat, who voices All Might, felt that even
9490-798: The character designer Yoshihiko Umakoshi , were fans of the manga. Director Kenji Nagasaki said Bones wanted to "make [the series] with a strong core and backbones". Yōsuke Kuroda said he was a fan of the series prior to its anime adaptation, so he quickly accepted when offered to do the screenwriting . For the casting, the Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine was first announced that the anime starring Daiki Yamashita as Izuku Midoriya, Kenta Miyake as All Might, Nobuhiko Okamoto as Katsuki Bakugō, Ayane Sakura as Ochako Uraraka, Kaito Ishikawa as Tenya Iida, Aoi Yūki as Tsuyu Asui, Ryō Hirohashi as Minoru Mineta, Marina Inoue as Momo Yaoyorozu, and Yoshimasa Hosoya as Fumikage Tokoyami. In February 2016, Tasuku Hatanaka , Toshiki Masuda and Yuki Kaji joined
9636-521: The constant stream of Vietnamese cafe shoot-outs and home invasion burglaries throughout the 1980s and early 1990s. In New York City, they appear to collect finder's fees from Russian, Irish and Italian gang members and businessmen for guiding Japanese tourists to gambling establishments, both legal and illegal. Handguns manufactured in the US account for a large share (33%) of handguns seized in Japan, followed by handguns manufactured in China (16%) and in
9782-407: The delivery of the product comes in batches." Horikoshi has stated that the main theme he focuses on is "what makes a hero". He also stated that he likes stories with bad endings, as well as horror stories. However, he finds these difficult to draw since his mood when he draws is the same in the story. In order to combat this, he puts in more silly-looking characters like Fat Gum , in order to keep
9928-733: The designated yakuza groups. Three of these organizations have more than 1,000 regular members, eight have more than 100, and 14 have less than 100. Fukuoka Prefecture has the largest number of designated yakuza groups among all of the prefectures, at 5; the Kudo-kai , the Taishu-kai , the Fukuhaku-kai , the Dojin-kai , and the Namikawa-kai . In August 2021, the Fukuoka District Court sentenced Satoru Nomura ,
10074-586: The designated yakuza. These six organizations have a total of 7,700 members and 6,800 quasi-members, for a total of 14,500 members, or 71.1 percent of the total 20,400 yakuza members and quasi-members in Japan. Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi split off from Yamaguchi-gumi in August 2015, Kizuna-kai split off from Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi in April 2017, and Ikeda-gumi split off from Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi in July 2020. These Yamaguchi-gumi and
10220-402: The economic situation during the mid-Edo period and the predominance of the merchant class, developing yakuza groups were composed of misfits and delinquents who had joined or formed the groups to extort customers in local markets by selling fake or shoddy goods. Shimizu Jirocho (1820–1893) is Japan's most famous yakuza and folk hero. He was born Chogoro Yamamoto, but changed his name when he
10366-400: The edges of towns and villages all over Japan. Most of these gambling houses ran loan-sharking businesses for clients, and they usually maintained their own security personnel. Society at large regarded the gambling houses themselves, as well as the bakuto , with disdain. Much of the undesirable image of the yakuza originates from bakuto ; this includes the name yakuza itself. Because of
10512-520: The end of 2022 was 54.2 years: 5.4% in their 20s, 12.9% in their 30s, 26.3% in their 40s, 30.8% in their 50s, 12.5% in their 60s, and 11.6% in their 70s or older, with more than half of the members in their 50s or older. The yakuza still regularly engage in an array of criminal activities, and many Japanese citizens remain fearful of the threat these individuals pose to their safety. There remains no strict prohibition on yakuza membership in Japan today, although many pieces of legislation have been passed by
10658-432: The ending theme is "Datte Atashi no Hīrō" ( だってアタシのヒーロー , Still My Hero ) performed by LiSA . For the first 13 episodes of the third season, the opening theme is "Odd Future" by Uverworld , while the ending theme is "Update" ( アップデート ) by miwa . For the rest of the season, the opening theme is "Make my story" by Lenny code fiction and the ending theme is "Long Hope Philia" ( ロングホープ・フィリア ) by Masaki Suda . For
10804-517: The episodes at Anime Expo on July 1, 2022. A worldwide streaming release premiered on August 1, 2022. A special OVA episode, titled "UA Heroes Battle," premiered with an English dub at the New York Comic Con on October 13, 2023. The episode has given screenings in Japan from October 20–26, 2023. Crunchyroll streamed it with English subtitles and dub on November 30 of the same year. In March 2016, Funimation announced they had licensed
10950-675: The fact that they are fiercely loyal to him, Overhaul regards the Eight Bullets as expendable pawns and only sees them for their utilitarian value to his cause. Humarise ( ユマライズ , Yumaraizu ) is a global cult and the main villains of My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission . They seek to eliminate Quirks from the world to avert the catastrophe foretold by the Quirk Singularity Doomsday Theory. The Villain Factory ( ヴィランファクトリー , Vu~iranfakutorī )
11096-647: The fifth head of Kudo-kai , to death for murder and attempted murder. This was the first death sentence handed down to a designated yakuza head. Kudo-kai is the only one of the designated yakuza to be designated as a especially dangerous designated yakuza ( 特定危険指定暴力団 , Tokutei Kiken Shitei Bōryokudan ) , a more dangerous type of yakuza. As of 2023, the National Police Agency has designated Yamaguchi-gumi , Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi , Kizuna-kai , Ikeda-gumi ( ja ), Sumiyoshi-kai , and Inagawa-kai as Shuyō dantai ( 主要団体 , major organizations) among
11242-456: The first 14 episodes of the fourth season, the opening theme is "Polaris" ( ポラリス ) by Blue Encount, while the ending theme is "Kōkai no Uta" ( 航海の唄 , The Song of the Voyage ) by Sayuri . For the rest of the season, the opening theme is " Starmarker " ( スターマーカー ) by Kana-Boon and the ending theme is "Shout Baby" by Ryokuōshoku Shakai . Kyoka Jiro starring Chrissy Costanza performs
11388-476: The first episode of the fourth season at Anime Expo on July 6, 2019, with the English dub . Kenji Nagasaki served as chief director of the fourth season, with Masahiro Mukai as director. A fifth season was announced at the end of the final episode of season four, which aired from March 27 to September 25, 2021. A sixth season was announced at the end of the fifth season's final episode. On July 24, 2022,
11534-469: The first two seasons, on behalf of Funimation, with Madman Anime distributing season 3 onwards, in partnership with Funimation. On April 19, 2018, Funimation announced that the series would air on Adult Swim 's Toonami block starting on May 5, 2018. Medialink licensed the series in Southeast Asia. They aired it simultaneously on Animax Asia . In August 2023, Cartoon Network announced that
11680-471: The first volume on August 4, 2015. As the series is published in Japan, it is also released simultaneously in English digitally by Viz Media's Weekly Shonen Jump and later its website. Shueisha began to simulpublish the series in English on the website and app Manga Plus in January 2019. Three spin-off manga series have also been released. The first, My Hero Academia: Smash!! by Hirofumi Neda,
11826-401: The government formally recognized the tekiya . At this time, within the tekiya , the oyabun were appointed as supervisors and granted near- samurai status, meaning they were allowed the dignity of a surname and two swords. Bakuto (gamblers) had a much lower social standing even than traders, as gambling was illegal. Many small gambling houses cropped up in abandoned temples or shrines at
11972-557: The homes of elderly people to beg for money by pretending to be the elderly person's son, or visiting the homes of elderly people posing as employees of financial institutions to swindle them out of their money. In 2014, tokushu sagi accounted for 10.4 percent of all yakuza arrests, surpassing theft for the first time at 10.2 percent, and 34.6 percent of tokushu sagi perpetrators were yakuza and their associates. The total damage from tokushu sagi identified in 2019 exceeded 30 billion yen, and while yakuza accounted for just over 10 percent of
12118-582: The implementation of the Act on Prevention of Unjust Acts by Organized Crime Group Members ( 暴力団員による不当な行為の防止等に関する法律 ) in 1992, and the total number of members and quasi-members began to decline rapidly with the implementation of the yakuza exclusion ordinances in all 47 prefectures around 2010. Between 1990 and 2020, the total number of members and quasi-members decreased by 70 percent. The National Police Agency reported that Japanese yakuza organizations had 10,400 members and 10,000 quasi-members in 2023. A designated yakuza ( 指定暴力団 , Shitei Bōryokudan )
12264-415: The ink is inserted beneath the skin using non-electrical, hand-made, and handheld tools with needles of sharpened bamboo or steel. The procedure is expensive and painful, and can take years to complete. When yakuza play Oicho-Kabu cards with each other, they often remove their shirts or open them up and drape them around their waists. This enables them to display their full-body tattoos to each other. This
12410-463: The insert songs "Each Goal" in episode 19 and "Hero too" in episode 23, with the former insert song was uncredited, while the latter insert song was credited as the U.A. School Festival track. For the first 13 episodes of the fifth season, the opening theme is "No.1" by Dish , while the ending theme is "Ashiato" ( 足跡 , lit. ' Footprints ' ) by the Peggies . From episode 14 onwards,
12556-523: The international rights for streaming services, the home and broadcast release, and the merchandise rights. Universal Pictures UK distributed the first season in the United Kingdom and Ireland on behalf of Funimation, with Sony Pictures UK distributing the second season for Funimation, and Manga Entertainment distributing subsequent seasons for Funimation. In Australia and New Zealand, Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment distributed
12702-399: The islands on a regular basis, and there is a large population of residents who are of full or partial Japanese descent. They also work with local gangs, funneling Japanese tourists to gambling parlors and brothels. In California, the yakuza have made alliances with local Korean gangs as well as Chinese triads and Vietnamese gangs. The yakuza identified these gangs as useful partners due to
12848-584: The known Nomu: The Meta Liberation Army ( 異能解放軍 , Inō Kaihō-gun , M.L.A.) is a powerful organization of villains originally founded and led by the infamous villain Destro ( デストロ , Desutoro ) . They refer to Quirks as Meta Abilities ( メタ能力 , Meta Nōryoku ) and believe that the free usage of Quirks is a basic human right. They also serve as the titular main antagonists in the Meta Liberation Army Arc. They are considered as one of
12994-441: The latter cry. Dabi reveals himself as the presumed-dead son of Endeavor, whose abuse led him to villainy, shattering the public's trust in heroes. Thousands of imprisoned Villains break out, including the original All For One, descending Japan into chaos. Midoriya leaves U.A. to hunt for All For One with Japan's top heroes. However, his single-minded focus drives him to physical ruin. Midoriya's classmates bring him back to U.A., which
13140-483: The latter's life, as the Todoroki family subdues Dabi. All For One battles many heroes, including All Might using a powered suit , and his body is eventually destroyed by Bakugo. Shigaraki battles Midoriya and breaks free from All For One's control. Unable to defeat him physically, Midoriya transfers One For All to Shigaraki to damage him from within. All For One regains control, but is defeated by hero reinforcements; as
13286-400: The left little finger. Members are often portrayed as males with heavily tattooed bodies and wearing fundoshi , sometimes with a kimono or, in more recent years, a Western-style "sharp" suit covering them. At their height, the yakuza maintained a large presence in the Japanese media , and they also operated internationally . In 1963, the number of yakuza members and quasi-members reached
13432-488: The little finger and moving up the hand to the index finger progressively weakens a person's sword grip. The idea is that a person with a weak sword grip then has to rely more on the group for protection—reducing individual action. In recent years, prosthetic fingertips have been developed to disguise this distinctive appearance. Many yakuza have full-body tattoos (including their genitalia ). These tattoos, known as irezumi in Japan, are still often "hand-poked", that is,
13578-479: The lowest level members of criminal groups, such as cash receivers who play the role of financial institution employees, yakuza accounted for nearly 40 percent of the main perpetrators leading fraud schemes. The yakuza and its affiliated gangs control drug trafficking in Japan, especially methamphetamine . While many yakuza syndicates, notably the Yamaguchi-gumi , officially forbid their members from engaging in drug trafficking , some other yakuza syndicates, like
13724-453: The main influence for his art, specifically stating it gave him a love for drawing hands. Horikoshi has also cited Dragon Ball , Ultraman , and Kamen Rider as sources of inspiration. Additionally, Horikoshi noted that he likes Gamera and Godzilla franchises and made references to these kaiju media and mentioned about them in several comments. Hitoshi Koike, the editor of My Hero Academia , said that Horikoshi already had
13870-409: The manga already had a lot of movement before animating. Regarding the fight between Todoroki and Izuku, Umakoshi believes that he was able to develop a story that could not fail, by considering which part of the story would be handled by which key animation, and by choosing someone with a high level of skill. He identified certain things and collated who would work best in other parts of the scene. After
14016-487: The manga's "Final Exam" arc. Titled My Hero Academia: Two Heroes , the film had its world premiere at Anime Expo in Los Angeles on July 5, 2018, before a Japanese theatrical release on August 3, 2018, with the staff and cast from the anime series reprising their roles. The film has grossed over $ 33 million worldwide, and ended its theatrical run with $ 5.8 million to become the tenth-highest-grossing animated film in
14162-787: The manga's "U.A. Traitor" arc. On January 29, 2024, the film was revealed to be titled My Hero Academia: You're Next . It was released in Japan on August 2, 2024, and began screening in the United States on October 11, 2024. The film has grossed over $ 31 million worldwide, and surpassed My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission as the highest-grossing film of the franchise during its tenth weekend. Yakuza Yakuza ( Japanese : ヤクザ , IPA: [jaꜜkɯdza] ; English: / j ə ˈ k uː z ə , ˈ j æ k uː z ə / ) , also known as gokudō ( 極道 , "the extreme path", IPA: [gokɯꜜdoː] ) , are members of transnational organized crime syndicates originating in Japan. The Japanese police and media (by request of
14308-492: The massive destruction left by Gigantomachia's rampage and the prison breakouts by All For One's escape from Tartarus, causing them to receive excessive criticism from the public especially where they were vandalized by the anti-hero protestors. The Oki Mariner Crew ( 隠岐マリナークルー , Oki marinākurū ) is a Hero group that specializes in marine-based missions. Froppy once interned with this group. The Wild Wild Pussycats ( ワイルドワイルドプッシーキャッツ , Wairudo Wairudo Pusshīkyattsu ) are
14454-604: The mid- Edo period (1603–1868): tekiya , those who primarily peddled illicit , stolen or shoddy goods; and bakuto , those who were involved in or participated in gambling . Tekiya (peddlers) ranked as one of the lowest social groups during the Edo period. As they began to form organizations of their own, they took over some administrative duties relating to commerce, such as stall allocation and protection of their commercial activities. During Shinto festivals , these peddlers opened stalls and some members were hired to act as security. Each peddler paid rent in exchange for
14600-702: The modern world, we often challenge heroic ideals, and the motivations of the people who pursue them", noting how in American media the optimism of the Silver Age of Comic Books lead to post- Watchmen ambiguity. He also noted that, even in Japan, unquestioned heroism is often challenged in modern revisions of older series, such as in Yatterman and Gatchaman . Written and illustrated by Kōhei Horikoshi , My Hero Academia began its serialization in Shueisha 's shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump on July 7, 2014. The series ended after
14746-488: The mood up. The series explores themes such as the nature of heroism, the importance of perseverance and determination, and the power of friendship and teamwork. Horikoshi said that he was inspired by the idea of creating a world where anyone, regardless of their background or abilities, could become a hero. He wanted to show that even those without powers could still make a difference and achieve their dreams through hard work and determination. That vision results in heroes in
14892-562: The most infamous villain groups, and their leader is compared to the likes of All For One. During the time of his imprisonment, Destro wrote the Meta Liberation War , an autobiography in which he expresses his ideology of Quirks liberation, and which undergoes several reprints due to its popularity. After the Meta Liberation Army is defeated by the League of Villains, Tomura merges the two organizations to create
15038-408: The northernmost part of the island, has the largest number of designated syndicates among all of the prefectures. During the formation of the yakuza, they adopted the traditional Japanese hierarchical structure of oyabun-kobun where kobun (子分; lit. foster child) owe their allegiance to the oyabun ( 親分 , lit. foster parent) . In a much later period, the code of jingi ( 仁義 , justice and duty)
15184-554: The opening theme is "Curtain Call" ( カーテンコール ) by Yuuri , while the ending theme is "Rokutōsei" ( 六等星 , lit. ' Class 6 Star ' ) by Zarame. In November 2021, a concert event titled My Hero Academia Official Live Concert was held in Manhattan . Another concert event, titled My Hero Academia Special Film Concert , was held at Arena Tachikawa Tachihi on November 23, 2023. A two-day Plus Ultra concert event featuring
15330-416: The opening theme is "Merry-Go-Round" by Man with a Mission , while the ending theme is "Uso ja Nai" ( 嘘じゃない , lit. ' Not a Lie ' ) by Soshi Sakiyama. For the first 13 episodes of the sixth season, the opening theme is "Hitamuki" ( ひたむき , lit. ' Single-Minded ' ) by Super Beaver , while the ending theme is "Sketch" by Kiro Akiyama. From episode 14 onwards, the opening theme
15476-550: The opportunity to become a Pro Hero. The first type is the Hero Agency Internships in which the Pro Heroes can send a request to students whom wish to work under them, such as in the aftermath of the Sports Festival. It involves a student shadowing a Pro Hero, listening to their advice, and watching them in action for a week. Since the students are unlicensed, they cannot legally work as heroes. The second type
15622-440: The organization is a variation of the traditional Japanese senpai - kōhai (senior-junior) model. Members of yakuza cut their real family ties and transfer their loyalty to the oyabun . They refer to each other as family members— oyaji ( 親父 , fathers) , ojiki ( 叔父貴 , uncles) , and kyōdai ( 兄弟 , elder and younger brothers) . The yakuza is populated almost entirely by men and the very few women who are acknowledged are
15768-412: The others for the past ten years. My Hero Academia producer Wakana Okamura, who previously worked with Bones on Blood Blockade Battlefront , stated in an interview that he chose to work with Bones on adapting the series because Okamura felt they would make it a "high-quality production" with a "wide reach [both] internationally and domestically". Okamura also stated the production staff, especially
15914-427: The oyabun if he wants to spare a member of his own gang from further retaliation. This practice has started to wane amongst the younger members, due to it being an easy identifier for police. Its origin stems from the traditional way of holding a Japanese sword . The bottom three fingers of each hand are used to grip the sword tightly, with the thumb and index fingers slightly loose. The removal of digits starting with
16060-429: The person corresponding to pseudo younger brother of the kumichō is called a shatei ( 舎弟 ) , and the person corresponding to pseudo child of the kumichō ( kobun ) is called a wakanaka ( 若中 ) or wakashū ( 若衆 ) . Although positions in yakuza organizations vary from clan to clan, the three most important yakuza positions are kumichō , wakagashira ( 若頭 , second-in-command and pseudo eldest son of
16206-547: The police) call them bōryokudan ( 暴力団 , "violent groups", IPA: [boːɾʲokɯꜜdaɴ] ) , while the yakuza call themselves ninkyō dantai ( 任侠団体 , "chivalrous organizations", IPA: [ɲiŋkʲoː dantai] ) . The English equivalent for the term yakuza is gangster , meaning an individual involved in a Mafia -like criminal organization. The yakuza are known for their strict codes of conduct, their organized fiefdom nature, and several unconventional ritual practices such as yubitsume , or amputation of
16352-479: The preceding month of April. Naomi Nakayama served as the director of the seventh season. An eighth and final season was announced at the end of the seventh season's final episode, and is set to premiere in 2025. An original video animation (OVA) based on the anime series was shown at the Jump Festa '16 event on November 27, 2016. Titled "Save! Rescue Training!", it was bundled with the limited edition of
16498-461: The remnants of the past One For All wielders and Shigaraki rebel against him, Midoriya strikes the killing blow. Eight years later, Midoriya has lost the power of One For All completely and become a teacher at U.A., while all of his former classmates have become Pro Heroes. All Might gives Midoriya a powered suit of his own, funded by his former classmates, which he uses to become a hero again. Horikoshi stated that after his previous series Barrage
16644-467: The returning staff and cast from season 4. Funimation streamed them simultaneously with the Japanese release. Another OVA was included with the "Plus Ultra" edition of My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission in Japan. Two new OVA episodes, titled "HLB <Hero League Baseball>" and "Laugh! As If You Are in Hell," were given screenings in Japan from June 16–19, 2022. Internationally, Crunchyroll premiered
16790-482: The rise of All Might and Heroes. The Yakuza were pushed into the shadows and lived under constant surveillance. They also serve as the titular main antagonists of the Shie Hassaikai Arc. The Eight Bullets ( 鉄砲玉 八斎衆 , Teppōdama Hassaishū ) are Overhaul's eight elite henchman. Most of them were cast out by society and had no reason to live until they were given a purpose by Overhaul. Ironically, despite
16936-563: The rise of All Might. After the League wins their war with the Meta Liberation Army, Tomura merges both organizations to form the Paranormal Liberation Front. The League of Villains also makes use of the Nomu ( 脳無 , Nōmu , lit. "Brainless") , monsters with exposed brains and different Quirks who were created by All For One and Daruma from deceased individuals . They are also called Artificial Humans and lack brain function, making them obedient to whoever uses them. The Nomu have been used by
17082-474: The rivalry between Shiketsu and U.A. High. Ms. Joke is the school's teacher, making it the only other school to have a member of its teaching staff named. Seiai Academy ( 聖愛 学院 , Seiai Gakuen ) is an all-girls hero academy that is exclusive to the anime. Isamu Academy High School ( 勇 学園 高校 , Isamu Gakuen Kōkō ) is a hero academy that is exclusive to the anime, featured in the OVA Training of
17228-449: The second season, the first opening theme is " Peace Sign " ( ピースサイン ) performed by Kenshi Yonezu and the first ending theme is "Dakara, Hitori ja nai" ( だから、ひとりじゃない , Therefore, I am not Alone ) performed by Little Glee Monster for the first 13 episodes; from episode 14 onwards, the opening theme is "Sora ni Utaeba" ( 空に歌えば , Singin' to the Sky ) performed by amazarashi and
17374-492: The series had continued for longer than expected, but that it is still leading toward the ending that he had decided upon before the series began. In December 2021, he stated during the interview at Jump Festa '22 that "if things go smoothly, the manga will meet its goal to end in one year. If it doesn't go smoothly, I think [Izuku's voice actor] Yamashita will be reading out the exact same letter from me at next year's Jump Festa." He also teased that Katsuki Bakugo would soon get
17520-426: The series not being egotistical, but passionate and dedicated individuals with clear goals to work towards. The series also explores on Izuku, who idolized heroes from a young age, and his enthusiasm. In a world where superheroes are not just regulated, but commercialized brands, he still sees something inspiring in their actions. My Hero Academia has been noted for its positive view of heroes. Cramer wrote that "in
17666-516: The series would air in India starting on September 10, 2023. The original music of the series is composed by Yuki Hayashi . The series has also used twenty-four different theme songs: twelve opening themes and twelve ending themes. The opening theme "The Day", performed by Porno Graffitti , and the ending theme "Heroes", performed by Brian the Sun , were used for the 13 episodes in the first season. For
17812-439: The series' fifth season, the film was revealed to be titled My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission . The film was released in Japan on August 6, 2021, and it began screening in the United States and Canada on October 29, 2021. The film has grossed over $ 47 million worldwide, and became the tenth highest-grossing domestic film of 2021 in Japan . A fourth animated film was announced on August 6, 2023. The film takes place after
17958-514: The staff and cast from the first season returning to reprise their roles. A third season was announced in the 44th issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine of 2017, which aired from April 7 to September 29, 2018. A fourth season was announced in the final episode of season three, released on September 29, 2018. On December 19 of the same year, the series' official website confirmed a new key visual, along with its release date of October 12, 2019, which aired till April 4, 2020. Funimation premiered
18104-441: The staff worked throughout the year, Umakoshi said the production cycle of My Hero Academia is best suited to continuous work throughout the year. He also said: "In reality, sometimes it doesn't work out that way, due to different aspects of business and things. But in reality, the schedule did line up so that we worked on the second season right after the first season ended, so I have been working on it somewhat continuously, even if
18250-698: The storyboards; Koike felt excited about the characters' designs despite not knowing their role in the plot. Kengo Monji, the second editor of the manga, said Horikoshi had a difficult time writing chapters at first. Monji felt that mixing the flair of Japan's shōnen manga with "heroes", a concept that he felt was understandable to a wide audience. Monji also complimented Horikoshi's artwork, noting its cartoon -style. Horikoshi originally stated that My Hero Academia would not be as long as One Piece since he felt he did not have enough stamina; instead preferring to keep it concise in comparison to other shōnen manga series. In April 2021, Horikoshi stated that
18396-539: The team consists of only three heroes, it can be considered as quite powerful since they are highly ranked on the Japanese Hero Billboard Chart. This implies that the team is strong and versatile. Among its members are: The League of Villains ( 敵 ( ヴィラン ) 連合 , Viran Rengō ) is an organization, originally established and led by All For One, that intends to destroy hero society and return villains to prominence, as they were before
18542-480: The three organizations that split from them are fighting each other. In recent years, the three major yakuza syndicates have formed a loose alliance, and in April 2023, Kiyoshi Takayama , the wakagashira (second-in-command) of the Yamaguchi-gumi , Shuji Ogawa , the kaichō (chairman) of the Sumiyoshi-kai , and Kazuya Uchibori ( ja ), the kaichō of the Inagawa-kai , held a social gathering. One of
18688-482: The top hero candidates of U.A. High School in terms of strength. They are widely known as the strongest three hero students in Japan. Shota Aizawa introduces them to Class 1-A following the second-term orientation; they are brought in to explain the Hero Work-Studies that students take part in on their own merit. Thanks to Hero Work-Studies, they have improved their skills and mastered their powerful Quirks at
18834-485: The use of pop culture references to Western superhero comics ; the anime series has received additional praise for its animation, music, pacing, action sequences, and voice performances in both Japanese and English. The manga has won several awards, including the Sugoi Japan Award and Harvey Award for Best Manga, and is considered one of the best of the 2010s. The anime has also received numerous awards and
18980-476: The use of a helicopter). Media reports contrasted this rapid response with the much slower pace at which the Japanese government's official relief efforts took place. Following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami on 11 March 2011, the yakuza sent hundreds of trucks filled with food, water, blankets, and sanitary accessories to aid the people in the affected areas of the natural disaster. CNN México said that although
19126-517: The villain Stain , who believes most heroes only desire fame. Stain's ideology spreads, and many of his believers join the League of Villains, including Dabi and Himiko Toga . The League of Villains' recruits ambush Classes 1-A and 1-B , and kidnap Bakugo. All Might leads several heroes in locating the League of Villains' hideout, where All For One reveals himself. Midoriya and some of his friends rescue Bakugo as All Might battles All For One. All For One
19272-430: The war effort and society came under the control of the strict military government. However, after the war, the Yakuza adapted again. Yubitsume , also referred to as otoshimae , or the cutting off of one's finger, is a form of penance or apology. Upon a first offence, the transgressor must cut off the tip of his left little finger and give the severed portion to his boss. Sometimes an underboss may do this in penance to
19418-469: The wives of bosses, who are referred to by the title ane-san ( 姐さん , older sister) . When the 3rd Yamaguchi-gumi boss ( Kazuo Taoka ) died in the early 1980s, his wife (Fumiko) took over as boss of Yamaguchi-gumi, albeit for a short time. During the World War II period in Japan, the more traditional tekiya/bakuto form of organization declined as the entire population was mobilised to participate in
19564-584: The word "eight". Some are more nuanced or a matter of word-play: such as in Shimura Nana's case, where although the word "seven" is not written out, the Japanese pronunciation of "seven" is "nana"; in Banjo Daigoro's case, where although his "go" is a different word from "five", it sounds the same and contains the word "five"; in Izuku's case, the word "ku" is a word play on "nine". The sixth user's name
19710-535: The yakuza operates through extortion and other violent methods, they "[moved] swiftly and quietly to provide aid to those most in need." The presence of individuals affiliated with the yakuza in the United States has increased tremendously since the 1960s, and although much of their activity is concentrated in Hawaii , they have made their presence known in other parts of the country, especially in Los Angeles and
19856-406: The years, and in 2023 there were only about 150 sōkaiya , of whom 30 worked in groups and 120 worked alone. Yakuza also had ties to the Japanese real estate market and banking sector through jiageya . Jiageya specializes in inducing holders of small real estate to sell their property so that estate companies can carry out much larger development plans. The Japanese bubble economy of the 1980s
20002-520: Was adopted, a common Japanese practice. His life and exploits were featured in sixteen films between 1911 and 1940. The roots of the yakuza survive today in initiation ceremonies , which incorporate tekiya or bakuto rituals . Although the modern Yakuza has diversified, some gangs still identify with one group or the other; for example, a gang whose primary source of income is illegal gambling may refer to themselves as bakuto . The island of Kyushu (and particularly its northern prefecture Fukuoka ) has
20148-551: Was canceled after just two volumes, he was sad and out of ideas. In order to get more ideas, he revisited a one-shot he previously published in Akamaru Jump , titled My Hero ( 僕のヒーロー , Boku no Hīrō ) . This would end up being the basis for the series. Horikoshi was also a big fan of American films and comics, like Spider-Man directed by Sam Raimi , Star Wars , and X-Men , which he used for inspiration. Horikoshi cites Masashi Kishimoto 's Naruto as being
20294-583: Was developed where loyalty and respect are a way of life. The oyabun-kobun relationship is formalized by ceremonial sharing of sake from a single cup. This ritual is not exclusive to the yakuza – it is also commonly performed in traditional Japanese Shinto weddings, and may have been a part of sworn brotherhood relationships. The structure of yakuza organizations is characterized by a multi-layered hierarchical structure. The kobun (pseudo child) of an organization become oyabun (family head and pseudo parent) and run their own subsidiary organizations, and
20440-510: Was given to the My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission attendees who viewed the film in Japan on August 6, 2021. The manga volume had a limited print run of one million copies. In October 2021, a 76-page booklet featuring a specialty manga was also given to the attendees who saw it on the opening weekend in the United States. A 16-page one-shot spin-off chapter written and illustrated by Akiyama, titled Connect to
20586-541: Was given to the My Hero Academia: You're Next attendees who viewed the film in Japan on August 2, 2024. The manga volume had a limited print run of 1.5 million copies. The manga chapter was later published in English by Viz Media in October 2024. On October 29, 2015, the series' official website announced that the manga would receive an anime television series adaptation produced by Bones . The anime
20732-782: Was included in the My Hero Academia Two Heroes Vol. 0 Origin ( 僕のヒーローアカデミア２人の英雄 Vol.0 Origin , Boku no Hīrō Akademia 2-ri no Eiyū Vol. 0 Origin ) book. It was later published in English by Viz Media in September 2018. Deku & Bakugo: Rising ( 出久&爆豪:ライジング , Deku Ando Bakugo: Raijingu ) , a two-chapter spin-off manga illustrated by Akiyama, was published in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump on December 16 and 23, 2019. It centered on Izuku Midoriya and Katsuki Bakugo during their second year in middle school. A one-shot spin-off manga that serves as
20878-464: Was later published in English by Viz Media in March 2020. A 17-page special one-shot chapter written and illustrated by Akiyama, titled My Hero Academia Tokubetsu Spinoff: Endeavor's Mission ( 僕のヒーローアカデミア 特別スピンオフ エンデヴァーズ ミッション , Boku no Hīrō Akademia Tokubetsu Supin'ofu Endevāzu Misshon ) , was published in Weekly Shōnen Jump on August 2, 2021. It centered on Endeavor and his trainees Izuku, Katsuki, and Shoto during their Hero Work-Studies at
21024-448: Was published in the 35th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump on July 30, 2018. A one-shot spin-off manga that serves as a prequel to the first film , written and illustrated by Kōhei Horikoshi, centered on All Might 's past and the featured character Nana Shimura , titled No. 0 All Might: Rising ( No.0 オールマイト：ライジング , Nanbā 0 Ōru Maito: Raijingu ) , was given to the first one million attendees on August 3, 2018. A ten-page manga
21170-469: Was released on April 4, 2016. As of October 4, 2021, six volumes have been published. In North America, it has been licensed in English by Viz Media. Light novels based on the four anime films were released on August 3, 2018, December 20, 2019, August 6, 2021, and August 2, 2024, also written by Anri Yoshi. An anime film was announced in December 2017 and features an original story set after
21316-642: Was severely injured by his arch-nemesis All For One , whose Quirk allows him to steal other Quirks for his use and pass them over to others at his will. Midoriya passes the entrance exam to U.A. High School, a school for heroes, by saving Ochaco Uraraka . Midoriya, Bakugo, and Uraraka are among the twenty students placed in Class 1-A . During one of their classes, Class 1-A encounters the League of Villains , led by All For One's apprentice Tomura Shigaraki . Midoriya and his classmates Shoto Todoroki and Tenya Ida defeat
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