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My Hero Academiawill conclude on August 12, 2025, after running for almost a decade. With the last chapter to be published, several mangaka have shared a heartfelt message with Kohei Horikoshi. They congratulated him on an amazing journey for the past decade. Gege Akutami is one of those mangaka who congratulated.

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Unlike other mangaka, theJujutsu Kaisencreator shares a special relationship with Horikoshi. They have known each other for a long time. Gege Akutami is also a massive fan of Horikoshi, and without the latter, they would not have createdJujutsu Kaisen. It shows how deeply they feel for each other.

Kohei Horikoshi Is An Important Figure In Gege Akutami’s Life

Gege Akutami’sJujutsu Kaisenhas enjoyed massive success since its inception. Its popularity increased tenfold after the anime adaptation. The anime has become one the face of the modern generation anime due to its narrative and characters. While the fans were enjoying the anime, Gege Akutami’s recent comment has left them in deep thought.

Author of ‘JUJUTSU KAISEN’, Gege Akutami says JJK wouldn’t exist without ‘MY HERO ACADEMIA’:“Without My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen would never have started. Congratulations on the completion [of MHA]“pic.twitter.com/c9ol2A1J7c

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Upon hearingMy Hero Academia‘s ending, he sent a message to its creator and revealed thatJujutsu Kaisenwould not have happened without him.Gege Akutamisaid,“Without My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen would never have started. Congratulations on the completion [of MHA].”They are a big fan of Horikoshi and treat him as their senpai.

During a specialMy Hero Academiaexhibition, they said the younger artists were competing with each other and trying to be likeKohei Horikoshi. It looks like Akutami left their competitors behind since they got todrawMy Hero Academiacharactersduring the 23rd Volume. Hearing Akutami’s words, it can be said that Kohei Horikoshi is their inspiration.

“This thing was f**king expensive and took years to develop”: My Hero Academia Ending Spoiler Will Ensure Kohei Horikoshi Will Not Disappoint After Years of Waiting

“This thing was f**king expensive and took years to develop”: My Hero Academia Ending Spoiler Will Ensure Kohei Horikoshi Will Not Disappoint After Years of Waiting

His works inspired them to walk down the path of a mangaka. Now, their senpai is on the verge of concluding his masterpiece. If only they followed his path of refraining from killing too many characters, then theJujutsu Kaisenfans could have enjoyed their favorite characters more.

The League of Villains Are Finally Executed

The League of Villains has been terrorizing Japan for a long time. They were specifically targeting the Pro-Heroes and did not care for the citizens. The villains had several tricks up their sleeves, and the Pro-Heroes had difficulty handling them. The last 100 chapters have featured an ongoing war inMy Hero Academia. While the story took a dark turn, the fans enjoyed the different narrative and setup.

My Hero Academia Becomes the Fourth Manga to Get a Tribute by Eiichiro Oda as He Pays Homage to Kohei Horikoshi’s Old Fan Mail

After struggling for months, the heroes finally came out victorious after Deku defeated All for One and Tomura Shigaraki. Kohei Horikoshi’s decade-long journey will come to an end on July 12, 2025. The fans can still enjoy the anime, which is only in its seventh season. But one question remains whether Deku ever get any recognition and whether he will end up alone even though he saved the world. Looks like Deku’s dad still has not made his debut after chapter 430.

My Hero Academiamanga is available on Viz Media, and the anime can be streamed on Crunchyroll.

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Priyanko Chakraborty

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Priyanko is an aspiring economists who is a secret member of the anime world. Unfortunately, he is a Manchester United fan. He has watched multiple anime only to leave them halfway between. His day goes by playing video games, scrolling through reels, watching anime, and rarely opening his books.

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My Hero Academia Becomes the Fourth Manga to Get a Tribute by Eiichiro Oda as He Pays Homage to Kohei Horikoshi’s Old Fan Mail