My Hero Academia Creator Teases His Next Manga
The My Hero Academia creator is not done with manga. In a recent interview alongside Takeru Hokazono, the writer of Kagurabachi, Kohei Horikoshi confirmed once more that he wants to draw a brand new series and return to Weekly Shonen Jump. For fans who watched the hero era come to a close, that is the most reassuring news in months.
My Hero Academia wrapped its long run and the finale split readers the way only a huge ending can. Some felt the closing chapters moved too fast for the payoff that years of buildup had earned. Others were simply sad to see Deku and his classmates go. Either way, the series leaves a wide gap in the magazine, and one question keeps coming up. What does Horikoshi do next?
What the My Hero Academia creator has said
Horikoshi has been careful not to overpromise. He has not named a title, a genre, or a release window. What he has made clear is intent. He wants to keep drawing, and he wants that work to live in Shonen Jump, the same magazine that turned My Hero Academia into a global hit. Coming from a creator who just finished a decade defining project, that quiet confidence says a lot.
Why this matters for Shonen Jump
2026 has been a year of heavy change for the magazine. Several long runners have ended, fresh series are debuting almost every month, and the lineup is still hunting for its next pillar. A new Horikoshi title would instantly become a tentpole. Even a short series would pull lapsed readers back and give the magazine a marquee name while the next generation finds its feet.
There is no firm date yet, so patience helps. Big creators often take a long rest after a series this size, and that recovery usually shows up as stronger work later. For now, knowing that the My Hero Academia creator wants to come back is plenty to keep the excitement warm. You can find more updates in our anime news section.
The original interview was covered by ComicBook.
My take: A short, focused Horikoshi series would be the smartest possible follow up. He has nothing left to prove, so he should chase a story he truly loves and let the pressure go.
