Overview of Recent Events
- An endearing TikTok video featuring a girl who closely resembles Shoto Todoroki has captured hearts worldwide.
- Creators Kohei Horikoshi and Yuki Kaji acknowledge the touching video, recognizing Todoroki’s potential as a beloved hero.
- Details surrounding the upcoming My Hero Academia anime have been unveiled, including a new spin-off series.
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- Community Reactions to the Video and Kaji’s Acknowledgment
- Upcoming My Hero Academia Anime Release in 2025
A delightful TikTok video featuring a girl who admires Shoto Todoroki is making waves, even catching the attention of Kohei Horikoshi, the creator of My Hero Academia, and voice actor Yuki Kaji. The heartwarming clip showcases her joy as she points out her birthmark resembling Todoroki’s, exclaiming, “He has a birthmark like me!”
The video, which went viral after being posted on January 11, has garnered over 5.8 million views, captivating anime fans globally. What began as a simple expression of fandom turned into a touching moment involving two key figures in the My Hero Academia community.
To everyone’s surprise, Horikoshi himself took note of the video, a sentiment echoed by Kaji in a recent social media post. Kaji shared that Horikoshi had sent him the video, along with his enthusiastic reaction:
“Horikoshi-sensei sent me a video. It featured a girl with a birthmark similar to Todoroki’s. She is holding a plush toy of him, saying ‘Just like me!’ with a cute smile. Even if you have had a difficult past, you can still save someone… That’s the hero Todoroki can be ☺️”
Community Reactions to the Video and Kaji’s Acknowledgment
The video has received overwhelming support from viewers, with many commenting phrases like, “Shoto would love this!”and suggesting other characters known for their unique facial birthmarks, such as Zuko from Avatar: The Last Airbender. The interaction has sparked a wave of positivity and encouragement among the fans.
Additionally, many users have shown their appreciation by replying to Kaji’s post, sharing artwork of Todoroki engaging with the little girl, and expressing happiness that Horikoshi noticed the video, hinting at a possible positive narrative development in the franchise.
Upcoming My Hero Academia Anime Release in 2025
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Aside from the heartwarming online interactions, the My Hero Academia fandom has exciting news on the horizon.
In April 2025, the anime adaptation of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes will air both in Japan and internationally, with Crunchyroll confirming it will stream the series. Kenichi Suzuki, known for his work on the Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure remake, is at the helm as director.
Looking ahead to Fall 2025, fans can anticipate the final season of the main My Hero Academia anime, expected to premiere around October. This season will adapt the concluding arc of the series, which has elicited mixed reactions regarding its resolution from the fanbase.
Source: Anime News Network
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