Key Highlights
- The final volume of My Hero Academia was released in 2024, featuring more than 30 additional pages that enrich the original conclusion.
- Katsuki Bakugo emerged victorious in the World Best Hero popularity poll, with Izuku Midoriya as the runner-up, together amassing over 6 million votes globally.
- The top three characters will vie for a bronze statue, while all top ten characters will receive new illustrations by creator Horikoshi Kohei in 2025.
Even though My Hero Academia concluded its run in August, the fan community continues to thrive. Creator Horikoshi Kohei and his team have been actively working on exciting new projects associated with the series. December 2024 saw the release of My Hero Academia Volume 42, which marks the series’ final volume and includes over 30 pages that expand upon the earlier ending.
In a recent announcement, the official My Hero Academia website disclosed the results of the much-anticipated World Best Hero popularity poll, which garnered an impressive turnout of over 6 million votes. Katsuki Bakugo claimed the top spot, with Midoriya securing second place.
World Best Hero Poll Results
- Katsuki Bakugo
- Izuku Midoriya
- Shoto Todoroki
- Shota Aizawa
- Eijiro Kirishima
- Endeavor
- Hawks
- Like
- Tomura Shigaraki
- Neito Monoma
- Ochaco Uraraka
- All Might
- Himiko Toga
- Electric Guard
- Shinzo Hitoshi
- Tamaki Amajiki
- Rody Soul
- Tenya Ida
- Fumikage Tokoyami
- Kyoka Jiro
For fans curious about where their favorite characters placed, you can find the complete list up to 276 characters on the My Hero Academia official website.
My Hero Academia ‘WORLD BEST HERO’ Popularity Poll Results – Positions 21-100. The character poll has received over 6 million votes globally.
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December 2, 2024
The website also provides a detailed breakdown of character popularity by region, revealing that Midoriya ranked first only in Europe, whereas Bakugo dominated in all other areas.
Furthermore, a new phase of the popularity poll is set to include a 24-hour competition among the top three characters, where the winner will be memorialized with a bronze statue.
Notably, all characters finishing in the top ten will receive unique new illustrations from Horikoshi Kohei, enhancing the excitement for fans.
Controversies Surrounding the Ending of My Hero Academia
The conclusion of My Hero Academia has sparked divided opinions among fans. Reactions range from passionate support to intense criticism, leaving little room for neutral perspectives. Some fans were so upset with the finale that they resorted to blocking Horikoshi’s X (formerly Twitter) account in protest.
Looking ahead, 2025 is poised to be a landmark year for fans, with the release of the final season of the My Hero Academia anime and the arrival of two new publications—one a fanbook and the other an artbook.
The My Hero Academia series can be enjoyed through streaming on Crunchyroll.
For additional details, please visit the Official My Hero Academia Website.
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