My Hero Academia

Synopsis

In a world where eighty percent of the population possesses superhuman abilities known as quirks, ranging from elemental control to physical transformation, Izuku Midoriya stands out as one of the rare few born without any such power. Since childhood, he has harbored an unyielding ambition to become a hero. Despite his disadvantage, he remains dedicated to his studies and continues to look up to the heroic figures he admires. One day, his unwavering commitment catches the eye of All Might, the world's greatest hero and Izuku's personal idol. Possessing a unique quirk that allows him to pass his power to another, All Might selects Izuku as his successor. Following an intense period of training, Izuku enrolls at UA High School, renowned for its elite hero education program. Surrounded by exceptionally talented new students, Izuku must navigate his time alongside his uniquely gifted classmates while confronting the escalating threat of a dangerous organization. As he overcomes these trials, Izuku will come to understand the true meaning of heroism.

Background

Mangaka Kouhei Horikoshi has noted that American superhero comics are the inspiration for the series, and has based character pages on logos for Marvel and DC comic characters.