Kohei Horikoshi’s Next Project after My Hero Academia May Not be in Superhero Genre

SUMMARY

• My Hero Academia creator Kohei Horikoshi hints at exploring a new genre for his next project.
• A horror-themed manga is the next project fans would love to see from Horikoshi.
• Horikoshi's artwork takes a dark turn in My Hero Academia Chapter 399, embracing a very gruesome horror aesthetic.

Kohei Horikoshi’s magnum opus, My Hero Academia, has reached unprecedented heights and captured the hearts of millions worldwide. It is now a modern shonen phenomenon that has gained such global appeal that both the manga and anime have come to enjoy a cult status.

All For One from My Hero Academia | Credits: Shueisha

Yet, despite all the praises and awards, an echoing question still rears up in the minds of devoted fans, will Horikoshi-san continue to push the boundary of his artistry, introducing fascinating and intricate designs in his next manga project? It goes without saying that the anticipation is incredibly high, and the most important thing is that Horikoshi never ceases to leave his fans breathless and eager with all of his creations.

Fans Have Been Asking Horikoshi to Try Out a Horror Manga Once

A certain panel from the My Hero Academia manga | Credits: Shueisha

People have been begging Kohei Horikoshi to join the horror manga club, and with My Hero Academia Chapter 399, those fans just couldn’t hold their excitement any longer. The chapter’s gruesome art was enough to disturb the readers, and in that moment of unease, fans came to the conclusion: Horikoshi’s eerie-looking visual art style would be perfect for a horror series.

Now, to your surprise, Horikoshi himself is inclined towards a horror-themed manga. Back in April 2022, in a weekly author’s magazine, he made vague hints about a project he plans to work on in the near future revolving exclusively around the concept of horror. He stated,

I want to try drawing a horror manga. But just a little.

After bringing so much fright into the pages, it’s quite understandable that fans are all wishing that he would try his hand at a horror manga. Inevitably, this news brings comparisons to mind with the iconic horror manga author Junji Ito. The development of Horikoshi’s style, especially within Chapter 399, was quite literally reciprocal to Ito’s unsettling, eerie vibes.

This idea about the next Horikoshi project bringing his own signature style together with horror themes has certainly made fans drool. The possibility of a Horikoshi horror manga is just the perfect step forward.

Horikoshi Took His Artwork to The Next Level With His Recent Chapters of My Hero Academia

A certain My Hero Academia manga panel | Credits: Shueisha

Horikoshi’s art in My Hero Academia, especially in Chapter 399, was simply phenomenal, showcasing a beautiful evolution that lifted it to heights previously unimaginable. A glance through his previous works reveals this separation from his own style of art. The initial manga panels were actually very impressive, though somewhat less engaging than his present chapters concerning the level of detailed characterization.

This next manga might just be Horikoshi’s daring experimentation that would blow the common sentiment to doubt, proving that a detailed horror manga series can also flourish in animation.

So we just have to hold our breath and see what he does next, hoping that whatever he makes will be nothing short of amazing. With Horikoshi’s relentless drive for innovation and passion, it is guaranteed that all his future projects will be swallowed up by fans from around the world.

My Hero Academia is available to watch on Crunchyroll.

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