"The Series Would Carry Shonen Jump On Its Shoulders": My Hero Academia's Creator Always Knew How Big Jujutsu Kaisen Could Be

It is quite common for manga artists to draw inspiration from other creators in the industry, and Kohei Horikoshi, creator of My Hero Academia, has just expressed his admiration for another Shonen Jump series. Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the most beloved manga series of all time, and even Horikoshi calls himself a fan.

Horikoshi did not just state that he enjoys the series, he said that from the very beginning, he was "convinced that this series would carry Shonen Jump on its shoulders." Over the past few years, Jujutsu Kaisen has grown more popular than ever before, obtaining countless awards and accolades, and Horikoshi seems to have predicted this success even before it occurred.

Horikoshi Just Expressed His Admiration for Jujutsu Kaisen

He Explained That a Particular Piece of Art in Chapter 28 Sparked His Love of the Series

A post on @Go_Jover's X account chronicles Horikoshi's praise of Jujutsu Kaisen, specifically, one illustration in particular that caught his eye. The art featured in chapter 28 is the My Hero Academia creator's favorite, and instantly made it clear to him that the shonen series had the potential to become something incredible. The image features two pivotal Jujutsu Kaisen characters, Yuji Itadori, the protagonist, and Mahito, one of the series' main villains. The two characters sit beside one another on a set of green steps, with a breathtaking background featuring outlines of vibrant white jellyfish behind them.

The drawing perfectly summarizes Jujutsu Kaisen creator, Gege Akutami's, artistic style and daring, unforgettable designs featured in his manga covers and panels. In particular, Horikoshi pointed out Akutami's "unparalleled ability to make “stillness” look incredibly cool," since both characters are featured sitting down in the image, yet the drawing still completely captures the viewer's attention. It is evident that Horikoshi greatly admires Akutami's talent in both illustration and storywriting, as well as his ability to create a series that became such a cultural phenomenon. Little did Horikoshi realize his own series would reach a similar level of success.

Akutami Has Expressed His Adoration of My Hero Academia as Well

These Creators’ Love for One Another’s Work Is Mutual

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Both of these mangaka clearly respect one another greatly, because Akutami has made similar admiring comments about Horikoshi's series. Akutami praised My Hero Academia's ending, stating that, "Without My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen wouldn't have started either." His love for the superhero shonen is unmistakable, and it is truly remarkable that aspects of Horikoshi's work motivated Akutami to create his own unique series. These two authors' mutual love for each other's work goes to show just how often they take inspiration from each other, and Horikoshi and Akutami have both referenced other creators whose work they adore as well in the past.

Related My Hero Academia's Ending Explained - What Happens in the Manga's Finale? Kohei Horikoshi's superhero tale has ended, with an emotional finale that will leave fans discussing for a long time.

My Hero Academia and Jujutsu Kaisen's mangas both ended officially this year and have released additional epilogues, although the anime series for both will continue for the foreseeable future. These two shonen giants have enjoyed massive fanbases and impressive awards during their runs, and have even invited new viewers into the world of anime and manga for the first time. Both mangaka have a lot to be proud of, and although the series that made them both famous are now over, it will be absolutely thrilling to see what these two talented creators are working on next in their careers.

Source: @Go_Jover on X

Your changes have been saved My Hero Academia My Hero Academia is a multimedia franchise that follows a young boy named Izuku Midoriya, who dreams of becoming a hero despite being born without superpowers. These superpowers, known as "Quirks" are found in most people after birth, but Izuku wasn't so lucky - until a fateful encounter with All Might, Japan's greatest hero, Izuku inherits his Quirk and enrolls in U.A. High School to learn the true meaning of heroism. Alongside his classmates, each endowed with unique abilities, Izuku faces rigorous training and lethal threats from villainous forces. Movie(s) My Hero Academia: Two Heroes (2018) , My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2019) , My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission (2021) First Film My Hero Academia: Two Heroes (2018) Cast Daiki Yamashita , Kenta Miyake , Nobuhiko Okamoto , Ayane Sakura , Yûki Kaji , Aoi Yuki , Kaito Ishikawa , Toshiki Masuda , Marina Inoue , Yoshimasa Hosoya TV Show(s) My Hero Academia Character(s) Izuku Midoriya , All Might , Katsuki Bakugo , Ochaco Uraraka , Shoto Todoroki , Tsuyu Asui , Tenya Iida , Eijiro Kirishima , Momo Yaoyorozu , Fumikage Tokoyami Video Game(s) My Hero Academia: Battle for All , My Hero One's Justice , My Hero One's Justice 2 Expand