Kohei Horikoshi Celebrated the Latest My Hero Academia Short with Adult Deku and Eri
My Hero Academia mangaka Kohei Horikoshi published a new illustration to celebrate the series' latest short work. According to Anime News Network on August 4, this special drawing shows the adult Deku and teenage Eri together. This new picture shared by Horikoshi once again demonstrates his commitment to the series' post-epilogue period.
Horikoshi became one of the most important names in the modern shonen genre with My Hero Academia, which began in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2014 and ended in 2024. Throughout its 430-chapter, 42-volume journey, the series reached over 100 million copies worldwide. Despite the time that has passed since the manga's finale, Horikoshi continues to keep fans' interest alive with new illustrations shared on social media.
This illustration carries an emotional meaning, especially for those who love the bond between Deku and Eri. Eri was introduced as a child who suffered severe trauma in the Shie Hassaikai arc; Deku's belief in her and his courage to save her were among the series' unforgettable moments. Seeing the duo in their adulthood and adolescence in the new drawing strongly conveys that everyone is progressing on their own path in the My Hero Academia universe.
Fans are now eagerly awaiting the full version of this short work. Horikoshi's new illustration caused a big reaction on both the anime and manga sides. Even though My Hero Academia made a symbolic conclusion with its final anime season, the mangaka's surprise drawings and possible new side stories show that the universe will continue to live in the eyes of fans.
