“Kohei Horikoshi Ends Shonen Jump Exclusivity, My Hero Academia Creator Opens New Chapter” — what this page in the network covers. Kohei Horikoshi, the visionary behind the global phenomenon My Hero Academia, has officially concluded his exclusive contract with Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump. The announcement marks a significant shift for the creator who defined the superhero manga boom of the 2010s, with his series selling over The announcement marks a significant shift for the creator who defined the superhero manga boom of the 2010s, with his series selling over 100 million copies worldwide and inspiring a blockbuster anime franchise.
Horikoshi’s departure from exclusivity signals a new era of creative freedom, as he is no longer bound to the magazine that serialized his work for a decade. While details of his next project remain undisclosed, industry insiders suggest this move could lead to collaborations with other publishers or digital platforms, potentially reshaping how top-tier manga artists negotiate their careers. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.