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My Hero Academia - Merchandise

My Hero Academia is part of an incredibly popular superhero series that began as a manga created by Kohei Horikoshi and first published in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2014. Two years later, the first season of the anime adaptation was announced, attracting a whole new wave of fans. Since the first season began airing, three more seasons, two theatrically released movies, and several OVAs have also been produced. Due to the series' immense popularity and impressive cast of characters, a wide range of merchandise has been created. My Hero Academia merchandise uses its diverse characters to its advantage, as each character has their own unique appearance and personality that appeals to a variety of different tastes and personal preferences. That said, other types of merchandise like guidebooks, plush None t-shirts , and pre-made cosplay are also available. Some of the most popular examples of My Hero Academia merchandise have been selected and are featured below. These items are the "My Hero Academia Ultimate Animation Guide", the "My Hero Academia Transparent File Set Collection", and the "My Hero Academia 2: Ultra Analysis Official Character Book".

My Hero Academia Official Anime Guide Ultimate Anime Guide

While there are other guides that focus on the series as a whole, this book focuses specifically on the anime adaptation. The cover features Izuku Midoriya , Katsuki Bakugo, and All Might together against an explosive background, all designed by the anime adaptation's character designer, Yoshihiko Umakoshi. The series logo is also visible at the top of the cover. The book contains 150 pages of content related to the anime series and includes elements such as a collection of artwork created for the anime, a variety of Q&As with staff who worked on the production, and a behind-the-scenes look at the adaptation. The guide also includes a bonus poster and sticker set.

Release date: September 4, 2017
Publisher: Shueisha
Size: 7.1 inches (18 cm)
Number of pages: 150
Language: Japanese

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My Hero Academia Clear File Collection

This collection of clear folders comes in sets of two and features the students of UA Class 1-A and its teachers. There are eleven different sets in total, and most sets attempt to pair one character with another they have a connection to. Here is a list of the pairings in this collection: Izuku and Bakugo, Ochaco and Yuga, Tenya and Mashirao, Shoto and Momo, Tsuyu and Fumikage, Minoru and Hanta, Eijiro and Rikido, Denki and Mina, Kyoka and Koji, Mezo and Tofu, and finally, teachers All Might and Eraser. The illustrations for each character show them with their respective Quirks activated and in their hero costumes, as if they were in training or in the middle of a battle. A notable exception, however, is All Might, who is in his weakened form and simply wears a casual white t-shirt and green pants.

Manufacturer: Movic
Size: A4
Material: Polypropylene

My Hero Academia Official Character Book 2: Ultra Analysis

This official character guide was illustrated and written by manga artist Kohei Horikoshi. The cover features Izuku in a rather dynamic pose that makes him look like he just jumped off the ground. The background of the cover is an intricate collage of different colors, characters, and locations that is very pleasing to the eye. The bulk of the book is made up of information pages on 200 different characters from the My Hero Academia series. Also included are a story introduction, a discussion between Horikoshi and Taito Kube, and a collection of illustrations and commentary originally posted on Horikoshi's Twitter account.

Release Date: October 4, 2019
Publisher: Shueisha
Size: 7.1 inches (18 cm)
Number of pages: 288
Language: Japanese

About the characters

The characters of My Hero Academia The characters of UA Class 1-A are incredibly diverse and varied. This diversity is made even more evident by each character's unique traits. Many characters in UA Class 1-A all share the desire to become a hero, though they have their own motivations for doing so. For example, Ochaco Uraraka wants to become a pro hero to one day allow her parents to live a comfortable life while she grows up in a happy but frugal family. Another popular character, Shoto Todoroki, is the son of the current number 1 hero, Endeavor. Despite his heritage, Shoto despises his father for the way he treated him and his siblings as children. Izuku, on the other hand, has always dreamed of being a hero capable of saving everyone, despite not having any traits. Many hero characters are also inspired by All Might, the former number 1 hero and the "Symbol of Peace."

About My Hero Academy

My Hero Academia tells the story of a society where almost everyone has developed a superpower known as a "Quirk." These Quirks vary greatly and can range from telekinesis to elemental manipulation, hypnosis, super strength, and much more. The main story focuses on Izuku Midoriya, a young boy who hoped to one day become a hero, but whose dreams were dashed at a young age after learning he lacked a Quirk. Despite his despair, he one day meets his idol, All Might, and inspires him enough to give him his hereditary Quirk, One for All. With newfound hope, Izuku strives to one day become the world's greatest hero, though he faces a lot of competition as his classmates share the same goal.