It’s an honor to once again interview the popular mangaka, Kōhei Horikoshi. We sat down at an undisclosed location to discuss the future of his hit manga, My Hero Academia.
Thank you for agreeing to sit with us once again, Horikoshi-sensei.
Horikoshi: This is some good fried chicken. You gonna eat those biscuits?
No. Enjoy. We’re officially in My Hero Academia’s epilogue. Tell us, how much longer until the series ends?
Horikoshi: I promise I’ll finish it this year, I think. Depends.
On what?
Horikoshi: Well, I still haven’t decided exactly on how the series will end.
Can I suggest Deku meeting Koichi. Just kidding!
Horikoshi: Who?
Uh, Koichi Haimawari. The main character from My Hero Vigilantes.
Horikoshi: …
You drew him in a recent chapter.
Horikoshi: If you say so.
What about Deku’s father? Fans are looking forward to seeing him. Any hints when he’ll make his appearance?
Horikoshi: Oh! I forgot about him. Guess I’ll have to cobble something together. But, I’m confident I can still finish the series by the end of the year.
What are the chances of Deku forming a hero team to combat crime at the end of the series?
Horikoshi: That’s a good idea. Maybe something like the Avengers or the Rebel Alliance from Star Wars.
Star Wars Rebels aren’t superheroes.
Horikoshi: Luke Skywalker. Ahsoka Tano. Erza Bridger. Cal Kestis. R2D—
Okay. Okay. You’re right. Who is that mysterious barefoot kid in the latest chapter?
Horikoshi: If I tell I’ll have to kill you.
*Laughs* Good one.
Horikoshi: Technically, Shonen Jump’s black ops squad will kill you. Shueisha… is ALWAYS watching.
Will there be a My Hero Academia sequel?
Horikoshi: If I ever get around to it. I want to enjoy myself before deciding to do another series. I could just plot it though. I’m thinking aliens from space attack wanting to add Earth to their evil empire. That sounds fun.
Seriously?
Horikoshi: No.
Come on, Horikoshi-sensei. What’s really gonna happen at the end of the series. Just one hint, please.
Horikoshi: Okay. You know how Deku only carries an ember of One For All? See, he’s going to—got any honey mustard?
After learning the establishment ran out of honey mustard, Horikoshi abruptly ended the interview and left to get ice cream. Thank you for your time, Horikoshi-sensei.
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