My Hero Academia is the Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kōhei Horikoshi, serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump from July 2014 to August 2024 and collected in 42 volumes. In a world where superpowers called "Quirks" have become commonplace, it follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy born without a Quirk who still dreams of becoming a superhero. Bones adapted it into an anime television series that aired for eight seasons from April 2016 to December 2025.
Main characters
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Izuku Midoriya: "Deku", the main protagonist and holder of the Quirk One For All.
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All Might: the world's greatest hero, who passes his Quirk to Midoriya.
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Katsuki Bakugo: one of the main protagonists, whose Quirk, Explosion, lets him make explosions from his hands.
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Shoto Todoroki: the youngest child of pro-hero Endeavor, born with both fire and ice Quirks.
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Ochaco Uraraka: "Uravity", Midoriya's close friend, who can make any object weightless.
More characters: Himiko Toga · Tomura Shigaraki
My Hero Academia figure lines
My Hero Academia model kits
How to choose
Prize figures (Banpresto, Ichibansho) are pre-painted, fixed-pose and the most affordable way into a good sculpt. S.H.Figuarts and Revoltec figures are articulated for posing. Scale figures and statues are the display centrepieces. Lookup figures are small seated figures for desks and shelves, and Nendoroids are small chibi figures with swappable parts. Availability changes as makers reissue and retire items, so check each product page for the current status.
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Frequently asked questions
What is My Hero Academia about?
In a world where superpowers called "Quirks" are commonplace, My Hero Academia follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy born without a Quirk who still dreams of becoming a superhero. All Might passes his Quirk to him and helps him enroll in a high school for heroes in training.
Who made My Hero Academia?
Kōhei Horikoshi wrote and illustrated the manga, serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump from 2014 to 2024. Bones produced the anime adaptation.
Which brands make My Hero Academia figures?
Bandai (Banpresto, Ichibansho), MegaHouse, Tamashii Nations, Kotobukiya, Takara Tomy and Good Smile Company make most of the My Hero Academia figures in this collection.
What is the difference between Banpresto, Ichibansho and S.H.Figuarts?
Banpresto and Ichibansho are pre-painted, fixed-pose prize-style figures; S.H.Figuarts are articulated action figures from Tamashii Nations.
Is there a My Hero Academia model kit?
Yes. The Bandai Entry Grade Izuku Midoriya kit is in this collection.
How long does US shipping take?
US orders arrive in 2–8 business days after dispatch, with duties prepaid.
