My Hero Academia Wins Major TikTok Award

My Hero Academia has garnered an impressive array of awards, especially following the conclusion of the manga, which has led to a newfound appreciation from both fans and creators for Kohei Horikoshi’s remarkable work. The franchise has excelled not only in character popularity polls but also in several prestigious anime-specific awards, most recently achieving a significant milestone.

A video shared by @animenews_news on X highlighted the latest honor received by My Hero Academia: the title of Anime of the Year at the 2024 TikTok Awards Japan. The event featured an elaborate presentation where a performer dressed as the beloved protagonist, Deku, expressed gratitude toward the fandom and all those who contributed to the show’s success over the years.

Deku Accepts the TikTok Award for Anime of the Year

Izuku Midoriya Delivers a Heartfelt Speech Wearing a Mascot Suit on TikTok

My Hero Academia is “Anime of The Year” on TikTok Awards Japan https://t.co/ANA0oyQ1u9 — MHA NEWSðŸ‡§ðŸ‡· (@animenews_news) December 5, 2024

Throughout the voting season leading up to the TikTok Awards, fans were encouraged to cast their votes daily across various categories. During his acceptance speech, captured in a TikTok video by @heroaca_tiktok, Izuku Midoriya not only acknowledged the support of fans but also paid tribute to his friends from U.A. High as well as the Pro Heroes who guided him on his heroic journey. He urged fans to continue their support, emphasizing that while the manga has concluded, the anime will soon enter its final season, expected in 2025.

The accolades didn’t stop with the TikTok Awards. In the days following the manga’s conclusion, a global popularity poll allowed fans from all over the world to vote for their favorite character from the series. Shoto Todoroki finished in third place, with Izuku Midoriya taking second; however, the true standout was Bakugo Katsuki, who claimed first place. In recognition of his victory, a statue will be erected in Japan and displayed in a special exhibit in 2025.

Kohei Horikoshi is Creating Something New

New Ventures Beyond My Hero Academia

My Hero Academia has undeniably left a profound impact over its decade-long run, as evidenced by the warm accolades and recognition from fans and critics alike, such as the TikTok Awards Japan and the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. The engagement from fans through character popularity polls, which attracted millions of votes—predominantly for Bakugo—demonstrates the franchise’s enduring appeal. With an outstanding 86% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and an impressive 8.2 on IMDb, the show’s captivating narrative has successfully drawn in a dedicated audience, supported by seven seasons and four theatrical releases.

As the manga comes to an end, many fans are curious about Kohei Horikoshi’s next steps and whether he intends to explore a sequel or spin-off of My Hero Academia. However, Horikoshi has confirmed that he is not planning to create any sequel or related spin-offs. Instead, he is embarking on a new project entirely, though details about this new series are currently scarce. Whatever he chooses to create next, fans can rest assured that it will reflect his remarkable storytelling ability, consistently showcased throughout My Hero Academia.

Source: @animenews_news on X, @heroaca_tiktok on TikTok

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