The official website for Kohei Horikoshi’s My Hero Academia Original Art Exhibition has been updated with a brand-new key visual, showing the battle between the heroes and villains. The illustration, drawn by Horikoshi himself, was revealed alongside some exhibition details, including ticket information and special visitor benefits.
A Celebration of My Hero Academia’s Legacy
The exhibition, set to run from June 21 to August 31, 2025, at Creative Museum Tokyo, Japan, will offer fans a deep dive into the artistic journey of My Hero Academia. This special event commemorates the 10-year run of the manga, which concluded in August 2024, and showcases the evolution of Izuku Midoriya, his classmates from U.A. High School, and their battles against powerful villains.
The exhibition will feature:
- Original sketches and manuscripts by Kohei Horikoshi
- Video displays and storyboard showcases from Studio BONES
- Three-dimensional exhibits recreating iconic scenes
- Exclusive merchandise, including items featuring the newly unveiled key visual
You can see the full version of the visual below.
In addition, Kohei Horikoshi also released another special illustration alongside a comment:
Over the course of nearly ten years of serialization, I eventually transitioned to digital inking, but my line work has remained analog. Since these are hand-drawn original drafts, I believe I can showcase a certain level of rawness in the exhibited works.
Additionally, the storyboards (name) and final drafts often look completely different. By displaying both, I hope visitors can see how a manga artist thinks and makes decisions during serialization—what kind of things we consider while drawing. My goal is to create an exhibition where visitors can truly experience what serialization feels like, to some extent.
If you’re interested in the behind-the-scenes aspects of My Hero Academia, I encourage you to pay close attention to the details! Even if you’re not as familiar, I hope the exhibition will be enjoyable for everyone.
Please come check it out!
Kohei Horikoshi
Exhibition Details
- Dates: June 21, 2025 – August 31, 2025 (Open daily)
- Venue: Creative Museum Tokyo, Kyobashi, Tokyo
- Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Last entry: 30 minutes before closing)
Osaka Venue Information
In addition to the Tokyo exhibition, the event will also be held in Osaka in Fall 2025. Specific details for the Osaka venue are yet to be released, with some differences expected between the two locations, including:
- Exhibition layout, presentation, and number of displays
- Exclusive merchandise lineup and specifications
- Ticket pricing and details
- Visitor benefits and giveaway items
Further updates on the Osaka venue, including ticket sales and event dates, will be announced at a later date.
Ticket Sales and Special Benefits
Ticket prices and purchase options have been announced on the official exhibition website. Additionally, visitors will receive exclusive commemorative items, though specifics will be revealed at a later date.
For further updates and details, you can visit My Hero Academia’s Exhibition Website.
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