Kohei Horikoshi Reveals Favorite My Hero Academia Character

Greetings, fellow loyal My Hero Academia fanboys and fangirls. As for me and, perhaps, for all of you, we certainly never get tired of hearing new news and rumors about our favorite superheroes and super-villains.

Well, today we have some exciting features and as well as the thoughts of the author himself, Kohei Horikoshi. I believe it is appropriate to take a look at the particular character he likes most and why he felt that he could have overdone it.

Horikoshi’s Unlikely Favorite

Based on that you wonder whether Horikoshi would prefer one of his own superhero characters such as Deku or All Might. But nope, it’s actually someone a bit more unexpected, which is name of Mirio Togata.

The creator of the series, Horikoshi has stated that Mirio is his favorite character, which doesn’t out explain it’s rather evident. For any viewer, the continuously smiling Mirio, the invulnerable and spirited protagonist, has become the perfect representation of the traditional hero.

Mirio’s Over-the-Top Development

And when recently asked about his own preferences during the interview, Horikoshi admitted that maybe he got a little carried away while drawing Mirio. The A Better Tomorrow trailer left fans awestruck with Mirio’s introduction to the series. He gained popularity very soon, particularly due to the circumstance of his hero’s biological power called Permeation and his breakthrough story.

It is because of such affection for Mirio that Horikoshi brought some of the greatest emotional appeal and very dramatic moments in the entire series notably during the Shie Hassani Kai Arc when Mirio fought against Overhaul. The development and the elaboration of Mirio’s character serves as an example of how much Ms. Horikoshi invested into this character.

Secondary yet relevant plots that expand the storyline: The Impact on the Storyline

Due to Mirio’s heroic traits, he has undeniably changed the dynamics of My Hero Academia, especially after the outbreak of the quirk phenomenon. Connections with other characters, particularly Deku, are a rich source of growth for him.

Mirio is one of the most valuable and significant characters in the series, due to his confidence in his strengths, and desire to save as many lives as possible. His impact is not limited within the show; he challenges other heroes featured to give their best efforts and do what a true hero would do.

Fan Reactions and Theories

Some fans were happy while others felt disappointed after Horikoshi admitted to overdoing Mirio. Some fans appreciate how complicated and mature Mirio is, while others get the impression that it makes them forget about other characters.

That is why this revelation has also elicited various fan theories concerning the future of Mirio in the series. Will he get back his quirk?What new problems will he encounter? The possibilities are endless and it is one of the many reasons why it is great to be a My Hero Academia fan!

Join the Conversation!

Therefore, what are your thoughts on Horikoshi’s favorite character and what did he say about Mirio? So, would you say that he went too far, or do you think Mirio deserves all the praise he received?

Please feel free to share your opinions in the comments section below – I would love to know what you have to say about this!

Thanks for reading, and stay plus ultra!