| Author | Year | Language | Pages |
| Kohei Horikoshi | 2015 | English | 187 |
My Hero Academia, created by Kohei Horikoshi, introduces readers to a world where nearly everyone, known as Quirks, has superpowers. Volume 1, titled Izuku Midoriya: Origin, lays the foundation for the series, focusing on the journey of Izuku Midoriya, a Quirkless boy with dreams of becoming a hero in a world where having a Quirk is the norm.
Key Events and Characters
The story begins with the introduction of Izuku Midoriya, a timid and Quirkless high school student who idolizes the greatest hero of all time, All Might. Despite being bullied for his lack of powers, Midoriya remains determined to enroll in U.A. High School, the prestigious academy for aspiring heroes. His life changes dramatically when he encounters All Might, who sees potential in Midoriya’s unwavering courage and heroic spirit.
All Might reveals a secret to Midoriya: his Quirk, “One For All,” can be passed down to a worthy successor. After witnessing Midoriya’s selfless bravery, All Might chose him as his successor, bestowing upon him the power of “One For All.” The volume ends with Midoriya beginning his journey to becoming the greatest hero, now armed with a power he must learn to control.
