I enjoyed this manga! I have seen just a small amount of the anime and like it too (though I have not gotten as invested in it as some people I know). I think this first volume is a great way to jump into the plot. It does not start out with a lot of boring backstory and introductions, but instead does a great job of bringing you into the world and the getting to know the characters in a way that left me curious instead of confused or bored. I want to know more of what is happening. I think this has great potential as it keeps going and look forward to getting into more of it.

This is just like the anime, the same charaters and everything the same story to work hard to become a hero no matter what barriers stand in their way!

I really love the Anime so I was excited to try reading this! I have to say it is almost identical to the show. I really enjoyed the first volume. Its really about hope and not giving up on your dreams even if the odds are against you and you have to work hard to get there! I love the heroes and learning about all the cool quirks. Overall its a fun story with a message to keep fighting and that being a hero is more than just being strong.

Great first volume! I would recommend to anyone who thinks that 'Renergades by Marissa Meyer toned down but in a school and a manga format' sounds interesting!

This is my honest review of My Hero Academia Volume 1 manga. I was able to read a copy of this manga via an ebook through NetGalley from VIZ Media.

I have been watching My Hero Academia via Hulu in anime form since it came out. I love that show, such a great cast of characters. It was nice to have the opportunity to read the manga.

80% of earths population was born with a quirk, while the other 20% remain quirk less- such as Deku our main character. The first volume follows Deku from the time he was a child- learning he was quirk less to meeting his idol All Might. Through meeting his idol All Might, he gains the quirk One for All after proving himself a worthy successor. From there the manga follows Deku through the U.A entrance exams, and his first day of class.

I liked the art in this book. I think young Deku is super cute, and I love the design of most of the characters. I also think each character has their own unique personality.

I recommend the manga to anyone who is a fan of the show!

This manga provides an excellent introduction to the world of My Hero Academia.

With this first volume, the reader is already able to ascertain the plot, the personality and motivations of the main character, and the world.

This is an impressive beginning to a story. There are many first volumes of mangas or graphic novels that leave the reader confused, so the fully realized world that was created in this manga is impressive.

I have nothing negative to say concerning this manga.

I received this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

*Thank you to Netgalley and VIZ Media for giving me a digital copy of this manga in exchange for an honest review*

I loved this manga so much, wow! First of all, Midoriya is such a good bean and I just want the best for him. I found his story genuinely interesting and his character design to be adorable. I also thought all of the other characters introduced so far were done well. I felt so many emotions while reading this! As soon as I got to the end I wanted to go buy Vol. 2 to continue the story. I 100% recommend this one.

X-men and My Hero Academia took differing stances and views on what would happen if people were born with superpowers. My Hero Academia took the more interesting route, in my opinion! It discusses the importance of finding a balance of when it's okay to use one's powers in public, and who can use them in public! The parallel characterization of both Izuku/Deku and Bakugou is stark and they play off each other very well. The reveal of All Might's true, damaged form was honestly an unexpected surprise that has laid the groundwork for a very interesting plot! The fact that Izuku, inspired by ever-positive Uraraka, is reclaiming the name Deku so Bakugou can no longer use it to hurt him is delightful and shows great potential for character development, including standing up to Bakugou!

The one gripe I have is that a lot of the female characters seem to have less flashy, smaller quirks while the guys have the really powerful ones. Also, I'm worried that Uraraka is going to be turned into nothing more than the female friend that's only there to support the main character and be his love interest, rather than her own developed character. Something for the author to think about.

This is my Goodreads review:
I read this through Net Galley.
I will have to put the artwork aside because I read this online and there was a watermark on each page that detracted from the reading. But I did not factor this in my overall rating.
The art and characters, however, were reminiscent of Bleach. That is not a bad thing.
The story was ok to begin with. It dragged a bit but then picked up a lot by the time we got into all the main characters. I get the build up and the need for it but here it was excessive. By the time I got to the second chapter I was a lot more interested in the story. The characters are great and developed really well. I love the All Might drawing, when he is the hero. By the end I was wishing that I had Volume #2. It will be interesting to see what new characters are coming. I am really glad that I stayed with the story after the first chapter.

I saw My Hero Academic pop up into my feed years ago and I was honestly curious about it. I heard a lot of people talk it up, but I never was able to find it in my book travel adventures. Then, lucky my discovered NetGalley (for the second time) and located this little gem! I was so pumped to finally be able to pick this up since I love manga and superheroes.

In this somewhat dystopian world, almost all of the population have super powers. These powers, known as "quirks" can be managed and controlled and then used to save the universe! There's heroes and villains everywhere, and they are constantly battling. At four years old, kids begin to show their powers and they learn to master them. There are hero academies to hone your skills, and our lead really wants powers and really wants to help people. Lucky him, a big time superhero finds him and wants to take him under his wing...

This book is serious fun. The pictures are amazing, the plot is interesting and the characters are cool to follow. There's non-stop action and fun around every corner and I found myself just binging the whole thing (I did not intend to, but it just kinda happened). I'd like to pick up the rest of this series if I can ever find them, because I enjoy Kohei Horikoshi's story telling abilities (and the illustrations are just super cool). I can tell the world in this manga is only going to get cooler, since this is just the first volume. I hope I get to see the world building and character development flourish in the future!

If you love X-Men, the Avengers and DC, you'll love these books. It's action packed and loads of fun. I honestly enjoyed the way I was able to sink into this book and just disappear from reality for a while. It helps that the book was easy to follow and easy to read. The worst part is I'm not used to the names used in this book and I don't know how to pronounce them, which is hardly a fault of the book. On top of that, I can only assume this series is going to get better. The first volume is like the pilot episode of a television show. We get an introduction to the world and the characters, and eventually we get released into the magic of the universe.

Four out of five stars!

Thank you to NetGalley and VIZ Media for providing me a copy of this long awaited manga!

My Hero Academia (Boku No Hero Academia) is super popular at my school. I've watched a few of the anime episodes, but hadn't read the books.

80% of the population is born with a quirk. Midoriya is part of the 20% born with no powers, but he still would do anything to become a hero. All Might gives him a chance to change his fate.

Volume 1 is a lighthearted story, but it still has all the action you want in a superhero book. I love seeing everyone's quirk. It reminds me of XMen. Each quirk is a different power and it sometimes affects how the characters look. The entrance exam was a lot of fun because you saw so many character's quirks.

I will definitely be picking up the rest of this series.

Anyone who knows me well knows that I love anime, so when I found out there was manga available on NetGalley, I was pretty excited. I’ve been watching My Hero Academia for a while now, but had never read the manga and was super excited to check out the the story in a new format.

My Hero Academia takes place in a universe where humans have mutations that give them weird superpowers, called Quirks. It’s kind of like X-Men, but better, because a lot of the powers are just plain silly. Yes, some people are invisible, have super-human strength, or can run really fast, but other people shoot tape out of their elbows, have navel lasers, or sticky hair. It’s amazing.

Of course, in a world where people have Quirks, there are obviously some who use them for evil. I’m sure you won’t be surprised to learn that, in order to fight off criminals with Quirks, others use their powers for good, and become certified Heroes.

The story follows a middle school student, Izuku Midoriya, who is obsessed with the strongest (and most popular) hero, All Might. Midoriya knows everything about All Might, and it’s his dream to grow up and become a powerful hero too, so he can make sure everyone always has a smile on their face.

There’s just one problem: Midoriya is Quirkless. But does that stop him from trying to save others, fight evil, and be the best he can possibly be? Hell no! After a run-in with All Might, Midoriya learns that, despite being born Quirkless, he can still work towards his dream of becoming the next #1 Hero.

The first manga sets up the rest of the story quite well. I’m currently watching the most recent season of My Hero Academia (waiting for new episodes each week is painful), and can safely say that the story keeps getting better and better. It’s definitely one of the better shounen series I’ve watched, and am excited to see where it goes.

I’d recommend this manga series to anyone looking for an action-packed story that includes humor, and some feel-good moments as well. It’s a decent series to pick up if you’re looking to dip your toes into the world of manga, and it’s still ongoing, so you have future volumes to look forward to as well.

Thank you to the publisher, VIZ Media, for an electronic copy of this book via NetGalley. My Hero Academia was first published in 2015, and is available to purchase wherever books are sold.

Given the popularity of the anime, I thought I'd give this book a try even though manga isn't typically my thing. Especially since it's superhero themed, which is very much in my wheelhouse .I understood what was going on, the way it was playing with the superhero genre. The combination of serious plot points and jokes. Not my favorite read but a low barrier to entry for someone who doesn't typically read manga.

I absolutely love this series. I have already watched the show at the time of reading this story and love them both. The characters truly drive the story. I’m not one to usually like the main character of the book, but I can’t help but live Decku. This is a great place to start if you are new to anime

My Hero Academia (Volume 1) by Kohei Horikoshi, 189 pages. GRAPHIC NOVEL. VIZ Media, 2020. $9.
Language: PG (15 swears, 0 “f”); Mature Content: PG; Violence: PG
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
In a futuristic time when having superpowers is the new normal, everyone wants to be a professional superhero, including 14-year-old Midoriya. Unfortunately, Midoriya is abnormal, having been born without supernatural abilities. Even that fact is not going to keep him from trying, though -- Midoriya can still be a hero, right?
I love that Midoriya never gives up. He has a goal, and he’s determined to make it happen despite all the discouragement and mocking he gets for it. Midoriya simply chooses to be good, and that’s what makes him the superhero he wants to be. We can all be heroes and fulfill our dreams if we can adopt Midoriya’s attitude. I find this story both inspiring and fun to read -- can’t wait to read volume two!
Reviewer: Carolina Herdegen

'My Hero Academia, Vol. 1' by Kohei Horikoshi with English translation by Caleb Cook is about a school for people with superpowers and a young man who seems to have no power whatsoever.

In a world where 80 percent of people have a "Quirk," a superpower of some sort, what do you do if you are born without one but still want to be a hero? You find help. Izuki Midoriya finds help in the powerful hero All Might, who sees in Izuki a heroic spirit. Now Izuki is training his heart out and hoping not to fail the Hero Academy. Against his classmates, his efforts look pathetic, but this kid has heart.

I liked the idea of this and the translation was pretty good. I'm not familiar with the series at all, but I'm going to look in to finding more. The art is a lot of fun. I like how different All Might can look in his heroic and normal forms.

I received a review copy of this manga from Viz Media and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this manga.

A solid manga about a world, were 80 % of population are born with superpowers, called quirks. Thus, the most desired career option for young people is becoming a superhero. Our main character doesn't have a quirk, but he still wants to go to the university that trains heroes.
This is a humourous take on school antics and superheroics, but the 1st volume is mostly set-up for further adventures.
The art is OK, but nothing really blew me away.
It was a quick and pleasant read overall.

<i>arc provided by the publisher and netgalley in exchange for an honest review</i>

I really enjoyed this! I had no idea what it was going into it but the dystopian, superhero plot was really cool and super fun.

I really liked that our main character wasn’t the typical chosen one where they are super good at everything and do everything perfectly. The main character in this struggles and is seemingly an underdog throughout this first volume and it was a refreshing journey to take.

Overall, I really enjoyed this first volume and I will definitely try and continue on with the series!

4/5 ⭐️

ARC Copy...good promising start so far with the mechanics of the world of superheroes (+their training school-faculties) and the nature of their powers. In addition, the start-signs of the social effects of super powers being real like...how does the non-powered population (like the protagonist) feel + what makes a hero?

Im so excited to have this on my kindle! This is one of my favorite series of all time and I love recommending it to everyone