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A special thanks to Viz Media and NetGalley for an opportunity to review this ARC.
With My Hero Academia now complete, the focus shifts to another powerful aspect of the series: its artwork. My Hero Academia: Ultra Artworks shows just how much story and emotion Horikoshi’s illustrations can convey without a single word, and it does so in true heroic fashion.
The majority of the artwork featured in this volume originates from the magazine archive. When examining any artist’s work, it is essential to recognize the considerable effort and research invested in each piece. In Horikoshi’s case, one can clearly observe the influence of American superheroes (particularly those from Marvel and DC), Japanese Superheroes, classic Shōnen Jump series such as Naruto, Dragon Ball, and One Piece, as well as elements drawn from Fantasy, Tokusatsu and Science Fiction.
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Before proceeding further with this review, it should be noted that the following review is based on the digital copy. The illustrations are best appreciated in the physical edition, which allows readers more of a detailed look at his artwork. The collection includes volume covers, personal illustrations originally shared on Twitter, and Horikoshi’s own comments and trivia accompanying each piece. Altogether, it offers a genuinely insightful look into the creative process of one of the most notable and influential minds in the manga industry today.
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