The Story of My Hero Academia Inspired by Marvel’s Film Franchise
The manga My Hero Academia has concluded after a long journey that has captivated fans worldwide, leaving a profound emotional impact on its audience.
Following the release of the new film My Hero Academia: You’re Next, creator Kohei Horikoshi discussed the inspirations that led him to create this beloved franchise. It turns out that a superhero film played a significant role in shaping his “heroic spirit.”
Kohei Horikoshi shared with Comicbook.com:
“There is a scene in Spider-Man 2 with Tobey Maguire, where Spider-Man is swinging through a train. At that moment, the passengers see Spider-Man’s true face. After that, a passenger turns to Spider-Man and says, ‘I won’t tell anyone.’
“I think that scene represents the answer to the question ‘What is a hero?’. A hero is someone who helps those in need, and ordinary people can also help each other.”
Horikoshi’s commentary highlights the significance of heroism in Spider-Man 2, where Peter Parker struggles against his own limitations while facing Alfred Molina’s Doctor Octopus, creating a compelling dynamic. Audiences can draw parallels in the battles between Deku and All For One, as well as Shigaraki. My Hero Academia even explores the blossoming relationship between Deku and Ochako.
The Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Game References My Hero Academia
Moreover, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (an action-adventure game released in 2023 developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment) has also included details related to My Hero Academia.
In Season 3 of My Hero Academia, there is an iconic battle between Izuku Midoriya and Katsuki Bakugo. This battle was referenced in the fight between Miles Morales and Peter Parker in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Morales’s actions closely resemble Bakugo’s as he tries to pull Peter away from the control of the Symbiote.
In the heart of the story, Spider-Man has become a formidable ally and a comforting presence to his closest friends. The emotional weight of Miles’s struggles allows Parker to confront his own doubts.
Spider-Man 2 was directed by Sam Raimi and marked a significant milestone in the cinematic landscape of superhero movies, standing out among Marvel’s films during a time when the genre was still evolving, aside from Blade and X-Men.
