My Hero Academia Creator Reveals Spider-Man 2's Influence on Manga

Kohei Horikoshi shares how a pivotal scene from the Marvel film shaped his vision of heroism.

Horikoshi was inspired by the train scene in Spider-Man 2 where ordinary people help Spider-Man.
He believes true heroism involves both helping others and receiving help in return.
Horikoshi's personal struggles influenced the themes of redemption and resilience in My Hero Academia.
The creator admired Eiichiro Oda's character honesty in One Piece and applied similar principles.
My Hero Academia has ended, but its impact on the anime and manga world remains significant.