--- product_id: 16719232 title: "My Hero Academia, Vol. 1" brand: "kohei horikoshi, caleb d. cook" price: "SAR 43" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/16719232-my-hero-academia-vol-1 store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # 80% population with superpowers (Quirks) Hero Academy journey & All Might mentorship Top-ranked manga series My Hero Academia, Vol. 1 **Brand:** kohei horikoshi, caleb d. cook **Price:** SAR 43 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Unleash your inner hero with the manga that’s redefining superpowers! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** My Hero Academia, Vol. 1 by kohei horikoshi, caleb d. cook - **How much does it cost?** SAR 43 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/16719232-my-hero-academia-vol-1) ## Best For - kohei horikoshi, caleb d. cook enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kohei horikoshi, caleb d. cook brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Top-ranked manga with massive fan acclaim:** Join 16,900+ readers who gave it a 4.8-star rating and counting. - • **Dive into a world where 80% have superpowers:** Experience a thrilling universe of Quirks shaping society and heroism. - • **Follow Izuku Midoriya’s epic rise from zero to hero:** Witness the inspiring journey of a quirkless underdog defying all odds. - • **A unique blend of Japanese manga and American superhero vibes:** Enjoy a fresh cultural fusion that redefines the superhero genre. - • **Explore the prestigious U.A. High School for heroes-in-training:** Step inside the ultimate academy where legends are made. ## Overview My Hero Academia, Vol. 1 introduces readers to a world where 80% of people possess superpowers called Quirks. The story follows Izuku Midoriya, a quirkless middle schooler who dreams of becoming a hero. After a fateful encounter with the world’s greatest hero, All Might, Midoriya embarks on a challenging journey to attend the prestigious U.A. High School and prove that true heroism comes from the heart. This top-ranked manga blends Japanese storytelling with American superhero influences, earning a 4.8-star rating from over 16,900 readers. ## Description Midoriya inherits the superpower of the world’s greatest hero, but greatness won’t come easy. What would the world be like if 80 percent of the population manifested superpowers called “Quirks”? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Being a hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study? The Hero Academy of course! But what would you do if you were one of the 20 percent who were born Quirkless? Middle school student Izuku Midoriya wants to be a hero more than anything, but he hasn’t got an ounce of power in him. With no chance of ever getting into the prestigious U.A. High School for budding heroes, his life is looking more and more like a dead end. Then an encounter with All Might, the greatest hero of them all, gives him a chance to change his destiny… ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | 1421582694 | | Dimensions | 5 x 0.6 x 7.5 inches | | Edition | Media tie-in | | Grade Level | 7 - 9 | | Isbn 10 | 9781421582696 | | Isbn 13 | 978-1421582696 | | Item Weight | 5.7 ounces | | Language | English | | Part Of Series | My Hero Academia | | Print Length | 192 pages | | Publication Date | August 4, 2015 | | Publisher | VIZ Media LLC | | Reading Age | 14 - 17 years | ## Images ![My Hero Academia, Vol. 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81AjnD8nvHL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Start to the Cry Baby Hero *by on Reviewed in the United States June 14, 2026* I'm really enjoying the story. Especially with how realistic it must be to be a hero student. Its scary to go through bullying and a villain attack all while being a student. It shows that you can be brave even in the face of fear. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Beginning of a Japanese Homage to Western Super-Hero Comics *by on Reviewed in the United States August 7, 2018* *My Hero Academia*, by Kohei Horikoshi, is a manga series that is in many ways a tribute to American super-hero comics. From the chapter titles having artwork that emulates the covers of American comic books, and the general style and tone being more in line with American super-hero comics than *shonen* manga, the book is one big shout-out to the American genre.The story takes place in the future where increasing numbers of the populace have developed abilities called "quirks". These abilities help the people who have them to do amazing feats, or sometimes just mundane things that aren't super-useful. They are basically like the mutants in Marvel Comics or meta-humans in DC Comics.Because of this, some people decided to use their new abilities to hurt others and enrich themselves in selfish, illegal, immoral ways. These new super-powered villains are sometimes really difficult, if not impossible, to stop. For ordinary folks or even those with less impressive quirks, at least. For those with powerful enough quirks, such villains can be fought successfully.Such powerfully-endowed folks are able to become professional heroes who are paid by governments world-wide for their services, and some can get fame and fortune by doing so. And this brings us to our story.There is a boy in Japan named Izuku Midoriya who desperately wants to become a hero. To do so, he must attend a "hero school" and he wants to go to the premiered Hero school in his country, the U.A. High School. Unfortunately, he is a quirkless - one of the few people left who has no quirk at all, not even a mundane one.Of course, between the lack of a quirk, the bullying of the only boy in their school to have a powerful quirk, and the mockery of everyone else over his dreams, Midoriya is miserable. When he is saved from attack by his personal hero - and the strongest hero on the planet - All-Might, his fortunes turn around. All-Might is so impressed with his heart that he helps Midoriya fulfill his dreams.So begins the story of this young boy's rise from the victim of bullying and useless dreams, to beginning a journey to friends and becoming the world's greatest hero.This story was really sweet and is, like *Tiger & Bunny* a really unique tale. There are some subversions of typical Japanese genres that seem to uphold American ideas of individualism over Japanese cultural community. It's not subversive, but it does hit points that aren't often hit in Japanese series. Not that the Japanese never value individuality. Japan is a varied country of different viewpoints underneath the cultural conformity. Also, some ideas are everywhere, across cultural lines, just with differing emphases and so forth. But the tone is more American melded with Japanese. It's really quite interesting.I love Japanese culture, though there is bad just as in American culture. It's cool to see shout-outs and other stuff to American genres from a Japanese fan of such. It's as if the opposite of me in Japan wrote a series and such.The characters are also a unique mix of Japanese and American types. And in the notes on some characters, you can see where the mangaka stated he decided to go against some style that his editors asked for. These characters are the ones that have a more American feel to them. There are other characters that are explicitly Japanese styles of characters too.*My Hero Academia* has a fun story wherein the author uses some really unique mixes of Japanese and American tropes and styles. It's one of my favorite series in manga or otherwise, and one that I highly recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by on Reviewed in the United States April 19, 2026* I was happy that this came quickly and in perfect condition. My grandchildren are loving this series. ## Frequently Bought Together - My Hero Academia, Vol. 1 (1) - My Hero Academia, Vol. 2 (2) - My Hero Academia, Vol. 3 (3) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/16719232-my-hero-academia-vol-1](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/16719232-my-hero-academia-vol-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-08-20*