Exciting News: My Hero Academia's Latest Popularity Poll Kicks Off!

The @WSJ_manga Twitter account and a reputable anime/manga news source announced on October 4, 2023, that the 9th popularity poll for the My Hero Academia manga is commencing. Popularity polls are common events for manga series, often restricted to Japanese readers who must mail in their votes. While there have been a few international polls, such as the Narutop99 poll earlier this year, they are mostly limited to Japanese readers. The 9th popularity poll for My Hero Academia, which is expected to be the final one due to the series being in its last arc, will likely follow this pattern.

My Hero Academia manga's 9th and likely final popularity poll set to begin with release of series’ 403rd chapter

Despite Katsuki Bakugo's consistent dominance in the My Hero Academia popularity polls, fans are eagerly anticipating his return to the manga after a significant absence. Many are hopeful that his winning streak will continue, but with no guarantees, the outcome remains uncertain.

The 9th and possibly last popularity poll for the My Hero Academia manga series is scheduled to commence in the 46th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in 2023. This particular issue will also mark the return of the series after a one-week hiatus, with the release of the 403rd chapter.

Ironically, the upcoming chapter may witness the comeback of the previously mentioned favorite in the 9th popularity poll, Katsuki Bakugo. Despite being incapacitated for over a year in the real world after his last battle in the manga, fans are sensing his imminent return. For Bakugo enthusiasts, the simultaneous reappearance of his character and the beginning of the popularity poll is undeniably thrilling.

Excited for Bakugo's potential return in the next chapter! #9thPopularityPoll #BakugoIsBack

Bakugo has consistently emerged as the frontrunner in eight out of nine Japanese popularity polls, cementing his status as the clear favorite for the upcoming one. The only exception was the first poll conducted for the series, where Izuku Midoriya secured first place with 2,314 votes, followed by Shoto Todoroki in second place with 1,987 votes, and Bakugo in third place with 1,764 votes.

As the manga series progresses into its highly anticipated final arc, fans can expect the anime adaptation to make a grand return on both the small and big screen. The seventh season of the television anime, based on Kohei Horikoshi's manga, is already in production and has been officially announced. Additionally, a fourth feature film for the franchise has recently been announced and is currently being produced.

Be sure to keep up with all My Hero Academia anime, manga, film, and live-action news, as well as general anime, manga, film, and live-action news as 2023 progresses.