Is Horikoshi Suffering from the Weekly Schedule? Black Clover Fans Rally in Support Amid My Hero Academia Leaks
Fans debate the impact of the weekly schedule on Horikoshi's health and creative choices, sparking discussions between Black Clover and My Hero Academia enthusiasts
Black Clover and My Hero Academia were two major manga series in Weekly Shonen Jump, competing for years. However, Yuki Tabata's manga was transferred to Jump Giga magazine, resulting in a transition to a quarterly release.
The decision to move the manga to Jump Giga was made by the mangaka and the publication to improve Tabata's working conditions. Unfortunately, fans of the rival manga used this transfer as an opportunity to mock the Black Clover series. As a result, a war erupted between the two fanbases, with comparisons being drawn between the mangaka's work and health conditions.
Black Clover and My Hero Academia fans argue over their mangaka's health and decision-making
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After Black Clover manga switched to Jump Giga magazine, fans were disappointed by the three-month waiting period for new chapters. Despite this, they understood and supported mangaka Yuki Tabata's decision to prioritize his health over weekly serialization. They appreciated his intention to provide a satisfying ending for the series. However, My Hero Academia fans wrongly interpreted this as Shueisha's decision to cancel the Black Clover manga due to its low sales volume. Some were aware of Tabata's poor health but chose to ridicule him instead of showing sympathy. One prominent source of instigation was My Hero Academia manga leaker @RukasuMHA.
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Black Clover fans quickly brought up the matter of their own mangaka's health to My Hero Academia fans. Kohei Horikoshi was clearly struggling to keep up with the demands of weekly serialization, as evident in the frequent breaks and abridged manga chapters of only 7-8 pages.
Many fans believe that it would be best for Kohei Horikoshi to switch to Jump Giga for improved working conditions. However, the mangaka appears determined to persevere with the current weekly serialization.
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That's when My Hero Academia fans rallied to defend Kohei Horikoshi. While they were aware that the mangaka needed a break, My Hero Academia was a highly popular series for Shueisha. Therefore, it is possible that Horikoshi had no choice but to continue with the same magazine due to pressure from the publication.
Moreover, many fans firmly believed that Horikoshi himself wanted to complete the manga in the Weekly Shonen Jump. According to them, unlike Yuki Tabata, who had to prioritize his family, Horikoshi did not have any other obligations. Hence, they concluded that he must have willingly devoted himself to working on the manga tirelessly.
Just then, fans were quick to highlight that ridiculing either manga creator was unnecessary. Despite fans perceiving them as rivals and desiring a competitive atmosphere, the truth was that the two mangakas were friends. They held deep admiration for one another and had even resided in close proximity at some juncture.
Despite their inability to meet, they both genuinely wished the best for each other. Yuki Tabata and Kohei Horikoshi had a relationship that went beyond professionalism, with Tabata even having a playful nickname for Horikoshi - Horipi.
Given this, it was illogical for fans of Black Clover and My Hero Academia to ridicule each other's Mangaka, especially considering that both faced health issues. The only distinction was that one chose to confront and tackle their problems head-on, while the other decided to persevere despite the challenges.
