Fans of My Hero Academia are eagerly awaiting the release of season 7 in May 2024. However, in the meantime, they have been getting excited over a key visual circulating online for an anime titled My Villain Academia: Toya. Despite its realistic appearance, it's important to clarify that this anime is not actually in production.
With the success of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes manga, fans have become more open to the idea of spinoff series based on the main storyline. This has led one dedicated fan to create various key visual concepts for potential spinoff ideas related to the popular anime.
My Hero Academia fan creates key visual concept art for Toya spinoff
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On February 27, 2024, @cpasDryNa, a fan of My Hero Academia, shared a key visual concept for the My Villain Academia Spinoff: Toya anime. The artwork depicted Toya Todoroki standing by a hospital bed, appearing to be recovering from burns.
The concept for the anime is promising, but what really stands out is the incredible artwork. The artist not only captured the essence of the original work by Bones but also added their own unique touch through the use of camera angle, lighting, and overall atmosphere.
With such elements, the artwork seems even better than some of the real key visuals for My Hero Academia anime.
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@cpasDryNa has a history of creating amazing artworks. Some of his well-known pieces include a My Hero Academia spinoff anime featuring OFA second and third users Kudo and Bruce, as well as an anime centered around the seventh and eighth OFA users Nana Shimura and Yagi Toshinori.
The quality of these visual concepts is so impressive that they almost seem too good to be true. It clearly demonstrates the exceptional skill of the artist.
How fans reacted to the key visual concept
Fans reacting to the key visual concept (Image via Sportskeeda/X) - How fans reacted to the key visual concept
Fans were surprised by the key visual concept, finding it incredibly realistic. One fan was so convinced by the image that they actually sat up in bed after seeing it. This just goes to show the talent of the artist behind these key visual concepts.
One fan requested @cpasDryNa, the creator, to create their own manga. Judging by their impressive artworks, it was clear that they had the talent for it. Fans tend to prefer reading manga with high-quality art, so it was highly likely that the artist's manga would be a hit.
Toya Todoroki as seen in the anime (Image via Bones)
Toya Todoroki from the anime can be seen in the image above, created by Bones.
A dedicated fan shared their love for the anime's concept by mentioning that they would be willing to pay for the production of the anime if given the chance.
Another fan shared their thoughts on a potential spinoff anime revolving around Dabi/Toya Todoroki. They felt that Toya's character was not given enough development by the manga creator Kohei Horikoshi. Despite having a compelling backstory, the manga failed to explore his character deeply.
The fan expressed their desire for a spinoff anime focusing on Toya to include a love interest for him, similar to Reze for Denji in Chainsaw Man.
Editor's P/S:
This article explores the fan-created concept art for a potential My Villain Academia: Toya spinoff anime. While the anime is not in production, the impressive key visual concept has generated excitement among fans. The artist's attention to detail and unique touch in capturing the essence of the original work is commendable. It showcases the power of fan creativity and the boundless possibilities for expansion within the My Hero Academia universe.
The fan reactions to the key visual concept highlight their appreciation for the artist's talent and their eagerness for more content related to Toya Todoroki. Fans express their desire for a deeper exploration of Toya's character and a potential romantic subplot. These reactions demonstrate the passion and engagement of the My Hero Academia fanbase and their enthusiasm for exploring alternative narratives within the beloved franchise.