4 คำตอบ2026-06-22 06:04:06
The 'My Hero Academia' manga has been such a wild ride! Last I checked, there are 39 volumes out in Japan as of mid-2024, with more likely on the way since Kohei Horikoshi’s still going strong. I love how each arc feels like it builds on the last—from the early days of UA to the crazy Paranormal Liberation War stuff. The art’s evolved so much too; volume 1’s sketches feel almost nostalgic compared to the detailed chaos of recent fights.
If you’re collecting physically, the English releases by Viz Media are almost caught up, just a few volumes behind. And hey, if you’re new to it, the spin-offs like 'Vigilantes' are totally worth it while you wait for new chapters. Horikoshi’s pacing is brutal in the best way—I’m always left craving the next volume.
7 คำตอบ2026-08-04 08:15:11
I'm just sitting here waiting for the box sets. They usually release them after so many volumes are out. I think the second box set went up to volume 20. Maybe we'll get a third one once the series is completely finished? That would be the most cost-effective way to catch up.
Until then, the individual volume count is a moving target. I'd recommend anyone new to the series to check if a box set exists for the early arcs before buying singles. It saves a ton of shelf space and money.
8 คำตอบ2026-08-04 17:38:35
What about the 'Smash!!' comedy spin-off? Does that have any place in the order, or is it just pure gag nonsense? I see it mentioned sometimes but never in these serious timeline discussions.
14 คำตอบ2026-08-04 07:30:17
I'm just here for the Bakugo character development. Any volume that has a lot of him is a good volume, regardless of chapter count. Volume 28? Fantastic. Volume 32? Also fantastic. The number of chapters is irrelevant if he's not in them. This is only a partially serious take, but you get my point—the content defines the value, not the quantity.
8 คำตอบ2026-08-04 05:48:44
The real value of the spin-offs isn't in fitting them on a timeline, it's in the different perspectives they offer. 'Vigilantes' shows the gritty, street-level hero work that the main series glosses over. Reading it after you're invested in the world makes those details hit harder. The other spin-offs are pure filler fun. So my advice: get comfortable with Horikoshi's world first. Once you care about how society functions, 'Vigilantes' will feel like uncovering hidden history.
13 คำตอบ2026-08-04 16:09:35
Thinking about it in terms of story arcs: the USJ Arc, Sports Festival, Stain, Forest Training, Kamino, License Exam, Overhaul, Gentle Criminal, Paranormal Liberation War... all of that is in volumes 1-40.
So if you consider the 'main saga' to be the collection of all major arcs, that collection is currently 40 volumes long. There is no arc that exists outside of those numbered books. So, your answer is derived from simply counting the sequentially published tankobon. That count is 40.
12 คำตอบ2026-08-04 08:05:20
The Japanese tankobon release has reached volume 40. For English readers, Viz Media is the publisher, and they're currently at volume 38. The series is a behemoth, both in page count and cultural impact. Each volume is a solid read, usually covering a mini-arc or a major battle. I've found that the emotional payoffs land better when you read an entire volume in one sitting, rather than piecemeal week-by-week. The translation is generally good, though some character quirks are inevitably softened. For someone new, I'd recommend sampling the first volume digitally from a library service before committing to buying the whole set. The story's length is a feature, not a bug—it allows for deep world-building and a large cast of characters to get their moments.
13 คำตอบ2026-08-04 15:08:32
Huh, I would have guessed 14. But I trust the crowd on this one. I'm only a few volumes in, so I've got a lot to look forward to, apparently!
15 คำตอบ2026-08-04 11:22:22
It's 38. Not 37, not 39. I've seen this debate rage in comment sections, and it always ends with someone posting a link to the Viz page. Can we all just bookmark that page and be done with it? The internet would be a slightly more peaceful place.
On a related note, the cover art for volume 38 is stunning. The way Lemillion is depicted... chills. Every volume adds a new piece of iconic art to the franchise.
14 คำตอบ2026-08-04 10:52:34
You know, I never got into the spin-offs. The main series is plenty for me. Every time I think about starting 'Vigilantes,' I just re-read the Paranormal Liberation War arc instead.