Spring Anime "My Hero Academia" Announces BD/DVD Volume 1 Special Features!　Drama CD with original story, etc.

BD/DVD information was announced for the TV anime "My Hero Academia," which will start in April.



My Hero Academia" is an anime work based on the manga series written by Kohei Horikoshi and serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. Set in a world where 80% of the world's population has some kind of idiosyncrasy, the story follows the hero, who has no idiosyncrasy, as he aims to become a hero against criminals who abuse his idiosyncrasies. The original comic sold more than 3.7 million copies in just seven volumes and has become a "Jump Royal Road" series with its strong message and unique characters. Directed by Kenji Nagasaki, series composition by Yosuke Kuroda, character design by Yoshihiko Umakoshi, and animation production by BONES.

The first limited edition of the Blu-ray/DVD volume 1 has been unveiled. The first volume of the Blu-ray/DVD will include a drama CD with an original story written by Mr. Kuroda, a 24-page booklet with setting pictures and interviews, and a jacket and special three-sided case designed by Mr. Umakoshi, who is also a character designer. The Blu-ray and DVD will be released on June 29 (Wed.) at 6800 yen and 5800 yen, respectively, excluding tax.