Kohei Horikoshi is very popular among manga readers as the genius behind My Hero Academia. This particular series has gotten so popular in Western pop culture in such a short span of time like no other series ever did before. But have you ever wondered how much wealth Horikoshi has compared to other legends like Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece himself?
The world of manga presents an intriguing bank battle – who will come out on top? Is Horikoshi’s case enough to overcome Oda’s enormous wealth, or is he, the One Piece creator, still the richest mangaka of all?
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Various sources (like CBR, Flourish, My Otaku World) estimate Horikoshi to have a net worth of approximately 6-10 million dollars, although this could likely be an underestimation. While this is certainly a staggering amount because of the unreal success of his manga and anime series, but compared to Eiichiro Oda, he still has a long way to go. Oda’s net worth is estimated at a whopping 230 million dollars, making him the richest mangaka of all time.
Now you might wonder, how does Horikoshi remain so famous nowadays though? Well, his style of storytelling and all the memorable characters definitely make a difference. My Hero Academia has become nothing less of a pop culture powerhouse at this point.
Kohei Horikoshi’s Explosive Rise to The World
My Hero Academia‘s world-building is violently interesting. And Kohei Horikoshi is the brain behind its realization. For this, he now solidly occupies himself on the list of some of the most successful mangakas of our time. With his legion of diehard fans and a never-stopping, record-breaking franchise, this huge rise in fame was inevitable.
In only a few years, Kohei Horikoshi has gone from a relatively unknown mangaka [author of Oumagadoki Zoo (2010–2011)] to a worldwide sensation. My Hero Academia has taken the world by storm with millions of fans, shooting Horikoshi to international stardom. With his unique art style and gripping plotlines, perfectly adapted by Studio Bones, Horikoshi has won over manga and anime lovers alike.
Though Horikoshi’s success cannot be denied at this point, he still stands at a disadvantage compared to Oda in terms of wealth and popularity. One Piece has been that popular series for a decade now, and the net worth of the creator clearly shows just that. While Horikoshi might catch up in due time, it would still be quite a long way before he could take over Oda’s record.
You can watch both My Hero Academia & One Piece on Crunchyroll.
