Kohei Horikoshi Turns to Horror with a Mysterious New Shonen Jump One-Shot
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That uncertainty has naturally encouraged speculation among fans. Because Horikoshi has already established an enormous superhero universe, some readers have wondered whether he could use the same setting for a darker side story. However, the available information does not confirm any connection, meaning the one-shot could just as easily introduce an entirely new fictional world.
The possibility of an anime adaptation has also generated interest. Masahiko Minami, president of Studio BONES, previously revealed that he knew Horikoshi was developing new material after My Hero Academia. Interestingly, he was not initially aware that the creator's next project would be a horror story. Minami nevertheless expressed enthusiasm about the possibility of bringing it to animation if the opportunity eventually arises.
For now, readers will have to wait for the one-shot itself before judging whether Horikoshi's experiment with horror could develop into something larger. A successful reception could potentially encourage the creator to explore the genre further, although there has been no announcement of a serialized horror manga at this stage.
The project also marks an interesting moment in Horikoshi's career. After My Hero Academia concluded its manga serialization in 2024 and its television anime later completed its story, the creator now has the opportunity to experiment without being tied to the expectations surrounding his most famous work.
