what show is this?

My Hero Academia" (Boku no Hero Academia) is a popular Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kōhei Horikoshi. It was first serialized in "Weekly Shōnen Jump" in 2014 and has since been adapted into an anime series, video games, and various other media.

The story is set in a world where the majority of the population has superpowers, known as "Quirks." The protagonist, Izuku Midoriya, is one of the few people born without a Quirk but dreams of becoming a hero like his idol, All Might. After an encounter with All Might, he inherits the legendary hero's Quirk and enrolls in U.A. High School, a prestigious academy for aspiring heroes.

The series explores themes of heroism, friendship, and the struggles of growing up, while also featuring intense action, character development, and moral dilemmas. It has garnered a massive fanbase and critical acclaim for its storytelling, character designs, and animation quality.

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The show you're describing is "My Hero Academia" (Boku no Hero Academia). It follows the journey of Izuku Midoriya, a boy born without superpowers in a world where they are the norm, as he strives to become a hero. The series has become immensely popular for its engaging storylines, character development, and exploration of themes related to heroism and personal growth. It began as a manga by Kōhei Horikoshi in 2014 and has since been adapted into a successful anime series, alongside other media like video games.