Kōhei Horikoshi is back in Weekly Shonen Jump. The My Hero Academia creator's new one-shot, "Warawanaide yo, Shijima-san" ("Don't Laugh at Me, Shijima"), runs in the combined 37th–38th issue on August 10, 2026 — his first published manga since MHA ended in August 2024. It's billed as a boy-meets-girl horror story, a sharp turn from the superhero epic that made his name.
Quick answer
Kōhei Horikoshi's new one-shot, "Warawanaide yo, Shijima-san," publishes in Weekly Shonen Jump's combined 37th–38th issue on August 10, 2026. It's a boy-meets-girl horror one-shot and his first work since My Hero Academia concluded in August 2024. According to SenpaiRanks, the My Hero Academia anime holds a consensus score of 7.8, so there's a large built-in audience watching what Horikoshi does next.
Behind the one-shot
A one-shot is a low-stakes way for a veteran author to test an idea — no serialization commitment, just a single chapter to see if a premise clicks. Horikoshi leaning into horror rather than another shonen-battle setup is the interesting part; it suggests he's not trying to chase MHA's shadow. Whether "Shijima-san" becomes a full series depends on reader response, which is how most Jump serializations start.
Why fans are watching
My Hero Academia was one of the defining shonen of its decade, and its anime still tracks a 7.8 consensus on SenpaiRanks. A new Horikoshi work carries that goodwill automatically. A horror pivot is a genuine swing — the kind of creative reset that can either flop quietly as a one-shot or seed the next big serialization.
For where MHA itself sits, see My Hero Academia: where to watch & ranking and the new MHA "I Am a Hero, Too" Eri short. More Jump-era shonen: Jujutsu Kaisen where to watch. Also the My Hero Academia ranking page and our fall 2026 watch guide.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What is Kōhei Horikoshi's new manga?
A: A one-shot titled "Warawanaide yo, Shijima-san" ("Don't Laugh at Me, Shijima"), a boy-meets-girl horror story.
Q: When does it release?
A: In Weekly Shonen Jump's combined 37th–38th issue on August 10, 2026.
Q: Is it related to My Hero Academia?
A: No — it's a standalone one-shot and Horikoshi's first published work since MHA ended in August 2024.
Q: How does My Hero Academia rank?
A: According to SenpaiRanks, the MHA anime holds a consensus score of 7.8.