Kohei Horikoshi, creator of My Hero Academia, has recommended the medical action drama Under Doctor by Kyo Tanimoto, praising its belief in people and careful balance of strictness and kindness. The series has already debuted strongly, selling over 12,000 copies in its first week in Japan, placing 21st on the charts-a significant achievement for a new Shonen Jump manga. While its rankings in the magazine have been inconsistent, often near the bottom, the endorsement and solid sales point to a promising start, though its long-term success remains uncertain.
Even two years after My Hero Academia concluded its serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump, its influence on the anime and manga landscape remains profound. Over its decade-long run, the series redefined the superhero genre within shonen storytelling, combining dynamic action with deep emotional resonance and stunning artwork.
Its global success played a pivotal role in propelling anime into the mainstream, making creator Kohei Horikoshi a household name among fans. Though Horikoshi maintains a low public profile, his opinions on manga carry significant weight, especially his recent endorsement of a new series poised to shape the future of Shonen Jump. Horikoshi has officially recommended Under Doctor, a medical action drama by Kyo Tanimoto.
He described it as a "manga that believes in people," noting the "strictness and kindness" evident in its dialogue. The series stands out for its clean yet stylish art, particularly during action sequences, and its heartfelt narrative centered on a protagonist dedicated to saving lives. This endorsement echoes Horikoshi's previous support for titles like Kagurabachi and Ichi the Witch, both of which have gained substantial popularity in Shonen Jump.
Under Doctor's first volume sold over 12,000 copies in Japan, debuting at 21st on the weekly charts-the strongest opening for a new Shonen Jump manga since titles like Someone Hertz and Jujutsu Kaisen. This performance is especially impressive when compared to its launch cohort, such as Kinato's Magic, which sold fewer than half as many copies. Despite these promising numbers, Under Doctor's ranking within the magazine itself has fluctuated, often landing in the bottom three alongside other struggling series.
While the first volume sales suggest an engaged audience, the series' longevity in the competitive pages of Shonen Jump is not guaranteed. Its future will depend on sustaining reader interest and improving its weekly placement in the magazine
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