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"My Hero Academia" Creator Draws Birthday Illustration for Nobuhiko Okamoto, Actor Overwhelmed: "It's a Treasure"

 Voice actor Nobuhiko Okamoto updated his social media to share a birthday illustration he received from Kohei Horikoshi, the creator of the manga "My Hero Academia."


Nobuhiko Okamoto © ORICON NewS inc.

Nobuhiko Okamoto © ORICON NewS inc.


 On October 24th, Okamoto celebrated his 37th birthday. On social media, he expressed his gratitude towards the fans and colleagues who celebrated his birthday, saying, "Thank you to everyone who sent me birthday messages. I appreciate the heartfelt words and the images you shared to celebrate..."


 "In the midst of all this, I also received a present from Mr. Horikoshi of HeroAca... He has given me permission to show it. It's a treasure," he shared.

 Okamoto voices Katsuki Bakugo in "My Hero Academia," and the illustration features the character Bakugo.

 Furthermore, Mr. Horikoshi expressed his astonishment, saying, "Happy Birthday! I can't believe it's the same voice as Lord Himmel...!!".