Well, it's admittedly an anime instead of a manga, but Boku no Pico has a pretty similar name.
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- bdubs11 years ago

I know what I'm gonna do for the next 30 minutes
- user2385511 years ago

You beat me to it.
I was recommended Boku no Hero Academia by my brother, and since I'm trying to get away from that typical romance scene, I decided to give it a shot, even though I had some prejudices thinking it was another simple shounen manga with generic plotline and characters.
While it undoubtedly follows certain shounen standards, I think the characters were really fun to read about and I found myself engaged in all the chapters. It might not be the best manga out there, but for now, it's really great to see updates on this manga. I'm positive there's other manga like this out there, so I was wondering if anyone knew anything similar.
Thanks!
Well, it's admittedly an anime instead of a manga, but Boku no Pico has a pretty similar name.
I know what I'm gonna do for the next 30 minutes
You beat me to it.
hmmm, that kinda depends on a number of things if you ask me. Now keep in mind that what all I have written may already have been read by you a while ago. I just thought I'd be nice to anyone else who stumbled on your thread & wants a tip :P Furthermore, i am saying it right now, all most all of these are really enjoyable manga. Though I shall admit that some have a Very DRY start. Give it the chance & it will grow on you. Promise :D (except for Trinity Seven, I just put that for fun XD)
1&2/Do you like Academia because of its expansive character rota? (by that I mean do you like that this manga has the chance to develop profuse quantities of characters via the storyline) or even an expansive selection of powers & whatnot; if so then I would suggest: Denpa Kyoushi, Mahou Sensei Negima, Ansatsu Kyoushitsu, Shaman King, UQ holder & GetBackers.
3/Do you like the plot-to-action ratio; where there is a mysterious (or overpowered) protagonist/mentor and the plot eventually explains the who & how? If so then go for Witch Hunter, Black Cat, Gamble Fish, Defense devil, Dengeki Daisy, Fullmetal Alchemist, Air gear & Area D.
4/ Finally, do you like Boku for its classic Underdog story? (how it's a weak protagonist gathering his strength to be the best). Now if it's that, then I say go for Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi, Rave Hunter, Trinity Seven, Brakeman, Girls of the Wild's, & Magi: Labyrinth of Magic.
Hope this helps!
On the 1st point of having an expansive character rota, no mention of One-Punch Man? When I gave BnHA a look, the powers reminded me very strongly of similar ideas in OPM. I believe OPM doesn't delve too far into each power nor does it attempt to firmly differentiate between them, which I suspect BnHA might, but it still exhibits a nice variety of fighting styles and powers.
Of course, on the other hand, OPM is definitely not an underdog story (maybe more like an underGOD ). There's still a lot to be explained about certain character strengths and origin stories, though.
Actually, I am saving OPM for the summer after my exams, so while I had an idea of what the story was about, i didn't want to needlessly categorize what I wasn't sure off. So my bad on that :P
Thanks, I'll definitely give them a look :)
Enjoy :D
Try reding other works of this author. You ought to enjoy them, since his way of storytelling is pretty simillar in all of them.