The highly anticipated “My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON” officially premiered on October 4, 2025, marking the beginning of the anime’s climactic conclusion. Fans worldwide can now stream the latest episodes, with the English dub for the monumental eighth season having launched on October 18, 2025.
The final season, also known as “My Hero Academia: Final Season,” is set to adapt the concluding arcs of Kōhei Horikoshi’s acclaimed manga, bringing the long-running battle between heroes and villains to its epic crescendo.
The Final War Begins: Plot and Stakes
The eighth season directly continues from the events of the seventh season, plunging viewers back into the aftermath of the Paranormal Liberation War. With Japan’s hero society in disarray, Izuku Midoriya and his allies face their most formidable challenge yet. The narrative focuses on the remaining final battles, pitting Izuku Midoriya against the terrifying Tomura Shigaraki, and All Might against his nemesis, All For One. The fate of the world hangs in the balance as both sides push their Quirks and resolve to their absolute limits.
Original manga author Kōhei Horikoshi is confirmed to be heavily involved in the production of this final season, even providing new original scenes that were not part of the manga. This ensures that the anime conclusion offers fresh insights and emotional depth for dedicated fans.
Where to Watch My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
For viewers outside of Asia, “My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON” is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Hulu. New episodes are released weekly on Saturdays at 2:30 AM Pacific Daylight Time / 5:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time.
English Dub Release
Fans eager to experience the conclusion in English will be pleased to know that the English dub for the FINAL SEASON began streaming on Crunchyroll on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Crunchyroll typically releases English-dubbed episodes within a few weeks of the original Japanese broadcast.
Episode Count and Schedule
The eighth and final season is expected to run for 11 episodes, with the finale likely airing in mid-December 2025. The weekly release schedule is as follows (subject to change):
- Episode 1 – October 4, 2025
- Episode 2 – October 11, 2025
- Episode 3 – October 18, 2025
- Episode 4 – October 25, 2025
- Episode 5 – November 1, 2025
- Episode 6 – November 8, 2025
- Episode 7 – November 15, 2025
- Episode 8 – November 22, 2025
- Episode 9 – November 29, 2025
- Episode 10 – December 6, 2025
- Episode 11 – December 13, 2025
Recap of Previous Events Leading to the Final Season
The seventh season, which aired from May to October 2024, set the stage for this ultimate confrontation. It depicted the immediate aftermath of the Paranormal Liberation War, where the heroes suffered significant losses and public trust was shaken. The season notably introduced Star and Stripe, America’s #1 Pro Hero, who arrived to aid against Tomura Shigaraki, now heavily influenced by All For One.
Key developments included All For One’s pursuit of Star and Stripe’s powerful “New Order” Quirk, as well as the revelation of a U.A. High mole. The previous season concluded with various battles underway, including All Might confronting All For One in a desperate, gadget-enhanced showdown, and Izuku Midoriya facing Himiko Toga. The final season picks up with these crucial battles and the overall plan for the heroes to divide and conquer the villains.
As “My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON” unfolds, fans can expect a powerful conclusion to Izuku Midoriya’s journey to become the greatest hero, alongside deeply human moments of sacrifice, courage, and friendship.
