The wait is over, My Hero Academia fans! The final season of the beloved anime is officially on the horizon, and a brand new teaser trailer has just been released. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming season, including the release date, what the story will cover, and where you can watch it.
Release Date and Streaming Details
My Hero Academia: Final Season, also known as Season 8, is set to premiere in October 2025. The news was initially revealed in a Shonen Jump issue and later confirmed following the final episode of Season 7 in October 2024.
Crunchyroll has secured the streaming rights for the final season worldwide, excluding Asia. This means that fans outside of Asia can watch new episodes on Crunchyroll the same day they air in Japan.
First Look: The Teaser Trailer
On June 16, 2025, which has been dubbed “Hero Day,” Toho Animation released the first teaser trailer for My Hero Academia: Final Season. The trailer offers a glimpse into the climactic events to come, highlighting the intense battles and emotional stakes that await our heroes.
Story: What to Expect
My Hero Academia: Final Season will adapt the remaining chapters of the manga’s “Final War Arc” (chapters 398-424) and the “Epilogue Arc” (chapters 425-430).
The Final War Arc
The Final War Arc will bring the long-awaited showdown between Deku and Shigaraki to the forefront. This battle, years in the making, will determine the fate of the world. The previous season left off with the intense battle between Armored All Might and All For One still raging, promising a thrilling continuation.
The Epilogue Arc
Following the resolution of the Final War, the anime will delve into the Epilogue Arc. This arc will explore the aftermath of the war, showcasing how the characters move forward and rebuild in a world forever changed.
Production Details
- Director: Naomi Nakayama, who also directed Season 7, will return to direct the final season.
- Chief Director: Kenji Nagasaki, a longtime director for the series, will serve as chief director.
- Animation Studio: Studio Bones, known for their work on Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Soul Eater, and previous seasons of My Hero Academia, will continue to handle the animation.
- Series Composition and Scripts: Yosuke Kuroda, who has been with the series since the beginning, will write the series composition and scripts.
- Character Designs: Yoshihiko Umakoshi (Berserk) and Hitomi Odashima will handle character designs.
- Music: Yuki Hayashi (Haikyu!!) will compose the music.
Where We Left Off
Season 7 adapted up to chapter 397 of the manga. Key plot points included:
- Deku’s Training: Izuku Midoriya honing his skills and mastering the quirks he inherited with One For All.
- The Paranormal Liberation Front War: The escalating conflict between the heroes and the villains, leading to widespread destruction and significant losses.
- All Might’s Sacrifice: All Might facing All For One in a final, desperate battle, pushing his abilities to their absolute limit.
- Shigaraki’s Evolution: Tomura Shigaraki’s transformation into an almost unstoppable force, driven by hatred and a desire to destroy the hero society.
Key Characters and Voice Actors
- Izuku Midoriya (Deku): Voiced by Daiki Yamashita (Japanese) and Justin Briner (English).
- Tomura Shigaraki: The main antagonist, consumed by hatred and a desire to destroy the hero society.
- All Might: The former Symbol of Peace, now facing his greatest challenge in a weakened state.
- All For One: The mastermind behind the League of Villains, seeking to control the world through fear and power.
Additional Events
To further celebrate the final season, TOHO animation will host a panel entitled “My Hero Academia Special Event” at Anime Expo 2025 in July. This event will feature:
- Thrilling previews of the final season
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes stories
- Rare insights into the conclusion of the series
- Appearances by Deku’s voice actors, Daiki Yamashita and Justin Briner
- A special message from franchise creator Kōhei Horikoshi
Manga’s Conclusion
The My Hero Academia manga, written and illustrated by Kōhei Horikoshi, concluded on August 5, 2024, after a ten-year run. The final volume included 38 pages of new content that take place after the original ending, offering additional closure for fans.
A Chance for Redemption?
While fan opinions on the manga’s ending are divided, the anime adaptation presents an opportunity to potentially improve upon the ending. Some fans hope that the anime will provide a more conclusive and satisfying conclusion, especially with the added emotional depth that voice acting and music can bring.
Spin-offs and Future of the Franchise
Currently, the spin-off series My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is ongoing. While no additional titles have been announced to continue the My Hero Academia legacy, the franchise has plenty of potential for more spin-offs in the future. For now, the focus remains on delivering a spectacular conclusion to the main series.
Get Ready for the Finale
My Hero Academia: Final Season promises to be an epic and emotional conclusion to a beloved series. With the release of the teaser trailer, the excitement among fans is palpable. Be sure to mark your calendars for October 2025, and get ready to witness the end of an era as Deku and his friends face their greatest challenges yet.
