My Hero Academia: Celebrating a Decade-Long Epic
Highlights
- After a successful run, the My Hero Academia manga concluded in September 2024, leaving a lasting impression on fans.
- In honor of its conclusion, two new commemorative books are set for release in mid-2025.
- The anime’s final season is anticipated to premiere in April or May 2025, bringing closure to Izuku Midoriya’s journey.
As one of the most beloved series in modern manga, My Hero Academia reached the end of its serialized story in September 2024 after more than ten years of captivating readers. While critiques surfaced regarding certain aspects of the finale, the majority of fans expressed satisfaction with how creator Kohei Horikoshi concluded the series.
To celebrate this monumental event, the series has unveiled several new projects, including the release of two books, scheduled for mid-2025. Although specific dates are yet to be confirmed, enthusiasts can look forward to further announcements before the year’s end.
Final Season of My Hero Academia Set to Air in 2025
The conclusion of the My Hero Academia manga also signals the end of the anime adaptation, with the final season expected to debut in April or May 2025. Following the finale of Season 7, fans eagerly await this concluding chapter, which is projected to run until October.
My Hero Academia by Kohei Horikoshi has delayed its ‘Final Fanbook’ and ‘Artbook’ announced back with the ‘Ending Commemoration Projects’ of the series. Both books have been rescheduled to release during Mid 2025. More information will be given in the future. https://t.co/fQ0mKlZEcB pic.twitter.com/7BvMNxplLt — Shonen Jump News (@WSJ_manga) October 31, 2024
Aligning the release of the fanbook and artbook with the airing of the final season will likely boost interest and sales, appealing to a wider audience of fans eager for content related to the finale. The last season promises a thrilling showdown as Izuku Midoriya confronts his ultimate adversary, Shigaraki, while also allowing other key characters to make significant contributions to the narrative.
Cast and Crew of My Hero Academia Season 8
The final season of My Hero Academia is set to feature many familiar voices, as most of the cast will reprise their beloved roles. Anticipated cast members include:
- Daiki Yamashita as Izuku Midoriya
- Ayane Sakura as Ochaco Uraraka
- Kaito Ishikawa as Tenya Iida
- Yuki Kaji as Todoroki Shoto
- Kenta Miyake as Toshinori Yagi
While the voice cast remains largely unchanged, viewers may see changes among the production team, particularly in directorial roles. Studio Bones, renowned for its exceptional animation quality, will continue to be at the helm for the series. Yosuke Kuroda is likely to return as the script supervisor, while Yuki Hayashi will manage the music production, ensuring that the series maintains its high production value.
The My Hero Academia manga made its debut in July 2014 and concluded in 2024, amassing a remarkable 41 volumes with more anticipated. It has achieved impressive sales figures, surpassing 100 million copies globally, and has inspired multiple movies, spin-offs, and video game adaptations due to its robust popularity.
Fans can catch all the action of My Hero Academia streaming on Crunchyroll.
Source: Official Shonen Jump News on X (Formerly Twitter)
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