The wait is over. My Hero Academia Season 8, the anime’s final season, is officially set to premiere in October 2025. According to the official announcement, new episodes will air every Saturday at 5:30 PM JST on Yomiuri TV and Nippon TV. Global streaming will be handled by Crunchyroll, which will simulcast the series across North America, Europe, South America, the Middle East, and more.
First Trailer Teases All Might vs All For One, Deku vs Shigaraki
The newly released teaser trailer gives fans a glimpse of the high-stakes final battles from the Final War Arc. It opens with All Might, now Quirkless, returning to the battlefield in a heavy-duty armored suit, taking on a young All For One in what could be their last fight. The animation is intense, with flashy visuals showing All Might’s energy blasts and desperate attacks.
In another scene, Izuku Midoriya (Deku) faces off against Tomura Shigaraki, now more twisted and powerful than ever. Shigaraki taunts Deku, pushing him to protect the legacy of the fallen Symbol of Peace. Deku responds with the line, “To weave together Will and Hope,” signaling the emotional core of the final showdown.
What Story Arcs Will Be Adapted in Season 8?
My Hero Academia Season 8 will adapt the conclusion of Kohei Horikoshi’s manga, focusing on the Final War Arc (chapters 399–424) and the Epilogue (425–431). These chapters bring closure to nearly a decade of storylines and character arcs. The season is reportedly set to run for 12 episodes, though the exact release date in October is still under wraps.
Special Preview at Anime Expo 2025
A special My Hero Academia panel will be held at Anime Expo 2025 on July 5, from 10:00 to 11:20 AM PDT at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Voice actors Daiki Yamashita (JP Deku) and Justin Briner (EN Deku) will be present, along with a special video message from manga creator Kohei Horikoshi.
Final Thoughts
With the final season of My Hero Academia on the horizon, the trailer sets the stage for emotional goodbyes and unforgettable fights. Fans can expect closure, chaos, and character-defining moments as Deku, All Might, and the heroes of U.A. face their final battle.
About My Hero Academia
My Hero Academia is a Japanese superhero manga series written and illustrated by Kōhei Horikoshi. It has been serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump since July 2014, with its chapters additionally collected in 37 tankōbon volumes as of February 2023.
It follows a quirkless boy Izuku Midoriya and how he backed the greatest Hero alive. Midoriya, a boy who has been admiring heroes and their ventures since the day he was born, came into this world without a quirk, where almost everybody is born with one.
On one fateful day, he meets All Might the greatest Hero of all time and discovers that he was quirkless as well. With his diligent attitude and unwavering spirit about being a hero, Midoriya manages to impress All Might. He is chosen to be the heir to the power of One for All.
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