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My Hero Academia

The My Hero Academia anime concluded its main run in December 2025 and aired an epilogue episode in May 2026; the franchise is now in a 10th anniversary phase with new animated shorts, merchandise, and events running through 2027.

Synthesized from 19 Yomimono stories · updated 4d ago

The My Hero Academia anime adaptation ended its main run with Episode 170 on December 13, 2025, and aired an epilogue episode, My Hero Academia: More, on May 2, 2026. The final season won Anime of the Year at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, with a record 73 million votes cast globally. The franchise is now in a sustained 10th anniversary celebration that began in June 2026 and extends into 2027.

The anniversary kicked off with a special video titled PLUS ULTRA MOVIE "You Can Become a Hero" released on June 16, 2026, which the franchise brands as "Hero Day." Veteran character designer Yoshihiko Umakoshi and other anime staff contributed new animation for the video. A short anime titled I Am a Hero Too, based on a one-shot manga by Kohei Horikoshi, premieres at Anime Expo 2026 in July and will screen at anniversary events in August before streaming from August 3. A separate short focused on the character Eri is set for summer 2026. A 10th anniversary exhibition titled "OUR HERO" will run in Tokyo from January to February 2027 and in Osaka in March 2027.

Merchandise and events have been steady throughout 2026. A 10th anniversary fair at Hands stores runs July 24 to August 23, featuring DIY-themed goods and the first official depiction of Toru Hagakure's face. Pop-up shops, prize figures, and casual-clothes figures for Izuku Midoriya, Ochaco Uraraka, and Katsuki Bakugo have been released. The fighting game My Hero Academia: All's Justice launched on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 3 in Japan and September 4 worldwide, with a Pac-Man minigame exclusive to that version. Voice actor Takahiro Fujiwara, who voiced a role in the series, died on May 14 at age 43.

Key facts

Anime main run ended
The anime adaptation concluded its main run with Episode 170 on December 13, 2025. ↗
Epilogue episode aired
An epilogue episode, 'My Hero Academia: More,' aired on May 2, 2026. ↗
Final season won Crunchyroll Anime of the Year
My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON won Anime of the Year at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. ↗
10th anniversary video released
A 10th anniversary video titled 'PLUS ULTRA MOVIE "You Can Become a Hero"' was released on June 16, 2026. ↗
Short anime 'I Am a Hero Too' announced
A short anime 'I Am a Hero Too' based on a one-shot by Kohei Horikoshi premieres at Anime Expo 2026 in July, screens at August events, and streams from August 3. ↗
10th anniversary exhibition scheduled
The exhibition 'OUR HERO' runs in Tokyo from January 8 to February 7, 2027, and in Osaka from March 5 to March 28, 2027. ↗
Toru Hagakure face revealed in merchandise
Toru Hagakure appears with her face visible for the first time in illustrations for the 10th anniversary fair at Hands stores. ↗
Voice actor Takahiro Fujiwara died
Voice actor Takahiro Fujiwara, known for a role in My Hero Academia, died on May 14, 2026 at age 43. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

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five anime and manga-related projects nominated for Best Adaptation from Comic Book/Graphic Novel · 2026-07-08
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The second edition of the Animal Beach Ball pop-up shop for My Hero Academia runs June 27 to July 12 at Tokyo Anime Center in Shibuya. · 2026-06-28
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Endeavor from 'My Hero Academia' · 2026-06-21
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Toru Hagakure appears with her face visible for the first time in the fair's new illustrations. · 2026-06-20
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10th anniversary screening series · 2026-05-16
Announced
10th anniversary fair titled DIY & Anime 'My Hero Academia' 10th Anniversary Fair in Hands (DIY & Anime 'My Hero Academia' 10th Anniversary Fair in Hands) · 2026-06-28
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A separate short focused on the character Eri was also announced and is set to premiere in summer 2026. · 2026-06-16
Announced
10th anniversary exhibition 'OUR HERO' in Tokyo from January 8 to February 7, 2027, and in Osaka from March 5 to March 28, 2027 · 2026-06-05
Release
manga · June 22, 2026 · Japan · 2026-06-21
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special · July 24 to August 23, 2026 · Japan · 2026-06-20
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music_video · 2026-06-16 · Japan · 2026-06-16
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short_film · 2026-07 · US · 2026-05-16

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Claim activity

When a claim about My Hero Academia was confirmed, debunked, or disputed against open-web sources. The record stays even after a claim drops off the facts list.

  • Confirmed kohei horikoshi writes my hero academia May 28 · source
  • Confirmed takahiro fujiwara voices my hero academia May 28 · source
  • Confirmed short_film 2026-07 US May 28 · source

All coverage

4d ago

Anime And Manga Worlds Share Tanabata 2026 Wishes

Anime News Network published a five-part roundup of Tanabata greetings from across the anime, manga, and video game industries on July 7, 2026. The collection includes wishes and illustrations from official accounts for series such as Bungo Stray Dogs, Detective Conan, My Hero Academia, Sakamoto Days, Doraemon, Chibi Maruko-chan, Hell's Paradise, and Dragon Quest. Video game franchises like Final Fantasy, Monster Hunter, and Like a Dragon also participated, alongside creators including Hideo Kojima, Yuki Kaji, and Shoko Nakagawa. Several series tied their posts to new releases: the second season of Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers premiered on July 7, My Happy Marriage released a special Tanabata illustration and announced a three-episode special for 2026, and My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked began airing on July 8. The roundup also features greetings from manga titles like Chiikawa, MARRIAGETOXIN, and Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, as well as from studios Tatsunoko Production and Square Enix.

4d ago

Harvey Awards Nominate Five Anime and Manga Adaptations for 2026

The Harvey Awards announced nominees for the 2026 ceremony, with five anime and manga-related projects nominated for Best Adaptation from Comic Book/Graphic Novel. The Best Manga category includes seven titles. The winners will be announced at New York Comic Con on October 9.

Jun 28

My Hero Academia 10th Anniversary Fair Brings DIY Goods to Hands Stores

A 10th anniversary fair for the My Hero Academia anime, titled DIY & Anime 'My Hero Academia' 10th Anniversary Fair in Hands, will run from July 24 to August 23, 2026, at 21 Hands and Hands Be stores across Japan. The event features newly drawn DIY-themed goods, revival items using past visuals, and a deformed SUKAJAN series, with purchase bonuses exclusive to Hands.

Jun 28

My Hero Academia Animal Beach Ball Pop-Up Shop 2nd Edition Brings Villain Goods

The second edition of the Animal Beach Ball pop-up shop for My Hero Academia runs June 27 to July 12 at Tokyo Anime Center in Shibuya. Newly drawn visuals feature Tomura Shigaraki, Dabi, and Himiko Toga holding animal beach balls. Goods include acrylic stands, concept necklaces, and mochocho collaboration items. Online sales begin June 29.

Jun 21

Abema Announces 5 Charming Father Characters for Father's Day

Video distribution service ABEMA has announced a selection of five charming father characters from popular anime to celebrate Father's Day on June 21. The list includes Nohara Hiroshi from 'Crayon Shin-chan', Loid Forger from 'SPY×FAMILY', Endeavor from 'My Hero Academia', Mouri Kogoro from 'Detective Conan', and a character from 'Atashinchi'.

Jun 20

My Hero Academia 10th Anniversary Fair at Hands Reveals Toru Hagakure Face

A My Hero Academia 10th anniversary fair will run at 21 Hands stores nationwide from July 24 to August 23, 2026. The event features DIY-themed goods, a revival series of anime visuals, and deformed sukajan jacket merchandise. Toru Hagakure appears with her face visible for the first time in the fair's new illustrations.

Jun 18

My Hero Academia All's Justice Switch 2 Version Launches September 3 With Pac-Man Minigame

Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Thursday that the fighting game My Hero Academia: All's Justice will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 3 in Japan and September 4 worldwide. The Switch 2 version introduces a new Minigame mode, which includes a collaboration minigame with Pac-Man. The Minigame mode will also be added to other platforms via a free update on the same day. The game originally launched in February for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The Switch 2 physical edition includes a special inner cover featuring a newly drawn illustration by studio Bones of Izuku Midoriya and Tomura Shigaraki. The game's Story Mode adapts the manga's final battle arc, and the roster includes over 40 characters from the series. Online battles via GameChat's GameShare functionality are supported. Preorders are open for Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate Editions, with preorder bonuses including early access to Izuku Midoriya (Rising) and All For One (Chaos) plus 30,000 Hero Coins.

Jun 16

My Hero Academia Anime Marks 10 Years With Plus Ultra Movie

The My Hero Academia franchise released a 10th anniversary video on June 16, titled "PLUS ULTRA MOVIE 'You Can Become a Hero'." The video traces protagonist Izuku Midoriya's journey from a Quirkless child to the Number 1 Hero, using key moments from the series. It is set to Yuki Hayashi's track "You Say Run," one of the anime's most recognizable pieces. The date coincides with "Hero Day," which commemorates the June 16, 2018 broadcast of Season 3's "One For All" episode featuring the All Might versus All For One fight. Veteran character designer Yoshihiko Umakoshi and other anime staff contributed to the new animation. The manga, by Kohei Horikoshi, ran in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump from July 2014 to August 2024. The anime adaptation began in April 2016 and concluded its main run with Episode 170 on December 13, 2025. An epilogue episode, "My Hero Academia: More," aired on May 2, 2026. A separate short focused on the character Eri was also announced and is set to premiere in summer 2026.

Jun 16

My Hero Academia 10th Anniversary Video Traces Deku's Journey to 'You Say Run'

A special video titled 'PLUS ULTRA MOVIE "You Can Be a Hero"' has been released for the My Hero Academia anime's 10th anniversary. The video traces Izuku Midoriya's journey from his childhood encounter with All Might to becoming the greatest hero, set to the iconic track 'You Say Run.' New animation cuts were created for the project.

Jun 10

Anime World Celebrates Rock Day With Tributes Across Series

June 9, Rock Day in Japan, saw anime and manga properties including Girls Band Cry, My Hero Academia, Precure, and Haibara's Teenage New Game+ post themed art and messages. The date is a wordplay on the numbers 6 (roku) and 9 (ku).

Jun 5

Kotobukiya Shows Colored Sample of Katsuki Bakugo Final Season Figure

Kotobukiya revealed the colored sample of its ARTFX J Katsuki Bakugo FINAL SEASON Ver. figure. The sculpt shows a heroic pose with battle damage and effects, a shift from earlier Bakugo figures that leaned toward a villainous look. The sample is on display at Kotobukiya Akihabara-kan through June 5.

May 23

My Hero Academia Final Season Wins Anime of the Year at 2026 Crunchyroll Awards

The 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards took place in Tokyo on May 23, 2026, with a record 73 million votes cast globally. My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON won Anime of the Year, presented by The Weeknd. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle took Film of the Year. The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 led in total wins, taking five categories including Best Drama, Best Director, and Best Main Character. Gachiakuta won Best New Series, Best Character Design, and Best Background Art. Solo Leveling Season 2 won Best Animation and Best Action. The ceremony included performances by Yoko Takahashi for Neon Genesis Evangelion's 30th anniversary, Porno Graffitti for My Hero Academia's 10th anniversary, and Asian Kung-Fu Generation. Director Tatsuya Nagamine received the Global Impact Award. The most engaged voting countries were Brazil, Germany, India, Mexico, and the United States.

May 21

Voice Actor Takahiro Fujiwara Dies at 43

Voice actor Takahiro Fujiwara, known for roles in My Hero Academia, Kingdom, and Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, died on May 14. He was 43. His agency Ken Production announced the news on Thursday, stating a private funeral was held per family wishes.

May 17

Japanese Animation TV Rankings for April 27-May 3

Video Research published the Japanese animation television rankings for the week of April 27 to May 3, based on household ratings in the Kanto region. The top spot went to "Sazae-san" on Fuji TV with a 5.9% rating on May 3. "Detective Conan" on NTV took second place at 5.1%, followed by "Chibi Maruko-chan" on Fuji TV at 4.4%. A special broadcast of Yoshifumi Kondo and Studio Ghibli's "Whisper of the Heart" aired on NTV on May 1 at 9:00 p.m. and earned a 7.5% rating, though it was not listed among the regular weekly rankings. "My Hero Academia: More special" ranked fourth among regular programs with a 2.7% rating on NTV. The live-action "Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan: At a Confessional" film aired on NHK on May 3 and received a 2.1% rating. The ratings are estimates based on a household survey and do not include recordings viewed later.

May 16

My Hero Academia Screening Events Add Deku Vs. Bakugo and Shigaraki

The organizers of the My Hero Academia 10th anniversary screening series have announced the second and third sessions of the Character Matchup Famous Episode Screenings. The second session, on August 1, focuses on Izuku Midoriya and Katsuki Bakugo. The third session, on August 2, focuses on Midoriya and Tomura Shigaraki. Both sessions will include stage greetings with voice actors. Daiki Yamashita (Midoriya) will appear at both, joined by Nobuhiko Okamoto (Bakugo) on August 1 and Kouki Uchiyama (Shigaraki) on August 2. The events will also screen the short anime I Am a Hero Too, based on a one-shot manga by Kohei Horikoshi from the fanbook My Hero Academia Ultra Age. The short follows a high school-aged Eri visiting UA. It premieres at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles in July, then screens at the August 1 and 2 events, and streams on various platforms from August 3. The first session, held May 16, covered Ochaco Uraraka and Himiko Toga.