The My Hero Academia anime concluded its main run with Episode 170 on December 13, 2025, followed by an epilogue episode on May 2, 2026; the franchise is now in its 10th anniversary phase, with a short anime about Eri premiering in summer 2026, a 10th anniversary exhibition scheduled for 2027, and ongoing merchandise and event campaigns.
The My Hero Academia anime ended its main broadcast with Episode 170 on December 13, 2025, and aired an epilogue episode, "My Hero Academia: More," on May 2, 2026. The franchise entered its 10th anniversary year with a series of events and releases. A 10th anniversary video titled "PLUS ULTRA MOVIE 'You Can Become a Hero'" was released on June 16, 2026, featuring new animation from veteran character designer Yoshihiko Umakoshi and other anime staff, set to Yuki Hayashi's track "You Say Run." The date coincided with "Hero Day," commemorating the June 16, 2018 broadcast of Season 3's "One For All" episode.
A short anime titled "I Am a Hero Too," based on a one-shot manga by Kohei Horikoshi from the fanbook My Hero Academia Ultra Age, follows a high school-aged Eri visiting UA. It premieres at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles in July, then screens at anniversary screening events on August 1 and 2, and streams from August 3. A 10th anniversary exhibition titled "OUR HERO" will run in Tokyo from January 8 to February 7, 2027, and in Osaka from March 5 to March 28, 2027. A 10th anniversary fair at Hands stores runs July 24 to August 23, 2026, featuring DIY-themed goods and a new short anime tie-in; the fair's illustrations mark the first official depiction of Toru Hagakure's face in merchandise.
The fighting game My Hero Academia: All's Justice, which launched in February for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 3 in Japan and September 4 worldwide, with a new Minigame mode including a Pac-Man collaboration. The game's Story Mode adapts the manga's final battle arc, and the roster includes over 40 characters. The final season won Anime of the Year at the 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards on May 23, 2026, with a record 73 million votes cast globally. Voice actor Takahiro Fujiwara, who voiced a role in the series, died on May 14, 2026, at age 43.
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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.
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.
MegaHouse is releasing two new G.E.M. Te no Hira series figures of Izuku Midoriya and Ochaco Uraraka from My Hero Academia, both in casual outfits. The figures are available via lottery on Premium Bandai starting June 22, 2026, for 7,480 yen each.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BANDAI SPIRITS is releasing a Toru Hagakure prize figure from My Hero Academia as part of the GLITTER&GLAMOURS line. The figure, available exclusively at GiGO stores from June 25, stands 23 cm tall and comes in a normal version and a transparent version.
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).
The My Hero Academia TV anime will hold a 10th anniversary exhibition titled "OUR HERO" in Tokyo from January 8 to February 7, 2027, and in Osaka from March 5 to March 28, 2027. A key visual featuring Deku, Bakugo, Shoto, and All Might was released alongside the announcement.
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.
MegaHouse is releasing new Lukap series figures of Izuku Midoriya and Katsuki Bakugo from My Hero Academia in casual private clothes, plus a re-release of Himiko Toga. Reservations open June 4, 2026. The figures stand about 110mm tall and feature a looking-up pose. A Premium Bandai exclusive set for Bakugo includes a bonus phone charm.
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.
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.
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.
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.