Thanks to his now fully cleared schedule, Horikoshi confirmed he’s working closely with Studio BONES on the upcoming eighth and final season of the anime. That involvement doesn’t just mean supervision—it means brand-new content. “Now that My Hero Academia’s manga has ended, I have been able to work more closely with the production studio on the anime and the production process,” he shared in a special message during the panel. “I’ve had the chance to suggest adding extra scenes and emotional layers to the performances.”

What those new scenes are remains under wraps, but knowing Horikoshi’s talent for character depth and high-stakes storytelling, it’s safe to say this fall’s swan song will offer fresh surprises even for readers who thought they knew how it all ends.

On the voice recording side of things, they revealed that the Japanese recording is currently underway. At the same time, the English dub has yet to begin. This likely puts the Japanese release slightly ahead in timing.

The panel also teased that something significant is coming up very soon—July 15, to be exact. While My Hero Academia fans recognize that date as Deku’s birthday, the panel hinted that they’ll unveil a “special present” on that date. No one said the word “trailer” out loud, but it doesn’t take a quirk to guess what might be on the way as the October premiere creeps closer.

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Synopsis: Deku, Bakugo, Todoroki and the rest of U.A. High Class 1-A must face off against Dark Might and the obscure crime organization under his control, the Gollini Family.

“It’s very complicated but I don’t want to lose to Dark Might so I’m doing my best as All Might,” Kenta Miyake, the Japanese voice actor of All Might and Dark Might, tells Nerd Reactor during the North American red carpet premiere.

“There’s a lot of ass to be kicked, I’ll tell you that,” Bakugo English voice actor Clifford Chaplin said. “This movie is pretty cool. It starts off with all the characters kind of broken up into some groups that we sort of never seen before. Bakugo is teamed up with some of his classmates that we haven’t seen them paired up before. As soon as it gets into the action, you get to see them really tearing down some bad guys until we get to the big climactic fight where of course you can expect the big three to really be bringing the heat.”

About My Hero Academia: You’re Next

Synopsis: “Next, it’s your turn!”

Those were the words All Might, Symbol of Peace, let out after defeating All For One, Symbol of Evil. All Might may no longer be the No. 1 hero of a society where most of the population has a superpowered Quirk, but Deku and his Hero Course classmates at U.A. High School are determined to carry on his will and ideals as heroes.

It was spring of Deku’s second year at U.A. when an all-out battle between heroes and villains broke out. Deku faced an overwhelmingly powerful Tomura Shigaraki and the two clashed violently, with both the heroes and the villains suffering heavy damages. The battle has since come to a temporary halt with Shigaraki’s retreat, but the time for their next confrontation draws closer with every second.

Japan is devastated by the all-out battle when a mysterious man suddenly appears. He presents himself as the one to replace All Might, becoming the new Symbol. He proclaims “Next, it’s my turn!” but turns out to be Dark Might! Despite resembling All Might in appearance, Dark Might’s ideals couldn’t be more different. He unleashes his Quirk for his own desires, creating a massive fort that begins to absorb the population one after another. Among the group accompanying Dark Might is Anna, a young woman with an unknown Quirk who is being targeted by a stoic individual in butler attire. Even though this person, Giulio, calls her “Miss Anna,” he seems to be after her life. Just what could their connection be to Dark Might?

Will Deku, Bakugo, Todoroki and the rest of U.A. High Class 1-A be able to protect the world by putting an end to Dark Might–the new Symbol and his desires? They must face off against Dark Might and the obscure crime organization under his control, the Gollini Family.

“Next, it’s our turn!”

My Hero Academia: You’re Next was released in Japan on August 2, 2024.

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Toho Animation has revealed the English Key Visual for My Hero Academia: You’re Next and announced the release date for North American theaters. The film will be available in sub and dub versions on October 11, 2024, by Toho International.

The Key Visual shows off the large cast including All Might and Izuku.

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Before the premiere, Crunchyroll released recap episodes called My Hero Academia: Memories. These recap episodes are an excellent refresher for returning fans and newcomers not keen on rewatching the first six seasons. The seventh season of “My Hero Academia” will feature 25 episodes—most likely split into two cours. If that’s the case, the first part will include 12 episodes, and the second will consist of 13. If broadcast consecutively, the season could conclude by October.

What to Expect in Season 7

As society teeters on the brink of collapse and faith in heroes wanes, the upcoming season sets the stage for an intense, all-out battle. The devastating effects of the previous confrontations have left the heroes defeated. As a result, paving the way for Shigaraki, All For One, and other villains to plot their takeover. In the looming shadow of this dire situation, Izuku Midoriya, alongside his U.A. High classmates and other heroes—including a notable new ally from America—must rally. Together, they combine their strength against the most formidable opponent the world has ever known. This season promises to test their limits and determine if they can restore peace and stability to their world.

Over the course of six seasons, My Hero Academia has spun a rich storyline of growth, adversity, and resilience. All leading up to this pivotal moment. Fans have been with Deku every step of the way, from his humble beginnings as a dreamer to his current status as a promising hero-in-training. Each season has raised the stakes, intertwining the characters’ personal dreams with the wider impact of their battles and the massive losses along the way. 

As Season 7 looms, the excitement is palpable. Especially since this season is leading up to the inevitable final battle against Shigaraki and All for One. The anticipation is electric, making the upcoming premiere on Saturday a must-see event for long-time fans and newcomers.

My Hero Academia hits Crunchyroll on May 4th at 2:30 AM PT, with new episodes debuting weekly.

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One such activity will have fans training like their favorite anime heroes with Crunchyroll’s Ultimate Anime Fitness Challenge at Hardcore Fitness.

Here’s the info for Crunchyrol’s Ultimate Anime Fitness Challenge:

“Crunchyroll’s Ultimate Anime Fitness Challenge, putting bodies in motion for a unique training arc. Crunchyroll subscribers and SDCC badge holders looking to get swole (it’s really a non-intensive, light workout) can sign up for sessions at 9:00AM and 10AM on Friday, Jul 21st and Saturday, July 22nd. Fitness writer, influencer and anime fan Charles Thorp will take trainees through accessible fitness routines inspired by anime heroes—weight training, self-defense and more!”

You can sign up here for the fitness challenge.

The streaming service will have a show floor, which will include an interactive booth featuring the Jujutsu Kaisen Experience. There will also be massive and immersive show floor pieces, panels, giveaways, and the first-ever anime exhibits at the Comic-Con Museum. Check them all out at San Diego Comic-Con in Downtown San Diego from July 19-23.

Crunchyroll will have an advanced booth at San Deigo Comic-Con (Booth #4135) with scenes and sounds from its anime lineup. Those who visit the booth will receive the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero wristbands. Posters for Solo Leveling and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and giveaway art cards for Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia will be available.

Crunchyroll’s anime exhibits at Comic-Con Museum start on Tuesday, July 18 at 10 am PT. A statue will be on display featuring My Hero Academia’s All Might and All for One. Mondo has partnered up with the anime streaming service to honor Cowboy Bebop’s 25th anniversary with an exhibit that features 28 never-before-seen commissioned art pieces. Tickets are available here.

Here are the details of Crunchyroll activities below:

CRUNCHYROLL’S ULTIMATE ANIME FITNESS CHALLENGE

• Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22 at 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM
• Hardcore Fitness – 1014 Fifth Ave STE 120, San Diego, CA 92101
• Ready to learn to workout like your favorite anime characters? Crunchyroll will pump the iron (again, a light workout…) and the jams because no workout is complete without a killer playlist. When the music stops, attendees can take back some electrolytes and wipe off that thick post-workout sweat (a light workout, we promise!) with a free Crunchyroll Water Bottle and Crunchyroll Gym Towel—spoiler warning: they’re a very cool orange! Oh, and it’s not a workout without a complimentary smoothie—also orange.
• Register at CrunchyrollAnimeFitness.rsvpify.com; space is limited.
• Trainer & Host: Charles Thorp
• Co-Hosts: Crunchyroll’s Lauren Moore & Tim Lyu

CRUNCHYROLL INDUSTRY PANEL

• Thursday, July 20 | 3:00 PM PT
• San Diego Convention Center – Room 6A
• Hear about all the latest and greatest anime coming out of Crunchyroll straight from the source!
• Hosts: Crunchyroll’s Lauren Moore & Tim Lyu

“AMAZING! FANTASTIC! INCREDIBLE!” NEWS FROM THE COMIC-CON MUSEUM

• Thursday, July 20 | 10:00 AM PT
• San Diego Convention Center – (TBD)
• Featuring: comic book historian and film producer – Michael Uslan; writer, illustrator and writer Colleen Duran; art historian and curator Kim Munson; Stage Nine Exhibits CEO – Troy Carlson; the godfather of color book digital coloring – Steve Oliff; executive director of the Comic-Con Museum – Rita Vandergaw; general manager of Crunchyroll Games and senior vice president of emerging business, Terry Li; and emceed by the famous Eddie Ibrahim.

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