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My Hero Academia Season 8: What to expect from the final season
By Aman Shukla Published on May 26, 2025, 18:00 IST Last updated May 26, 2025, 11:25 IST
As My Hero Academia gears up for its eighth and final season, fans are buzzing with anticipation for the epic conclusion of Izuku Midoriya's journey. With the manga wrapped up and Studio Bones hard at work, Season 8 promises to deliver intense battles, emotional resolutions, and a bittersweet farewell to this beloved superhero anime. Here's everything you need to know about My Hero Academia Season 8. Release Date and Streaming Platforms
My Hero Academia Season 8 is set to premiere in October 2025, as announced during Jump Festa 2025 and AnimeJapan 2025. The final season will air on Japanese networks like ytv and NTV, with simulcast streaming available on Crunchyroll for international fans. Dubbed episodes are expected to follow shortly after the subbed release. Plot: The Final War Arc and Epilogue
Season 8 will adapt the remaining chapters of the Final War Arc and the Epilogue Arc from Kōhei Horikoshi's manga, covering roughly chapters 399 to 430. Picking up from the cliffhanger of Season 7, which ended on October 12, 2024, the final season will dive into the climactic battles between heroes and villains. Expect the spotlight to remain on Deku (Izuku Midoriya) as he faces off against Tomura Shigaraki and All For One in a battle to save Japan and the world. Their showdown, set near Mount Fuji, will feature breathtaking animation and high-stakes drama.
Key plot points include: Deku vs. Shigaraki : The ultimate confrontation, with Deku wielding One For All to stop Shigaraki's decay from destroying everything.
: The ultimate confrontation, with Deku wielding to stop Shigaraki's decay from destroying everything. All Might's Final Stand: All Might, donned in new power armor, takes on All For One in a battle that will define his legacy.
Emotional Resolutions: The season will explore the aftermath of the war, focusing on character growth, societal changes, and the legacy of heroism.
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