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Synopsis and Scene Stills Released for Episode 1 (Overall 139th) of "My Hero Academia"

Starting tomorrow, April 4th, the 7th season of the TV anime "My Hero Academia". The preview scene cuts and trailer for the first episode (Episode 139 in total) have been released.


"My Hero Academia" Season 7, Episode 1 "Western Limit!! An Astounding Character" Preview Scene Cut Released

"My Hero Academia" Season 7, Episode 1 "Western Limit!! An Astounding Character" Preview Scene Cut Released


The 7th season of the anime "My Hero Academia," begins its story from Chapter 329 of Volume 34 of the original manga. After a solitary battle, Deku, moved by his classmates' feelings, renews his resolve to fight "not alone, but together with everyone." Meanwhile, Tomura Shigaraki, driven by his conviction to "destroy everything," continues to fight, narrowly avoiding being consumed by the great evil, All For One. The heroes and the villains, centered on these two characters, are finally heading towards their ultimate battle.


"My Hero Academia" Season 7, Episode 1 "Western Limit!! An Astounding Character" Preview Scene Cut Released

"My Hero Academia" Season 7, Episode 1 "Western Limit!! An Astounding Character" Preview Scene Cut Released


The first episode of Season 7, titled "Western Limit!! An Astounding Character," features Star and Stripe, the top hero from America who made a strong impact at the end of Season 6. Voiced by Romi Park , she suddenly takes off alone to Japan, responding to a call from her mentor, All Might, voiced by Kenta Miyake, as Japan faces a crisis. Awaiting her in the skies is none other than Tomura Shigaraki, voiced by Koki Uchiyama. An unexpected "ultimate battle" unfolds. What is Shigaraki's aim, and what does All For One, voiced by Akio Otsuka, intend to achieve?


"My Hero Academia" Season 7, Episode 1 "Western Limit!! An Astounding Character" Preview Scene Cut Released

"My Hero Academia" Season 7, Episode 1 "Western Limit!! An Astounding Character" Preview Scene Cut Released


The original work of the series, a popular manga that has surpassed 100 million copies in circulation, is set in a world where it is common for people to have superpowers known as "Quirks." The protagonist, Izuku Midoriya (Deku), aims to become a "Hero" who stands up to criminals who misuse their Quirks to protect society, growing alongside his peers at the prestigious hero training school, U.A. High School.

The manga has been serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" since July 2014, and the first season of the television anime began in April 2016, with movies also being released.