My Hero Academia anime reached its conclusion as the final episode episode 170 aired on the Yomiuri TV and Nippon TV network on the 13th, bringing an end to a history spanning 9 years and 8 months since its broadcast debut in April 2016.

The original manga by Kohei Horikoshi began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in July 2014 and officially concluded on August 5, 2024. Like the anime adaptation, the manga also came to an end after nearly ten years, marking the close of an era for the globally popular series.

The television anime ran for a total of eight seasons through Season 8. Daiki Yamashita, who voiced the protagonist Izuku Midoriya, reflected on the journey, saying that My Hero Academia is a work created through the combined One For All spirit of every individual involved, each driven by the desire to share the story that Horikoshi poured his soul into with as many people as possible. He expressed pride in having been part of that collective effort.

Yamashita continued by stating that as long as Deku and the other characters continue moving forward while reaching out a helping hand as true heroes, he too wishes to keep facing forward sincerely and walk onward with the irreplaceable people he met through this series. He shared his heartfelt gratitude for the encounter with the work.

Messages from a total of 48 cast and staff members have been published on the official website.
Following the final broadcast, fans flooded the internet with emotional reactions such as praise for the finale, gratitude for the ten year journey, and heartfelt thanks to the series, the anime, Horikoshi, and Deku. On X, the hashtag #ヒロアカ ranked first on the trending list as of 6 PM on the 13th.

My Hero Academia is set in a world where superhuman abilities known as Quirks are commonplace. The story follows Izuku Midoriya, also known as Deku, as he trains at the prestigious U.A. High School to become a hero who protects society from villains who misuse their powers. The original manga surpassed 100 million copies in circulation worldwide, and the anime adaptation began airing in April 2016, later expanding into multiple theatrical films.

Staff and Cast Messages (MHA Official)

Source : ORICON NEWS