My Hero Academia New Short Anime “I Am a Hero Too” Set for Summer Release, Based on Fanbook One-Shot Manga

The My Hero Academia short anime I Am a Hero Too has been officially announced, with a summer release confirmed. This new project marks the second anime adaptation of a manga drawn by creator Kohei Horikoshi.

New Short Anime “I Am a Hero Too” Adapted from Fanbook Story

The anime I Am a Hero Too is based on a special one-shot story created by Kohei Horikoshi for the official fanbook My Hero Academia Ultra Age, released in December 2024. The short story received strong reactions from fans upon its release.

The story focuses on Eri, the young girl rescued by Izuku Midoriya from Kai Chisaki, also known as Overhaul, during the Shie Hassaikai arc of Season 4. Eight years after Deku and his classmates graduate from U.A. High School, Eri has grown into a high school student.

Once a child who expressed her wish to sing, and later seen smiling with a guitar case in the series finale, Eri visits U.A. High School again and begins to pursue her dreams anew. The anime adaptation will feature special direction to bring this short yet impactful story to life.

Despite being a short story, the original manga drew significant attention from fans. With its adaptation into I Am a Hero Too, the anime is expected to present the story with unique visual storytelling elements.

The release is scheduled for this summer, with further details such as distribution platforms to be announced at a later date.

About My Hero Academia

My Hero Academia is set in a world where superpowers known as “Quirks” are commonplace. The story follows Izuku Midoriya, also known as Deku, as he strives to become a hero who protects society and fights villains who misuse their abilities, while studying at the prestigious U.A. High School.

The original manga began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in July 2014 and concluded on August 5, 2024. The series has surpassed 100 million copies in circulation worldwide. The TV anime adaptation began airing in April 2016 and continued through eight seasons, with its final episode broadcast on December 13, 2025.

Source : ORICON NEWS