My Hero Academia season 8 release date, story, and everything else we know about the final season

My Hero Academia season 8 is here. After almost a decade soaring as one of the biggest anime shows out there, the title is wrapping up Deku's story with one final fight against Shigaraki, and that's not the only huge event to look forward to in the upcoming episodes.

Adapting the final arcs from Kohei Horikoshi's beloved manga, the show is bringing back Bakugo, Todoroki, Uraraka and the rest of the gang to face All For One. Will everyone survive? Is this really the last time we will ever see them on screen? Below, we try to answer as many questions as we can, including diving more into the controversy surrounding its premiere. As the franchise grows with the spin-off/prequel My Hero Academia: Vigilantes and Netflix's live-action remake, it's time to say goodbye to the flagship series.

Keep reading for our guide on everything we know about My Hero Academia season 8 release date, trailer, plot, episode count, which manga chapters it's adapting, and more. While you wait, check out our complete guide to all the latest new anime in 2025, including Spy x Family season 3 and One-Punch Man season 3.

My Hero Academia season 8 release date

My Hero Academia's final season began on October 4, 2025. The news was first revealed via – of all places – a pullout in an issue of Shonen Jump.

Those expecting a straightforward My Hero Academia season 8 release schedule, however, were left puzzled by its hours-late arrival on Crunchyroll, as well as a lack of subtitles. Here's hoping future weekly releases on Saturdays don't let the heroes down further.

My Hero Academia season 8 story: which manga chapters is it adapting?

My Hero Academia season 8 will pick up where the previous season left off and will adapt the remainder of the Final War arc (chapters 398-424 of Kohei Horikoshi's manga) and the Epilogue arc (chapters 425-430).

While we're reluctant to get into spoiler territory given how the majority of anime watchers may not have caught up with all the source material, the 'Final War' label given to the last major arc should give you some indication that we're currently in the midst of the ultimate battle between the Heroes (such as All Might and Deku) and Villains (Shigaraki and All For One, to name but a few).

My Hero Academia has recently said goodbye to Toga, who sacrificed her life to save Ochago thanks to her Quirk – essentially a blood transfusion. All Might and All For One's city-razing battle also continues, with the previous season showing All Might gaining the upper hand but All For One frustrating the villain by remaining resolute – and laughing during the fight. Deku, meanwhile, also has his own final battle to contend with, as he's going one on one with Shigaraki and is struggling to gain the upper hand.

Essentially, then, My Hero Academia season 8 comes down to a final showdown between the heroes and those in Class 1-A, and the Paranormal Liberation Front with the world at stake. No pressure…

Is My Hero Academia season 8 the final season and will there be a final movie?

Yes, My Hero Academia season 8 is the final season. Unlike one of its peers, Demon Slayer, the superhero shonen will come to a close on our TV screens this year instead of opting for a big-screen film release.

While the main adaptation will end here with the eighth season, a new spin-off, titled Vigilantes, was released in 2025.

My Hero Academia season 8 episode count

My Hero Academia season 8 should run for 12 episodes, though a cursory glance at the manga's remaining 30-or-so chapters gives us a further indication of what to expect.

Taking into account that the previous season (roughly) adapted three manga chapters per episode, we predict around 12 episodes to wrap everything up – especially if you consider the high likelihood of some original anime material to flesh out some major characters and their final moments.

Where to watch My Hero Academia season 8

As revealed during the AnimeJapan 2025 festivities, My Hero Academia season 8 is streaming on Crunchyroll.

My Hero Academia season 8 trailer and cast news

My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON | Official Trailer 2 | Crunchyroll - YouTube

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My Hero Academia season 8 released an official trailer over the summer, which you can see above. It teases an epic last fight between Midoriya and Shigaraki, with incredible images and action.

A previous teaser was released earlier this year, which was a pretty basic 20-second clip just unveiling the Final Season announcement. It also showcases the key visual, which features a battle-scarred Deku gearing up for one more fight.

We'd expect much of the main cast to return, including Deku (Daiki Yamashita), All Might (Kenta Miyake), All For One (Akio Otsuka), and Shigaraki (Koki Uchiyama).

As per Crunchyroll, Kenji Nagasaki is back as chief director and Naomi Nakayama on directing duties at Bones.

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