For many fans, the ending of My Hero Academia’s anime last year didn’t quite feel like the true conclusion to the beloved superhero saga. While the eighth and final season wrapped up the war between heroes and villains, readers of the manga knew there was still one final chapter left to adapt. Now, the anime’s real finale finally has an official release date.
The special episode will adapt the series’ epilogue and bring closure to the story that began nearly a decade ago, according to ComicBook. Based on the final material created by Kohei Horikoshi, the upcoming special will show what happens to the heroes after the dust settles, giving fans one last look at the future of their favorite characters in Japan on May 2nd at 5:30PM JST and is confirmed to be streaming on Crunchyroll.
My Hero Academia’s Final Chapter Finally Arrives
When My Hero Academia concluded its televised run with the My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON, the climactic battle against the villains finally reached its end. The series followed Izuku Midoriya and his allies as they fought to stop the overwhelming threat posed by All For One and Tomura Shigaraki.
Despite the emotional finale, manga readers knew that the anime had not yet adapted the complete ending. Horikoshi continued the story with a special epilogue chapter released alongside the final collected volume of the manga, offering additional insight into the characters’ lives after the conflict.
That missing chapter will now be adapted into a special anime episode titled “More.” Officially labeled Episode 170+1, the installment will premiere in Japan on May 2 at 5:30 PM JST. International audiences won’t be left waiting long either, as the episode will stream through Crunchyroll for viewers in the United States and other regions.
A Glimpse at the Heroes’ Future
The special episode will expand on the My Hero Academia’s time-skip future, revealing what becomes of the next generation of heroes after the war ends. Fans are particularly eager to see how Midoriya’s life unfolds after the sacrifices he made during the final battle and the surprising path he chose for his future.
The final moments of the anime hinted that Midoriya’s story as a professional hero might not be finished. The epilogue promises to explore that possibility in greater detail while also checking in on other major characters such as Katsuki Bakugo and their classmates from U.A. High.
While the epilogue marks the end of the main anime storyline, the My Hero Academia franchise is far from disappearing. The series is currently celebrating the tenth anniversary of its anime debut with special events, including fan gatherings in Japan and a global concert tour featuring music from the show.
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Another project keeping the universe alive is the prequel series My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, which continues to explore earlier corners of the superhero world. As that spinoff approaches the end of its latest season, fans are getting a fuller picture of the world that led into Midoriya’s story.
Still, the upcoming “More” special represents the definitive final chapter of the original anime. After years of battles, friendships, and heroic sacrifices, My Hero Academia will finally close the book on one of modern anime’s most influential superhero stories. For longtime viewers, May 2 promises to be both a celebration and a farewell.
- Movie(s)
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My Hero Academia: Two Heroes (2018), My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2019), My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission (2021)
- First Film
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My Hero Academia: Two Heroes (2018)
- Cast
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Daiki Yamashita, Kenta Miyake, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Ayane Sakura, Yûki Kaji, Aoi Yuki, Kaito Ishikawa, Toshiki Masuda, Marina Inoue, Yoshimasa Hosoya
- TV Show(s)
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My Hero Academia
- Video Game(s)
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My Hero Academia: Battle for All, My Hero One’s Justice, My Hero One’s Justice 2
- Character(s)
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Izuku Midoriya, All Might, Katsuki Bakugo, Ochaco Uraraka, Shoto Todoroki, Tsuyu Asui, Tenya Iida, Eijiro Kirishima, Momo Yaoyorozu, Fumikage Tokoyami