My Hero Academia, one of the most popular shonen anime, has become a fan favourite due to its supernatural elements. The series has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide for eight years and has released its highly anticipated seventh season in May 2024.
Based on Kohei Horikoshi’s manga series of the same name, the series is set in a world where superpowers are dubbed as ‘Quirks’.
The plot tells Izuku Midoriya’s story, a Quirkless boy with aspirations of becoming a hero even though he lacks superpowers. His life changes when he meets the world’s greatest hero, All Might, who passes on his own Quirk to Izuku, allowing him to attend U.A. High School and train to become a professional hero.
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While anime fans continue to enjoy the electrifying season 7, it is quite obvious to wonder whether their treasured Izuku will be back to fight villains. Is My Hero Academia season 8 on the cards? Here are the potential plot, voice cast, release date and renewal status details.
Has ‘My Hero Academia’ been renewed for season 8?
As of May 2024, the popular show, which is also a favourite of BTS member V, has not been renewed for season 8 but it is expected to be announced shortly.
Given that season 7 has just premiered on 4 May, it is too early to get an update about the arrival of the eighth part. Initially, the networks and production houses are likely to evaluate the performance and reception of the current season in terms of viewership and ratings before deciding to give a go-ahead for season 8.
What could be the potential plot of ‘My Hero Academia’ season 8?
My Hero Academia season 7 kickstarted with the Star and Stripe arc, following the introduction of the American character in season 6. This will then continue into the U.S. Traitor arc and the beginning of the Final War arc. This depicts the ultimate battle between heroes and villains, determining the future of Japan and possibly the entire world.
As the Final War arc is still ongoing in the manga series, the second half of the arc will most likely be covered in season 8, if it is renewed.
If you haven’t read the manga, the Final War arc comprises how All For One believes he holds the advantage in trapping Izuku Midoriya and One For All. Still, with Yuga Aoyama and the Warp Gate Quirk’s assistance, the Heroes manage to change the course of events to achieve victory.
Meet the voice cast of ‘My Hero Academia’
My Hero Academia’s voice cast features Daiki Yamashita (known for Bleach and Pokemon: The Horizon Series) as Izuku Midoriya, Kenta Miyake as Toshinori Yagi, Ayane Sakura as Ochaco Uraraka, Aoi Yuki as Tsuyu Asui, Nobuhiko Okamoto as Katsuki Bakugo, Kaito Ishikawa as Tenya Ida, Yuki Kaji as Shoto Todoroki, Junichi Sawabe as Jurota Shishida and Koki Uchiyama as Tenko Shimura.
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A look at the potential ‘My Hero Academia’ season 8 release date
As of May 2024, the official release date for My Hero Academia season 8 has not been announced. Fans and audiences can expect the news once the anime series is renewed for another part.
If the production house decides to follow the release pattern of previous seasons, season 8 might arrive by October 2025 or March 2026 (either during the Fall or Spring anime lineup)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– Is My Hero Academia season 8 confirmed?
As of May 2024, My Hero Academia has not been renewed for season 8 but it will likely be officially announced soon.
– When will My Hero Academia season 8 be released?
If greenlit for another season, My Hero Academia season 8 might premiere in October 2025 or March 2026.
– What will be the plot of My Hero Academia season 8?
My Hero Academia season 8 will follow The Final War arc from the manga series.
