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My Hero Academia Concludes Original Series with “More” and Announces Final Short “I am a hero too”
5/3/2026, 1:07:53 PM
Final Episode “More” Marks End of Original Series
The special episode “More,” Episode 170+1, aired as the series’ conclusion. It adapts Chapter 431 of Kohei Horikoshi’s manga, depicting the heroes eight years after the Final War. The 30-minute broadcast shows Izuku Midoriya as a U.A. High School teacher and his classmates in a peaceful world. It premiered on Nippon TV and Yomiuri TV in Japan and streamed worldwide on Crunchyroll.
Series History and 10-Anniversary Context
My Hero Academia launched in 2016 and ran for eight seasons, ending its televised run in 2025. The finale aligns with the series’ tenth anniversary, prompting a special epilogue. Over the past decade the show has become a global phenomenon, building a dedicated fan base eager for closure and future content.
Key Creators and Production Partners
The manga’s creator, Kohei Horikoshi, supplied the final material adapted for both “More” and the short. TOHO Animation announced the short, and Crunchyroll streams the finale. The short’s source material is a five-page chapter from the 2024 My Hero Academia Ultra Age fan book.
Release Timeline for Finale and Upcoming Short
– May 2, 2026 – “More” airs in Japan; Crunchyroll streams it at 5:30 a.m. ET (US) and 10:30 a.m. GMT (UK). Corresponding times include 2:30 a.m. PT, 3:30 a.m. MT, 4:30 a.m. CT, 6:30 a.m. BRT (Brazil), 5:30 p.m. JST (Japan), and 7:30 p.m. AEDT (Australia). – Summer 2026 – TOHO Animation plans to debut the short “I am a hero too” in Japan. No exact date or international streaming details have been released.
Adapted Manga Material and Narrative Scope
“More” adapts the epilogue chapter that follows the war’s end, presenting a “where are they now” snapshot of the protagonists. The forthcoming short adapts the extra five-page chapter that appears after Chapter 431, focusing on an older Eri and providing a final glimpse of Deku’s professional hero future. Both pieces represent the last original content Horikoshi created for the series.
Impact and Future Outlook
The dual release offers closure while honoring a decade of storytelling. By depicting the characters’ adult lives, the finale satisfies long-standing fan curiosity about the series’ future timeline. Although the short is brief and producers caution it will not match the length of the true finale, it is expected to resonate with fans and fuels speculation that the franchise may pursue additional original stories or special projects beyond the current material.
Official Announcements from TOHO Animation
TOHO Animation confirmed that “I am a hero too” will premiere in Japan during the summer and will adapt the final manga short from the Ultra Age fan book. The studio has not disclosed an international release schedule, emphasizing that the short serves as the final button on the story.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
No contradictory information appears across sources. However, the exact summer release date for the short and any plans for overseas distribution remain unspecified.
