My Hero Academia Final Season: Release Date, Plot Teases, and Where to Watch — Everything We Know So Far
Class is back in session as My Hero Academia season 8, the final run, debuted October 4 with episode 1 at 4:30 am EDT; episode 2 lands October 11—and even diehards may have missed a few crucial details.
My Hero Academia has officially hit its endgame. Season 8 is here, episode 1 is already out, and the schedule is a little messier than you might expect. Here is the clean, no-filler version of what you need to know.
The rollout
Season 8 premiered on October 4, 2025 at 4:30 am EDT (5:30 pm JST). Episode 2 lands October 11, 2025.
Streaming is split: Crunchyroll has the season worldwide except in Asia. If you are in Asia, Ani-One Asia is carrying it for ULTRA members on its YouTube channel.
For dub-watchers, the English dub is expected to show up around October 18 or October 25. Consider that a window, not a promise.
So... 8 episodes or 11?
This is where it gets weird. Some materials say the final season is 8 episodes. At the same time, the weekly rollout making the rounds lists 11 air dates. I know, pick a number. Until someone locks it down, the calendar below is the working plan, and the shorter cour talk likely points to a tighter, filler-free finish.
Episode release schedule
- Episode 1: October 4, 2025
- Episode 2: October 11, 2025
- Episode 3: October 18, 2025
- Episode 4: October 25, 2025
- Episode 5: November 1, 2025
- Episode 6: November 8, 2025
- Episode 7: November 15, 2025
- Episode 8: November 22, 2025
- Episode 9: November 29, 2025
- Episode 10: December 6, 2025
- Episode 11: December 13, 2025
Note: that schedule assumes no surprise breaks. Any hiatus would push later dates.
What this season actually covers
Season 7 wrapped the anime at manga chapter 400. Season 8 is set to adapt the rest of the Final War Arc (24 chapters after 400) and then the Epilogue (7 chapters). That is 31 chapters total, which explains the push for a tighter season without detours.
The big beats to expect
The Deku vs Shigaraki showdown is the headline fight, and taking down All For One is not a solo act — it is an all-hands job for the heroes. The focus stays on the core cast, and we finally get clarity on how Shigaraki and All For One are tied together. After the dust settles, the Epilogue stitches up loose ends. There is also a note about an extra chapter labeled '43,1' that looks ahead at Deku and the others after everything is over. The numbering is odd, but the idea is a future-set peek that could make it into the finale.
Where to watch right now
If you want it as it drops, watch on Crunchyroll (outside Asia) or on Ani-One Asia's YouTube channel if you are an ULTRA member in Asian territories.