My Hero Academia Returns with 2026 Special Episode and Concert Tour
The beloved anime series will conclude its manga adaptation with a special 2026 episode, while fans can celebrate the 10th anniversary through a worldwide concert tour featuring the series' iconic music.
Fans of the superhero anime phenomenon have something major to look forward to – the story isn't quite finished yet. A special episode is heading to streaming platforms in 2026, wrapping up the complete adaptation of Kohei Horikoshi's manga masterpiece. This final chapter will give viewers one last emotional journey with Deku and his classmates after the conclusion of the eighth season.
The upcoming special, called 'More,' will take audiences into the future, showing what happens to these beloved characters eight years down the road from the intense finale and their graduation from U.A. High School. This episode adapts Chapter 431 from the original manga and is scheduled to drop on May 2nd, perfectly timed with the anime's 10th anniversary milestone – the series first aired back in April 2016. Viewers outside of Asia will be able to watch it exclusively through Crunchyroll.
Extended Epilogue Promises Deeper Character Insights
While the final episode of season eight already provided some closure with its own epilogue, this special installment will dive much deeper into what lies ahead for fan favorites like Bakugo, Todoroki, Uraraka, and the entire crew. It represents the ultimate farewell after eight incredible seasons spanning 170 episodes over ten years of storytelling.
This extended look into the future will give fans the comprehensive ending they've been hoping for, showing how these young heroes have grown and what paths their lives have taken after all the battles and challenges they faced together.
Global Concert Tour Celebrates Decade of Heroes
The anniversary celebrations don't stop there. A worldwide concert tour called 'My Hero Academia in Concert' was recently announced to mark this significant milestone. The tour will showcase composer Yuki Hayashi's memorable musical scores alongside iconic scenes from the anime, creating an immersive experience for attendees.
The concert series kicks off on May 30, 2026, at Pacifico Yokohama before traveling to venues around the globe. A Toho spokesperson expressed their excitement following the announcement at Jump Festa 2026, stating: 'We are incredibly proud to celebrate ten years of My Hero Academia with fans around the world. This milestone represents not only a decade of unforgettable stories, heroic characters, and epic battles, but also the incredible support and passion of our global audience.'
Franchise Continues Beyond Main Series
Even though the primary series is coming to its definitive end, the franchise remains active with several projects in development. The spin-off series 'My Hero Academia: Vigilantes,' which serves as both a prequel and side story, was released earlier this year, giving fans more content to explore within this universe.
Additionally, Netflix is working on a live-action adaptation of the series, with the original manga creator maintaining significant involvement in the project, ensuring the adaptation stays true to the source material that fans know and love.