My Hero Academia
In a society where most of the population has superpowers called Quirks, the Quirkless Izuku Midoriya inherits the power of his idol All Might and enrolls at U.A. High School to become the world's greatest hero.
My Hero Academia Collaboration Comes to Umeda Sky Building
My Hero Academia is collaborating with the Kuchu Teien Observatory at Osaka's Umeda Sky Building from October 30 to November 30, 2026. A newly drawn visual shows six characters taking a walk in the observatory's garden, with Fat Gum in his rare slimmed-down form.
My Hero Academia Game Battle Goods Debut at AGF2026
New My Hero Academia goods based on a newly drawn "Kachinuke! Game Battle" illustration series go on advance sale at YTE's booth at Animate Girls Festival 2026, held November 7 and 8, 2026 in Ikebukuro. The range runs from a clear file and acrylic stands to pixel-art trading badges and keychains featuring six characters, among them Izuku Midoriya and Katsuki Bakugo. The same goods reach animate stores nationwide from November 28 to December 20, 2026.
My Hero Academia 10th Anniversary Rings Open for Preorder
Reservations for ten My Hero Academia "10th Anniversary Message Ring" designs run from October 1 to November 9, 2026, with each ring engraved on the inside with a line of dialogue tied to one character. The ten designs include Izuku Midoriya, Katsuki Bakugo, Ochaco Uraraka, Shoto Todoroki, All Might, Endeavor and Hawks. Silver 925 costs ¥18,700 and K10 white gold ¥121,000, tax included.
My Hero Academia Cafe Opens in Four Cities October 16
My Hero Academia is getting a four-city collaboration cafe. The "My Hero Academia Cafe -WE ARE HERO HOLICS-" opens October 16, 2026 in Harajuku, Nagoya and Sapporo, with an Osaka location following on October 22. The menu is built around seven heroes, from Izuku Midoriya's basil cream pizza to Hawks' buffalo wings.
My Hero Academia Ultra Expo Set for April 2027 in Chiba
The My Hero Academia anime is closing out its 10th anniversary year with the biggest event in the franchise's history. HEROACA ULTRA EXPO runs for two days, April 17 and 18, 2027, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, the same convention center that hosts Jump Festa. Programming, guests, and ticket details are due in early October.
My Hero Academia Karaoke Collab Puts Deku in Casual Clothes
My Hero Academia is back at Karaoke Manekineko for a second collaboration campaign, running September 17 through November 8, 2026 at participating stores across Japan. The draw this time is exclusive new art of Izuku Midoriya, Katsuki Bakugo, Shoto Todoroki and the villains in casual clothes, printed on acrylic stands, badges and clear cards, alongside six character-themed drinks that each come with a random coaster.
My Hero Academia All For One Figure Recreates Final Battle
Bandai's S.H.Figuarts line has opened preorders for All For One -Final Battle Set-, a My Hero Academia figure built around the villain's look in the series' last fight. The ¥11,000 set includes swap parts for the de-aged forms he cycles through mid-battle, plus a bonus head for the existing Katsuki Bakugo figure. Preorders started September 17, 2026, with shipping set for April 2027.
My Hero Academia and WEGO Launch Fashion Line September 18
WEGO is putting My Hero Academia on the racks. The Japanese street-fashion chain opens a collaboration line on Friday, September 18, 2026, across more than 50 stores and its online shop, built around six illustrations drawn specifically for the project. The range goes well past the usual acrylic stands into actual clothing, topping out at ¥8,799 for a hooded blouson.
My Hero Academia Takes Over Fuji-Q Highland September 18
Fuji-Q Highland is hosting My Hero Academia in Fuji-Q Highland for 52 days, from September 18 to November 8, 2026. Ride announcements at six attractions come from Midoriya, Bakugo and Todoroki, and the collab one-day pass costs ¥8,900 with an exclusive three-piece rubber band set included.
My Hero Academia Reveals Deku Sheep and Bakudog Plush Line
My Hero Academia is turning its heroes into plush animals. A new goods line from Japanese toy maker eyeup reimagines Deku as a sheep, Bakugo as a dog, and Ochaco and Shoto as cats, spread across mini plushes, pen pouches, and tote bags. Preorders are open now, with Japanese retail sales rolling out from September 2026.
My Hero Academia VRChat Exhibition Merch Lineup Revealed
Anique has revealed the merchandise lineup for the My Hero Academia Experiential Virtual Exhibition: Heroes' Footprints, a free VRChat event celebrating the anime's 10th anniversary. The exhibition runs from August 28 to September 27, 2026, and every item in the made-to-order lineup uses artwork newly drawn for the occasion.
My Hero Academia Marks 10 Years With 23 Class 1-A Figures
Banpresto is turning all of Class 1-A into figures for My Hero Academia's 10th anniversary. The 23-piece lineup adds All Might, homeroom teacher Shota Aizawa, and Hitoshi Shinso to the 20 students, rolling out as crane-game prizes in Japanese arcades across three waves starting January 2027. It marks the first time the full class has been released together in Banpresto's "real figure" style.
My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL Tops 1 Million Downloads
My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL has passed 1 million downloads worldwide, one week after its August 6 launch. The game, officially shortened to HiroSaba, is celebrating with a login bonus and a pickup gacha built around a new kick-focused Deku card, both running August 13 through August 31, 2026.
'My Hero Academia' Dark Deku S.H.Figuarts Reopens Preorders
Bandai's Tamashii Nations has reopened preorders for its S.H.Figuarts Dark Deku, the battle-worn Izuku Midoriya from his lone-fighter stretch of My Hero Academia. The second production run is up now on Premium Bandai's Tamashii Web Shop for ¥12,100 (tax included), with shipping scheduled for March 2027.
My Hero Academia Eri Short 'I am a hero too' Now Streaming
My Hero Academia's 10th-anniversary special short "I am a hero too" began streaming at midnight on August 3, 2026, following a high-school-aged Eri as she chases a music career eight years after Deku's class graduated from U.A. Animate Times revealed six preview stills ahead of the launch, and Crunchyroll is carrying the short internationally.
My Hero Academia 10th Anniversary Shop Opens August 28
My Hero Academia is getting a 10th-anniversary pop-up shop, Jukketsu Shūketsu (roughly "The Top Ten Assemble"), opening August 28, 2026 at Shibuya Modi in Tokyo before touring four more Japanese cities through late December. The centerpiece is new merchandise built on Kohei Horikoshi's illustrations of the top 10 finishers in the 2024 WORLD BEST HERO global popularity poll.
My Hero Academia Sticker Wafers Vol. 6 Arrive November 2026
Bandai is bringing back its Niformation My Hero Academia Ultra Seal Wafers for a sixth volume, landing in Japanese candy aisles in November 2026. The 37-sticker lineup features original newly drawn art of Class 1-A and the past bearers of One For All, at 154 yen (about a dollar) per pack.
My Hero Academia Ichiban Kuji Brings First-Ever Nezu Figure
Bandai Spirits is celebrating My Hero Academia's 10th anniversary as an anime with a new Ichiban Kuji lottery launching in Japan on September 12, 2026. The top prize recreates Deku and All Might's famous Season 1 scene, and U.A.'s rodent-faced Principal Nezu gets his first figure ever. Draws cost 790 yen each.
My Hero Academia Final Battle Becomes Ukiyo-e Woodblock Art
My Hero Academia's final battle is being reborn as traditional ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Takezasado, a Kyoto workshop founded in 1891, has produced hand-carved, hand-printed battle scenes of Izuku Midoriya, Katsuki Bakugo, and Shoto Todoroki, with all three going on sale July 31, 2026 at ¥55,000 (about $370) each.
My Hero Academia Ukiyo-e Woodblock Prints Launch July 31
Japanese entertainment company HIKE has launched CRAFTALE, a new brand pairing traditional Japanese craftsmanship with anime, and its first release turns My Hero Academia into genuine ukiyo-e. Kyoto woodblock workshop Takezasado, in business since 1891, hand-carved original final-battle prints of Izuku Midoriya, Katsuki Bakugo, and Shoto Todoroki. The three prints go on sale July 31, 2026 at ¥55,000 (about $370) each.
My Hero Academia Marks 10 Years With Manga-Art Music Videos
Shueisha's Jump Channel premieres two new My Hero Academia music videos built entirely from Kohei Horikoshi's original manga art on July 15, 2026, starting at 6:00 p.m. JST. The videos are set to Porno Graffitti's "THE REVO" and BUMP OF CHICKEN's "I," the opening and ending themes of the anime's FINAL SEASON, and arrive as part of the series' 10th anniversary project.
'My Hero Academia' 10th Anniversary Fair Hits Hands July 24
My Hero Academia's anime 10th anniversary celebration heads to retail with a month-long merchandise fair at 21 Hands stores across Japan. Three exclusive product lines, new illustrations of the cast tackling DIY projects, and collectible postcard bonuses run from July 24 through August 23, 2026.
'My Hero Academia' Game Opens Global Pre-Registration
My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL, a new roguelite action game co-developed by KLab and gumi, has opened simultaneous worldwide pre-registration on the App Store, Google Play, and its official website. The free-to-play mobile and PC title is set to launch later in 2026 with support for Japanese, English, and Traditional Chinese.
My Hero Academia POTEmocho Wave 4 Pre-Orders Open Today
My Hero Academia's POTEmocho collectible line from Sync Innovation has reached Wave 4, putting five of Class 1-A's less-merchandised members in the spotlight. Pre-orders for acrylic stands, badges, and keychains featuring Yuga Aoyama, Mezo Shoji, Mashirao Ojiro, Toru Hagakure, and Koji Koda opened June 24 on the VIVIT storefront, with shipping set for mid-September 2026.
'My Hero Academia' Celebrates 10 Years With Deku Tribute
The My Hero Academia anime is marking its 10th anniversary with a special tribute video tracing Izuku Midoriya's entire journey from quirkless kid to the greatest hero. Released on June 16, the franchise's annual "Hero Day," the video features new animation cuts and is set to the series' beloved score "You Say Run."
My Hero Academia Travel Merch Line Drops August 8
Animate is launching a new My Hero Academia merchandise line on August 8, featuring original travel-themed illustrations of Deku, Bakugo, Uraraka, Todoroki, All Might, and Aizawa. A nationwide fair running through August 30 offers bonus pennant-style stickers with qualifying purchases, plus themed drinks at select stores across Japan.
My Hero Academia Light-Up IC Card Cases Get Restocked
Bandai is restocking its My Hero Academia PIICA+ Clear Pass Cases, which light up when tapped on IC card readers at train gates and convenience stores. The set of six features original-illustration designs of Deku, Bakugo, Uraraka, Monoma, Shinso, and Toga Himiko, priced at ¥1,980 each. Pre-orders on Premium Bandai close June 7, 2026, with shipping set for July.
My Hero Academia Concert Draws 8,000 Fans in Yokohama
The My Hero Academia IN Concert event packed Pacifico Yokohama with roughly 8,000 fans across two performances on May 30, featuring composer Yuki Hayashi leading a live orchestra through the anime's entire eight-season run. Voice actors Daiki Yamashita (Deku), Nobuhiko Okamoto (Bakugo), and Yuki Kaji (Todoroki) performed live dubbing of iconic scenes alongside the orchestra, reducing much of the audience to tears — and an Osaka show plus a U.S. tour are next.
'My Hero Academia' Gets Tough Gummy Collab With Prizes
Kabaya Foods is launching a My Hero Academia collaboration with its Tough Gummy candy line, featuring four limited-edition package designs starring Deku, Bakugo, All Might, Todoroki, and more. The collab gummies hit stores across Japan on June 8, 2026, with a prize campaign offering exclusive keychains and bath towels running from June 23 through August 31.
'My Hero Academia' Wins Crunchyroll's 2026 Anime of the Year
My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON took home Anime of the Year at the 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards, held May 23 in Tokyo. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle won Film of the Year, while The Apothecary Diaries swept four categories and Gachiakuta claimed three — all powered by a record 73 million fan votes worldwide.
'My Hero Academia' Ichiban Kuji Immortalizes Final Battle in Figures
A new Ichiban Kuji lottery line captures My Hero Academia's most emotional final-battle moments in figure form. The collection features MASTERLISE figures of Deku, Shigaraki, Bakugo, Stain, and Mineta alongside Class 1-A mini figures and Final Season collectibles, launching in-store June 20, 2026 and online June 22.
'My Hero Academia' Voice Actor Takahiro Fujiwara Dies at 43
Voice actor Takahiro Fujiwara, best known for playing Kurogiri in My Hero Academia, has died at the age of 43. His agency Ken Production confirmed that Fujiwara passed away on May 14, with a private funeral held for close family only.