As of August 5, 2024, the beloved shonen manga My Hero Academia, created by Kohei Horikoshi, has officially reached its conclusion with the final epilogue chapter titled “More.”During Jump Festa 2025, Horikoshi expressed his reflections about the conclusion and shared insights about the anticipated final season of the anime.
In his heartfelt message, Horikoshi extended his gratitude to fans for their unwavering support throughout the years. He encouraged audiences to continue their connection with the series, emphasizing that while the manga has wrapped up, the anime adaptation has a thrilling journey ahead. Notably, he teased exciting new content, including the eighth season of the anime.
New Illustrations Featuring Class 1-A Heroes by Kohei Horikoshi
Beloved Characters All Might, Deku, Bakugo, and Todoroki Shine in Vibrant Artwork
Horikoshi’s joyful illustration, shared through @aitaikimochi’s X account, features some of the most cherished heroes from My Hero Academia: All Might, Deku, Bakugo, and Todoroki. In this captivating image, the characters are depicted as an idol group, dressed in coordinated black shirts and sophisticated blue suits, all while All Might assumes a striking presence in a black and gold robotic suit. This playful artwork, crafted especially for Jump Festa 2025, serves as a delightful homage to the series’ iconic heroes, placing them in a fun, alternate universe scenario with their stylish new outfits.
Upcoming Content: Season 8 of My Hero Academia, Vigilantes Anime, and More
Beyond My Hero Academia’s Conclusion: More from Kohei Horikoshi
Despite the manga’s conclusion, Horikoshi assured fans that they can look forward to the return of beloved Pro Heroes and Class 1-A students. The much-anticipated season 8 of the anime is slated for release in fall 2025, marking the conclusion of the anime series. Moreover, fans can expect an exciting new addition with the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes anime, debuting in April 2025, which will explore fresh characters and scenarios, further enriching the My Hero Academia universe.
In addition, Horikoshi is committed to creating more stunning illustrations and has already designed a piece for the Genga Illustration Exhibition next year. He hinted at further illustrations yet to come and mentioned a project involving “short manga panels,”potentially introducing all-new content. Although My Hero Academia has concluded, Kohei Horikoshi’s creative journey in the anime and manga realm is far from over, leaving fans eager to discover what surprises the talented creator has in store.
Source: @aitaikimochi on X