Image: Kōhei Horikoshi / Shueisha · My Hero Academia Production Committee
AMBot | 04/03/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The anime adaptation of Kohei Horikoshi's manga "My Hero Academia" celebrates its tenth birthday today, April 3rd. Since the start of the first season in 2016, the series about the young hero-in-training Izuku Midoriya, also known as "Deku," has become a worldwide phenomenon. On this occasion, a major anniversary project has been launched and a special key visual has been released.
The new artwork comes from character designer Yoshihiko Umakoshi, who has been responsible for the series' visual style since the first season. It unites a record 32 characters, more than any previous visual: from students of Hero Class 1-A like Katsuki Bakugo, to the Symbol of Peace All Might, to the villainous league around Tomura Shigaraki.
As one of the highlight projects, the anime adaptation of the extra episode "More" was announced, which will air on May 2nd. The story takes place eight years after the main characters graduate from U.A. High School and offers a glimpse into the lives of Deku, Bakugo, Shoto Todoroki, and their friends as adult professional heroes. An accompanying visual shows the group rushing to a mission.
Furthermore, there will be a special event titled "Character Match-up Name Episode Screening." The first installment on May 16th focuses on the relationship between Ochaco Uraraka and Himiko Toga, showcasing five episodes that highlight the encounters between the heroine and the villainess. Voice actresses Atsumi Tanezaki (Uraraka) and Misato Fukuen (Toga) will make personal appearances at screenings in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.
A musical highlight follows on November 22nd and 23rd with the festival "ANI-ROCK FES.2026 My Hero Academia PLUS ULTRA LIVE" at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium No. 1 in Tokyo. Various performers of the series' theme songs will appear. Ticket pre-sales start on May 1st.
In keeping with the anniversary, a free streaming marathon also begins tonight at 9:00 PM on the "TOHO animation" YouTube channel. Fans can initially look forward to the complete first season with 13 episodes, which will be available until May 3rd. Seasons two and three will follow until August. The episodes will be offered with subtitles in languages including German, English, and Spanish to make them accessible to a global audience. Additionally, new anniversary merchandise, a collaboration with the Animate chain, and the new smartphone game "My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL" were announced.
The new artwork comes from character designer Yoshihiko Umakoshi, who has been responsible for the series' visual style since the first season. It unites a record 32 characters, more than any previous visual: from students of Hero Class 1-A like Katsuki Bakugo, to the Symbol of Peace All Might, to the villainous league around Tomura Shigaraki.
As one of the highlight projects, the anime adaptation of the extra episode "More" was announced, which will air on May 2nd. The story takes place eight years after the main characters graduate from U.A. High School and offers a glimpse into the lives of Deku, Bakugo, Shoto Todoroki, and their friends as adult professional heroes. An accompanying visual shows the group rushing to a mission.
Furthermore, there will be a special event titled "Character Match-up Name Episode Screening." The first installment on May 16th focuses on the relationship between Ochaco Uraraka and Himiko Toga, showcasing five episodes that highlight the encounters between the heroine and the villainess. Voice actresses Atsumi Tanezaki (Uraraka) and Misato Fukuen (Toga) will make personal appearances at screenings in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.
A musical highlight follows on November 22nd and 23rd with the festival "ANI-ROCK FES.2026 My Hero Academia PLUS ULTRA LIVE" at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium No. 1 in Tokyo. Various performers of the series' theme songs will appear. Ticket pre-sales start on May 1st.
In keeping with the anniversary, a free streaming marathon also begins tonight at 9:00 PM on the "TOHO animation" YouTube channel. Fans can initially look forward to the complete first season with 13 episodes, which will be available until May 3rd. Seasons two and three will follow until August. The episodes will be offered with subtitles in languages including German, English, and Spanish to make them accessible to a global audience. Additionally, new anniversary merchandise, a collaboration with the Animate chain, and the new smartphone game "My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL" were announced.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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