The highly anticipated My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON officially premiered on Saturday, October 4, 2025, throwing viewers immediately into the heart of the ongoing “Final War” arc. Fans can stream the subbed episodes weekly on Crunchyroll, with the English dub kicking off on October 18, 2025. The season promises to deliver the ultimate showdowns that will determine the future of hero society.
The Final Battle Begins
The eighth and conclusive season of the beloved anime series, produced by Bones Film, commenced its broadcast on October 4, 2025. This final installment continues directly from the dramatic events of the previous season, plunging the heroes and villains into their most desperate battles yet. Viewers outside of Asia can catch new episodes of My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON with English subtitles every Saturday on Crunchyroll. For those who prefer the English dub, Crunchyroll began streaming dubbed episodes starting October 18, 2025.
The War Continues: All Might vs. All For One & Deku vs. Shigaraki
The premiere episode wasted no time in escalating the tension, focusing heavily on the monumental clash between the former Symbol of Peace, All Might, and his eternal nemesis, All For One. Despite being Quirkless and relying on his advanced armor, All Might confronts All For One in a city-razing battle, driven by his unwavering resolve and the inspiration drawn from his students. This emotional confrontation highlights the series’ core theme of the “passing of the torch” to the next generation.
Concurrently, Izuku Midoriya (Deku) is locked in his own brutal one-on-one battle against Tomura Shigaraki, the successor to All For One, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. A pivotal moment in the early episodes sees the surprising return of Katsuki Bakugo, who emerges revived and ready to rejoin the fight, adding another layer of intensity to the already chaotic battlefield. The season is set to depict “major showdowns, personal sacrifices, and character-defining moments” as both sides push their limits.
What to Expect: Adapting the Manga’s Climax
The FINAL SEASON is slated to adapt the concluding arcs of Kohei Horikoshi’s original manga, specifically covering the remainder of the “Final War” arc (chapters 399-431) and the subsequent “Epilogue” arc. These chapters promise the ultimate confrontation between the heroes, including Class 1-A, and the Paranormal Liberation Front. While Studio Bones Film has not officially disclosed the exact episode count, it is widely anticipated that the season will consist of approximately 11 episodes, concluding by mid-December 2025. This compact length suggests a tightly paced narrative to bring Deku’s journey and the saga of hero society to its conclusion.
Streaming and Schedule
My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON is available for streaming on Crunchyroll across numerous regions, including North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, the Indian Subcontinent, and Southeast Asia. New subbed episodes are released weekly on Saturdays, with the English dub following two weeks later. This season marks the culmination of nearly a decade of storytelling, promising an epic and emotional finale to one of the most celebrated shonen anime series.
