The manga wrapped up last year, and the final season of the anime kicked off this October. Now, at today's (12/20) Jump Festa 2026 stage event, it was announced that "My Hero Academia" is launching a massive 10th-anniversary anime project! The biggest surprise? A brand-new anime special adapting Chapter 431 "More" from the manga's final Volume 42. Mark your calendars: it's set to air as a special episode on May 2, 2026.
This exciting anime adaptation brings to life Chapter 431 "More," a special story personally drawn by creator Kohei Horikoshi. Originally unreleased during its "Weekly Shonen Jump" serialization, it was later included in the manga's climactic Volume 42.
The story picks up eight years after the U.A. High School graduation, diving into the lives of Class 1-A's members as they navigate their careers as pro heroes and beyond. This chapter sparked massive global buzz when Volume 42 dropped, and fans have been clamoring for an anime adaptation ever since the final anime episode aired. Now, as a key part of the 10th-anniversary celebration, it's officially confirmed to air during Golden Week 2026 as "Anime Episode 170 + 1: More"!
In other news, the official team also dropped a stunning 10th-anniversary commemorative visual for the "My Hero Academia" anime, showcasing protagonist Izuku Midoriya's incredible journey of growth.
For fans, seeing this standalone "8 Years Later" manga story finally animated is an absolute treat! We're sure the official team has plenty more surprises in store for this tenth anniversary. Currently, plans are confirmed for anime concerts in Japan and overseas, so keep an eye out for more announcements!
via： 《我的英雄學院》動畫官方X