My Hero Academia, with its manga concluding in 2024 and its anime entering its final season last year, has consistently captivated fans with its immense popularity. The final arc, in particular, delivered an emotional punch, bringing the long-running series to a satisfying close.
Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan recently revealed in a magazine interview that the final season of "My Hero Academia" was the "last time he cried watching a TV show." He confessed that a specific scene involving Katsuki Bakugo in the final season moved him deeply, and his praise for the series has since become a hot topic online.
It's no secret that Michael B. Jordan is a massive "My Hero Academia" fan, having frequently expressed his love for the series on social media and in interviews. When W Magazine recently asked him "Which movie made him cry," he cited the films "A Journal for Jordan" and "Armageddon," but added that the most recent instance was the final season of "My Hero Academia." He specifically lauded the handling of Bakugo's character, stating:
"That episode was Bakugo's emotional climax, finally getting the recognition from the mentor and idol he always looked up to and cared about, but who he felt overlooked him the entire time. The emotional buildup was so well-executed, so dramatic, and the presentation was just epic. You couldn't help but cry."
Jordan was referring to the conversation between Bakugo and All Might in the final season, where Bakugo finally feels acknowledged by All Might, flashing a smile he'd never shown him before.
This clearly highlights the immense popularity of "My Hero Academia" in Western circles. The anime's stellar performance and presentation in its final season have reignited buzz for a series whose manga concluded back in 2024, captivating even Hollywood stars like Michael B. Jordan.