My Hero Academia (Final) Season 8 Trailer Previews All Might’s Final Battle
My Hero Academia Season 8 will be the final chapter in the anime adaptation of Kōhei Horikoshi’s best-selling manga series. Produced by Studio Bones, the final season is set to premiere in October 2025, with Crunchyroll streaming it as part of its Fall lineup. A new teaser trailer offers a glimpse into the high-stakes battles and emotional climaxes fans can expect as the series concludes.
The trailer showcases Deku vs. Shigaraki and All Might’s final battle with All For One, with fluid, high-impact animation that highlights the studio’s best work to date as long-running storylines come to a head. Season 8 promises to deliver the final war arc in all its explosive, emotional glory.
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A Historic Farewell for a Modern Shonen Legend
Weekly Shonen Jump may never officially name a new Big 3. But many fans see My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, and Jujutsu Kaisen as the spiritual successors to Naruto, Bleach, and One Piece. All three modern superhits are now entering their final chapters.
With My Hero Academia’s story now approaching its final stretch, season 8 is set to be the grand finale to Deku’s decade-long journey. Fans are hoping that the season lives up to all the hype and Studio Bones manages to deliver quality animation, which has been an issue in the past.
What the Trailer Reveals
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The official teaser trailer, released by Toho Animation, offers a glimpse of what’s to come in Season 8, which is set to premiere in October 2025. Key scenes include:
The trailer shows a Quirkless All Might facing off against All For One while wearing his armoured suit. All For One appears to have regained the strength of his prime and is seen overwhelming All Might, leaving him badly outmatched. Despite his suit being heavily damaged, All Might continues to fight back, using every weapon in his arsenal.
In a tense and emotional moment, All For One mocks All Might, saying everyone wants the world to see the Symbol of Peace fall and become a symbol of powerlessness. He then taunts Deku, telling him to save All Might. Meanwhile, Deku is shown in the trailer locked in a fierce battle with Shigaraki.
Production Team and Streaming Info
My Hero Academia season 8 is directed by Naomi Nakayama, with longtime series director Kenji Nagasaki returning as chief director. The series composition is done by Yusuke Kuroda, while Yuki Hayashi returns. Character designs are by Yoshihiko Umakoshi and Hitomi Odashima.
Crunchyroll will stream the new season as part of its Fall 2025 anime lineup. According to the official website, season 8 will air its episodes on Yumiri TV, Nippon TV, and other affiliated channels every Saturday at 5:30 pm JST. However, an exact release date is yet to be announced.
What Is My Hero Academia About?
My Hero Academia is a superhero shonen anime based on the manga by Kōhei Horikoshi. The story follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy born without powers in a world where most people have them. He inherits the legendary Quirk One For All from the No. 1 hero All Might and enters U.A. High School, aspiring to become the greatest hero of all time.
Since its debut in 2016,My Hero Academiahas become a cultural phenomenon. Many fans regard the first four seasons as the strongest, praising the series for its powerful themes of heroism, legacy, and the cost of power. These early seasons stood out for their strong character development, impactful story arcs, and consistently high-quality animation, helping the anime earn its place as one of the most beloved titles of the past decade.
Where to Watch My Hero Academia
All seven seasons of My Hero Academia are currently streaming onCrunchyroll. Season 8 will also be available on the platform when it premieres in October 2025.
