Between the release of theMy Hero Academia: Vigilantes anime series, the conclusion of theMy Hero Academiamanga, and the announcement ofthe series' eighth and final season,it has been a major few months for the superhero anime.
Heading into summer 2025,My Hero Academiafans have even more thrilling news to anticipate, namely,a brand-newMy Hero Academiaartbookwith exclusive illustrations by mangaka Kohei Horikoshi andan exclusive Anime Expo 2025 panel with celebrity appearances and announcementsregarding season eight of the anime.
A New My Hero Academia Artbook Was Just Released
The Book Includes a Jaw-Dropping 144 My Hero Academia Characters and Their Pro Hero Designs
TheMy Hero Academia Ultra Agefanbookhit shelves on July 18, 2025, a little over a month ago. The book was filled with illustrations of renowned characters from the franchise alongside new information about them, as well asa never-before-seen oneshot set eight years after the conclusion of the manga.The oneshot offered a glimpse into the hero careers of characters like Bakugo, Todoroki, and Deku, long after the events of the momentous Final War arc. Sneak peeks of the new artbook suggest that it will show off the characters' Pro Hero designs even more than the last book.
The artbook will feature the characters' Pro Hero designs, jumping ahead eight years after the events of the series.
Aglimpse of the artbook on Xrevealed Shoto Todoroki’s Pro Hero design, andannounced that a whopping 144My Hero Academiacharacters will be includedwithin the pages of the new fanbook. It is titledMy Hero Academia Ultra Artworks,and is sure to be a staple item in any trueMy Hero Academiafan’s collection, because of the insight it offers into these heroes' lives and careers as well as hundreds of phenomenal illustrations meticulously done by mangaka Kohei Horikoshi himself.
A My Hero Academia Season Eight Sneak Peek Will Likely Appear at Anime Expo
An Upcoming My Hero Academia Panel Was Confirmed by Anime Expo’s X Account
It is almost Anime Expo time again, with the major yearly Los Angeles anime convention set to take place August 13, 2025, through July 21, 2025. AnX post on the official Anime Expo accountrecently revealedthe news that aMy Hero Academiapanel will be included in this year’s lineup of entertainment,and Deku’s Japanese voice actor, Daiki Yamashita, Deku’s English voice actor, Justin Briner, andMy Hero Academia’sShonen Jump editor will all be making appearances. Most astoundingly, the post references “a special message from Kohei Horikoshi,” suggestingmore information about season eight will be revealed.
Many franchises announce release dates or drop new trailers during Anime Expo each year, so it would not be a massive shock ifMy Hero Academiaalso decided to treat Anime Expoattendees to a glimpse at the anime’s last season before it drops this fall2025. AlthoughMy Hero Academia’smanga is over and the anime will be concluding soon as well, summer 2025 is chock-full of delightful gifts forMy Hero Academiafans, and with the last season on the way, more surprises are guaranteed to come soon.
Sources:GameRant, X (1), (2)
