Hot on the heels of Demon Slayer confirming a Spring 2024 return for its highly awaited 4th season, My Hero Academia likewise heeds the call for anime’s biggest names to make their comeback next year. Weekly Shonen Jump recently verified leaks pegging Spring 2024 as the premiere window for My Hero Academia Season 7.
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My Hero Academia Season 7
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— AnimeTV チェーン (@animetv_jp) December 10, 2023
After leaving fans hanging on a tragic Season 6 finale last October, the series will pick back up by adapting manga creator Kohei Horikoshi’s final “Final War” arc. While no episode count or exact story content is verified yet, popular scenes like Star and Stripe’s introduction and Deku unlocking One For All seem inevitable.
Between official announcements and the recent teaser visual of Deku grieving his late master, anticipation for Spring 2024 keeps building. And with fellow juggernaut series Demon Slayer likewise targeting the same release window, next year is gearing up to be a banner season for anime endings!
Here’s everything we know about My Hero Academia Season 7!
MHA Season 7 Release Window: Teaser Visuals build excitement
- Season 7’s release window announcement follows shortly after recent leaks across social media that stated the same. Shortly after alleged magazine covers and teaser images began circulating on Twitter (now known as X), Shonen Jump’s latest issue validated fans’ hopes. The official My Hero Academia account likewise posted the new visual previewing the upcoming episodes.
The image depicts series protagonist Deku solemnly looking towards the future while wearing the signature scarf given to him by his late master, Gran Torino. This suggests that Season 7 will deal with the aftermath of the recent tragedy and how Deku plans to honor his master’s legacy.
October’s promo visual offered viewers a snapshot of Deku alongside Bakugo, Uraraka, Todoroki and other key players. This hinted at the role they might play in the aftermath of the Paranormal Liberation War.
Will My Hero Academia Season 7 be the last?
Previously it seemed plausible that My Hero Academia Season 7 could serve as the anime’s last hurrah. With the manga nearing its endgame and the Final War arc spanning over 40 chapters, adapting this arc could have wrapped a nice, animated bow on the property.
- However, recent developments suggest that My Hero Academia perhaps has legs left beyond the upcoming episodes. While the Final War does represent the manga entering its final phase, creator Kohei Horikoshi continues developing side plots and climactic moments beyond the central war.
- With the increased pacing seen in Season 6, it would be difficult for the anime to comprehensively adapt everything within a single cour. Many fans now believe the manga contents could fill an eighth season, especially if supplemented by anime-original scenes.
And considering My Hero Academia’s immense multimedia popularity and cross-demographic appeal, the franchise holders have incentive to milk every last bit of content from Kohei Horikoshi’s vision.
So, while Season 7 will undeniably mark the beginning of the end for My Hero Academia, it likely won’t serve as an absolute final goodbye. The finale may yet be postponed into 2025 or beyond.
My Hero Academia franchise is also set to release a 4th movie this year!
- In addition to the new anime season, Studio BONES also revealed plans for a 4th My Hero Academia film. Series creator Kohei Horikoshi expressed excitement at the prospect of annual movies, much like his childhood favorite Dragon Ball. Though no release period is yet known, more movie details are likely on the horizon.
Between a new season tackling the final manga arc and an incoming film, My Hero Academia fans have plenty to look forward to next year!
Conclusion:
With My Hero Academia Season 7 officially on the way next spring continuing into manga creator Kohei Horikoshi’s final arc, the countdown is on towards anime’s most climactic war yet. Which heroes will fall alongside villains? How will Deku unlock One For All’s full power? Can Shigaraki be stopped before destroying all might stand for?
While many questions remain, a few things are for certain – tears will be shed, blood will be spilled, and UA Academy’s legacy will end in spectacular fashion when My Hero Academia returns next year. The final war has just begun!
