My Hero Academia Final Season Episode 10: Anime vs. Manga, Explained

A shot from episode 10 of the final season
A shot from episode 10 of the final season (Image Credit: Studio Bones)

My Hero Academia final season episode 10 dropped on December 6. And it was just glorious. The chapter adapted in this episode is from 425 to 429. It concentrates on post-war survivors and how they each carry their personal emotional war baggage. Studio Bones made some changes that manga readers will notice.


My Hero Academia final season episode 10 makes the emotional scenes hit harder

Deku in tears (Image Credit: Studio Bones and Shueisha)
Deku in tears (Image Credit: Studio Bones and Shueisha)

The hospital visits play out mostly the same, but My Hero Academia final season episode 10 added some subtle touches that make everything hit harder. The manga version is a lot scarier as the shading around Spinner makes him appear more frightening. When Spinner breaks down talking about Shigaraki, the anime extends the scene to give his grief more weight.

You really feel how much he's lost. The anime also shows Spinner considering adding illustrations to his book, which is based on an extra from Volume 42 of the manga. It's a small addition that connects back to the medium itself.

But the biggest emotional upgrade comes with Ochaco's breakdown scene. Studio Bones absolutely nailed this moment in My Hero Academia final season episode 10. When Deku comforts her on that cliff, the anime shows him tearing up too, which wasn't as clear in the manga.

Both of them are holding it together for each other, and that just makes it more heartbreaking. The voice acting from Daiki Yamashita and Ayane Sakura sells every bit of pain these characters feel.


Lady Nagant and Gentle finally get their moment

Gentle and La Brava reunited (Image Credit: Studio Bones)
Gentle and La Brava reunited (Image Credit: Studio Bones)

One of the smart changes in My Hero Academia final season episode 10 is including scenes that the previous episode skipped. Episode 9 cut out Hawks' conversation with Lady Nagant and the reunion between Gentle and La Brava. The anime brought them back here, and they fit perfectly.

Lady Nagant's reasoning for staying in prison adds another layer to how villains view the hero society. And watching Gentle and La Brava reunite after everything they've been through is genuinely sweet.

The anime also showed Overhaul's scene with his former boss, which is brutal to watch. Seeing him completely broken down and begging for forgiveness while his boss coldly rejects him feels vindicating after what he did to Eri. My Hero Academia final season episode 10 doesn't shy away from these heavier villain moments.


Spinner's scene gets a meaningful addition

Spinner is thinking of adding illustrations to his book (Image Credit: Studio Bones)
Spinner is thinking of adding illustrations to his book (Image Credit: Studio Bones)

When Deku suggests Spinner write a comic book instead of just a regular book, My Hero Academia final season episode 10 adds something special. The anime includes Spinner thinking about how pictures transcend nationality and education level.

It is a lovely tribute to manga as a medium and explains why anime has become such a worldwide phenomenon. This wasn't in the original manga chapter, and it's one of those additions that enhances the story.


The post-credits scene changes things

Post-credit scene (Image Credit: Studio Bones and Shueisha)
Post-credit scene (Image Credit: Studio Bones and Shueisha)

Here's where My Hero Academia final season episode 10 makes a visual change that matters. The mysterious boy who emerges from the rubble at the end has a different quirk appearance. In the manga, his Darkness quirk looks like a dark, thick liquid.

The anime changed it to purple smog that's similar to Kurogiri's Warp Gate. It's a deliberate choice that adds an extra layer of meaning, especially considering Kurogiri's connection to Shigaraki.


What did the anime tighten up?

Ochaco helping with the reconstruction (Image Credit: Studio Bones)
Ochaco helping with the reconstruction (Image Credit: Studio Bones)

Some scenes got streamlined for better pacing. My Hero Academia final season episode 10 extends the reconstruction montage where Class 2-A helps rebuild the city. We get to see more of the students using their quirks in practical ways. The camera angle when Bakugo was talking to Edgeshot was flipped.

The anime also cut some narration explaining that dorm restrictions were loosened after the war. It's information that doesn't need to be spelled out since we can see the students moving more freely.

The graduation ceremony changes from episode 9, carried over here too. My Hero Academia final season episode 10 keeps that more intimate feeling for the emotional beats. Everything feels focused on the core characters and their personal journeys rather than being lost in crowd shots.


Conclusion

Studio Bones continues proving they understand what makes this story work. The changes in My Hero Academia 's final season episode 10 mostly serve to enhance emotional moments and improve pacing. Nothing feels rushed or glossed over. Every character gets their moment, even the villains who are trying to find their place in this new world.

With only one episode left, the anime is taking its time to let these final character moments breathe. And honestly, that's exactly what the ending deserves.

Edited by Nabil Ibrahim-Oladosu