My Hero Academia Season 8 release date and time for every region, where to watch, and everything you need to know

Deku and Shigaraki as seen in anime
Deku and Shigaraki as seen in anime (Image credit: Studio Bones)

My Hero Academia Season 8 is finally here, and the anime community is buzzing with excitement as we have reached the finale of the series. In this article, we have covered all the information viewers need to know from the release schedule, where to watch, and what’s in store for the final season.

The official release date for My Hero Academia Season 8 is October 4, 2025. Additionally, the popular anime streaming platform Crunchyroll has confirmed that the anime will be simulcast globally. That means viewers around the world will get access to the first episode on the same day.

Deku as seen in My Hero Academia anime (Image credit: Studio Bones)
Deku as seen in My Hero Academia anime (Image credit: Studio Bones)

According to the latest report, My Hero Academia Season 8 will be available to watch on various platforms other than Crunchyroll. This assures accessibility for fans of the series. Here’s a quick breakdown of where you’ll find the anime:

  1. Hulu - U.S. (based on prior seasons, though licensing is being finalized)
  2. Netflix Japan - Likely to carry the season after broadcast, though not immediately
  3. Other regional streaming services - Depending on distribution rights (Ani-One in Southeast Asia, for example)

Unlike Attack on Titan with its multiple “final seasons,” My Hero Academia Season 8 is truly set to be the last. The manga is complete, and the remaining content perfectly fits one season. That said, the My Hero Academia universe isn’t going away.

The spin-off Vigilantes has already been adapted, and Horikoshi has hinted at potential sequels or side stories. So while Deku’s main story may close, the world of quirks and heroes could continue in new forms.


Release time by region

Midoriya as seen in anime (Image credit: Studio Bones)
Midoriya as seen in anime (Image credit: Studio Bones)

Crunchyroll has confirmed that the anime will be simulcast globally. Here’s when you can expect to watch it, depending on where you live:

Region / Country

Date

Time

Time Zone

Japan (Tokyo)

Oct 4, 2025

5:30 PM

JST

United States (Pacific Time)

Oct 4, 2025

1:30 AM

PT

United States (Eastern Time)

Oct 4, 2025

4:30 AM

ET

United Kingdom (London)

Oct 4, 2025

9:30 AM

BST

Europe (Central)

Oct 4, 2025

10:30 AM

CEST

India (New Delhi)

Oct 4, 2025

2:00 PM

IST

Philippines / Southeast Asia

Oct 4, 2025

4:30 PM

PHT

Australia (Sydney)

Oct 4, 2025

7:30 PM

AEDT


What will My Hero Academia Season 8 cover?

Deku and Shigaraki as seen in anime (Image credit: Studio Bones)
Deku and Shigaraki as seen in anime (Image credit: Studio Bones)

As this is going to be the final season of My Hero Academia, Season 8 is most likely going to cover the final two arcs of the manga. That means Season 8 will adapt:

  • Final War Arc (Chapters 398-424)
  • Epilogue Arc (Chapters 425-430)

This means the story will dive directly into the all-out war between heroes and villains, focusing on the climactic battles involving:

  • Deku vs. Shigaraki
  • All Might vs. All For One
  • Toga and Uraraka’s confrontation
  • Dabi vs. Endeavor and Shoto

Fans can expect an emotionally charged ending that ties together nearly a decade of storytelling.


Fan expectations and reactions

All Might, as seen in My Hero Academia Season 8(Image credit: Studio Bones)
All Might, as seen in My Hero Academia Season 8(Image credit: Studio Bones)

Fans have mixed emotions going into My Hero Academia Season 8. On one hand, excitement is sky-high as the story reaches its long-awaited conclusion. On the other hand, there’s a bittersweet atmosphere, as this marks the end of an era. Social media discussions highlight three main fan hopes:

  1. Same-Day Dub Releases – Fans are pushing for simuldubs to return, making the anime more accessible worldwide.
  2. Faithful Adaptation – With so few chapters left, fans want Bones to preserve the emotional weight without rushing.
  3. A Proper Epilogue – Many are eager to see how Deku and his classmates settle into a new future after years of chaos.

Given Studio Bones’ track record, most fans are optimistic. With a global release on October 4 and a streamlined arc covering the manga’s epic conclusion, fans are about to witness the final battles of Deku, All Might, Shigaraki, and the rest of Class 1-A.

Edited by Nisarga Kakade