My Hero Academia: 10 Years Of Shonen Excellence

The My Hero Academia anime officially launched its 10th-anniversary celebration on April 3, 2026, marking a decade since the premier of the first episode, “Izuku Midoriya: Origin.” Creator Kōhei Horikoshi’s franchise has grown into a global powerhouse since its 2016 debut, surpassing 100 million copies in manga circulation and generating over $130 million in box office revenue. To commemorate the milestone, the “My Hero Academia The Animation 10th Anniversary” project has introduced a wave of special content, including a world concert tour and original animation episodes.

The anniversary project began with a high-profile start event in Japan featuring the series’ core voice cast. Daiki Yamashita (Izuku Midoriya), Nobuhiko Okamoto (Katsuki Bakugo), Ayane Sakura (Ochaco Uraraka), and Kenta Miyake (All Might) shared new details regarding the franchise’s trajectory during a live stream on the TOHO animation YouTube channel. This gathering served as the springboard for the “My Hero Academia: More” sequel episode, which adapts manga chapter 431 as a dedicated epilogue.

Fans have already begun viewing the “More” bonus episode, which arrived on Crunchyroll on May 2, 2026. The story offers a rare glimpse into the future, following Deku and his classmates eight years after their graduation from U.A. High School. This special release provides a final bridge for fans after the main anime television series concluded its 170-episode run on December 13, 2025.

Global orchestral tour brings anime score to life

The “My Hero Academia in Concert” world tour stands as one of the most ambitious elements of the decennial festivities. It premieres on May 30, 2026, at Pacifico Yokohama in Japan before heading to North America this fall. The production features a 15-piece live band and a full orchestra performing iconic tracks such as “You Say Run” alongside high-definition visuals from the eight-season series.

The United States leg of the tour is scheduled to begin on September 12, 2026, in Farmington, MN. Tickets are currently available for 13 announced cities across the West and Midwest, with the tour visiting major hubs like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle through the end of September. While Sony raises PS5 prices again in several regions, the demand for live entertainment experiences remains a priority for the anime community.

Toho is also supporting the anniversary through a massive free-streaming marathon on YouTube. The rollout is spread across several months, allowing fans to revisit the early days of the story. Season 2 is currently streaming through June 30, 2026, with successive blocks of episodes planned through August to cover the first three seasons entirely for free.

Future of the franchise beyond the 10-year mark

Though the original manga by Kōhei Horikoshi concluded in August 2024, the anime’s 10th anniversary confirms that the property remains a priority for its production partners. A new anniversary visual featuring ten different iterations of Deku has been released to symbolize the character’s growth over the decade. This legacy of character development is as critical to the medium as the way game arrives on PC via Steam is to the expansion of digital platforms.

Further collaborations and announcements are expected to surface on the official anniversary website throughout the year. While the core narrative has reached its end, the continued success on platforms like Netflix and Crunchyroll suggests a long tail for the “Plus Ultra” era. The current anniversary initiatives appear designed to transition My Hero Academia from a weekly broadcast staple into a permanent fixture of pop culture history.