Fans of My Hero Academia are eagerly awaiting the series' final season, which is set to debut in October 2025. However, some lucky fans won't have to wait that long to get a first look, as Anime Expo is offering a sneak preview to attendees.

My Hero Academia season 8 covers the final arc of the manga, including the epic conclusion to the ongoing "final war," which has seen the villains and the heroes in an all-out battle for the fate of Japan, and by extension, the world. Anticipation is at an all-time high as the series rapidly approaches its end. As one of the most popular anime series currently airing, My Hero Academia was a shoo-in to feature heavily at Anime Expo, a major convention in Los Angeles.

A Sneak Peek at the Final Season

My Hero Academia Fans Can Get An Early Look at Anime Expo

It was announced on X (formerly Twitter) that Anime Expo 2025 would feature a special My Hero Academia , with special guests Daiki Yamashita (Deku's Japanese voice actor) and Justin Briner (Deku's English voice actor), as well as an editor from Shōnen Jump, Ryosuke Yoritomi. The promises that fans will get some behind-the-scenes secrets about season 8's production, as well as a "special message" from series creator Kohei Horikoshi, recorded just for the AX . The will take place on July 5, 2025, starting at 10 AM Pacific Time.

Anime Expo is one of the largest anime conventions in the US, and is often able to land notable guests like these, as well as all kinds of exclusive information and sneak peeks like those mentioned here. s at Anime Expo often fill up extremely quickly, and a like this one is particularly likely to be crowded. Fans attending Anime Expo 2025 who want to secure a seat should probably show up and get in line over an hour before the event actually starts, and even then, it may be tricky. The Anime Expo staff will assuredly do their best to let as many people into the as is possible.

My Hero Academia Season 8 Will Be a Major Event

The End of the Long-Running Series Will Leave Fans Wanting More

For a series that's been running for nearly a decade, the excitement around the final season couldn't be higher. My Hero Academia manga ended a year ago, releasing its final regular chapter on August 5, 2024. That's quite a quick turnaround for the anime, so anime-only fans don't have to wait as long as they sometimes have to. With major villain face-offs still lying ahead, such as Deku vs. Shigaraki, there will be plenty of awesome fights to look forward to, which should look amazing when animated.

If you're already going to Anime Expo 2025 and just can't wait till October, this definitely represents the best chance to get treated to a little preview. Fans are confident that My Hero Academia season 8 will be an eye-popping finale.