My Hero Academia gives fans a fresh look at an older Deku

My Hero Academia is like a phoenix; although the anime has officially come to a close, it’s also the start of a new beginning as the series celebrates its 10th anniversary. As such, the show’s official social handles shared a new adult look of Deku with his mom, ringing in the new year and commemorating the milestone. Deku’s current look was briefly showcased during the series finale of My Hero Academia, where fans got a nice epilogue for Izuku and the rest of Class 1-A eight years later, after the final battle against the villains.

If that brief glimpse wasn’t enough, it’s been announced that a new episode will explore the hero world following the series’ timeskip during the finale. My Hero Academia episode 170+1, titled “More,” adapts the additional epilogue chapter released with the series final manga volume, which was released months after the series concluded in weekly Shonen Jump. It is expected to be released in Japan on May 2.

Aside from the additional “More” episode and a final season tribute, a worldwide concert tour was also announced as part of My Hero Academia’s 10th-anniversary celebration, which will commence in 2026. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes season 2 is also set to premiere on Jan. 5 on Crunchyroll, so fans don’t have to say goodbye quite yet.

“We are incredibly proud to celebrate ten years of My Hero Academia with fans around the world,” a Toho spokesperson said to Variety about the10th anniversary celebration. “This milestone represents not only a decade of unforgettable stories, heroic characters, and epic battles, but also the incredible support and passion of our global audience.”

The My Hero Academia English voice cast didn’t find saying farewell any easier; many were just as emotional and tear-soaked as the fans they’d spent years bringing along for the ride.