Every heroic journey has an end, and for the generation that grew up watching Izuku Midoriya pursue his dream, that moment has come. After 9 years and 8 months of uninterrupted broadcasting, the My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia) anime aired its final episode, number 170, simply titled "My Hero Academia", closing one of the most influential sagas of the last decade.
Kohei Horikoshi's tribute
As it could not be otherwise, the original author, Kohei Horikoshi, shared a commemorative illustration on his social networks. The piece shows an emotional All Might in his now characteristic yellow suit, accompanied by a Deku who wears his appearance as a senior student at the U.A., symbolizing the passing of the torch and the end of the road.
At the same time, the official accounts of the anime released a shocking visual that shows the entire Class 1-A with their Professional Hero costumes, confirming that, although some details have changed, the essence of these characters remains intact.
Tears and memories at the "Ultra Screening"
To celebrate the milestone, the "My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON ULTRA SCREENING" event was held in Tokyo, where the main cast gathered to watch the final episode alongside fans. The atmosphere was full of emotion:
Daiki Yamashita (Deku): A Life with the Series
The voice of the protagonist confessed that he has spent more than half of his career as a voice actor working on this series. "I feel like the spirit of the series has fragmented and spread around the world, like the One For All," Yamashita said, hoping that the anime's values will continue to inspire people to help others.
Nobuhiko Okamoto (Bakugo): A Full Circle
Okamoto reflected on how Katsuki Bakugo defined his career. He highlighted the evolution in the way his character addresses the protagonist: from a derogatory "Deku" to calling him "Izuku", to finally returning to "Deku", but this time recognizing him as his hero name. "I hope that Bakugo will take responsibility for having determined the course of my career," he joked with a laugh.
Ayane Sakura (Uraraka) and Koki Uchiyama (Shigaraki)
Ayane Sakura couldn't hold back her tears from the start of the event, especially when remembering the connection between Uraraka and Toga. For his part, Koki Uchiyama, the only villain on stage, revealed a profound detail about his final performance: "I chose to stop playing Tomura Shigaraki to play Tenko Shimura," describing the experience as if a possession had finally left his body.
