The final episode of My Hero Academia has aired, and our long journey has come to a close. After just watching the episode, these are my initial thoughts: "It was AMAZING!".
The final episode gave me everything I could have hoped for as an ending to this beloved series. Seeing the students nearing graduation alongside new students dreaming of becoming heroes made it feel truly complete. The full-circle moment with Midoriya comforting a worried student about their quirk perfectly captures the heart of the story—that anyone can become a hero, just like what All Might did for him at the start of the series.
Seeing what Class 1-A has been up to after graduation was incredibly rewarding—Shoto stepping out of Endeavor’s shadow, Bakugo embracing hero work while never losing his bite, and Midoriya dedicating himself to teaching the next generation. The most heartfelt moment of all was when Class 1-A came together to give Midoriya his chance to be a hero again. With All Might presenting it, and through advancements in technology inspired by Midoriya’s mastery of multiple quirks, he suited up once more—finally reclaiming his place as a hero.
With that, I gave the final episode a perfect 10.0. It truly felt like the ideal ending to this incredible journey, giving us heartfelt glimpses into Midoriya’s present, the futures of Class 1-A, and even the dreams of the next generation of aspiring heroes. And with that, the story of My Hero Academia comes to a close. While the series itself may have ended, the inspiration it gave us will live on—so always remember to “Go Beyond! PLUS ULTRA!”.
- Check out my ratings for the Final Season of My Hero Academia: https://hydros.tv/anime-ratings/my-hero-academia/season-8