My Hero Academia Season 7 Release Date & Future Seasons

When a long-running anime like My Hero Academia enters its final story arc, fans naturally want to know exactly when each season arrives and how the journey ends — Season 7 premiered on May 4, 2024, ran for 21 episodes, and concluded on October 12, 2024. This guide walks through the confirmed release timeline, the status of future seasons, and the lingering questions that still surround the anime’s finish line.

Season 7 premiere date: May 4, 2024 ·
Season 7 finale date: October 12, 2024 ·
Total episodes: 21 ·
Recap specials: 4 (aired April 2024) ·
Season 8 confirmation: Yes, announced for 2025

Six key facts summarize the confirmed broadcast details and production status for My Hero Academia’s latest season and what comes next.

My Hero Academia season 7 release date

Season 7 of My Hero Academia kicked off on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 2:30 am Pacific Time on ytv and NTV in Japan, with a global simulcast on Crunchyroll (official streaming partner). The season consisted of 21 episodes, following four “Memories” recap specials that aired throughout April 2024.

Official premiere date

• The premiere was confirmed by Crunchyroll News on April 6, 2024, stating the season would begin on May 4, 2024 at 2:30 am PT.
• Rotten Tomatoes (review aggregator) lists episode 1, titled “In the Nick of Time!”, as premiering the same day.
• According to Wikipedia (community-edited database), the season aired on ytv and NTV from May 4 to October 12, 2024.

Episode count and airing schedule

• 21 episodes total, as reported by Wikipedia and My Hero Academia Wiki.
• Four recap specials aired on April 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2024, according to Wikipedia.
• No breaks were announced; the season ran weekly without interruption.

English dub release timing

• The English dub for season 7 debuted later on Crunchyroll, typically 2–3 weeks after the Japanese broadcast, as noted by The Popverse (entertainment news site).
• Complete dub schedule for the full season has not been published by any official source.

The implication: the rapid release cadence and split of the final arc suggest Bones is prioritising pacing over a single compressed finale.

Is My Hero Academia getting a season 8?

Yes — season 8 has been officially confirmed. The announcement came during Jump Festa 2024, as reported by The Popverse. The next season is expected to premiere in 2025, though no exact date has been set.

Official announcement

• Bones Studio confirmed production during a Jump Festa panel in December 2024.
• Crunchyroll News also reported the greenlight, tying it to the continued adaptation of the manga’s final arc.

Expected release window

• Most outlets, including Rotten Tomatoes, project a 2025 premiere, but no specific month or day has been disclosed.
• Historical gaps between My Hero Academia seasons are roughly 12–18 months, making a mid-to-late 2025 window plausible.

The pattern: Bones is sticking to a two-year cycle, meaning season 8 likely lands by late 2025.

Will My Hero Academia season 7 be the last season?

No. Season 7 is not the final season. The anime continues with season 8, and the final manga arc is being adapted over multiple seasons.

Why some fans thought season 7 was the end

• Fandom’s wiki labels season 7 as the “penultimate season,” which can be misinterpreted as the final one.
• The manga concluded its serialization in August 2024 (Wikipedia for manga timeline).
• Confusion arose because many anime series end with the manga’s conclusion, but Bones chose to split the remaining material.

Official statements from the production team

• Bones Studio has repeatedly referred to season 7 as the “beginning of the final phase,” not the end.
• Crunchyroll News noted that the final arc adaptation will span at least two seasons.

“My Hero Academia season 7 is the penultimate season, setting up the climactic final arc that will continue in season 8.”

My Hero Academia Wiki

The catch: while season 7 is not the last, calling it “penultimate” implies season 8 might be the final—unless Bones surprises with a ninth.

Is there a 9th season of My Hero Academia?

As of early 2025, season 9 has not been announced and is widely considered unlikely. The anime is expected to conclude either with season 8 or a subsequent season covering the manga’s remaining chapters.

Cancellation reports and their origin

• Rumors of a season 9 cancellation stemmed from fan speculation after the manga ended.
• Wikipedia lists no official season 9 announcement, nor does Crunchyroll News or The Popverse.

What we know about the anime’s future beyond season 8

• Bones has not stated whether season 8 will be the final season or if the story will require a ninth.
• The manga’s final arc (volumes 34–42) totals around 200 chapters; season 7 covered 70 chapters, leaving roughly 130 chapters for future adaptations.

The implication: the remaining chapter count makes a single season 8 unlikely, so a ninth season remains a genuine possibility despite no official word.

What time is season 8 of My Hero Academia out?

No exact time has been announced for season 8. However, based on previous seasons, the debut episode is expected to air in the same Saturday slot on ytv/NTV, with a simulcast on Crunchyroll at approximately 2:30 am Pacific Time.

Typical release time in Japan and simulcast

• All previous seasons premiered at 5:30 pm JST on Saturdays.
• Crunchyroll News confirmed the simulcast for season 7 matched the Japanese broadcast hour.
• The Popverse reported that season 7 episodes were available globally “at the same time as the Japanese broadcast.”

Time zone conversions for major regions

• Pacific Time: 2:30 am
• Eastern Time: 5:30 am
• British Summer Time: 10:30 am
• Central European Summer Time: 11:30 am
• Australian Eastern Standard Time: 7:30 pm (same day)

The pattern: expect the same simulcast window, with exact times announced a few weeks before season 8’s debut.

Timeline: My Hero Academia Season 7 and beyond

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What’s confirmed and what remains unclear

Confirmed facts

• Season 7 aired from May 4 to October 12, 2024 (Wikipedia)
• Season 8 is in production (Crunchyroll News)

What’s unclear

• Exact release date for season 8
• Whether season 8 will be the final season or if season 9 will exist
• Full English dub schedule for season 7 episodes

What the production team says

“My Hero Academia season 7 will be available to stream on Crunchyroll starting May 4, 2024 at 2:30 am PT.”

Crunchyroll YouTube

“Season 8 will continue the adaptation of the final arc of the manga.”

The Popverse

“Season 7 is the penultimate season of the anime series.”

My Hero Academia Wiki

The decision to split the final arc across multiple seasons means fans should expect at least two more years of My Hero Academia content. For viewers invested in the conclusion, the choice is clear: catch up on seasons 6 and 7 on Crunchyroll, stay tuned for the 2025 season 8 premiere announcement, and prepare for the story’s end — possibly as early as season 9.

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