The wait is over for fans of My Hero Academia, as Season 8—the show's gripping finale—kicked off on Crunchyroll this weekend. Episode 1 dropped right on schedule, pulling viewers straight into the heart of the Final War Arc where Izuku Midoriya and his allies clash against overwhelming odds. It's a moment that's been building for years, and indeed, the animation studio seems to have poured everything into making this last hurrah feel monumental.
Releasing weekly, the season spans 11 episodes, with new installments hitting Crunchyroll every Saturday at around 2:30 a.m. PT for premium subscribers. That timing might catch some off guard, especially in different time zones, but it's standard for these simulcasts straight from Japan. Moreover, the English dub is slated to follow a couple of weeks behind, giving subbed viewers the first crack at the action. Crunchyroll's got the global rights outside Asia, so if you're tuned in there, you're set—though free users will have to endure those pesky ads or wait a bit longer.
What stands out right away is the music. The opening track, "The Revo" by Porno Graffitti, echoes the raw energy of the first season's theme, while Bump of Chicken's ending "I" adds this poignant layer that tugs at the emotions. It's clever how they looped back to those roots, underscoring the full-circle journey for Deku, who's still chasing that dream of being the greatest hero despite the world's chaos. However, with hero society on the brink, the stakes feel higher than ever, and not every battle will end neatly.
Key details at a glance: Premiere date October 4, 2025; total episodes 11; streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll for most regions. The production quality holds up, blending high-octane fights with those character moments that made the series a hit, though some might quibble over the pacing in this condensed final push.
Indeed, as My Hero Academia barrels toward its conclusion, it's hard not to sense a mix of excitement and melancholy in the air—what does the end of this era mean for the next generation of heroes?