My Hero Academia fans packed the Peacock Theater during Anime Expo 2025 for the MY HERO ACADEMIA SPECIAL EVENT Hosted by TOHO Animation, which celebrated the series and looked ahead to its upcoming final season.

The panel featured Daiki Yamashita, the Japanese voice of Izuku Midoriya (Deku), and Justin Briner, the English voice of the character. They were joined by members of the manga’s editorial team to talk about the series and its final chapters.

During the event, Yamashita and Briner shared stories about voicing Deku over the years and talked about how emotional it feels to see the series reaching its conclusion. They reflected on how much the character has grown since the anime first began in 2016.

The panel also focused on My Hero Academia Final Season, which is scheduled to premiere in October 2025. While the guests avoided major spoilers, they spoke about the work being done to bring the manga’s ending to life and promised that fans can look forward to a strong finish.

Another major topic was the impact My Hero Academia has had on fans around the world. Over the past decade, the series has become one of the biggest names in anime, creating a large community of fans, cosplayers, and artists. Many people in attendance grew up watching Deku and Class 1-A, making the final season especially meaningful.

The crowd reacted with cheers throughout the event as favorite characters and memorable moments from earlier seasons were mentioned. The atmosphere felt less like a normal panel and more like a celebration of everything the series has achieved.

The guests also emphasized that creator Kohei Horikoshi remains closely involved with the final season. The production team wants to make sure the anime gives fans a satisfying ending to Deku’s story.

As the panel ended, fans left with excitement for the final season and appreciation for a series that has inspired audiences for nearly ten years. While My Hero Academia may be approaching its finale, its message of courage, friendship, and always going beyond one’s limits continues to live on.

With the final season arriving later this year, fans have one last chance to go Plus Ultra alongside Deku and his classmates.