Synopsis of MY HERO ACADEMIA Season 8 Along with the Complete List of Characters

Kapanlagi.com - MY HERO ACADEMIA has entered the season finale. The final chapter of Deku's story has aired since October 4, 2025, and can be watched on Vidio, Netflix, and Crunchyroll.

In Season 8, the story begins right at the point where Season 7 ended, entering the Final War arc of the manga by Kōhei Horikoshi. All major conflicts begin to peak between the Heroes and Villains.

Tomura Shigaraki, now empowered by All For One's strength, is ready to face Izuku Midoriya (Deku), who also wields the power of One For All. The balance of the world and the fate of the hero society hang in the balance. A series of epic and destructive battles are inevitable, involving professional heroes, U.A. students, and members of the League of Villains.

Deku plays a central role not only as a fighter against Shigaraki but also as a symbol of hope. He fights to save his friends and the world from an increasingly tangible destruction.

Meanwhile, All Might, although he has lost his Quirk after previous events, returns to the battlefield with the help of special equipment and the courage to face his old enemy, All For One.

The fight between All Might and All For One becomes one of the emotional pillars of the story, revisiting their past and the principles of which heroes deserve to survive.

Not only physical conflict, Season 8 also examines the moral and psychological aspects of characters: sacrifice, guilt, hope, despair, and what it means to be a hero in a world where Quirks are so complex and tainted by conflict.

Several supporting characters are given space to show their growth and difficult choices—both on the battlefield and in character relationships. Additionally, elements of an epilogue showcasing the future also begin to emerge, illustrating how the lives of heroes and society may change after this great war.

This season concludes with a long-anticipated climax: the confrontation of Deku vs. Shigaraki and All Might vs. All For One. All the threads of the story built since the first season are gathered — ambitions, moral dilemmas, the identities of heroes and villains, as well as hope vs. despair.

The result is not just a physical battle, but an emotional resolution that closes many wounds and restores the balance between power and responsibility. The epilogue shows life after the great battle, providing a glimpse of how Deku and his friends navigate their future in a changed world.

MY HERO ACADEMIA Season 8 will be the culmination battle for the heroes and villains. Who will be part of that battle? Check out the photos below.

1. Izuku Midoriya

Deku, as he is fondly called. He is the true definition of the proverb "from zero to hero". He who initially had no superpowers (quirk) gradually becomes a powerful figure.

On his shoulders also rests the hope of society and the hero association. After all, he is the only hero who has the power to fight Shigaraki the destroyer.

2. Bakugo

Bakugo rises after being beaten by Shigaraki

Bakugo is not defeated yet. He may have nearly died after fighting Shigaraki in Season 7, but now he is ready to fight back. His life, hanging by a thread, was saved by Edgeshot.

3. Urahara

Urahara who has to act alone in Seasons 7 and 8

Although he does not have combat powers that can destroy enemies, Urahara plays a significant role in seasons 7 and 8 due to his kindness and sincerity.

4. Todoroki

Todoroki bets his life for his family.

Todoroki has incredible combat power. His combination of fire and ice is a deadly mix for any opponent. However, at the beginning of this season, Todoroki still has to resolve his "family issues" with his father Endeavor and Dabi.

5. Tenya Iida

Tenya will help Todoroki complete his mission.

As the class representative of Deku, Bakugo, and Todoroki, Tenya Iida has a leadership style that is touching. He may not be as strong as his friends, but his determination to help and encourage his classmates is one of the interesting stories from MY HERO ACADEMIA Season 8.

6. Endeavor

Endeavor, who is also Todoroki's father.

As the strongest hero, Endeavor is faced with family issues that he must handle first. His challenges are no longer physical, but psychological.

7. Hawk

Hawk, a hero who is intelligent, agile, and whose strength lies in his wings.

The battles in Season 8 are the climax. There are many battles happening simultaneously. Hawk, who was battered in season 7, will rise again in this season 8.

8. All Might

All Might in armor mode

A tribute to the serious figure of All Might. Although he has lost his quirk, All Might receives advanced armor as his weapon.

9. Eraserhead

Eraserhead, a hero who can erase opponents' abilities with his gaze

A good teacher is one who never lets their students struggle. That is Eraserhead's principle, who continues to fight alongside Deku and friends on the battlefield.

10. All for One

All for One is in prime condition

The source of all problems in MY HERO ACADEMIA, All for One. In Season 7, he successfully disrupts peace and devastates everything. Moreover, he has already regained his prime condition.

All for One is the boss of all the villains in this story. He can take others' abilities and grant powers to ordinary people.

11. Shigaraki

Shigaraki is becoming more and more like a monster

Shigaraki is a natural destructive force. No one can stand in his way right now. How could they? He can destroy anything he touches with his hands. Deku and his friends are humanity's last hope.

Keep watching MY HERO ACADEMIA Season 8 until the ending later.

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