Kohei Horikoshi's "My Hero Academia," affectionately known as "Hero Aca," ran for 10 years in Weekly Shonen Jump (published by Shueisha) and has sold more than 100 million copies worldwide. Set in a world where superpowers called "Quirks" are commonplace, the hero-action story follows Izuku Midoriya, known as Deku, as he grows alongside his classmates at the elite hero-training school U.A. High, aiming to become a hero who protects society from villains who misuse their Quirks. The TV anime adaptation wrapped up its Final Season last December, bringing the eight-season, 170-episode series to a close.
This year, 2026, marks the 10th anniversary of the "Hero Aca" anime, and the "My Hero Academia The Animation 10th Anniversary" commemorative project is now underway.
- Project website: https://heroaca.com/10thanniversary/
- 10th anniversary special video "PLUS ULTRA MOVIE": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfIP83TCJTg
"My Hero Academia TV Anime 10th Anniversary Exhibition OUR HERO" Set for Tokyo and Osaka
One of the anniversary project's centerpieces, the "My Hero Academia TV Anime 10th Anniversary Exhibition OUR HERO," has been confirmed to run in Tokyo from Friday, January 8 to Sunday, February 7, 2027, followed by Osaka from Friday, March 5 to Friday, March 28.
The exhibition traces the anime's 10-year journey since the first season premiered in April 2016, using visuals, original artwork, three-dimensional displays, and video footage. Over the past decade, "Hero Aca" has produced a full 171-episode TV run, four feature films, and seven original animations, so a rich, comprehensive showcase is guaranteed.
New key visuals have also been created for the exhibition. Following the earlier reveal of Deku, Katsuki Bakugo, Shoto Todoroki, and All Might, four more characters have now been unveiled: Ochaco Uraraka, Tenya Iida, Eijiro Kirishima, and Tsuyu Asui. More characters are set to be revealed in the lead-up to the exhibition.
As a highlight of the exhibition, production of a brand-new life-size figure has also been confirmed, and a first look at the figure's creation process has been shared. Progress updates on the figure will continue to be posted on the exhibition's official X account and website.
First look at the life-size figure production
Entry bonuses have also been announced. Every visitor will receive a lenticular card featuring the exhibition's original key visual, which changes appearance depending on the viewing angle when tilted. In addition, a merchandise-bundled ticket will be available that pairs an acrylic panel featuring the original key visual with playful, blister-pack-style packaging. Further details on the designs and specifications of each bonus item will be announced at a later date.
The "My Hero Academia The Animation 10th Anniversary" project will continue to unveil new plans throughout this milestone year.
Exhibition Overview
Exhibition name: "My Hero Academia TV Anime 10th Anniversary Exhibition OUR HERO"
Tokyo Venue
- Dates: January 8 (Fri) to February 7 (Sun), 2027 (open every day during the run)
- Venue: Tokyo Tatemono Pia Conference (TOFROM YAESU TOWER, 6F, 1-6-1 Yaesu, Chuo Ward, Tokyo)
Osaka Venue
- Dates: March 5 (Fri) to March 28 (Fri), 2027 (open every day during the run)
- Venue: Osaka Nanko ATC Gallery (ITM Building, 2F, 2-1-10 Nanko-kita, Suminoe Ward, Osaka City)
Tickets
- General: ¥2,500 (tax included)
- Junior/senior high school students: ¥1,500 (tax included)
- Elementary school students: ¥1,000 (tax included)
- Ticket bundled with "blister-pack-style acrylic panel": ¥4,500 (tax included)
- Entry bonus: Lenticular card (given to every visitor)
Tokyo Venue First-Round Advance Lottery Schedule
Application period: July 10 (Fri), 2026, 11:00 AM to July 26 (Sun), 11:59 PM
Results announced: From 6:00 PM on July 31 (Fri)
Payment period: July 31 (Fri), 6:00 PM to August 3 (Mon), 11:59 PM
Official website / ticket applications: https://heroaca-anime-10th-ex.com/
Official X: https://x.com/mha_10thanimeEX
Organizer: "My Hero Academia TV Anime 10th Anniversary Exhibition OUR HERO" Executive Committee (Pia, Tohokushinsha, Kotowari)
More Highlights From the 10th Anniversary Project
Alongside the "OUR HERO" exhibition, the "My Hero Academia The Animation 10th Anniversary" project includes a range of other initiatives:
- New special visual and 10th anniversary key visual, both illustrated by character designer Yoshihiko Umakoshi
- Episode 170+1, "More," broadcast on May 2
- Orchestral concert "My Hero Academia in Concert," held in Japan and overseas
- Animate's "My Hero Academia The Animation 10th Anniversary Start Dash Fair," currently underway
- Animate's "Boku no Hero Animate" 10th anniversary program, currently underway
- Special theatrical screenings pairing up memorable character-matchup episodes
- "Ani-Rock Fes 2026: My Hero Academia PLUS ULTRA LIVE," held November 22 and 23
- Seasons 1 through 3 being made available for free on YouTube in sequence
- New 10th anniversary merchandise released every month
- Special short anime "I am a Hero Too," streaming from August 3 on various platforms
- The "OUR HERO" 10th anniversary exhibition
- Special video "ULTRA MOVIE: You Can Be a Hero"
Further new plans are set to be announced as the anniversary year continues.
About the TV Anime "My Hero Academia"
Seasons 1 through the Final Season (Season 8), spanning all 170 episodes, plus Episode 170+1, "More," and seven original animation episodes, are available to stream on major video platforms.
Set in a world where roughly 80 percent of the population has some kind of superpower known as a "Quirk," the story follows high schooler Izuku Midoriya, known as Deku, and his classmates at U.A. High as they train to become heroes who protect people and society from disasters and from villains who misuse their Quirks, growing through battle and friendship along the way.
Final Season staff: Original creator: Kohei Horikoshi (published by Shueisha's Jump Comics); Chief Director: Kenji Nagasaki; Director: Naomi Nakayama; Series Composition: Yosuke Kuroda (Studio Orphee); Character Design: Yoshihiko Umakoshi, Hitomi Odajima; Art Directors: Shigemi Ikeda, Yukiko Maruyama (Atelier MUSA); Color Design: Kazuko Kikuchi (Wish); Director of Photography: Takashi Sawa; 3DCG Director: Yota Ando; Editor: Kumiko Sakamoto; Sound Director: Masafumi Mima; Music: Yuki Hayashi; Opening theme "THE REVO" by Porno Graffitti; Ending theme "I" by BUMP OF CHICKEN; Production Supervision: Bones; Animation Production: Bones Film
Main voice cast: Izuku Midoriya (Deku) – Daiki Yamashita; All Might – Kenta Miyake; Katsuki Bakugo – Nobuhiko Okamoto; Ochaco Uraraka – Ayane Sakura; Shoto Todoroki – Yuki Kaji; Tenya Iida – Kaito Ishikawa; Eijiro Kirishima – Toshiki Masuda; Tsuyu Asui – Aoi Yuki, and many more heroes and villains
Official site: http://heroaca.com/ / Official X: http://x.com/heroaca_anime / Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroaca_insta/ / Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroaca_anime
©Kohei Horikoshi/Shueisha, My Hero Academia Project
Special Short Anime "My Hero Academia: I am a Hero Too"
Streaming on various platforms from Monday, August 3.
Original Comics
The "My Hero Academia" comic series, published by Shueisha's Jump Comics, is complete at 42 volumes, with worldwide circulation surpassing 100 million copies.
©Kohei Horikoshi/Shueisha
