So the new My Hero Academia: Final Season teaser dropped—Vol. 2, if you're counting—and you'd think fans would be celebrating. But nope. It's already turned into a minefield of confusion, hype, denial, and trauma flashbacks to the Attack on Titan release schedule.
Let's talk about what's actually happening… and why this might not be the final anything.
Yes, the trailer looks clean. Bones is clearly putting effort into this. Tight animation, solid pacing, All Might is back in action, and everything's bathed in that "we're going out with a bang" energy. But under the surface, fans are already panicking.
Because this is My Hero Academia: Final Season. And we've all been trained by MAPPA, AoT, and every franchise with a misleading "final" in its title to be deeply suspicious. One user said it best: "Preceding My Hero Academia: Final Season part 2, 3 and Final Season: Last Story." That's not a joke anymore. That's PTSD.
How many episodes is this thing? Nobody knows
There's no official word on whether this is a 13-episode run or the usual 24. And that question is already splitting the fanbase.
Some argue there's not enough manga left for 13 episodes. Others insist the final chapter—yes, the 48-page monster—and Horikoshi's bonus content will fill it out. But here's the kicker: it doesn't matter unless we know how they're pacing it. If they're going full quality-over-quantity, then sure. But if this turns into "Final Season Part 1," all bets are off.
Manga readers vs. Anime-onlys – round 74
Manga readers are already posting like they've seen the face of God. "It's going to be beyond amazing." "Horikoshi cooked." And then you've got anime-only fans squinting at the teaser like it's a spoiler landmine.
One character—who will not be named—didn't show up in the teaser. That's on purpose. That fight? A massive spoiler. Which means anime-onlys are now haunted by the absence of content, and the manga folks are trying not to spoil it while barely containing their glee.
Is this actually the end?
Some fans are crossing fingers that Bones won't go full AoT and split the season into 19 confusing parts. Others… not so hopeful. To be fair, this does look like it's all wrapping up. Multiple commenters have said there's not enough left to stretch this out any further. But "not enough content" has never stopped an anime studio from milking a finale. Just ask Bleach, Naruto, Attack on Titan, or literally any shonen post-2010.
There's cautious optimism that the anime ending might feel better than the manga's. Not because the story changed, but because people are realizing most of the manga backlash came from leaks and out-of-context panels.
With Bones animating it, some fans think they can smooth things out, extend key scenes, and give us the payoff the manga didn't quite land for everyone.
October 2025. That's when it starts. And we'll see if My Hero Academia finally sticks the landing—or just adds another "part" to the pile.