My Hero Academia Season 8 Will Officially Fix The Ending Of The Series

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This article contains major spoilers for the My Hero Academia series.

For years, My Hero Academia has become the most popular superhero anime and one of the most-loved anime series overall. While it’s had a fantastic run, the story is nearing its conclusion. The manga finished last year, and the anime is currently adapting the final chapters. Season 8 will be the last, with 11 episodes, but fans will also get a special animated short to provide a more complete ending to the series.

Although the exact content of My Hero Academia episode 12 isn’t known yet, it will likely cover chapter 431 of the manga. This chapter has been controversial with some fans, but the anime will present it as the official conclusion to the series.

My Hero Academia Season 8 Will Fix The Ending by Adapting Chapter 431 With The Main Story

Season 8 of My Hero Academia is currently being released, picking up after the events of the Final War arc. As this is the final season of the anime, it’s adapting the storyline that takes place after the war. Originally planned for 11 episodes, it’s now confirmed that Season 8 will include a 12th episode as a special OVA.

Many viewers initially thought the series would only have 11 episodes, leading them to believe that chapter 431 of MHA would either be rushed into the final episode or skipped entirely, as that’s where the original manga concluded.

The highly-regarded, though initially debated, chapter 431 of My Hero Academia will definitely be adapted into the anime. This chapter was actually added to the story after the original manga concluded. Since it was written by the author, Horikoshi, and included in the final volume, it’s considered official canon and the definitive ending to the series.

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The anime has confirmed it will adapt an extra chapter, bringing the total episode count to 12 – a welcome announcement for fans! A major point of debate after the manga concluded was which ending was the official one. Some fans didn’t consider chapter 431 to be part of the true story, while others did. However, the adaptation will solidify chapter 431 as officially canon, resolving any lingering doubts.

MHA Chapter 431 Expands On The Characters Greatly

Chapter 431 of My Hero Academia has sparked controversy, with some fans even choosing to ignore it, because it officially confirms the romantic pairing of Izuku Midoriya (Deku) and Ochaco Uraraka. The author, Horikoshi, decided to include this romance in the final extra chapter after previously being hesitant to showcase it. The main source of the disagreement is that many fans hoped Deku would end up with a different character.

Some fans believe this chapter was created simply to please the audience, calling it pure fan service. However, whether it’s fan service or not, it’s officially part of the story, written by the author. It’s almost certain to be included in the anime, which should definitively resolve the debate and establish a permanent ending.

The manga series My Hero Academia has finished its run with a total of 431 chapters, all available to read on Manga Plus. The anime’s final season is currently airing with 11 episodes, and you can stream it on Crunchyroll.

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2025-11-28 16:36