The final season of My Hero Academia continues to deliver intense battles and emotional character moments. Episode 8 is poised to be a pivotal installment, following an episode that revealed the tragic origins of Tomura Shigaraki and featured a crucial intervention by Eraser Head.
Fans can mark their calendars for Saturday, November 22, 2025, for the release of the original Japanese version of My Hero Academia Final Season Episode 8. New subbed episodes stream weekly on Crunchyroll, typically becoming available at 1:30 AM Pacific Time (PT) and 4:30 AM Eastern Time (ET).
Episode 7 Recap: Shigaraki’s Past and Aizawa’s Return
The previous episode delved deep into the tragic backstory of Tomura Shigaraki, revealing the extent of All For One’s manipulation. The villain mastermind was shown to have orchestrated Shigaraki’s entire life, from brainwashing his father to ensuring the activation of his Decay quirk.
In the present, All For One reemerged to take control of the battle, severely injuring Deku. The situation turned when Eri, in a desperate move, broke off her own horn to help Eraser Head. Aizawa then returned to the battlefield with a strategic plan, using Kurogiri to turn the tide just as the rest of Class 1-A arrived for reinforcement.
What to Expect in Episode 8
The upcoming episode will likely focus on the aftermath of Aizawa’s countermeasure and the arrival of Deku’s classmates. The central question will be whether any part of the original Shigaraki remains after All For One’s takeover and if Deku can still reach him.
With the full force of Class 1-A now on the scene, the battle is expected to escalate further. The episode may showcase coordinated attacks from the student heroes as they support their injured classmate. The emotional core will likely continue to explore the complex dynamic between Deku and Shigaraki, a relationship that mirrors that of All Might and All For One.
Where to Watch
International audiences outside of Japan can stream new episodes of My Hero Academia Final Season weekly on Crunchyroll. The platform simulcasts the series in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and many parts of Asia.
For viewers who prefer the English dub, the final season’s dubbed episodes began releasing on October 18, 2025. These episodes follow a weekly schedule but run two weeks behind the Japanese broadcast.
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