My Hero Academia Season 7 is now available, following the story of Kōhei Horikoshi’s original manga series. Produced by Bones and directed by Kenji Nagasaki and Naomi Nakayama, the seventh season aired on ytv and NTV from May 4 to October 12, 2024. The season introduced Star and Stripe, America’s #1 Pro Hero, as she arrives to fight Tomura Shigaraki. The U.A. High students and remaining Pro Heroes prepare for the final battle against the villains of the Paranormal Liberation Front.
However, things become complicated when one of Izuku’s classmates is revealed to be a mole. The Pro Heroes come together with a plan to divide and conquer the villains’ side as the war between both sides determines the world’s fate. Crunchroll has licensed the season and the “Memories” recap specials outside of Asia, while Medialink licensed the season in Asia-Pacific. The opening theme songs for the season are “Tagatame” and “Tsubomi,” while the ending theme songs are “Curtain Call” and “Rokutōsei.
“Ready to dive into the exciting world of My Hero Academia? Let’s uncover all the thrilling details about Season 7—you won’t want to miss this!
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My Hero Academia Season 7
Overview
My Hero Academia Season 7 has been released, and while it has its peaks and valleys, it is a solid season that excels in world-building and character development. The series creator Kohei Horikoshi wrote a universe that many fans enjoy watching, but the pacing of the anime can be a challenge. The main hero and villain are facing each other, and the story tries to give side characters a final “hoorah!” before it all ends.
The anime does its best to make the source material better, with Gentle Criminal and Lady Nagant joining the fight being much better in the anime than in the manga. The voice cast and music brought life to these moments, but the writing scope limits the ability to be faithful to the source material. Some fans were more interested in Shoji’s fight against Spinner and the heteromorphs, and the vitriol All For One was spewing at certain points.
Despite these issues, My Hero Academia Season 7 belongs in the conversation with other great seasons such as 3, 4, and 6. Its valleys weren’t as drastic as its peaks, and the production team’s efforts to make the series as best as possible were evident. Overall, it was another solid season, with some fans coming around at the end because they couldn’t resist the bang it needed to end.
However, the original script doesn’t live up to the standard, and if the original script doesn’t live up to the standard, it puts a cap on how great a series can possibly be. Fortunately, the staff and cast went above and beyond to deliver a memorable season for one of the best battle-action anime of the past decade.
Production
The production of My Hero Academia Season 7 was impressive, with some scenes looking incredible and others feeling flat. Naomi Nakayama, the season’s director, handled the task with great skill and cinematic shots. The anime production spiked when it mattered most, with thrilling moments like the Todoroki family, Ochako and Toga, All Might and All For One, and Deku and Shigaraki. The voice cast and music brought life to these moments.
However, the writing was more focused on faithfulness to the source material, with some characters being more important than others. The voice cast and music brought life to some moments, but the writing also took away from the most important fights. The author found themselves having a “what’s next on the agenda for today” attitude after watching a few episodes, which may not be the best representation of the series.
Episodes
With a total of 21 thrilling episodes, let’s dive into the captivating details of each one!
Episode 1:
In the aftermath of Japan’s chaos, America’s Number 1 Hero Star and Stripe defies orders to provide aid, while All For One plans to steal Star’s Quirk to ensure his world domination. Skeptic fuels the Liberation Front’s fire, using the League of Villains as a rallying point. Star and Shigaraki, riding a flying Nomu, clash, revealing her Quirk, “New Order,” and her inspiration from All Might. Shigaraki, unsure of his identity due to his fusion with All For One, deduces New Order’s capabilities and desires it for himself. Star prepares for her last resort, turning the air into a giant form and using laser-powered swords to hold Shigaraki down.
Episode 2:
Star uses her Quirk to unleash Tiamat missiles on “Shigaraki”, but he evades most damage by decaying beneath the ocean. Star refuses to sacrifice herself to defeat him, and “Shigaraki” steals New Order while degrading her. Star tries to stop the decay, but her body reaches its strength limit. Shigaraki’s body begins to blow apart, destroying Shigaraki, All For One, and other Quirks. Star thanks All Might for allowing her to indulge in her dream. Shigaraki escapes and tries to store New Order in a criminal’s body, but the Quirk is destroyed. Tenko Shimura calls out to Izuku Midoriya. All Might meets with American soldiers and reveals the data they recorded during the fight to Class 1-A, as they prepare for the upcoming final battle.
Episode 3:
“Shigaraki” reunites with All For One and the League in their hideout, while Dabi is instructed to wait longer. Class 1-A reflects on their disadvantage in the upcoming battle due to All For One’s hiding skills. Toru Hagakure spies on Yuga Aoyama and his parents, who are spies for All For One. Aoyama, born Quirkless, was forced into debt with threats of death and became the “U.A. Traitor” to reveal the U.S.J. and Summer Camp to the League. Izuku discovers the truth and Aoyama confesses before attempting to flee. Hagakure refracts a laser, partially revealing herself, while Izuku restrains the Aoyamas. Hagakure reveals herself, and Izuku restrains the Aoyamas. Aoyama explains his regrets and refers to himself as a “despicable villain,” but Izuku recognizes him as a victim and believes he can redeem himself as a hero.
Episode 4:
The adults are skeptical about trusting Aoyama, but Class 1-A members continue to believe in him. Shota Aizawa appears on the computer monitor, revealing a plan to take advantage of Aoyama and get the drop on the Villains. The Aoyamas are taken away for examination, while the remaining 1-A students regroup and head out into battle. Izuku and Tenya Ida visit the Development Course for repairs and meet Mei Hatsume, who is clueless about the outside world. All Might, Hawks, Ragdoll, the Police Force, and the American military form a “Counter-Force” to deal with the Villains. Aizawa convinces Aoyama to break free from the fear instilled by All For One.
Episode 5:
Himiko Toga visits her abandoned family home and reflects on her life growing up. Dabi burns down her house as a act of kindness and reveals that he took blood from Twice’s body during the Paranormal Liberation War. Toga uses her Transform Quirk to use his Double Quirk and “Sad Man’s Parade.” Shigaraki undergoes a disturbing transformation due to the Quirk Singularity Theory. Skeptic Spinner reluctantly accepts the command of the heteromorphs who look up to him as a symbol. Class 1-A students return to the dorms after battling jailbreakers and are informed of the upcoming war.
Nezu announces the Villains will attack in four days, and the students say goodbye to their families. Izuku thanks Uraraka for her speech and reveals his feelings towards Shigaraki. Bakugo, Tenya, and Kirishima comfort Shoto over his feelings towards Dabi. All For One orders the Aoyamas to lure Izuku to an undisclosed location, but Aoyama betrays and attacks him. All For One warps most of the Villains to their location, but is caught off guard when the Heroes are warped to the location by Kurogiri’s Warp Gate.
Episode 6:
Before the battle, All Might, Tsukauchi, and Nezu plan to use Shinso’s Brainwashing Quirk and Kurogiri’s Warp Gate Quirk to deceive the Aoyamas and deceive All For One. Aizawa requests Neito Monoma’s help to use his Copy Quirk on Kurogiri, who is still inactive. As the fighting begins, “Shigaraki” is stopped by himself. All Might and Tsukauchi activate “Operation Troy,” causing large metal cages to surround the Villains and forcing them into multiple Warp Gates. All For One is confronted in the Gunga Mountain Villa, Dabi in Kamino Ward, and “Shigaraki” in a floating U.A. High. A team of Bakugo, Best Jeanist, Edgeshot, Mirko, Tamaki Amajiki, and Nejire Hado prepares to take on “Shigaraki,” but is held back by the cage’s defensives, including structures that react to his Decay, an electric cage, and Monoma copying Aizawa’s Erasure.
Episode 7:
The Heroes face confusion and defensiveness as “Shigaraki” unleashes an array of fingers from his hand, explaining it is not a Quirk but a natural growth due to Quirk Singularity. Eraser Head contacts Deku, who realizes he must defeat “Shigaraki” alone. Meanwhile, Deku and Uraraka face Toga, who negates Deku’s Danger Sense and confesses her love to him. She believes them to be the same as her parents and decides to go on the offensive. After Tsuyu intervenes, Deku blasts off the island, trusting in Uraraka. He attempts to use the Second User’s Quirk but is warned it is too dangerous. Dabi faces Shoto and the Flaming Sidekickers, disappointed not to see Endeavor. Shoto asks his brother why he never came home, and Dabi begins to reveal his origin.
Episode 8:
Doctor Garaki reveals that they collected “warped seeds” to use as potential vessels for Shigaraki, including Toya, who was taken after he burned himself alive at Sekoto Peak. Toya awoke three years later, unable to fully repair his body and cannot use his fire again. He escaped and returned as Dabi years later. Dabi explains to Shoto that he returned home to apologize but realized nothing had changed and decided to reject his past self. He unleashed his fire on the battlefield, berating Shoto for not using his abilities. Shoto retaliated using his own Ultimate Move, Flashfire Fist: Phosphor, to counter Dabi’s heat. The Flaming Sidekickers took a hit for Shoto, but Shoto managed to land a direct punch at Dabi, freezing everything and incapacitating him.
Episode 9:
All Might and the Counter-Force announce the Heroes of Dabi’s defeat by Shoto. In Jaku, Mt. Lady leads the Heroes against the Paranormal Liberation Front, while Mina and Kirishima confront a commander who reveals himself to be Midnight’s killer. A gigantified Spinner leads an army of heteromorphs to free Kurogiri, defended by Present Mic, Shoji, and Koda. In Kamino, sparks glow in Dabi’s stomach. In Gunga, Endeavor and Hawks face off against All For One, who reveals he was responsible for Toya’s disappearance. Tokoyami and Jiro arrive to disrupt the attack, and All For One becomes irritated by the “extras” and unleashes a devastating attack, blowing off one of Jiro’s Earphone Jacks.
Epiosde 10:
Jiro retaliates against All For One, but his Quirks rebel, leaving him unable to attack. Hawks and Tokoyami destroy All For One’s mask, but he regains control by consuming them and unleashing Rivet Stabs. Endeavor saves them, despite his right arm. Endeavor rampages against All For One, reflecting on his past and atoning for his actions. He seemingly defeats All For One with a Prominence Burn, but the body regenerates. Meanwhile, at the U.A. Coffin, Heroes face “Shigaraki”‘s finger swarm. Bakugo uses his “Strafe Panzer” support item, but Shigaraki breaks Bakugo’s arm and continues to mock him.
Episode 11:
Bakugo is overwhelmed by “Shigaraki” who plans to kill him as a “welcoming gift” for Deku. Mirio, Tamaki, and Nejire rescue Bakugo and combat him, revealing that he hurts people because he doesn’t have friends. Tenko Shimura’s vestige re-emerges, revealing that Bakugo’s body is not as melded together as he thought. Tamaki unleashes his Quirk to destroy “Shigaraki”, but Bakugo counters with his speed, causing him to shake and remember someone from his past. Bakugo sees a vision of All Might and is devastated by his lifeless body.
Episode 12:
“Shigaraki” is praised for saving the Heroes from Bakugo’s supposed demise. Dabi revives himself by copying Shoto’s Phosphor, while Skeptic learns of Endeavor’s location and hacking into U.A. and the underground evacuation facility. All For One reveals Doctor Garaki created a reverse-engineered duplicate of the Quirk-Destroying Drug, regenerating All For One’s body but rewinding out of existence. In America, the President and Commander Agpar argue about aligning with Shigaraki in case Japan falls. Edgeshot enters Bakugo’s body to repair his heart, but may cost him his life. Mirko’s assault on “Shigaraki” causes his body to transform into a defensive state, knocking out most people. Jeanist and Mirio distract “Shigaraki” to open the electric gate, but Deku attacks him.
Episode 13:
Deku, a hero, is aided by the American military fleet as he travels back in time to attack “Shigaraki”. However, he becomes overwhelmed by Bakugo and the other Heroes’ lifeless bodies, leading to a rampage of his Quirks. Mirio calms Deku down, stating that no one has died yet and they still have a chance at victory. Deku confronts All For One, who claims Shigaraki no longer exists and they have merged into a new being. However, Mirio reveals that Shigaraki is still present, and he counters with The Second User’s Quirk, Gearshift. All For One, perturbed by this revelation, uses the full power of One For All to defeat “Shigaraki”, revealing that they still have a chance at victory.
Epiosde 14:
Spinner and his army of heteromorphs, including Paranormal Liberation Front members and civilians, storm Central Hospital to free Kurogiri for All For One’s goals. The Heroes and Police present are overwhelmed by their numbers, and the hooded Liberation executive preaches about the discrimination they have faced. Shoji, a scarred man, asks the Heroes about their plan and reminds them of the evacuation of civilians during the Jaku incident. Spinner’s unstable mind due to receiving two new Quirks from All For One forces the Liberation executive to improvise. Koda recalls his past and uses his Quirk to save a girl from drowning, aiming to overcome societal prejudice. Shoji tries to channel their rage, but Koda uses his Quirk to attack Spinner, commanding birds and reflecting on his parents’ prejudice. Despite Shoji’s cries, Spinner refuses to let the civilians hear his pleas, continuing his call to action.
Epiosde 15:
Spinner and a group of heteromorphs follow Spinner into Central Hospital, where they start to question their actions. A civilian reveals his regrets and feelings, and the Liberation soldiers stop the assault. Spinner finds himself alone, reaching Kurogiri’s containment location and being knocked out by Present Mic. He uses his remaining strength to help Kurogiri, causing him to re-awaken. In America, a weather reporter notes the significant weather shift due to Japan’s intense heat signatures. Dabi is swallowed up by a Warp Gate, and Kurogiri and Mic warp behind them. Dabi appears through the Warp Gate, greeting his father and a Toga-transformed Twice. Toga swallows Twice’s blood and transforms into him, while Kurogiri arrives to warp her to Hawks’ location. Toga uses Twice’s Sad Man’s Parade to swarm Gunga with Infinite Doubles.
Episode 16:
Uraraka and Tsuyu follow Toga through the Warp Gate, reuniting with Tokoyami and Jiro to escape the Infinite Double swarm. All For One tries to use Toga and Dabi’s assault as a distraction, but Hawks stands in his way. Endeavor faces off against Dabi, while the Doubles swarm Aizawa and Monoma, causing Shigaraki to explode. Skeptic hacks into U.A.’s system, and Deku faces down against Shigaraki, whose real personality re-emerged. Skeptic is counter-hacked by La Brava, who is captured by several Heroes. Meanwhile, the Heroes receive assistance from Gentle, who single-handedly prevented criminals from escaping his prison, earning the Police Force’s trust. Gentle uses La Brava’s Quirk to halt U.A.’s descent, but Shigaraki is sniped off by Lady Nagant.
Episode 17:
Lady Nagant, injured and seeking help, reveals that her Master is grooming her hatred to use her as a pawn. Shigaraki resurfaces, declaring his intention to destroy everything from his childhood home. Deku pushes himself and Shigaraki out of U.A. to finish their fight. Gentle holds up U.A., while La Brava hacks into Business Course students’ phones to live stream footage. Kurogiri saves Aizawa and Present Mic from the Doubles. Hawks chases All For One, while Shiketsu High School students subdue the Doubles and assault All For One. Tokoyami uses Dark Shadow to pummel All For One into the ground. Toga tries to transform into the other League members but is unable to use their Quirks, leading to despair.
Epiosde 18:
Uraraka spots Toga crying and Tokoyami and the Heroes continue their battle against All For One, who appears visibly younger. Gigantomachia is attacked by the beast, forcing the Heroes to defend themselves. Mina’s Acid Quirk saves Mt. Lady and defeats the Sludge Villain, turning the tide on the Villains. All For One attacks Machia to break Shinso’s brainwashing spell, but Machia continues attacking. News reporters record the battles, and All For One gains the upper hand, devastating everyone. He steals Hawks’ Quirk and plans to take Tokoyami’s Quirk, but Mineta begs him not to, leading All For One to leave and berate the Heroes’ failure. The events unfold as people worldwide watch the live stream of Deku’s fight.
Epiosde 19:
The heroes, including Tsukauchi and All Might, are called to help civilians escape from an underground evacuation block between U.A. and Shiketsu. They discover that Dabi is on the verge of an implosion that will incinerate everything within a 5 kilometer radius. All Might confronts All For One alone in the streets, revealing support items from his briefcase. In Gunga, civilians, including Rei, Natsuo, and Fuyumi, manage to escape the crumbling evacuation blocks.
Endeavor, unable to lure Dabi away, realizes that Dabi created Phosphor by manifesting Rei’s ice Quirk within him. He prepares to sacrifice himself and Dabi by blasting themselves into the air, but is halted by Rei, Fuyumi, and Natsuo. The family is reunited, and Dabi realizes that everyone is finally watching him. Shoto and Ida make their way to the blast zone on an Engine-powered Ice jet, and before Dabi explodes, Shoto unleashes his Great Glacial Aegir, neutralizing the fire. Endeavor apologizes to Dabi’s barely alive body and the rest of his family for his mistakes.
Epiosde 20:
Toga and her Double swarm continue to overwhelm the Heroes, threatening to extend further outside the forest. Uraraka reaches Toga with her whip, but she insists it’s too late. Toga reminisces about her childhood and her struggles with fitting in with others. Uraraka pulls Toga towards her, but the Heroes notice the Doubles transform into other Heroes after drinking their blood. Toga fatally stabs Uraraka in the stomach, revealing her desire to live as “Himiko Toga.” Despite the Double swarm’s destruction, Uraraka tries to reach out to Toga, admitting her feelings and jealousy of her smile. She undergoes a Quirk Awakening, using her Zero Gravity to make the Doubles and Heroes float in the air. Uraraka reveals her desire to be a hero and her feelings for Izuku. Just as Toga is about to stab Uraraka again, she admits her own feelings and smiles, as the Doubles fade away into the sky.
Episode 21:
After the Double swarm vanishes, Toga saves Uraraka from death by partially transforming her into her, despite her injuries. Uraraka tries to stop, but Toga insists and apologizes for hurting her. Uraraka falls unconscious, and Toga peacefully dies, reflecting on her life as a “normal girl.” All Might confronts All For One, who unveils the “Armored All Might” mechanical suit. All Might counters All For One’s attacks using support items from Class 1-A students. During the battle, All Might recalls his desire to become a Quirkless Symbol and carry the burden of happiness. All Might gains the upperhand, but stands tall and laughs, intending to keep the rewinding All For One focused on him. Deku continues his struggle against Shigaraki, observing All Might’s battle.
Final Thoughts
My Hero Academia Season 7 is now available on ytv and NTV, following the original manga series by Kōhei Horikoshi. Produced by Bones and directed by Kenji Nagasaki and Naomi Nakayama, the seventh season aired from May 4 to October 12, 2024. The season introduced Star and Stripe, America’s #1 Pro Hero, as she arrives to fight Tomura Shigaraki. The U.A. High students and remaining Pro Heroes prepare for the final battle against the villains of the Paranormal Liberation Front.
However, things become complicated when one of Izuku’s classmates is revealed to be a mole. The Pro Heroes come together with a plan to divide and conquer the villains’ side as the war between both sides determines the world’s fate. Crunchroll has licensed the season and the “Memories” recap specials outside of Asia, while Medialink licensed the season in Asia-Pacific. The opening theme songs are “Tagatame” and “Tsubomi,” while the ending theme songs are “Curtain Call” and “Rokutōsei.”
