The wait is over, with the My Hero Academia season 7 episode 1 release date fast approaching. The heroes are ready to rumble.

After facing the devastation of the Dark Hero arc in season 6, Izuku “Deku” Midoriya and his fellow Class A heroes have regrouped at UA High.

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Under the guidance of pro heroes All Might, Endeavor, and Hawks, they’ve been training relentlessly, strategizing their next move. They’re ready to confront Tomura Shigaraki and the criminal forces who have plunged Japan into chaos.

Season 7 marks the beginning of the series’ next chapter, promising an explosive return for our favorite heroes and the ever-present threat they face.

What is My Hero Academia?

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Where to read the My Hero Academia manga right now

My Hero Academia, known in Japan as Boku no Hero Academia, is a popular superhero manga series created by Kohei Horikoshi.

It has been serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine since July 2014, with its chapters collected in over 40 volumes as of April 2024.

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Boku no Hero has become one of the most popular anime series, boasting a dedicated fanbase, consistently high ratings, and multiple seasons and movies fueling its ongoing success.

My Hero Academia season 6 recap

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Following the devastating Paranormal Liberation War, the hero society crumbles. Public trust wanes as villains like Shigaraki, now awakened with immense power, run rampant.

Burdened by responsibility, Deku chooses to leave UA High to protect his classmates, and train in secret with All Might and the top heroes.

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This solitary path sets the stage for Deku’s growth and the heroes’ desperate struggle to rebuild trust and confront the growing darkness.

Season 6 ends on a cliffhanger, with a mysterious new hero emerging from across the ocean, hinting at a potential international alliance against the ever-looming villainous threat.

My Hero Academia season 7 episode 1 release date

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The episode airs officially on local Japanese networks at 6:30 PM JST on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

The release times and schedule for international viewers vary based on their time zone, as detailed below.

TIMEZONETIME
GMT+85:30 p.m.
ET (Eastern Time)5:30 a.m.
PT (Pacific Time)2:30 a.m.
CT (Central Time)4:30 a.m.
GMT (Western European Time)9:30 a.m.
CET (Central European Time)10:30 a.m.
IST (Indian Standard Time)3 p.m.

Where to watch My Hero Academia season 7

My Hero Academia's main character All Might seen in the anime's Memories recap episode
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You can watch My Hero Academia season 7 on the streaming platforms below.

PLATFORM
Netflix
Crunchyroll

Availability may differ depending on your region.

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