Overview

• Episode 162, “The Final Boss!!,” premiered this weekend and drew praise for standout animation, music, and emotional impact.
• The opening theme was revised to prominently feature Bakugo and tease his trajectory in the closing stretch of the series.
• Horikoshi shared celebratory artwork and said the manga’s conclusion freed him to propose extra scenes and performance nuances to Studio Bones.
• The newest chapter of the final season underscores the passing of the torch as the younger heroes take center stage.
• Coverage also notes ongoing franchise plans, including a confirmed second season of the spin-off My Hero Academia: Vigilantes.