A new chapter is already taking shape just as one story wraps up. Fans of My Hero Academia have something fresh to look forward to, with a spin-off anime now confirmed. The announcement arrived right after the main series reached its finale, keeping the momentum going for one of anime’s most loved superhero worlds.
My Hero Academia reveals new anime short
Instead of slowing down, the franchise is expanding. A short anime titled I Am A Hero Too is officially in the works, and it will focus on Eri’s life in the future. The story adapts a bonus chapter from the original material and shifts the spotlight to her as a high school student.
This update came after the release of Episode 170+1, with the official site confirming a summer launch window. The short continues the legacy of creator Kohei Horikoshi, whose manga built the entire universe.
The same creative team remains involved. Naomi Nakayama directs, with Kenji Nagasaki as chief director at Bones Film. Yosuke Kuroda handles series composition, while Yoshihiko Umakoshi designs characters, and Yuki Hayashi returns for music. That consistency is a big reason fans expect the same emotional punch and high-quality storytelling (via Crunchyroll).
At its core, the franchise has always followed Izuku Midoriya, a boy born without powers in a world where most people have “quirks.” Despite that, he refuses to give up on becoming a hero and enrolls in a top academy. That underdog journey, mixed with action and heart, is what made the series stand out globally.
Over the years, the anime has built a strong reputation. It holds solid audience scores on platforms like IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes, with fans praising its character growth, emotional arcs, and big fight moments. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a rare 100% Tomatometer score. The mix of relatable struggles and larger-than-life hero themes keeps viewers circling back, even to this day.
Originally reported by Rishabh Shandilya on SuperHeroHype.
