Over the last ten years or so, My Hero Academia has established itself as one of the best anime series of modern times. After the end of the series as NarutoMy Hero Academia stepped up as the next big shonen series and had some pretty massive shoes to fill. However, to say so would be an understatement My Hero Academia managed to maintain the standard set by the Naruto series. For many fans, My Hero Academia will go down in history as one of the best anime series, and the recent awards it has been collecting show that it is still one of the most talked about anime series.
Lately My Hero Academia even managed to win a Guinness World Record as the most requested animated show of 2025and that's absolutely massive considering they compete on a global scale and still absolutely smash all the competition. The popularity of My Hero Academia gives fans hope and excitement for what's to come in the future of this story.
My Hero Academia officially crowned the most wanted anime of 2025
My Hero Academia was awarded the Guinness Book of World Records on January 9
My Hero Academia has always been incredibly popular, and that's no secret. In Japan, the series became so massive that at one point it started competing with One Piecewhile even Oda feared the competition he faced from her. Globally, it could be said that My Hero Academia became even more popular and at one point was an absolute sensation. My Hero Academia's debut was such that he took the world by storm as the next big shonen hit and it just kept getting better for him. As such, it is not a surprise to see My Hero Academia has become the most requested animated TV show in the world.
Today it was confirmed My Hero Academia holds the Guinness World Record for being the most requested animated TV show of 2025 worldwide.. My Hero Academia's demand rating is said to be 57.5 times higher than the average show, and that's a staggering number. This shows how popular Kohei Horikoshi's truly great story is all over the world.
You can become a hero! — All Might Izuku Midoriya
What makes it all the more impressive is that My Hero Academia isn't just competing with anime. While anime definitely makes up a large chunk of the best animated shows in the world, there are plenty of other series from around the world that fans have grown to love. My Hero Academia beats not only the anime that came out in 2025, but all other animated shows, and that's truly a sign of the quality it delivers.
My Hero Academia Season 8 was the highlight of the series
My Hero Academia Season 8 brought fans the biggest final battle
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All the major storylines were tied up in season 8
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MHA Season 8 brought a good conclusion to Deku's story
Of course, My Hero Academia Season 8 certainly had a lot to do with the growing popularity of the series. The show's final season was a step forward for the franchise, both in terms of storytelling and quality. Horikoshi delivered what could be considered one of the best conclusions to any shonen series, and the staff of Studio Bones managed to raise the manga to a whole new levelbrings a very satisfying conclusion to Izuku Midoriya's incredible story.
This is the story of how we all became the greatest heroes. — Izuku Midoriya
Coming to a solid conclusion to a story is often the hardest thing for any mangaka. Most stories, especially in the shonen demographic, fall flat at the very end, but My Hero Academia definitely avoided that pitfall. It's safe to say that My Hero Academia Season 8 was actually the best installment of the entire series, making it a compelling watch. This shows why it is 57.5 times more in demand than any other animated show on the planet.
All things considered, the new My Hero Academia record is fully justified and its popularity will only grow as time goes on.
My Hero Academia could also be Crunchyroll's Anime of the Year in May
My Hero Academia Season 8 is eligible for Best Anime Award
While My Hero Academia has already won some major awardsas much as they've set some huge records over the past few months, fans know things could be even better for the franchise come May. As recently announced, the annual Crunchyroll Awards will be held in May 2026, which means that the anime of the year will be chosen very soon. Of course, any anime series that aired between early 2025 and the very end is eligible, meaning My Hero Academia Season 8 will be in the running for Anime of the Year.
With the reception My Hero Academia Season 8 has received around the world and the love fans have for it, it goes without saying that it is a frontrunner for this award. Winning the My Hero Academia anime for its stellar 8th season, 2026 would be the perfect boost for the franchise.. After all, there won't be any more My Hero Academia content, and the only thing fans are clinging to is the final episode coming out in May, which adapts the extra chapter that Horikoshi released with the final volume of his story.
If My Hero Academia wins Anime of the Year 2026, it would be well-deserved because no anime had the impact it did last year. For a story to end in a brilliant way after a 10 year run is something that deserves recognition like this.
What's next for My Hero Academia?
New projects may still be on the way
as things stand the main story My Hero Academia is officially overand fans should not expect any major content from the author himself. However, Studio Bones could continue filming My Hero Academiagiven how profitable the franchise is. Horikoshi has previously collaborated with Studio Bones on various film projects, and fans could expect a similar collaboration sometime in the future. It's important to note that nothing is confirmed yet.
As for Horikoshi, fans already know that he is planning a new mangaand work on it started last year. This new manga doesn't have a release date yet, but Horikoshi will be working on it slowly and steadily until it's ready for serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump. Fans are hoping that this manga is somehow connected to My Hero Academia, either as a sequel or a full spin-off. However, it is more than likely that Horikoshi will start a brand new manga that has nothing to do with My Hero Academia at all. He has previously stated that he wants to draw something in the vein of a horror series, and it would be interesting to see how he fares in that department.
for now My Hero Academia fans can only wait patiently for the final special episode coming in the month of May and we hope that their series will go on to win Anime of the Year at the next Crunchyroll ceremony.
