The latest seasons of MHA have been nothing short of a fiesta. The pace at which seasons are coming out one after the other was something that no fan had been expecting. And now, the wait for My Hero Academia Season 7 lingers over the heads of all the fans. With the renewal happening with the release of the latest episode, it is the plot and the theories that everyone is discussing right now. So, how soon can we expect to see the new season come to the floors? Keep reading further to know what the next season brings to the table.
Also known as Boku No Hero Academia, this story has been in existence since 2014. The manga by Kohei Horikoshi has been serialized in the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine for all these years. So far, 37 volumes of the text have come out in the text. Along with this, the anime was green-lit by Studio Bones in April 2016. Six Seasons have come and gone, and the fans continue to wait for the next one. Here is how soon you can catch up with Deku and the rest of the students of UA High.
My Hero Academia Season 7: Renewed Or Not?
Every time a season ends, My Hero Academia is quick to get an announcement soon after. Each time, the next seasons are renewed with the release of the last episode. And as the fans could have guessed, the same was the case with the seventh season as well. The sixth season started airing on December 4, 2022, and went on to air 25 episodes for six months straight. And the airing date of the 25th episode was April 23, 2023. This was also the day when My Hero Academia Season 7 got the green flag.
All in all, My Hero Academia Season 7 has been renewed by the creators. Not only this, but some of the cast and staff details, in addition to the trailer, are also in the public domain. Details of this are mentioned in the subheads forth!
Official Announcement!
As mentioned, the official announcement of the seventh season was on April 23, 2023. With the airing of the last episode, a trailer was displayed at the end of the last episode. This 22-second clip was about the events that will come forth. A mask of Deku zooms out as we see a montage of all the characters fighting and defending against the League of Villains. The makers confirm that the Star and Stripe Arc will be a part of the new season.
Apart from this, some of the cast updates are also in for the fans. This includes all of the voice actors from the past seasons coming back this time as well. Along with this, the new addition to the team will be the name of Romi Park, who will be playing the role of Star and Stripe, the American superhero. A visual by character designer Yoshihiko Umakoshi was shared on Twitter with the mention that My Hero Academia Season 7 was coming soon. Here is the design for you.
Reception & Criticism So Far?
Until the 5th season, a lot of the fans were tired of the kind of content that was coming out of the anime. It was the overall concern of the fans that the story was stretching a bit too much. However, on the counter-argument, it was heard that with so many characters and as many arcs, it was the due of the series to be this long and extensive. As a result of this, six seasons have already passed in the brewing of this saga. And now, there will come more in the future.
But the same was not the case with the sixth season. A single glimpse of Rotten Tomatoes will tell us that this certainly was the single best season of anime out there. The overall rating of the season was 9.5 stars out of 10. In addition, the IMDb scoring of the show is as high as 9 stars out of 10. More than 200k followers have mentioned a rating on MyAnimeList as well. Here, the rating is deemed to be 8.3 stars out of 10. Now, any avid fan would know that these are bankable numbers, and Studio Bones is a mint for collections right now!
What Is The Production Upto?
It is said about Studio Bones that it is one of those companies that hold the power to outshine most of the stories in the near future. The latest seasons of MHA have certainly been a powerhouse. So, while the season was announced in the month of April itself (2023), there certainly is a chance that My Hero Academia Season 7 is already in production. Animating 25 episodes within numbered months with only 80 employees is a tough job to do.
As a result of this, it seems that the company is already working on the seventh season. As for the next works of the studio, the upcoming stories include Bungo Stray Dogs Season 5, Metallic Rouge, and Sk8 The Infinity 2. While these shows continue to be in production, there is a high chance that the next one is under construction as well.
My Hero Academia Season 7: What Will Happen Next?
After going through the events of the Paranormal Liberation War Arc and the Dark Hero Arc, the next one is the Star and Strip Arc of the manga. This is where the story goes international and displays the arrival of heroes from other parts of the world. As in the title, Star and Stripe is the American superhero who will be here to join the cause and fight against the League of Villains. As per the official synopsis of the story, this is about the incoming defeat of this international hero.
Tomura Shigaraki will already be prepared for what is to come his way. Intelligence will let him know that the heroes are arriving, and he will try to take her down as soon as the plane lands at the airport. The goal will be to take control of her quirk, which goes by the name of New Order. This fight will make up for the first few episodes of My Hero Academia Season 7. Will the man succeed in his plans? Watch the episodes to find out for yourself.
Source Material Analysis?
Reports suggest that by the time the production hits the floors, there will be more than enough content for the next season. For some background of the manga, the story began serializing in 2014. Kohei Horikoshi is the writer and illustrator of the tale. Right from the beginning, the manga has been serialized in the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. And so far, 37 volumes are already clubbed and up for sale. The anime by Studio Bones then came out in 2016.
There are a total of 390 chapters in the manga right now. Of these chapters, the anime has been used up until Chapter 328 of the manga. And per season, the anime has used only 70 chapters. As for My Hero Academia Season 7, there are 61 chapters are there for adaptation. And within ten weeks, there will be ample content for a new 25-episode season as well.
My Hero Academia Season 7: Release Date
With the latest announcement taking place only months ago, there will still be time until My Hero Academia Season 7 gets a final release date. As of now, the Summer 2024 slate has all the chances of getting the next season. Moreover, the story will last for a good six months to come forth. Thus, with the year ending, the new season will also give way to the next one. However, fans should note that these are mere speculations, and the facts are yet to be served to them.
The release window of My Hero Academia Season 7 is yet to get an announcement. And you will get all the information about this only in this space. Thus, keep an eye on The Anime Daily for all the intel on the same.