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The My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 1 release date and time are right around the corner. The season follows the events of the previous chapter, covering the remaining battles between the heroes and the villains. This includes Izuku, Tomura, All Might, and All for One. Izuky is focused on saving the world and emerging as the greatest hero.

Here’s all you need to know about when My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 1 airs and where you can watch it.

When is the My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 1 release date & time?

The episode’s release date is October 4, 2025, and the release time is 5:30 am JST, 1:30 AM PT, and 4:30 AM ET.

Check out its release times in the U.S. below:

TimezoneRelease DateRelease TimeEastern TimeOctober 4, 20254:30 AMPacific TimeOctober 4, 20251:30 AM

Where to watch My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 1

You can watch My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 1 via Crunchyroll.

Crunchyroll is a popular streaming service that focuses mainly on anime, manga, and Asian dramas. It has become one of the most well-known platforms for anime fans around the world. The service’s free version offers limited content access with ads, while the paid version offers unlimited content access without ads.

What is My Hero Academia about?

The anime follows Izuko, who gets a chance to become a superhero at UA High School by receiving training from the hero, All Might.

The official synopsis for My Hero Academia is as follows:

“El 80% de la población mundial ha desarrollado superpoderes y son entrenados en la Academia de Héroes. Como consecuencia, han surgido tanto superhéroes como supervillanos. Izuku Midoriya es parte de ese 20% sin ningún poder sobrenatural. Sin embargo, su mayor deseo es poder estudiar en la Academia y convertirse en un héroe.”