How Many More Seasons of My Hero Academia?

As of my last knowledge update in August 2023, the debate around how many more seasons of the beloved anime My Hero Academia will be has persisted. To accurately answer this question, we need to consider several factors, including the current status of the manga and the pacing of the adaptation.

The Manga and Anime Status

The manga of My Hero Academia has already concluded with the Final Act saga, which consists of four arcs:

Tartarus Escapees arc: Chapters 307–328 Star and Stripe arc: Chapters 329–334 U.A. Traitor arc: Chapters 335–342 Final War arc: Starting with chapter 343 and ongoing

As of August 2023, the anime had aired up to Season 6, which adapted up to around Chapter 366 of the manga. This means that the anime is currently in the Paranormal Liberation War arc, which covers chapters 253–306, and has already surpassed the Tartarus Escapees arc and the Star and Stripe arc. The Final War arc, which began with chapter 343, is still ongoing as of this update.

Predictions and Updates

Assuming the current pace continues, the anime series is expected to adapt the U.A. Traitor arc and the Stars and Stripes arc in the upcoming seasons. Here's a possible timeline:

Season 6 (starting October 2022): Will cover the Paranormal Liberation War arc, which is around 53 chapters. Potential Season 7: Could adapt the Tartarus Escapees arc, Stars and Stripes arc, and part of the U.A. Traitor arc, depending on the number of episodes. Potential Season 8: Would likely adapt the U.A. Traitor arc and part of the Final War arc. Potential Season 9: Could adapt the remaining part of the Final War arc, if needed.

Additionally, the success of the My Hero Academia Vigilantes spin-off could extend the anime's life further. If the spin-off gets an anime adaptation, it could provide another 1–2 seasons of content.

Final Thoughts

The total number of seasons required for the anime to catch up with the manga is highly dependent on several factors, including the current manga status, episode length, and the pace of the adaptations. With the ongoing Final War arc, it is difficult to predict a definitive number of seasons. However, based on the current pace, it could take at least 2–3 more seasons to wrap up the Final War arc, assuming the series ends in this arc.

As the manga and anime continue to evolve, staying updated with the latest news and announcements will be crucial for fans who are eagerly awaiting each new season or arc.