My Hero Academia officially concluded its nearly decade-long anime run on Saturday, December 13, 2025, marking the end of an era for the hit shōnen series. Its storyline, themes, and characters had a lasting impact on audiences and the superhero genre, redefining what true heroism means and how a world built around superpowers can feel lived-in and immersive.
Even as the story wrapped up, however, the universe is full of potential with newly introduced characters, unexplored storylines, and lingering mysteries providing grounds for an expansion in the franchise. The foundation My Hero Academia laid out could easily lead to new adventures, hinting at possibilities for the series’ future.
My Hero Academia Is Over, but the Franchise Isn’t
Even though My Hero Academia has officially reached its anime finale, the stories within its universe are far from finished. One confirmed project is the second season of the spin-off series, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, set to return in a few weeks on January 5, 2026. The spin-off will be available to stream exclusively on Crunchyroll with a simultaneous English dub.
While nothing official has been confirmed, many fans are speculating that the franchise may have other potential additions, whether through an OVA, a special episode, or even a fifth feature film. Many fans are hopeful for future additions to the story, especially since My Hero Academia hasn’t animated the series’ epilogue in Chapter #431.
Paired with the fact that the anime concluded with the phrase, “Our story continues on…,” many believe that the creators are hinting at another installment. However, it’s equally possible that this is meant to signify that life continues onward for the heroes, leaving room for imagination.
The franchise’s momentum is far from over, with Vigilantes set to carry the series’ legacy forward through its grounded take on hero society. However, the main series also introduced one character that could easily star in the leading role in a potential sequel, and he can’t be ignored.
My Hero Academia Set Itself up for a Perfect Sequel Beyond Vigilantes
In the final episode of My Hero Academia, the series introduces Koki Terumoto, a young boy who is seen stumbling through the streets in the aftermath of the Final War. He stands out due to his ragged clothing, stitched mouth and cheeks, and an atmosphere that signifies his early life had been heavily shaped by isolation and trauma.
While society celebrated peace and recovery, Koki Terumoto’s perspective was far darker, amplified by feelings of confusion, anger, and displacement. However, due to a chance encounter with an empathetic woman, he is effectively saved and cared for. The significance of this moment lies in demonstrating how society has changed and who the woman is.
The woman who grabs Terumoto’s hand and tells him that she is there for him is the same woman who stumbled upon Shigaraki as a child. However, back then, she left, a decision that keeps her up at night as she wonders what became of that child. Learning from her past missteps, she breaks through to Terumoto and saves him.
By the time Terumoto is seen again, it’s after the eight-year time skip, when he is a student at U.A. High, walking behind Kota Izumi for a brief moment with a box. His reappearance not only solidifies that he was saved as a child but also grants him a unique position within the series.
Koki Terumoto Has Immense Underlying Depth and Potential
Terumoto’s early life was marked by extreme suffering and trauma, experiences that shaped his early worldview before becoming a student at U.A. High. While the exact details of his quirk are unknown, fans do know that it’s a dark type that led to his ostracization within his family, leading to his isolation and sewn mouth.
This means that Terumoto must have significantly excelled compared to his peers to reach where he is, hinting at a story of perseverance and strength.
These left lingering questions for audiences, with many wondering exactly what had happened to him and what his life and path to healing looked like after he was saved. Despite not having an in-depth backstory, fans can come to the conclusion that Terumoto is exceptionally resilient and hardworking if he were to become a student at U.A. High.
This is especially true given that it’s been revealed that, with fewer villains, it’s far more challenging to become a hero and that heroes are more selective. This means that Terumoto must have significantly excelled compared to his peers to reach where he is, hinting at a story of perseverance and strength.
Terumoto Is the Perfect Protagonist for My Hero Academia’s Next Chapter
Terumoto’s journey from isolation to hero-in-training is the result and reflection of societal changes, perfectly demonstrating how communities have changed and adapted in the aftermath of the Final War. Through his story, My Hero Academia has the perfect foundation to explore how society has evolved and healed over time, offering a firsthand perspective on how the world began to rebuild.
By following Terumoto’s growth, the series can explore what the future holds for the next generation while answering lingering questions about his introduction. As a student at U.A., Terumoto stands out as a fresh, new character with untapped depth and potential just waiting to be expanded upon.
As a protagonist, Koki Terumoto can bring both mystery, possibility, and depth to the table. His story invites audiences to imagine the next chapter of heroism in a society that has fundamentally shifted and views heroes in a new, humanized light. By centering a sequel from his perspective, My Hero Academia has everything it needs for a thoughtful continuation.
- Movie(s)
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My Hero Academia: Two Heroes (2018), My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2019), My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission (2021)
- First Film
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My Hero Academia: Two Heroes (2018)
- Cast
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Daiki Yamashita, Kenta Miyake, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Ayane Sakura, Yûki Kaji, Aoi Yuki, Kaito Ishikawa, Toshiki Masuda, Marina Inoue, Yoshimasa Hosoya
- TV Show(s)
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My Hero Academia
- Video Game(s)
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My Hero Academia: Battle for All, My Hero One’s Justice, My Hero One’s Justice 2
- Character(s)
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Izuku Midoriya, All Might, Katsuki Bakugo, Ochaco Uraraka, Shoto Todoroki, Tsuyu Asui, Tenya Iida, Eijiro Kirishima, Momo Yaoyorozu, Fumikage Tokoyami
