My Hero Academia has been one of the most popular anime in its category ever since the series premiered back in 2016. The series has been able to take something as oversaturated as superheroes and find fresh, emotionally rich stories to tell that really take the material to unique places. Each season of the show has looked at the gradual journey of Izuku “Deku” Midoriya and his classmates to become professional heroes. As Midoriya and his friends grow stronger and more mature, the tasks and dangers that face them also become more intense.
This has never been more true than in the show’s fourth season, which took My Hero Academia to its darkest places yet and branched out of the show’s typical stable of characters to give other faces opportunities to shine. Our episode guide on the fourth season will give you all of the specifics of the year’s threats like Overhaul, Gentle Criminal, and beyond, all of which build to what will be a highly explosive My Hero Academia season 5.
So what do we know about My Hero Academia season 5 so far? We’ve gathered all the information out there in one place for you.
My Hero Academia Season 5 Release Date: When Will It Air?
The My Hero Academia season 4 finale teased that the show would be back with new episodes, but no firmer date beyond that. The first three seasons of My Hero Academia all debuted in the spring during April, but season four bucked that trend with an October premiere. If a 2021 premiere is in the cards then another October debut for My Hero Academia season 5 seems likely. However, if more time is needed, the series may return to an April premiere, but in 2022.
