My Hero Academia's Grand Finale? Hold My Quirk! Eri Gets Her Own High School Spin-Off
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Just when we thought My Hero Academia's main story was done and dusted, Studio Bones and Kohei Horikoshi dropped a delightful surprise: a new anime short titled 'I am a hero too,' starring Eri in her high school years, all part of the franchise's tenth-anniversary celebrations! It's an unexpected but welcome encore that promises more heartwarming adventures for our favourite quirk-rewinder.
Well, blimey! Just when you thought My Hero Academia had packed away its hero costumes and hung up its 'The End' banner, it seems the folks at Bones Studio had one more trick up their sleeve. Right after the emotional roller-coaster that was the MHA epilogue, a new anime short just *popped* into existence like a rogue spell – and honestly, we're here for it.
And what's this delightful little surprise called? 'I am a hero too,' starring none other than our beloved, time-rewinding Eri! Apparently, this gem is based on a one-shot manga by the legendary Kohei Horikoshi himself – a glimpse into Eri's high school escapades after the main series wraps up. Talk about a post-credits scene for the ages, eh mate? (Big thanks to Tomas Franzese and Polygon for the initial scoop on this wizardly reveal, by the way!)
Now, if you're expecting me to spill all the beans on the plot, you're out of luck. Details are scarcer than an unfound secret chest in a sprawling RPG, but we're presuming it'll stick close to Horikoshi's original one-shot. So far, all we've got to feast our eyes on is the rather snazzy logo. It's like being handed a map with just the title, and you're told, 'Adventure awaits! Somewhere!'
Turns out, this whole Eri shindig is part of My Hero Academia's colossal tenth-anniversary bash! Ten years of quirks, heroes, and villains – fair dinkum, where does the time go? Alongside 'More' (that epic 171st episode we're still buzzing about) and a big concert, this Eri short is just the cherry on top, giving fans yet another reason to celebrate. You know, just in case they weren't already buzzing from the main series finale.
As for *when* we'll get to witness Eri's next chapter? Studio Bones is playing it coy, promising a date 'in the future.' Classic wizard move, that – never reveal your precise casting time! However, Crunchyroll, bless their cotton socks, reckons it'll drop sometime this summer. Fingers crossed, eh?
And speaking of recent MHA goodness, Polygon absolutely raved about the 'More' episode, praising Bones Studio for their 'beautifully delicate visuals' and uncanny ability to 'adapt and elevate' Horikoshi’s original work. Sounds like they're still casting some serious magic, if you ask me.
So, if you haven't caught 'More' on Crunchyroll yet, do yourself a favour and jump in while you wait for Eri's spotlight. Who knows what other delightful, reality-bending surprises the My Hero Academia team might have cooked up for this anniversary? My crystal ball's a bit fuzzy on the specifics, but I'm optimistically chaotic about it all, mate!
Tags: Anime, Franchise News, My Hero Academia, Anniversary, Spin-off
Original article: Polygon