My Hero Academia – History, Ending & Collectibles
Ten years of manga, nine years of anime, and a finale that arrived in two parts. Here is how it ended, what remains, and what is worth owning in My Hero Academia collectibles.
Techbox, Thessaloniki
How it ended
My Hero Academia concluded in two stages, which confuses a lot of people:
- The manga ended on 5 August 2024, at chapter 430. Ten years after it began, across 42 volumes.
- The anime ended on 13 December 2025, at episode 170 – after nine years.
- "More", a special episode, aired on 2 May 2026 and was the true finale.
The series finale stopped just short of the manga's ending. "More" covered the bonus chapter: an eight-year time skip, showing the students of Class 1-A as fully established professional heroes.
Why this matters commercially: a franchise that has concluded does not stop selling. The audience that followed it for ten years now wants to complete its collection. And for newcomers, this is the ideal moment – everything is available, with nothing to wait for.
What Quirks are
Kōhei Horikoshi's premise is simple and clever: in a world where 80% of people are born with a superpower, having one does not make you special. Not having one does.
The protagonist, Izuku Midoriya – "Deku" – is born without a Quirk. And he wants to be a hero.
The series is set in a hero school, U.A. High. It is essentially a school story with superheroes – which is precisely why it speaks so directly to teenagers.
The characters
The protagonist – green hair, red boots.
The explosive rival-friend. One of the most commercial characters in the entire series.
Half ice, half fire – with an enormous, devoted following.
The central female character – and the focus of the final episode.
The greatest hero and Deku's mentor. The emotional centre of the story.
The two antagonists – each with their own product lines.
What remains
The main story is over, but the universe continues:
- My Hero Academia: Vigilantes – the spin-off returned for a second season in January 2026. It follows unlicensed heroes, in a darker register.
- The anime's tenth anniversary falls in 2026, with related releases.
- Films and video games that remain available.
What is worth collecting
- Figures: Banpresto and Bandai – Deku, Bakugo and Todoroki dominate.
- Funko POP: the whole of Class 1-A, including rarer editions.
- Manga: the complete series runs to 42 volumes and is finished – an ideal gift now that nothing needs waiting for.
- Apparel: t-shirts with the U.A. logo and the characters' costumes.
- Posters & accessories: mugs, keyrings, backpacks.
Gift guide
Deku – the protagonist, a safe choice.
A Bakugo or Todoroki Funko POP – the most requested.
Volume one of the manga – the series is complete.
Keyrings, mugs, socks, a manga volume.
Frequently asked questions
- Has My Hero Academia ended?
- Yes, both of them. The manga ended in August 2024 at chapter 430, and the anime on 13 December 2025 at episode 170. The special episode "More", in May 2026, was the true finale.
- What was the "More" episode?
- A special that adapted the manga's bonus chapter. It jumps eight years forward and shows the students of Class 1-A as professional heroes. The main finale had stopped just short of it.
- How many manga volumes are there?
- Forty-two, and the series is complete. It has passed 100 million copies in circulation worldwide.
- Is it suitable for children?
- It is aimed mainly at teenagers. It has intense combat and serious themes, though without the brutality of some other series. The merchandise is bought by teenagers and young adults.
- Where can I find My Hero Academia collectibles in Thessaloniki?
- At the Techbox store (Al. Papanastasiou 100) and online at techbox.com.gr. You can order online and collect from the store with no shipping cost.
