Ahead of its broadcast on Saturday, October 18, 2025, the highly anticipated synopsis and a collection of advance scene cuts for the third episode (overall 162nd episode), boldly titled “Last Boss!!”, have been unveiled for the gripping autumn anime series, `Boku no Hero Academia FINAL SEASON`.
Advance scene cut for Episode 3 (overall 162) of `Boku no Hero Academia FINAL SEASON`.
Key visual for the autumn anime `Boku no Hero Academia FINAL SEASON`.
About Boku no Hero Academia
`Boku no Hero Academia`, affectionately known by fans as `Hiroaka`, is a thrilling hero action manga created by the acclaimed Horikoshi Kouhei. Having graced the pages of “Weekly Shounen Jump” for a decade, this beloved series finally concluded its serialization in August 2024. The story unfolds in a vibrant world where the existence of people possessing extraordinary abilities, known as “Quirks,” is an everyday reality. At its heart is our protagonist, Midoriya Izuku, widely recognized as “Deku,” who embarks on a heartfelt journey to become a hero dedicated to protecting society and confronting “Villains”—criminals who unscrupulously wield their Quirks for nefarious deeds. His path to heroism takes him through the hallowed halls of the prestigious U.A. High School, a renowned institution for hero training, where he grows alongside his steadfast companions. The comic series has achieved monumental global success, with its cumulative circulation surpassing an astounding 100 million copies worldwide.
The Epic Conclusion: FINAL SEASON
Marking roughly nine years since its electrifying first season debuted in April 2016, `Boku no Hero Academia FINAL SEASON` stands as the eighth installment in the TV anime series, poised to deliver the ultimate chapter of this epic saga. This final season adapts the compelling narrative beginning from the 40th volume of the manga. Viewers will witness Deku unleash the full, devastating power of his “One For All” Quirk. Meanwhile, Shigaraki Tomura, now fully awakened, has unsettlingly absorbed the consciousness of All For One (AFO) in a twisted turn of events. Simultaneously, the rejuvenated All For One, having regained his prime strength through a dramatic reversal of age, faces off against the “Armored All Might,” a Quirkless hero clad in a formidable powered suit. These colossal confrontations are hurtling towards their inevitable resolution. The central question remains: Will Deku’s powerful declaration, “This is the story of how we became the greatest heroes,” finally reach its triumphant finale? Or will everything crumble into utter despair?
Episode 3 (Overall 162) “Last Boss!!” Synopsis
The stage is set for an epic showdown, as All Might finds himself pushed into an absolutely desperate, life-or-death situation during his intense battle against All For One (AFO).
Advance scene cut for Episode 3 (overall 162) “Last Boss!!”.
Even as Deku senses All Might’s perilous predicament, he cannot afford to ignore the formidable threat posed by Shigaraki Tomura, whom he faces directly.
Advance scene cut for Episode 3 (overall 162) “Last Boss!!”.
Advance scene cut for Episode 3 (overall 162) “Last Boss!!”.
The era of the “Symbol of Peace” seems to be drawing to a devastating close…
Advance scene cut for Episode 3 (overall 162) “Last Boss!!”.
But at that critical, heart-stopping moment, the one who dramatically rises is none other than Bakugou Katsuki, who was believed to be in cardiac arrest!
Advance scene cut for Episode 3 (overall 162) “Last Boss!!”.
Can he possibly save All Might, who is on the very verge of being torn apart by All For One (AFO)?
Advance scene cut for Episode 3 (overall 162) “Last Boss!!”.
The intense battle between Bakugou Katsuki and AFO is about to erupt!!
Advance scene cut for Episode 3 (overall 162) “Last Boss!!”.
Advance scene cut for Episode 3 (overall 162) “Last Boss!!”.
Broadcast Information
Episode 3 (overall 162), “Last Boss!!”, of the autumn anime `Boku no Hero Academia FINAL SEASON` is set to air on October 18, 2025 (Saturday), starting at 5:30 PM JST, across 29 national networks including Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation and Nippon Television Network (some regions excluded).
Boku no Hero Academia TV Anime Information
Boku no Hero Academia FINAL SEASON
Broadcasts begin October 4, 2025!
Every Saturday at 5:30 PM JST
On 29 national networks including Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation and Nippon Television Network (excluding some regions).
Staff
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Original Work | Horikoshi Kouhei (serialized in Shueisha’s Jump Comics) |
| Chief Director | Nagasaki Kenji |
| Director | Nakayama Naomi |
| Series Composition | Kuroda Yousuke (Studio Orphee) |
| Character Design | Umakoshi Yoshihiko, Odashima Hitomi |
| Art Directors | Ikeda Shigemi, Maruyama Yukiko (Atelier Musa) |
| Color Design | Kikuchi Kazuko (Wish) |
| Director of Photography | Sawa Takashi |
| 3DCG Director | Andou Youta |
| Editing | Sakamoto Kumiko |
| Sound Director | Mima Masafumi |
| Music | Hayashi Yuuki |
| Opening Theme | “THE REVO” by Porno Graffitti |
| Ending Theme | “I” by BUMP OF CHICKEN |
| Production Supervisor | Bones |
| Animation Production | Bones Film |
Cast
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Midoriya Izuku | Yamashita Daiki |
| Shigaraki Tomura | Uchiyama Kouki |
| All Might | Miyake Kenta |
| All For One | Ootsuka Akio, Kamiya Hiroshi |
| And more Heroes & Villains… |
Seasons 1 through 7 of the TV anime are currently available on various streaming services!
© Horikoshi Kouhei / Shueisha・Boku no Hero Academia Production Committee
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