Deku charging at his enemy in My Hero Academia Final Season
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SPOILERS for My Hero Academia Season 8My Hero Academia has once again captured the attention of its global audience with a stellar episode that has become the series's highest-rated. “Izuku Midoriya Rising” has soared to an impressive 9.9 rating on IMDb, cementing its place as one of the most acclaimed episodes in the long-running anime series.
Fans and critics alike have praised the episode for its intensity, emotional weight, and thrilling and stunning narrative execution of a landmark moment in the franchise. With the ratings to back it, the latest episode in My Hero Academia is undoubtedly one of the greatest in the entire series, delivering a breathtaking climactic finale for the epic final battle.
Izuku Midoriya Rising Is My Hero Academia’s Highest Rated Episode Yet
Deku landing his Smash on All For One in My Hero Academia Final Season
The eighth episode of the Final Season, “Izuku Midoriya Rising,” has officially set a new record for My Hero Academia, standing as the highest-rated episode in the franchise. Its closest competitor and former highest-rated episode was none other than Season 8, Episode 3, “The Final Boss!!,” featuring Katsuki Bakugo’s epic battle against All For One with a rating of 9.8.
The latest episode toppled its predecessor, gaining an overwhelming positive reception from fans and critics alike. This was the episode that marked the conclusion of the Final War against Shigaraki and All For One, with every hero still standing joining Deku in a last-ditch effort to stop the series’ most formidable villains.
“Izuku Midoriya Rising” earned its top rating for its thrilling conclusion to the Final War arc, as well as delivering a satisfying culmination to nearly a decade of animated storytelling. While Deku sacrificed his power to save the world, that very act brought down Shigaraki and cemented his status as the greatest hero, creating a worthy and historic narrative payoff.
The Final War Is Officially Over, and the Series Is Entering Its Final Chapters
Deku seen smiling in My Hero Academia Final Season ending
With the climactic battle now at an end, My Hero Academia is shifting focus to the aftermath of the Final War. As the series approaches its closing chapters, fans can expect the narrative to focus more on recovery, reflection, and the characters' personal journeys as they adjust to a new era.
The main conflict has been resolved, leaving lingering plot threats and tensions to be addressed, giving viewers time to sit with the outcome of the Final War. The storytelling will wind down these last few arcs, ultimately leading to a rewarding, full-circle conclusion that honors the characters' legacy.
The post-war chapters of My Hero Academia will guide the series to its finale, leaving a lasting imprint on its worldwide audience. Given the massive shift in stakes in the final several episodes, it’s likely the latest episode will retain its place as the series' highest-rated. That said, the finale will undoubtedly be beautiful, memorable, and impactful.
My Hero Academia
Movie(s)
My Hero Academia: Two Heroes (2018), My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2019), My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission (2021)
First Film
My Hero Academia: Two Heroes (2018)
Cast
Daiki Yamashita, Kenta Miyake, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Ayane Sakura, Yûki Kaji, Aoi Yuki, Kaito Ishikawa, Toshiki Masuda, Marina Inoue, Yoshimasa Hosoya
TV Show(s)
My Hero Academia
Video Game(s)
My Hero Academia: Battle for All, My Hero One's Justice, My Hero One's Justice 2
Character(s)
Izuku Midoriya, All Might, Katsuki Bakugo, Ochaco Uraraka, Shoto Todoroki, Tsuyu Asui, Tenya Iida, Eijiro Kirishima, Momo Yaoyorozu, Fumikage Tokoyami
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