My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 9 Release Date

My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 9 Release Date

If you’ve been clutching your Plus Ultra mug and quietly whispering, “Is it Saturday yet?” every morning, the wait is almost over! My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 9 (“Epilogue, The Hellish Todoroki Family: Final”) is set to drop on Crunchyroll Saturday, November 29, at 5:30 AM EST (that’s 2:30 AM PT, for those night owls and insomniac heroes out West).

You can count on the Japanese-language version with subtitles to appear not long after the initial Japanese TV broadcast, Crunchyroll’s pretty reliable that way.​

But here’s the small print that’ll save you a calendar mix-up: the English dub is coming about two weeks later, on December 13. A little patience, dub fans! If you want to watch it as soon as humanly (or Quirk-ly) possible, dust off those subtitles and dig in on the 29th.

The Real Aftermath: Heroism Isn’t Always Punches

So, Episode 8 finally gave us what felt like the wildest final boss battle of the whole series. Deku, battered but stubborn as ever, managed to do the impossible: defeat All For One.

Honestly, I rewatched his final punch three times, part out of disbelief, part out of “How is he still standing?”​

Yet, if you’ve followed anime long enough, you know the hardest part often isn’t swinging fists but what comes after. That’s the theme for Episode 9.

The world’s been torn up, emotionally and physically. Shigaraki’s gone, but so is One For All’s power from Midoriya’s body, leaving our protagonist in a hospital bed, running on sheer hope (and probably a lot of bandages).​

This particular flavour of post-battle episode always gets to me. I remember finishing a marathon session of another series’ penultimate arc, and the emotional hangover hit way harder than any fantasy punch ever could. Episode 9 is setting up for that kind of honest, vulnerable come-down, with the Todoroki family’s healing at the heart of it.

Crunchyroll Schedules and Real Life: Do They Ever Line Up?

Anime time zones are a weird science. For reference:

• Japan airing: Saturdays, 5:30 PM JST
• Crunchyroll US release: About an hour later: 5:30 AM EST, 2:30 AM PT

Honestly, it’s wild who’s actually up at those hours. I have a friend who “wakes up early” (really, just stays up all night) solely for these releases.

Meanwhile, there’s always someone in my group chat who’s a full week behind and trying desperately to mute every spoiler out there. I salute your discipline, seriously, I have none of it.

What’s Coming: Epilogues, Fixes, and “Normal Kids”

Let’s be honest, anyone expecting Episode 9 to be non-stop fighting is probably in for a surprise. With All For One and Shigaraki out of the way, the heroes’ job has shifted from take-downs to fix-ups.

There’s a ton of emotional baggage for our cast (and fans, RIP to anyone who wasn’t ready for how bittersweet this endgame feels).​

The episode is expected to:

• Focus on the Todoroki family’s road to psychological recovery. Years of generational drama, bottled up on both sides, are now simmering in the open.
• Show Midoriya literally and figuratively piecing himself back together. (Seriously, how many times can one kid wind up in the hospital?)
• Bring moments of humour and “slice-of-life” relief, that’s always been one of MHA’s secret weapons, giving us chuckles just when things get too heavy.​

Is anyone else oddly excited to see Class 1-A try to be “regular students” again? My own high school memories were more “forgot my lunch” than “fought the ultimate villain,” but the awkwardness of trying to adjust after something huge? That’s always relatable.

How Many Episodes Left? A Friendly Heads Up

The final season of My Hero Academia is confirmed for 11 episodes total. So, after Episode 9 airs, we’re truly near the finish line, series finale in sight! Mark your digital calendars: the last Japanese episode releases December 13, while the English dub finale is set for December 27, tying it all up before the new year (and maybe right before another round of anime debates in your family WhatsApp group).

What to Expect in the Epilogue: No Laser Beams, Just Healing

Truthfully, this is where anime gets real. The final arc is about the cost, the literal and metaphorical scars, the people left to rebuild.

Izuku’s recovery, the Todoroki family’s attempt at finding peace, even little beats of normalcy with Class 1-A goofing around, these are the moments that stick. Does anyone else feel like those quiet, sunlit class scenes are a love letter to all of us who grew up alongside these characters?

Disclaimer: The information provided above is based on currently available release schedules, public announcements, and typical streaming patterns from Crunchyroll at the time of writing. Episode release dates, times, and dubbing schedules are subject to change depending on regional availability, licensing updates, or adjustments made by the streaming platform or production committee. This article should not be taken as an official statement from Crunchyroll, Studio Bones, or the My Hero Academia production team. For the most accurate and up-to-date details, please refer to official sources and verified announcements from the platform or series creators.