My Hero Academia "I Am a Hero Too" Premieres at Anime Expo 2026! Special Short Animation Celebrates 10 Years of My Hero Academia
The special short animation "I am a hero too" is confirmed to be produced in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the My Hero Academia anime. This story follows Eri, who has grown into a junior high school student and visits Yuei High School. The one-shot comic by Kohei Horikoshi will premiere at Anime Expo 2026 Los Angeles in July, followed by screenings in Japan on August 1–2, and online streaming starting August 3, 2026. Check out the full schedule and reasons why you must watch this animation!
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the My Hero Academia anime, a highly anticipated special project has finally been announced. The one-shot comic by Kohei Horikoshi, previously only available in print, will now be adapted into a short animation titled "I am a hero too".
This exciting news comes directly from My Hero Academia The Animation 10th Anniversary. The anime adaptation of the special comic drawn by Kohei Horikoshi-sensei (the original author of My Hero Academia) is confirmed to be in production. The one-shot comic was previously featured in the My Hero Academia Ultra Age fan book released in December 2024, after the original manga series concluded.
A Heartwarming Story: Eri Now a Teenager
This special short story focuses on Eri, the little girl who was once saved by Deku and his friends. In the animation titled "I am a hero too", Eri has grown into a junior high school student.
One day, she decides to visit Yuei High School—the school where young heroes train. Eri's visit becomes a special moment that showcases her character development and how she begins to find "heroism" within herself, as the title suggests.
For fans who have followed Eri's journey since the Overhaul arc, this animation will be an emotional and nostalgic treat.
Premiere Schedule: From the United States to Japan
This short animation will not only be released online but will also be screened exclusively at several special events.
- World Premiere at Anime Expo 2026 (Los Angeles, USA)
The special My Hero Academia event will be held at Anime Expo 2026, taking place in July 2026 in Los Angeles, USA. This will be the first opportunity for international fans to watch "I am a hero too" live.
- Screenings in Japan (August 2026)
For fans in Japan, the animation will be shown in the 2nd and 3rd sessions of screenings featuring famous episodes filled with character battles. The schedule is:
· Saturday, August 1, 2026 · Sunday, August 2, 2026
- Streaming Starts August 3, 2026
For those who cannot attend in person, here's the good news:
Starting at 00:00 on Monday, August 3, 2026, the animation "I am a hero too" will be available on various video streaming platforms. Thus, fans from all over the world can still enjoy this special work from the comfort of their homes.
