My Hero Academia spin-off anime short starring Eri announced
A new My Hero Academia anime short titled 'I am a hero too' has been announced, focusing on the character Eri as she navigates high school life. The short is based on a one-shot manga by series creator Kohei Horikoshi and is part of the franchise's tenth-anniversary celebrations. While no exact release date has been set, it is expected to premiere in summer 2026.
- ▪The anime short 'I am a hero too' stars Eri from My Hero Academia.
- ▪It is based on a one-shot manga by Kohei Horikoshi published in My Hero Academia: Ultra Age.
- ▪The short is part of the franchise's tenth-anniversary celebrations, which began in April 2016.
- ▪It is set to release in summer 2026, according to Crunchyroll.
- ▪The announcement followed the airing of My Hero Academia's epilogue episode, 'More.'
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