Anime "My Hero Academia" Concludes: Daiki Yamashita Reflects on "Spending Half My Voice Acting Life Running Together" — Final Episode Screening Event Report

Final Messages of Gratitude to the Fans

At the end of the stage event, the cast delivered messages of gratitude to the fans.

Yamashita: "I am so happy I could witness the finale with you all. I’ve spent half of my voice acting life running alongside My Hero Academia, and I’m so glad I met this series. MHA became a bridge to many people, allowing me to walk through a very important 10 years of my life. I believe the heart of MHA has scattered and reached everyone as 'One For All.' I hope you will continue to keep My Hero Academia in your hearts and support us."

Okamoto: "I love Hiroaka!! Thank you so much."

Sakura: "I hope you will continue to love the original work and the anime so that this series can reach those who need it in the future."

Ishikawa: "Watching the finale, I think this peaceful world exists because the Villains were there. Villains just have a past where they made a mistake in how they used their power based on their experiences. Just having that interpretation allows us to hold MHA in our hearts and be kind to others. I am happy to have been involved as Tenya Iida in a work that will influence my life going forward."

Miyake: "'I Am Here!!' I believe All Might will continue saying this in your hearts forever."

Inoue: "During the recording for 'Izuku Midoriya: Rising' the other day, I was sitting behind Yamashita-san, and his back looked so big and dependable. Watching Miyake-san and Yamashita-san calling out to each other, I felt passionately that this is a story that started with these two. The 10 years I spent with MHA were an irreplaceable time. Reaching this finale while laughing with everyone is the pride of my voice acting life."

Hatanaka: "Looking back on these 10 years, so many fun memories come rushing back. There is a loneliness in moving forward with these memories in my heart, but I had the best experience. Thank you so much."

Uchiyama: "In the end, various stories were told about the Villains. I'm curious about the future of the remaining members, and there are things we can talk about only because it has ended. I hope you will look back and let your thoughts wander to these characters."

Finally, with a call of "Go Beyond," by the entire cast, the venue responded with a loud shout of "Plus Ultra!" bringing the grand finale of the anime My Hero Academia, loved for over nine years, to a close.

(C)K. Horikoshi / Shueisha, My Hero Academia Project