Then, the concert advanced to the Final War Arc of Season 7! The clash between Tomura Shigaraki, whose consciousness was intertwined with All For One, and America's No. 1 Hero, Star and Stripe, was amplified by the performance of "STAR AND STRIPE." Next, Shoto Todoroki's life-or-death battle against his older brother Dabi (Toya Todoroki) was expressed through the track "We'll put a stop to them for sure" and Yuki Kaji's masterful acting that captured both stillness and motion.

The performance of "We'll be everyone's heroes -Plus Ultra ver.-" electrified the venue, pairing Nobuhiko Okamoto's live voice acting with Katsuki Bakugo unleashing his ultimate move, "Howitzer Impact Cluster," against Tomura Shigaraki, who had acquired monstrous power. From there, the concert transitioned into "Quintuble," matching the resolution of the Todoroki family, and "OCHACO URARAKA VS HIMIKO TOGA," mirroring the connection between Ochaco Uraraka and Himiko Toga, as the concert finally entered its grand climax!

The FINAL SEASON segment featured the transcendent battle between Bakugo and a rejuvenated All For One. Nobuhiko Okamoto took the stage alongside the performance of "Butterfly Effect," delivering the exhilarating lines of an awakened Bakugo. Finally, the ultimate battle unfolded between the heroes, led by Deku, and the Demon King All For One! The heartwarming scene where classmates rush to the aid of a cornered Deku was heightened even further by the performance of "WE ARE HERE!" Then came "You can do it!", the music for an absolutely indispensable masterclass scene in the history of MHA, where Deku stands against All For One with everyone's cries of "Do your best!" backing him up.

Naturally, Daiki Yamashita stepped onto the stage as if receiving the cheers of the attendees just like in the series, shouting a full-throated "SMASH!!" Then, moving into the epilogue, "Great Hero" was played against the backdrop of a scene where Deku, who has graduated and become a teacher at U.A. High School, encourages a young boy aiming to be a hero. Yamashita delivered the iconic line once spoken to Deku by All Might—"You can be a hero"—prompting an immense round of applause from the venue.

Responding to the audience's clapping for an encore, triggered by Nobuhiko Okamoto's delivery of Bakugo's line, "We're gonna slay all of U.A. with our sound!", Class 1-A's stage song from the Season 4 School Festival Arc, "Hero too," was performed with vocals, bringing the venue into even greater unity! To cap it all off, MHA's signature anthem "You Say Run" was played once more! Finally, the performers and the entire audience chanted the definitive catchphrase of the entire MHA franchise, "Go Beyond! PLUS ULTRA!", bringing the concert to its grand finale amidst thunderous applause and roaring cheers.

Following the conclusion of the concert, Yuki Hayashi, Daiki Yamashita, Nobuhiko Okamoto, and Yuki Kaji shared the following comments:

Comment from Yuki Hayashi

In this "My Hero Academia IN CONCERT," my Quirk of "forgetting things" was fully displayed. During the dress rehearsal the day before the show, I forgot my mobile phone, and during the daytime performance, I mistook the timing to leave the stage... I truly felt like turning into dust and disappearing. On the other hand, I made unforgettable memories. It was the sight of so many fans listening to our performance, watching us, and shedding tears with sparkling eyes. This was a concert that made me want to experience that sight all over again.

Comment from Daiki Yamashita

It was absolutely, insanely hype!! MHA has always walked alongside the tracks created by Yuki Hayashi, and I consider them to be like friends who stay close to each character. It was incredibly fun to stand on stage and session with such a friend this time!! Next stop, Osaka!! I'm going to enjoy it with everything I've got!! Go beyond!! Plus Ultra!!

Comment from Nobuhiko Okamoto

While I have had the privilege of appearing in several orchestral soundtrack concerts before, this was my very first time doing live voice acting during one. I had always hoped to perform to this wonderful music someday, so I am absolutely thrilled that this dream has come true. Feeling the ten-year trajectory from the wings of the stage while being showered by the music heightened my emotions to the point where I completely forgot about my next job and gave it my absolute all. If even a fraction of Bakugo's soul reached all of you, I couldn't be happier. MHA is the best!

Comment from Yuki Kaji

Performing live voice acting for the first time at an orchestral concert right as the anime reached its conclusion felt like a magnificent time where all ten years of memories came flooding back. Acting while feeling the overwhelming power of the music with my entire body was truly exciting. I think it was the ultimate event that could only be experienced right here, today. Thank you so much to Horikoshi-sensei, Yuki Hayashi-san, and Shoto Todoroki for this wonderful opportunity! I would love to do this again!

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

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