My Hero Academia Special Episodes Rank Fourth in Japan's Rating List
My Hero Academia's latest special episodes achieved significant success in Japan's anime ratings. According to Anime News Network, the special episodes broadcast between April 27 and May 3 ranked fourth on the weekly Japanese animation TV ratings list. This ranking shows that the series can attract viewers not only with its main story episodes but also with recap and retrospective content.
These special episodes were released as a series titled My Hero Academia: Memories, compiling important moments from previous seasons. This shōnen classic created by Kohei Horikoshi has gained millions of fans worldwide since the first manga chapter was published in 2014. The anime adaptation produced by Studio Bones has maintained uninterrupted popularity since 2016. The special episodes serve as a reminder for both new viewers and old fans ahead of the upcoming 8th season.
At the top of the ratings list were long-running shows like Sazae-san, while giants like One Piece and Detective Conan also ranked high. My Hero Academia's rise to fourth place in this competitive environment once again proved the series' strength in Japan. During the period the special episodes aired, an anime adaptation of the side story My Hero Academia: Vigilantes was also announced, signaling the expansion of Horikoshi's universe.
From an industry perspective, the fact that even a series' special episodes rank high demonstrates the importance of brand loyalty. Especially ahead of the expected My Hero Academia Season 8, which is anticipated to air in the summer, this ratings success has further heightened fans' expectations. The new season is expected to adapt the Final Arc, bringing the series' most epic moments to the screen. My Hero Academia fans are eagerly awaiting the new season with renewed excitement from the special episodes.
