My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 1: Release Date and Time, Where to Watch, and More

The highly anticipated episode 1 of season 7 of My Hero Academia is scheduled to premiere on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 5:30 PM JST. The anime will initially air on Yomiuri TV, Nippon TV, and their affiliated channels. After that, it will be accessible for streaming both domestically and internationally.

The previous season of the anime covered both the Paranormal Liberation War Arc and Dark Hero Arc. In the final episodes, Deku returned to U.A. and All Might became aware that All For One would be fully transferred to Shigaraki within three days. In light of this situation, All Might called upon the assistance of America’s top-ranked hero.

When is the release of My Hero Academia season 7 episode 1?

Deku as seen in the My Hero Academia anime (Image via BONES)

The anime’s official website has announced that the first episode of My Hero Academia season 7, titled In the Nick of Time! A Big-Time Maverick from the West! will be available on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 5:30 PM JST.

Despite this, it is important for fans to keep in mind that the anime will be available for simultaneous broadcast globally. However, the release times of each episode may differ depending on the viewer’s location and the streaming platforms accessible in that region.

Despite the simulcast streaming, Crunchyroll has decided to delay the international release of the anime episode by one hour. As a result, the first episode of My Hero Academia season 7 will be available at the following times worldwide:

Time Zone	Release Time	Release Day	Release Date
Pacific Daylight Time	2:30 am	Saturday	May 4
Eastern Daylight Time	5:30 am	Saturday	May 4
British Summer Time	9:30 am	Saturday	May 4
Central European Summer Time	10:30 am	Saturday	May 4
Indian Standard Time	3 pm	Saturday	May 4
Philippine Standard Time	5:30 pm	Saturday	May 4
Japanese Standard Time	5:30 pm	Saturday	May 4
Australia Central Standard Time	7 pm	Saturday	May 4

How to find My Hero Academia season 7 episode 1?

Shoto Todoroki as seen in the anime (Image via BONES)

The premiere of My Hero Academia season 7 episode 1 will air first on Yomiuri TV, Nippon TV, and their 29 affiliated network stations across the country. Following its broadcast, the episode will be accessible on various local streaming websites, such as Hulu, ABEMA, Amazon Prime Video, d Anime Store, Disney+, and others.

At the same time, international fans can stream the anime episode on Crunchyroll and Netflix.

Recap of My Hero Academia Season 6

All Might as seen in the My Hero Academia anime (Image via studio BONES)

The sixth season of My Hero Academia followed the storylines of the Paranormal Liberation War Arc and the Dark Hero Arc from the manga. In the aftermath of the war, many heroes were forced to retire due to the devastating attacks from the villains. One of those heroes was Deku, who made the decision to take on his missions alone in order to protect those close to him from harm.

Despite facing difficulties, the students of U.A.’s Class 1A successfully retrieved Deku and returned him to the school. However, at the same time, All Might received news that All For One would fully transfer to Shigaraki in just three days. As a result, he called for reinforcements from America to confront the villain.

What to Expect from My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 1

Shigaraki Tomura as seen in My Hero Academia (Image via BONES)

The beginning of the Star and Stripe Arc will be signaled by the release of My Hero Academia season 7 episode 1. In response to a distress call from All Might, the top hero in America, Star and Stripe will make her way to Japan during the first episode of the upcoming season. It is anticipated that her journey will be met with resistance from Tomura Shigaraki, leading to an epic showdown between these two formidable figures.