The mysterious character in My Hero Academia epilogue could pave the way for a sequel

The My Hero Academia epilogue was unveiled on June 10, 2023, through the publication of chapter 425. This chapter offered clues about the upcoming sequel of My Hero Academia, particularly through the appearance of a mysterious man seen sprinting through the city streets.

Additionally, it was revealed that the series will conclude in five chapters on August 5, 2024, further increasing the possibility of a potential sequel for Kohei Horikoshi’s acclaimed work.

The potential sequel to My Hero Academia may revolve around a enigmatic character, possibly a surviving villain from the final war. This individual may resurface as the students transition into their professional lives, forcing them to once again rise to the challenge as society’s heroes.

Please note: The following article includes the author’s opinion and may contain spoilers from the My Hero Academia manga series.

My Hero Academia epilogue: The likelihood of a potential sequel series

Nejire graduating with her diploma (Image via Shueisha)

The conclusion of the My Hero Academia epilogue chapter saw the third-year students of U.A. High School graduating and receiving their diplomas. Following the ceremony, Mirio gave a touching speech in honor of his teacher, Nighteye.

Meanwhile, Deku’s class advanced to the following year and kept their homeroom teacher, Aizawa. The atmosphere was tense as Deku’s conversation with Uraraka did not go smoothly, and Todoroki hinted at a possible connection between an event and his brother, Dabi, adding to the suffocating feeling.

The mysterious man as seen in the epilogue chapter (Image via Shueisha)

Finally, a strange element in the chapter left fans questioning whether it would be addressed in the final five chapters or in a potential sequel to My Hero Academia. This aspect revolved around a enigmatic figure who was seen wandering the city’s streets. He appeared as a weeping man, visibly wounded and distressed.

Despite the series coming to an end on August 5, 2024 with only five remaining chapters, Kohei Horikoshi has acknowledged that the epilogue of his manga will continue for some time. As a result, there is a possibility that he will revisit this enigmatic character once again.

Therefore, it is possible that the My Hero Academia sequel may be in development. This possibility is further supported by the author’s decision to take a two-week hiatus after the My Hero Academia epilogue chapter, which could indicate that he has made a decision about a sequel and may have announced that the series will conclude in five additional chapters. If a sequel is indeed in the works, it could explore the origins of this villain and the heroes’ efforts to defeat him.

Final Thoughts

Class 1-A students as seen in the anime (Image via Bones)

The epilogue chapter of My Hero Academia revealed many mysteries, leaving the remaining five chapters of the series ending somewhat unclear. It is possible that these chapters will either overlook some mysteries or primarily focus on resolving them.

There is a possibility that the My Hero Academia sequel may already exist in this scenario. However, it is important to consider this information with skepticism as the thoughts of Kohei Horikoshi are unknown. More details will be revealed when the next chapter (chapter 426) is released on July 1, 2024.