My Hero Academia Just Surpassed a 2025 Masterpiece Nobody Thought Could Be Beaten

My Hero Academia Just Surpassed a 2025 Masterpiece Nobody Thought Could Be Beaten By  Casandra Ronning Published 48 minutes ago Casandra Ronning is a staff writer for Screen Rant's anime section. Since mid-2024, she has dedicated herself to expanding her knowledge and experience in the entertainment industry. She is most proud of conducting an exclusive interview with popular voice actor Stephanie Nadolny.   Sign in to your ScreenRant account Summary Generate a summary of this story follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap

The final season of My Hero Academia is in full swing, arriving on the scene with intensity and momentum. From its first episodes, the eighth season has drawn widespread acclaim for its stunning animation, thrilling battles, and rewarding character moments. Fans around the world have been showing an outpour of support as the series heads toward its conclusion.

Most impressively, My Hero Academia’s rapid ascent in ratings has become impossible to ignore. Now the series stands at the top of 2025’s lineup, defeating another hit summer anime, Takopi’s Original Sin, a masterpiece that many expected would hold its place at the top of the ratings.

Until Now, Takopi’s Original Sin Was 2025’s Highest-Rated Anime

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Takopi’s Original Sin first aired in June 2025 with a six-episode run. The series centers on a small, octopus-like alien who arrives on Earth with the mission of spreading happiness. When it meets a young girl named Shizuka, Takopi comes to learn that human life is far more complex and painful than it originally anticipated.

Despite its short length, the anime packed a powerful punch through its careful exploration of dark and heavy subjects. With themes of trauma, abuse, mental health, suicide, consequences, and the importance of connection and understanding, the story delves into territory that few series dare to follow.

Fans and critics alike praised the adaptation for its bold, unflinching approach to dark material, stunning direction, and, most of all, its strong emotional impact on audiences. Since its release, Takopi’s Original Sin has been called an instant classic, soaring to the top of 2025’s IMDb ratings, cementing its place as one of this year’s standout titles.

My Hero Academia’s Final Season Just Overtook Takopi’s Original Sin

The eighth and final season of My Hero Academia premiered in early October 2025 and quickly became one of the most defining installments for the franchise. Every episode has delivered thrilling, high-quality animation and moments that are both memorable and satisfying. Audiences around the world have been captivated by the final stretch of the series.

As of its seventh episode, “From Aizawa,” the series has earned an average rating of 9.5, with its latest episode, “Izuku Midoriya Rising,” earning 9.9, the season's highest-rated episode yet. This streak of ratings above 9.0 has pushed My Hero Academia ahead of many of its 2025 competitors, including the acclaimed Takopi’s Original Sin.

While the latter will undoubtedly remain an exceptional title of the year, it’s clear that the final season of My Hero Academia is exceeding expectations at every turn, securing its position at the top of this year’s rankings. While the season has yet to be completed, the current trend suggests that the series finale will surpass Takopi’s Original Sin.

• My Hero Academia Movie(s) My Hero Academia: Two Heroes (2018), My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2019), My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission (2021) First Film My Hero Academia: Two Heroes (2018) Cast Daiki Yamashita, Kenta Miyake, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Ayane Sakura, Yûki Kaji, Aoi Yuki, Kaito Ishikawa, Toshiki Masuda, Marina Inoue, Yoshimasa Hosoya TV Show(s) My Hero Academia Character(s) Izuku Midoriya, All Might, Katsuki Bakugo, Ochaco Uraraka, Shoto Todoroki, Tsuyu Asui, Tenya Iida, Eijiro Kirishima, Momo Yaoyorozu, Fumikage Tokoyami Video Game(s) My Hero Academia: Battle for All, My Hero One's Justice, My Hero One's Justice 2

  My Hero Academia is a multimedia franchise that follows a young boy named Izuku Midoriya, who dreams of becoming a hero despite being born without superpowers. These superpowers, known as "Quirks" are found in most people after birth, but Izuku wasn't so lucky - until a fateful encounter with All Might, Japan's greatest hero, Izuku inherits his Quirk and enrolls in U.A. High School to learn the true meaning of heroism. Alongside his classmates, each endowed with unique abilities, Izuku faces rigorous training and lethal threats from villainous forces.

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  Like Follow Followed Takopi's Original Sin Animation Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy 19 7.4/10 Release Date 2025 - 2025-00-00 Network Bandai Channel, Netflix, Prime Video, Niconico, ABEMA, Hulu, Disney+, FOD, d Anime Store, Anime Houdai, U-NEXT, TELASA, DMM TV, niconico Channel, Lemino, J:COM STREAM, milplus, WOWOW On Demand, Anime Times, Rakuten TV, VIDEX

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