My Hero Academia: The “More” Special — The Final Goodbye?

Just days after the anime’s epic finale aired, Bones dropped the “More” special episode on May 2, 2026 — and it hit harder than anyone expected.

Set eight years after the Great All-Killer War, the special follows Deku as he takes up a teaching position at U.A. High School. His former classmates are now top-tier Pro Heroes — and Deku is passing the torch to a new generation. The emotional gut-punch comes when he meets a young quirkless boy named Dai, a mirror of his own childhood, and realises the cycle of heroism is still turning.

This isn’t just bonus content. This is Horikoshi’s love letter to fans who stuck with the series for nearly a decade. If you haven’t watched it yet, it’s streaming now on Crunchyroll.

Netflix Just Had Its Biggest Anime Month Ever

Netflix added seven new licensed anime series on May 1st alone — the biggest single-day anime drop in the platform’s history. Here’s what’s now streaming:

• ▶ Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 — Hidden Inventory / Premature Death arc + Shibuya Incident. MAPPA at their absolute peak.
• ▶ Assassination Classroom Season 1 — The cult classic about students trying to kill their alien teacher. Still hits.
• ▶ Shangri-La Frontier Season 1 — A gamer who masters broken “trash” games takes on the biggest title in the world.
• ▶ Detective Conan Season 3 — The classic mystery series that defined a generation.
• ▶ One Piece: Whole Cake Island Part 4 — Luffy vs. Big Mom continues. Sanji’s wedding and the Tea Party from Hell.
• ▶ My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 — Marin and Gojou’s relationship deepens as new cosplay challenges emerge.

And that’s just the start of the month. Devil May Cry Season 2 drops on May 12 — with Vergil taking centre stage in what showrunner Adi Shankar describes as their “Dark Knight” moment. And Akane-Banashi premieres May 17, a gorgeous drama about a girl mastering traditional Japanese storytelling to redeem her father’s honour.

Summer 2026 Is Looking Ridiculous

If you thought Spring 2026 was stacked, wait until you see what’s coming in July and August. The Summer 2026 lineup has some of the most anticipated releases in years:

• ● Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War — The Calamity Arc — The final arc of the TYBW saga. This is it.
• ● Ghost in the Shell — A brand new anime project. Details are still under wraps but the hype is unreal.
• ● Black Torch — From the creator of Blue Exorcist, a new supernatural action series.
• ● The Elusive Samurai Season 2 — Historical action comedy returns after a stellar first season.
• ● Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You — A surprisingly wholesome slice-of-life that’s been buzzing on social media.

What Should You Watch First?

For a full breakdown of what’s worth your time this season, check our Spring 2026 first impressions — we ranked every major release so you don’t have to gamble on what to watch.