My Hero Academia spin-off anime short about Eri is coming sooner than you'd think
A new anime short titled 'I am a hero too' from the My Hero Academia franchise will premiere at Anime Expo 2026. Following its debut, the short will be shown in theaters in Japan and will be available on streaming platforms shortly after. This spin-off focuses on Eri's experiences in high school and is based on a one-shot manga by Kohei Horikoshi.
- ▪The anime short will premiere at Anime Expo 2026 from July 2 to July 5.
- ▪It will be screened in theaters in Japan on August 1 and 2.
- ▪The streaming release is scheduled for August 3.
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