After nearly a decade, Shonen Jump’s critically acclaimed anime finally received widespread recognition, winning Anime of the Year in 2025. The previous year was a fantastic one for anime and manga fans, with two major anime movies hitting theaters. Popular series like Solo Leveling became Crunchyroll’s top-rated show, and One Piece concluded its 26-year run with a new seasonal format. It was also during this time that the highly anticipated final season of a major Shonen Jump anime finally aired in the fall of 2025.
The anime My Hero Academia finished its run with its eighth and final season in fall 2025, and its conclusion was a moving event for many fans. As a major series from Shonen Jump and one of the last of its kind, My Hero Academia consistently broke viewership records and became a highlight of 2025. Recently, it received further recognition at an anime awards show in South Korea, being named Anime of the Year – a particularly impressive win given the popularity of the Korean series Solo Leveling.
South Korea Chooses My Hero Academia Over Solo Leveling as Anime of the Year
The final season of ‘My Hero Academia’ took home the Anime of the Year award at the Anithing Awards 2025 in South Korea!
— Anime Updates (@animeupdates) January 4, 2026
While My Hero Academia had been nominated for Anime of the Year at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards several times before, it hadn’t won until now – and this win came in South Korea. This is a significant accomplishment, especially because Solo Leveling Season 2, a hugely popular series in the country, didn’t take home the award. My Hero Academia also beat out two major anime films, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc. This win suggests the series might finally be a strong contender for Anime of the Year at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards later this year, giving it the recognition it’s earned after nearly ten years.
Beyond the excitement of its finale, My Hero Academia truly stands out as a special series in the world of Shonen Jump manga. Many similar manga are ending prematurely or failing to reach a significant length, but My Hero Academia created a lasting impact. It also provided one of the most satisfying conclusions for a shonen series, perfectly capturing the spirit of the genre. It’s wonderful to finally see, after almost ten years, My Hero Academia recognized as one of Shonen Jump’s most beloved and award-winning works.
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