Unveiled: My Hero Academia’s All For One’s True Identity

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The popular anime series My Hero Academia is providing fresh insights about its characters before the show’s return for its final season, with a special new book released in Japan disclosing All For One’s true name. Although the manga wrapped up last year in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, creator Kohei Horikoshi has been delving back into the franchise to share previously unrevealed information about the series, including significant details on its main antagonists.

In Japan, a new “My Hero Academia” Ultra Age book was released, brimming with fresh details about its characters that were previously unknown. This includes further exploration into the backstory of its most formidable antagonist. Although fans had known that All For One is connected to the first user of One For All, we only knew his codename from the power he assumed for himself. However, this book unveils the villain’s real name: Zen Shigaraki.

My Hero Academia’s All For One Real Name Revealed

In the world of My Hero Academia, it has been disclosed that All For One’s true identity is Zen Shigaraki. This revelation sheds light on many aspects of the series’ most formidable antagonist. It also clarifies why Tomura Shigarakai bears the same surname and links him to his brother Yoichi Shigaraki. Given All For One’s history of concealing his identity through various aliases, it seems plausible that Zen Shigaraki might be another codename he adopted for himself. The name almost appears tailor-made for the villain, symbolizing the emptiness and hollowness he may have felt at times.

When considering the conventional understanding of “zen,” it often signifies a tranquility discovered through solitude or meditation. The antagonist, however, used this concept as a provocation in front of others, seeking to present an image of serenity to the world, possibly even deceiving himself. His ultimate goal was to become a Demon Lord, and he began by discarding his genuine identity for this purpose. Yet, in his attempts to appear powerful, he instead became as hollow as his new name implies.

All For One’s Story Continues in My Hero Academia’s Final Season

Although My Hero Academia concluded its run last Summer, the series is carrying on with fresh content. Not only are new chapters being added to the storyline, even in the latest Ultra Age book, but the anime is also preparing for a dramatic conclusion. The final season of My Hero Academia is currently delving into the climactic battles against All For One and Tomura Shigaraki, providing an exciting adaptation of these events.

The final season of “My Hero Academia” is set to air this October as part of the Fall 2025 anime lineup. Simultaneously, new episodes will be available on Crunchyroll and other platforms when they initially air in Japan. The original voice cast and crew from the previous seasons will reprise their roles for the last installment. In the meantime, you can watch the first seven seasons streaming on platforms such as Crunchyroll, Hulu, and others to stay up-to-date.

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2025-05-05 00:11