Complete Event Visuals
(C) Kohei Horikoshi/Shueisha, My Hero Academia Production Committee
The complete event visuals for the “My Hero Academia” special event, “My Hero Academia HERO×VILLAIN FES.” (abbreviated as “Hiro Villa Fes”), have been released.
In addition to the eight characters already revealed, the event visuals feature all members of Class 1-A at U.A. High School, as well as professional heroes Shota Aizawa, Endeavor, and Hawks, bringing the total to 26 characters. Based on the color cover illustration for Chapter 366 of the manga, the characters are dressed in red outfits.
“Hiro Villa Fes” will be held at Pia Arena MM in Kanagawa Prefecture, the largest venue for a My Hero Academia anime event to date, with two performances, one in the afternoon and one in the evening, on August 17th. Hero cast members Yamashita Daiki (as Izuku Midoriya), Okamoto Nobuhiko (as Katsuki Bakugo), Sakura Ayane (as Ochako Uraraka), Kaji Yuki (as Shoto Todoroki), and Miyake Kenta (as All Might), as well as villain cast members Uchiyama Kouki (as Tomura Shigaraki), Shimono Hiro (as Dabi), and Fukuen Misato (as Himiko Toga), will take to the stage to perform live dubbing of famous scenes and engage in exclusive talk. There will also be an advance screening of the opening footage from the anime’s “FINAL SEASON,” which begins in October.
Details of the event are as follows:
■ “My Hero Academia HERO×VILLAIN FES. <Hero x Villain Festival>” Overview
Date: August 17, 2025
Time: Daytime Session: 1:00 PM / Nighttime Session: 6:00 PM
Venue: Pia Arena MM
Cast: Daiki Yamashita (as Izuku Midoriya), Nobuhiko Okamoto (as Katsuki Bakugo), Ayane Sakura (as Ochako Uraraka), Yuki Kaji (as Shoto Todoroki), Kenta Miyake (as All Might), Kouki Uchiyama (as Tomura Shigaraki), Hiro Shimono (as Dabi), Misato Fukuen (as Himiko Toga)
Tickets: SS Seats: ¥9,350 / S Seats: ¥8,250 / A Seats: ¥7,150 (tax included)
[General Sales (First Come, First Served)] Ticket Sales Site: Ticket Pia Ticket Limit: 2
[Paid Streaming Event Evening Session] Streaming begins at the same time as the show begins / Archive available from the end of the stream until 11:59 PM on August 24th Streaming Ticket: ¥3,300 (tax included) Available at: Ticket Pia Streaming Site: PIA LIVE STREAM Ticket Sales Period: Until 8 PM on August 24th Ticket Sales Site: Ticket Pia
Celebrating Heroes and Villains in Style
The “Hiro Villa Fest” brings together an impressive cast of 26 characters from My Hero Academia, highlighting both heroes and villains in a rare joint showcase. This kind of event not only excites fans with fresh visuals but also reinforces the series’ core theme — the coexistence and clash between justice and ambition. The sheer number of characters suggests that the festival could feature diverse stage programs, photo opportunities, and exclusive merchandise, making it a must-attend for dedicated fans. Additionally, the inclusion of lesser-seen characters might hint at their upcoming importance in the storyline or simply offer long-time followers a nostalgic treat.
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