My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 3: Release date and everything you need to know

After two breathtaking episodes, My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 3 is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated installments of the entire series. Studio Bones has truly pulled out all the stops in adapting the final war arc, and Episode 2 left fans in emotional chaos.

My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 3 will premiere on Saturday, October 19, 2025, in Japan and will be available for streaming internationally shortly after its broadcast. Fans can catch it on Crunchyroll, Netflix Japan, and other regional anime platforms, depending on availability.

Episode 2 recap: A desperate fight for hope

Episode 2, “Stain Leaps into Action,” was an emotional rollercoaster ride for the viewers as it managed to show fans the best and worst of hero society. The episode focused on All Might’s final battle against All For One, his ultimate nemesis, as the world’s greatest hero fought without a quirk, armed only with his mechanical armor and unbreakable will.

Stain used his Quirk to stun All for One, and now it seemed like this vile, evil person was finally about to be stopped. But what no one planned for was the fact that AFO was already prepared for an event like this. And without wasting a second, he removed every single drop of blood from his body and rewrote his blood type.

This meant that all the effort Stain put towards helping All Might was a waste, and the villain still had an upper hand. This brilliant and horrifying move not only showcased AFO’s cunning but also sealed Stain’s tragic fate.

The only bittersweet moment was that, despite being a criminal, during Stain’s final moments, he teamed up with All Might. This could be too little too late, but fans could not help but be sad.

This image of a beaten-up All Might who has almost reached the doors of death was one of the most gut-wrenching moments in the anime’s history. Yet even in that despair, he held on to strength because of the strong respect he has for everyone who has helped him in his life. And then, during the final moments of the episode, came the moment that broke the internet for good reasons.

As All Might was almost about to meet his end, and the world was going to lose the best hero to ever exist, but then we see that Bakugo, who was supposedly dead, made his entrance. The preview gives a hint to viewers that My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 3 would show Bakugo diving straight into a battle.

What to expect from My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 3 (Speculative)?

My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 3 is expected to pick up immediately after Bakugo’s stunning return. Fans are also predicting that this episode could rival legendary anime milestones like One Piece Episode 1000 or Naruto vs. Pain. Some even suggest it might surpass Endeavor vs. the High-End Nomu in terms of raw emotion and visual spectacle.

There is also a speculation that in My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 3, we will see Bakugo fighting not just for victory but for redemption, for himself and for All Might. Because now that we know he is alive, his explosive entrance is a major hint that he is ready to make up for everything he blames himself for, particularly All Might losing his powers back in the Kamino incident.

Now it is his turn to save All Might from a certain death and to fight against a major antagonist make prove to himself that he is more than just a hothead and a bully. When push comes to shove, no one should mess with Bakugo.

Meanwhile, Deku’s battle with Shigaraki could continue high above in the sky, inside the floating U.A. structure. The duo is locked in and focused on beating each other, and they are like the new generation that mirrors the eternal clash of ideals between All Might and AFO.

There is also a chance that My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 3 may also shift between these two fronts, showing how the next generation carries the weight of their predecessors’ legacies and does not focus on Bakugo.

Final thoughts

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My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 3 is an episode that would not only push the narrative further but also leave a lasting impact on the hearts of fans. Bakugo, a once loud kid, has a chance to redeem himself.

Ufotable, the production house of this series, has started this series with a bang, with stellar animation. With Episode 3 fans are hoping that they maintain their quality and are able to give justice to Bakugo's story.

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