The 42nd volume of Kohei Horikoshi’s “My Hero Academia” has finally been unveiled along with the details about the original exhibition, which is scheduled for 2025.

The volume is set to be released on December 4th in Japan. It’ll have 38 pages showing what happens after the final chapter. The cover art of Vol.42 pays tribute to the art style of Vol.1, but this time, it’s Deku instead of All Might – paving the new way. The new volume clearly shows new line gen in focus where all are equally capable and worthy. Class 1-A of U.A. High schools shine brightly in the latest cover.

My Hero Academia Cover Image of Volume 42 (C) Kohei Horikoshi / Shueisha

The sources revealed that the original art exhibition would take place in the summer of 2025 and will be held at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO  in Kyobashi from June 21 to August 31, 2025. A key visual of Izuku Midoriya and Tomura Shigaraki in a dramatic pose will also be displayed at the exhibition. It has been exclusively drawn by Horikoshi for the event. Additionally, the updates regarding the exhibition will be available on their official website and X account (heroaca_exhibit) launched for the event.

My Hero Academia gained massive global success and a fan base around the world after the release of its Manga on  July 7, 2014. In a world where ‘Quirks’ are common, our main protagonist Deku born without them. A shattering reality for a teen boy who dreams of becoming a superhero. With the turn of events Deku – a Quirkless boy meets All Might and things take a heroic yet emotional turn. Now, to achieve his dream of becoming a hero, he enrolled himself in U.A. High School, renowned for training top heroes of Deku’s world. He with his new but not-so-ordinary friends fights evil who misuses their quirk, in a very heroic manner. The manga reached its all-time high success after it got its anime adaptation in 2016. Since then it has aired up to Season 7 and Season 8 is in process.

In the new Vol. we have come full circle with this adventure that Deku is now in All Might spot from Volume 1, reminding how far Izuku came in being a hero just like All Might or even better!