My Hero Academia concert launches sold-out world premiere footage ahead of tour

My Hero Academia in Concert has released photos and video from its sold-out world premiere in Japan as the live anime experience prepares to tour the U.S. and Europe beginning Sept. 12 in Farmington, New Mexico. The show combines footage from the series with a live ensemble performing Yuki Hayashi’s score and arrives during the franchise’s 10th anniversary year.

Why it matters: - The concert extends one of anime’s biggest franchises into a live-event format. - The tour gives fans a new way to experience My Hero Academia during its 10th anniversary year. - The production is traveling to major U.S. and European cities, which broadens the franchise’s reach beyond streaming and screens. - Exclusive tour-only merchandise will be available at venues.

What happened: - TOHO Co., Ltd., GEA Live and RoadCo Entertainment shared the first photos and video from the world premiere of My Hero Academia in Concert. - The premiere took place May 30 at Pacifico Yokohama in Japan. - The premiere was sold out. - The U.S. tour begins Sept. 12 in Farmington, New Mexico. - The tour includes stops in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Brooklyn and other cities across the country. - A 10-city European debut is set for this fall.

The details: - My Hero Academia in Concert pairs scenes from the anime with a live ensemble performing composer Yuki Hayashi’s score in sync. - The set includes fan-favorite themes such as “You Say Run” and “You Can Be a Hero.” - The show features cinematic visuals from across the series on a massive screen. - The production is built around the story’s battles, friendships and emotional moments. - Tickets are on sale now. - More information is available at the concert website. - Anniversary updates are posted at the 10th-anniversary page. - General franchise information is available at the official My Hero Academia site.

Between the lines: - The release signals that the live show is being positioned as both a concert and a franchise milestone event. - The sold-out Japan premiere suggests strong demand before the international run begins. - The tour list shows a heavy North American footprint, with European dates scheduled on the same dates as some U.S. stops, indicating a broad simultaneous rollout. - My Hero Academia is based on Kōhei Horikoshi’s manga, which has sold more than 100 million volumes worldwide. - The franchise now includes eight seasons, 170+1 episodes and four films. - The anime debuted in April 2016.

What's next: - The U.S. leg starts Sept. 12 and continues through Oct. 25. - The European leg includes dates in London, Düsseldorf, Amsterdam, Paris, Antwerp, Frankfurt, Lyon, Basel, Vienna and Berlin. - More 10th anniversary announcements are expected as the celebration continues in 2026.

The bottom line: - My Hero Academia is turning its soundtrack and story beats into a live tour built to reach fans on two continents at a key franchise milestone.