My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 5 Release Date & Countdown Timer

My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 5 Release Date & Countdown Timer

My Hero Academia continues to reign supreme as one of the most captivating animes in the Fall 2025 lineup. With each episode of its final season, viewers are on the edge of their seats, especially after the thrilling conclusion of Katsuki Bakugo’s epic showdown with All For One. Now, fans are gearing up for the highly anticipated face-off between Izuku Midoriya and Tomura Shigaraki. In this guide, we’ll cover the release date and details for Season 8, Episode 5.

When Is My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 5 Coming Out?

Mark your calendars: My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 5 will drop on November 1, 2025, at 2:30 AM PT (5:30 AM ET). This episode, titled “The Most Wicked Villains,” will witness Deku’s battle against Shigaraki resume with even greater intensity.

Here’s when to catch the latest episode in select regions:

  • Release time in the US: 2:30 AM PT on November 1, 2025
  • Release time in the UK: 10:30 AM BST on November 1, 2025
  • Release time in Australia: 7:30 AM AEST on November 1, 2025
  • Release time in the Philippines: 5:30 PM PHT on November 1, 2025
  • Release time in India: 3:00 PM IST on November 1, 2025

MHA Final Season Episode 5 Countdown Timer

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MHA Season 8 Episode 5 is out now! Stream the new episode on Crunchyroll or Netflix!

What to Expect from MHA Season 8 Episode 5?

In the previous episode, Katsuki Bakugo achieved the remarkable feat of defeating All For One, raising the stakes as the focus shifts to Tomura Shigaraki, the final remaining threat. For Izuku Midoriya, taking down Shigaraki will not be an easy task, given Shigaraki’s significant evolution.

The official synopsis hints at the intense conflict ahead: “Deku manages to fight back against Shigaraki by making full use of his One For All quirk. But then Shigaraki reaches out and steals a certain quirk from him! What will Deku do in the midst of this…?”

Shigaraki stealing Deku's quirk
Image Credit: Bones Film (via X/@heroaca_anime)

As Deku prepares for what will surely be a fierce confrontation, he will need to strategically utilize all his quirks within One For All to stand a chance. With Shigaraki seemingly able to snatch away Deku’s abilities one by one, how will our hero adapt and triumph? Don’t miss the next episode to see how this thrilling battle unfolds.

The latest episodes of My Hero Academia’s final season are available for streaming on Crunchyroll and Netflix. Feel free to share your predictions for Episode 5 in the comments below!

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