Rody Soul, Voiced by Ryo Yoshizawa, Reappears in *My Hero Academia* FINAL SEASON

Rody Soul, a popular character from the movie *My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: World Heroes' Mission*, made his first TV anime appearance in Episode 8 (No. 167) titled "Izuku Midoriya: Rising" of the popular anime *My Hero Academia* FINAL SEASON, which aired on November 22, 2025. The voice of Rody is provided by actor Ryo Yoshizawa. As it's his first appearance in four years since the movie's release, fans have flooded social media with expressions of joy and emotion.

The line "Hang in there, Hero" that Rody delivered to Izuku Midoriya particularly moved many fans. Since the word "Hero" was added to a part that was originally just "Hang in there" in the manga, speculation has spread on social media that it might have been Ryo Yoshizawa's ad-lib, making his passionate performance a big topic of discussion. Yoshizawa himself commented in a post-dubbing interview, "It was an expression of deep trust in Deku, as if to say, 'Deku can do it,'" and his performance, imbued with profound trust in Deku, brought tears to viewers' eyes.

On social media, praises poured in, such as "Ryo Yoshizawa's voice was truly amazing... I was surprised by the surprise appearance, it was the best, I cried a lot," "In such a heartwarming episode, Rody's voice actor Ryo Yoshizawa's comment resonates even more," and "It was truly wonderful to have Ryo Yoshizawa play Rody." His high acting ability and deep understanding of the character are being re-evaluated. Furthermore, Pinu, voiced by Mirai Shida, who co-starred in the movie, also appeared, eliciting surprise and joy at the reunion of the star-studded cast.

While his passionate performance in the anime is garnering attention, Ryo Yoshizawa is also busy as an actor. On the same day, it was announced that he would grace the cover of *MAQUIA 2026 January Special Edition*, and an interview discussing his thoughts on beauty as an artist, following his hit movie *Kokuhou* this year, is also drawing attention. His diverse activities across fields like film and magazines once again demonstrate Yoshizawa's multifaceted appeal.

*My Hero Academia* FINAL SEASON is accelerating its excitement with Ryo Yoshizawa's participation. Rody Soul's reappearance will be a great support in Deku's battle, and we can't take our eyes off the future developments.

The Context

*My Hero Academia* is a hugely popular Japanese superhero manga and anime series created by Kohei Horikoshi. Set in a world where most of the population possesses superpowers called 'Quirks,' the story follows Izuku Midoriya, a Quirkless boy who dreams of becoming a hero. He inherits the Quirk 'One For All' from the legendary hero All Might and enrolls in U.A. High School. The FINAL SEASON, currently airing, depicts the climax of the story. Rody Soul is a key original character introduced in the third *My Hero Academia* movie, *World Heroes' Mission*. His first appearance in the main TV anime series, especially voiced by acclaimed actor Ryo Yoshizawa, is a significant event for fans, bridging the gap between the movie and the TV continuity and adding a beloved character to the final arc.

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