My Hero Academia Celebrates 10th Anniversary with "PLUS ULTRA LIVE" Featuring All-Star Theme Song Artists

The popular anime series My Hero Academia (commonly known as MHA or Hiroaka) has announced a special live event, "ANI ROCK FES.2026 My Hero Academia PLUS ULTRA LIVE," to commemorate its 10th anniversary. This grand event will bring together past theme song artists and will be held over two days, November 22nd (Sunday) and 23rd (Monday, public holiday), 2026, at the Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium. This major news quickly spread across social media platform "X" (formerly Twitter), drawing numerous comments of anticipation and excitement from fans.

According to the official announcement, the event will feature a star-studded lineup of theme song artists who have lent their voices to My Hero Academia over the years. Further details on the performing artists will be revealed at noon on May 1st (Friday), coinciding with the start of the fastest pre-sale lottery for tickets. In response to this announcement, fans have been flooding social media with comments like, "This event is too hot! A gathering of theme song artists is incredibly emotional," and "Isn't the lineup of past theme song artists too luxurious?"—heating up the competition for tickets already.

Particular attention is focused on which artists will perform. My Hero Academia's theme songs have been performed by a stellar roster of artists representing the Japanese music scene, including BUMP OF CHICKEN, Kenshi Yonezu, Porno Graffitti, amazarashi, BLUE ENCOUNT, LiSA, and UVERworld. On social media, fans are expressing their uncontainable excitement and speculation, with comments such as, "It would be amazing if BUMP, Kenshi Yonezu, and Porno Graffitti came, but I don't feel like I'd get a ticket," "I wonder if BUMP will appear among the theme song artists?", and "Does this mean I might see Porno, amazarashi, BLUE ENCOUNT, Ling Tosite Sigure, KANA-BOON, SUPER BEAVER, LiSA, BUMP, and UVERworld all at once? That's too luxurious!"

This special live event, truly embodying "PLUS ULTRA" (Go Beyond!), is a fitting celebration for the anime's 10th anniversary milestone. Fans are eagerly awaiting the artist announcement on May 1st and are already preparing to witness this legendary two-day stage.

The context

My Hero Academia, often abbreviated as MHA or Hiroaka in Japan, is one of the most globally recognized and popular Japanese anime and manga franchises. Originating from Kohei Horikoshi's manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, it tells the story of Izuku Midoriya, a boy born without superpowers (called "Quirks") in a world where almost everyone has them, yet dreams of becoming a superhero. The anime series, produced by Studio Bones, first aired in 2016 and quickly gained a massive international following for its compelling characters, thrilling action, and themes of heroism, friendship, and perseverance.

The phrase "PLUS ULTRA" is the motto of U.A. High School, the prestigious superhero academy attended by the main characters. It translates to "Go Beyond!" or "Further Beyond!" and is a central theme throughout the series, inspiring characters to push their limits and overcome challenges. Its inclusion in the event title signifies the grand scale and aspirational nature of the celebration.

Anime theme songs in Japan are often performed by established and popular music artists, creating a strong cultural connection between the music and the series. The artists mentioned in the article, such as BUMP OF CHICKEN, Kenshi Yonezu (known globally for "Lemon" and "Kick Back"), Porno Graffitti, LiSA (famous for "Gurenge" from Demon Slayer), and UVERworld, are among Japan's most prominent musical acts. Their participation in an event like this is a significant draw, promising high-quality performances and a nostalgic journey through the anime's musical history. Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium is a major indoor arena in Tokyo, frequently used for large concerts and sporting events, underscoring the importance and scale of this 10th-anniversary celebration.

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