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The special episode No. 170+1 'More' of the hit anime series My Hero Academia has sparked a massive reaction on social media, driven by the debut of its opening theme song 'THE REVO' by the rock band Porno Graffitti. On the day of the broadcast, 'THE REVO' soared to the number one spot on trending charts across Yahoo! and X (formerly Twitter). As the anime marks its landmark 10th anniversary, fans were ecstatic to see the series return to the artist who helped define its beginning. The newly released non-credit opening sequence serves as a condensed retrospective of the series' journey. It highlights the evolution of the protagonist, Deku (Izuku Midoriya), from his iconic red shoes to his advanced hero suits, alongside the growth of his classmates in Class 1-A. Social media was flooded with emotional praise, with fans commenting, 'It’s a perfect summary of our journey so far,' and 'Just seeing Deku’s boots gets me fired up.' The high level of...

On October 3rd, the announcement of "Dessin #4," a new song by the popular band Porno Graffitti, became a major topic on SNS X (formerly Twitter), dominating the trending topics. This song, the first new entry in the "Dessin" series in a remarkable 23 years, has been met with an outpouring of joy and surprise from fans. Fans posted enthusiastic comments such as "Dessin #4, which I've wished for forever, is finally hereeeeee!", "I'm too excited!", and "I'm speechless." Many also expressed surprise at the immense reaction, saying things like "Dessin #4 is trending at #1!?" Some even voiced their anticipation for the creative team, exclaiming, "Whoaahhhhhh Dessin #4!? And it's the combination I love most: lyrics by Haruichi-san, music by Akihito-san!!!" Furthermore, the news that Yo Tsuji would handle the arrangement thrilled some fans, who commented, "What an unbeatable lineup..." The "De...

Rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN's new song "I" has been announced as the ending theme for the highly popular anime series 'My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON,' causing a significant stir on social media. Following the announcement from the anime's official X (formerly Twitter) account, fans flooded social media with reactions of surprise and joy. Comments included, "BUMP has come to HeroAca!! Isn't this just the best😭‼︎‼︎," "BUMP OF CHICKEN was unexpected," and "So incredibly happy!! And it's the ED for such a super popular work like HeroAca, that's amazing!!!" Furthermore, it had already been announced that Porno Graffitti would perform the opening theme, leading to a surge of excitement and anticipation for the star-studded lineup adorning the final season. Fans commented, "Porno Graffitti for OP, BUMP OF CHICKEN for ED is, well, just too strong, isn't it?" and "An anime with tie-ups from Porno Graffitti and...

It has been announced that the rock band Porno Graffitti's new song "THE REVO" will be the opening theme for the anime "My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON," generating a significant buzz on social media. The series will begin airing every Saturday at 5:30 PM, starting October 4th. What has particularly excited fans about this announcement is that Porno Graffitti also performed "THE DAY," the memorable opening theme for the very first season of the "My Hero Academia" anime series. The prospect of the same artist bookending the series has led to an outpouring of emotional responses from fans, such as "Starting with Porno Graffitti and ending with Porno Graffitti is just the best, isn't it?" "It had to be you guys to conclude it...!!" and "This is too emotional!" Many posts also express gratitude and excitement, like "Thank you, HeroAca!" and "Super intense!" alongside praise for the band, stating...