‘My Hero Academia’ Concert Tour Unveils Trailer, Key Visual
by Naman Ramachandran · VarietyToho has unveiled a trailer and key visual for the “My Hero Academia In Concert” world tour.
The tour, produced by GEA Live, is set to kick off May 30, 2026, at Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall in Japan before expanding to international venues.
The touring production will transform the beloved anime series into a live cinematic concert experience, featuring composer Hayashi Yuki’s score performed by a band in sync with scenes from the show’s eight seasons displayed on a large-scale screen. The performance will showcase iconic battles, emotional moments and defining character scenes from the series’ decade-long run.
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Hayashi’s compositions, including fan-favorite themes “You Say Run” and “You Can Become a Hero,” will be performed live as the visuals unfold on screen, aiming to capture the tension, triumph and emotional stakes that have defined the series.
“This concert gives fans a powerful new way to experience the story they love,” said Floris Douwes, producer and managing director at GEA Live. “Hayashi’s score is the emotional heartbeat of ‘My Hero Academia.’ Performed live, every note heightens the stakes — the victories, the losses, and the resolve that defines what it means to be a hero.”
The concert aims to honor the series’ legacy for both longtime fans and newcomers through what organizers describe as a high-energy collective experience.
Based on Horikoshi Kohei’s manga, “My Hero Academia” is set in a world where approximately 80% of the population possesses superpowers called Quirks. The story follows Midoriya Izuku and his classmates at U.A. High School as they train to become professional heroes. The anime series concluded its eighth and final season in fall 2025.
GEA Live has produced location-based entertainment for brands including PlayStation, “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” “Demon Slayer” and composer Ennio Morricone, operating as part of Sony Music’s Masterworks Live division. The company has delivered shows across more than 40 countries.
Watch the trailer here: