This scene from one of the anime world’s most beloved series, My Hero Academia, shows the final season paying heartfelt tribute to the most emotional and iconic moment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: the portals scene from Avengers: Endgame. The gathering of heroes is not just an action set piece; it is a manifesto about inspiration and collective belief.
The Gates of Heroism Open: My Hero Academia Season 8’s “Avengers: Endgame” Moment
For eight seasons, My Hero Academia has blended the journey of young people learning to become heroes with intense emotion and breathtaking action. The final season is widely regarded as one of the best yet, reaching the climax of the epic war against All For One. In the latest episode, titled “From Aizawa,” protagonist Deku (Izuku Midoriya) hits absolute rock bottom against his nemesis Shigaraki (whose body has been completely taken over by All For One) and loses both of his arms.
Just when all hope seems lost, Deku is saved by every single student from U.A. High School’s Class 1-A Hero Course rushing to his aid. This moment has sent shockwaves through pop culture.
[Deku’s friends appearing through portals in My Hero Academia, looking stunned and ready]
When the Portals Open: The Art of Homage
My Hero Academia has never hidden its love for Western comics; Deku’s fighting style and his “danger sense” ability are clearly inspired by Spider-Man. In that context, this direct nod to the legendary portal scene from 2019’s Avengers: Endgame feels both natural and deliberately crafted as a loving homage.
Yet this moment is far more than just a cool reference—it deepens the story’s emotional core. The heroes who step through those portals are the very classmates, teachers, and allies that Deku himself inspired throughout the series. The show powerfully reminds us that true heroism isn’t only about punching villains; it’s about giving others hope.
In the final war, regular citizens are watching Deku’s battle on television screens across the country. Just as Deku once looked up to All Might as the ultimate symbol of peace when he was a child, now Deku has become that symbol for the entire world. This scene is the emotional and thematic peak of the entire series, showing how Deku mobilized a collective force simply by inspiring others.
Series Information Summary
- Series: My Hero Academia (Season 8)
- Episode: “From Aizawa” (Episode 7)
- Platform: Crunchyroll
- Key Scene: During the final battle, as Deku fights Shigaraki, the entirety of Class 1-A arrives to help him through a portal sequence strikingly similar to Avengers: Endgame.
