My Hero Academia is getting a new anime short titled "I am a hero too" focused on Eri, a supporting character from the main series. The short will follow Eri during her high school years as she navigates her own hero journey.
This spin-off expands the MHA universe beyond Deku and class 1-A, giving screen time to a character who played a pivotal role in the main story's emotional core. Eri's arc in the films involved trauma recovery and finding her place in the hero world, so a dedicated short exploring her high school experience makes narrative sense.
The announcement signals Toei Animation's continued investment in the MHA franchise. The series remains a cash cow for the studio, and side projects like this capitalize on fan attachment to secondary characters. Whether this short justifies its existence depends on execution. Too many anime spin-offs feel like filler designed purely to extend IP reach rather than tell stories that earned their place.
This could work if the creative team uses Eri's unique perspective and quirk to explore themes the main series didn't fully flesh out. Played straight, it risks feeling like obligatory content banking on established goodwill.