My Hero Academia is about to return, so we’re getting the usual slew of trailers and promotional material. The latest teaser has sparked some fanfare, since it gave us a first listen to the new opening song, and it’s a banger.
Things are about to step up a notch inMy Hero Academia, as Season 7 takes us further into the Final Act Saga. Deku and Shigaraki’s big battle is coming in theanime show, as well as reckoning for heroes as an institution.
This constitutes some gravitas, and in the new trailer, all fans have been talking about is the awesome opening for the seventh season. The tune is called ‘Tagatame’ by TK, from the band Ling Tosite Sigure, and it’s a graceful, emotive rock song that’s truly an earworm.
“The OP song absolutely rocks, and cannot wait to hear the full version… I re-watched the trailer to listen the song,” one fanstatedon Reddit. “I’m going to need them to slide the OP’s full version because GOD DAMN,” added another commenter.
My Hero Academia has changed themes each season, often also rolling out another opening and closing song midway through each set of episodes. These songs have contributed to the series being regarded as one of thebest animeseries, since they capture the energy of what’s going on so well.
For instance, ‘Peace Sign’ in Season 2 is a more upbeat piece, demonstrating the energetic vibe of the sports festival, whereas Season 5’s ending theme, ‘Ashiato -Footprints-‘, reminds us of happier days in light of Shigaraki’s rise happening in the show. ‘Tagatame’ will surely reflect a more sullen energy for Season 7, even if temporarily.
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Alongside the music, the acting performances have fans talking as well, since we have some real tension among All Might, Deku, and Shigaraki. “Hearing all the voice actors going in so hard is damn hype,” commented one user.
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Anthony McGlynn is a Senior Anime Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. An expert on animes like Demon Slayer, Solo Leveling and My Hero Academia, he also has over 10 years experience covering games and pop culture for outlets such as Variety, IGN, Den of Geek, PCGamesN, PCGamer, The Digital Fix, and many more. You can contact him at: anthony.mcglynn@dexerto.com
