Which My Hero Academia Volume Is Considered The Last In The Main Saga?

Is the main story arc officially done after volume 40? Can't find a clear answer on where the final battles and the 'final war' conclude.
2026-08-04 21:14:43
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CalmInk
CalmInk
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Honestly, I just lurk in these threads to see what the latest speculation is. The theories about the ending are wilder than some of the Quirks.
2026-08-05 22:49:10
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ColeJay
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Okay, practical answer for collectors: If you want every volume of the main story, you need to buy every volume from 1 onward, and you need to keep buying new ones as they release. There is no complete box set yet because the story isn't complete. Pre-order volumes as they are announced. Follow Viz Media on social media for release dates. That's the only way to ensure you get the 'last' volume when it eventually comes out.
2026-08-06 01:57:51
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AmayaHunt
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Man, I keep seeing this debate pop up everywhere. The general consensus seems to be that Volume 39 marks the end of what's considered the main 'Final War' saga. That's where the big, final clash against All For One and Shigaraki reaches its conclusion. The story definitely feels like it wraps up the primary conflict that's been building since day one.

However, the manga kept going for a bit longer to tie up character epilogues and show where everyone ends up. So if you're asking for the definitive endpoint of the core hero vs. villain struggle, grab volume 39. The volumes after that are more like an extended denouement.
2026-08-06 10:27:59
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EllaEvans
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I love that there's no clear answer. It shows how rich the story is that people can debate where the 'main' part ends. It means the epilogue has real weight and value of its own; it's not just an afterthought that everyone agrees to ignore. The fact that we're arguing about it proves the entire ending is substantial.

So maybe the best answer is: read it all and decide for yourself where you felt the story's heart stop racing and start contentedly beating. For me, that shift happened in the quiet moments after the last big battle, which are in the early pages of the volume following 39. But that's just my feeling.
2026-08-06 11:55:21
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DaxHudson
DaxHudson
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Can we appreciate that Horikoshi managed to stick the landing? So many long-running series fumble the finale. But having a clear, definitive end to the primary conflict (vol. 39) and then taking time for a proper, lengthy epilogue is a masterclass in satisfying storytelling. It respects both the plot and the characters.

Knowing that, I'd never tell someone to stop at volume 39. I'd tell them the main conflict ends there, but to absolutely read the rest. The epilogue is what makes the journey feel truly complete and worthwhile. It's not a separate story; it's the essential final note.
2026-08-06 21:12:40
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