My Hero Academiais certainly no stranger to crossovers, andits latest collaboration is with one of the biggest entertainment brands in the world,Marvel Studios.In the past,My Hero Academiahas partnered with the NBA, Fortnite, Kura Sushi, and several other popular companies, but its most recent partnership is undoubtedly its most fitting yet.
@MarvelStudios_J’sX account posted an image of one ofMy Hero Academia’smost powerful heroes alongside the star of the new upcoming Marvel film,Captain America: Brave New World,with the inspiring caption “Determination makes a hero stronger.” This colorful promotional art proves whythese two superheroes could make a perfect team.
My Hero Academia’s Hawks and Marvel’s Captain America Team Up in a New Image
The Team-up Is Absolutely Perfect, as Both Characters Feature Bird-Themed Elements in Their Hero Costumes
The photo depicts Marvel’s Sam Wilson, better known as Captain America, and Keigo Taikami, better known as Hawks. Both of these characters are important heroes in their respective universes, making the crossover an extremely clever hero mash-up. Captain America is depicted wearing a navy hero suit with a silver star pattern emblazoned on the front, as well as bright red boots and a pair of colorful mechanical wings that are open behind him, allowing him to fly forward.Sam Wilson used to be known as the hero Falcon,so these wings are a nod to his previous hero identity.
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Finally, the hero holds a massive red, white, and blue shield, which is Captain America’s most noticeable, important symbol throughout Marvel history. The drawing of Hawks is equally impressive, depicting the Pro Hero wearing his typical hero outfit of a tan jacket and pants with white detailing around the sides, brown boots, brown gloves, and a pair of yellow glasses over his eyes. The most stunning aspect of the image of Hawks ishis bright red wings that are outstretched behind him as he flies forward,and a few small red feathers are floating around him as well.
The Promo Advertises My Hero Academia Season 8 and the New Captain America Film
Hawks and Captain America Are Two of the Coolest Superheroes, Making This Collaboration Epic Beyond Belief
This exciting promotion serves two purposes: celebrating theeighth and final season ofMy Hero Academiaand celebrating theCaptain America: Brave New Worldmoviethat will be released in theaters worldwide soon.Captain America: Brave New Worldhas a U.S. release dateof August 10, 2025,whileMy Hero Academiaseason eight is expected to come out in fall 2025.This collaboration is a perfect fit because bothMarvelandMy Hero Academiafocus on telling the stories of superheroes, and are two of the most popular franchises in the world right now.
“Thank you for letting me be involved with another Marvel movie. I’m so glad I am able to draw Hawks like this. I really like The Hulk and am curious about what’s happening with Red Hulk. I’m looking forward to the new movie!” - Character Designer, Umakoshi
Hawks and Captain America also share quite a few similarities, making this team-up even more amazing. They are both extremely heroic, motivated by their goal of saving others, and very strong, but even more intriguing than that,they both have a set of wings incorporated into their hero costume.Both superheroes use a set of red wings to fly around and fight enemies, making them even more alike.My Hero Academia’scollaborations with other brands and entertainment franchises are always a delight to see, but thisMarvel-themed partnership is one of its best and most awe-inspiring yet.
