If there is one song that has made millions of My Hero Academia fans cry into their plus ultra pillows, it is Yuki Hayashi’s “You Say Run.” That iconic track has carried the emotional weight of Izuku Midoriya’s journey from Zero Point to One For All legend since Season 1. And now, exactly ten years after the anime first premiered, Hayashi has unleashed something nobody saw coming.
Toho Co., Ltd. just announced a brand-new 10th anniversary version of “You Say Run” that fuses Hayashi’s original orchestral masterpiece with none other than German electronicore band Electric Callboy. Think trap drops meeting cinematic strings. Think EDM energy colliding with pure shonen soul. This is not a remix. This is a complete rebirth.
A Collaboration Ten Years In The Making
The new version was performed live at the “My Hero Academia IN CONCERT” stage in London on September 20, 2026 — two days before its global streaming debut. Kevin Ratajczak and Nico Sallach of Electric Callboy connected directly with composer Yuki Hayashi after Hayashi wrote entirely new English lyrics specifically for this anniversary edition.
“We are beyond excited to have this opportunity to add our vocals to ‘You Say Run,’” said Ratajczak. “The melody of ‘You Say Run’ is so powerful and uplifting — we just absolutely love this song!”
Sallach echoed the sentiment: “Working on this track was pure fun, and it was a huge honor to collaborate on it. We cannot wait for everyone to hear it!”
Why Electric Callboy?
This might sound unexpected, but when you think about it, it makes perfect sense. Electric Callboy is no stranger to high-energy collaborations. They delivered electrifying performances on hits like “Hypa Hypa,” “We Got the Moves,” and BABYMETAL’s genre-bending smash “RATATATA.” Toho’s music team spent months searching for international artists who could bring powerful shouts and melodic vocals matching the unstoppable energy of My Hero Academia — and Electric Callboy emerged as the clear choice.
The newly reimagined version combines the track’s original orchestral foundation with Electric Callboy’s trademark blend of EDM and pop hooks, creating a fresh sonic landscape while honoring the emotion that made the original version legendary.
“‘You Say Run,’ one of the signature tracks representing My Hero Academia, has been reborn with an unprecedented surge of energy by fusing with the incredible vocals of Electric Callboy,” Hayashi shared. “I am deeply honored and thrilled to share this special sound born from the intersection of our shared energy.”
A New Visual To Match The Sound
Bones film did not just deliver audio magic. They also unveiled an exclusive new illustration showing Izuku Midoriya — aka Deku — performing a powerful SMASH move. The artwork pays direct homage to the Season 1 original soundtrack cover, creating a beautiful visual bridge between the beginning of Deku’s hero story and its decade-long legacy.
Where Does This Leave MHA Fans?
My Hero Academia has come incredibly far since October 2016. Kohei Horikoshi’s manga concluded in August 2024 after selling over 100 million copies worldwide. The anime ran eight seasons with more than 170 episodes across its TV run, supported by four feature films. The eighth and final season wrapped up in fall 2025. But clearly, the world is nowhere near done with My Hero Academia.
This 10th anniversary project, running throughout 2026, is being called “the largest event in franchise history” by industry observers, with additional announcements teased across the official anniversary website at myheroacademia.link/10-anniversary/.
“I truly hope the song crosses borders and genres, reaches as many hearts as possible, and resonates passionately with everyone,” Hayashi said. “Plus Ultra!”
What Do You Think?
An orchestral-anthem-meets-electronicore version of “You Say Run” with Electric Callboy. It sounds insane until you hear it, right? Are you excited for the global release on September 22, or does this cross a line you didn’t expect? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know whether Electric Callboy nailed it or missed the mark entirely! (°・°××°・°)
