Pro wrestling and anime just had their most crossover moment of the year, and of course it was Kenny Omega who made it happen. At AEW’s All In: London on Sunday, the AEW World Champion walked out to defend his title dressed as All Might from My Hero Academia — complete with the character’s original Japanese voice actor narrating his entrance over the iconic track “You Say Run.” Fans in the arena lost it. The internet hasn’t stopped talking about it since. It’s the kind of unifying pop-culture moment we’ve seen anime crossovers spark before — and this one is no exception.
This wasn’t a cheap costume moment. Omega went all in. His entrance was a full My Hero Academia production, built around All Might’s signature speeches, and it hit so hard that even people who have never watched a single wrestling match couldn’t stop resharing the clips. Here’s why this moment is genuinely special — and why it matters for anime fans, wrestling fans, and anyone who loves a good crossover.
Kenny Omega Went Full Plus Ultra
The former IWGP and AEW star entered the arena wearing an All Might-inspired outfit, but the real showstopper was the audio. Japanese voice actor Kenta Miyake — the voice of All Might himself — delivered an entrance narration based on several of the Symbol of Peace’s most famous speeches from My Hero Academia. All of it was set to “You Say Run,” the anthem that plays during the series’ most emotional fight scenes.
If that combination sounds engineered to give anime fans goosebumps, that’s because it absolutely was. Omega thanked the franchise, Crunchyroll, and Miyake directly after the match, saying: “Thank you to My Hero Academia, Crunchyroll, and Miyake-san for allowing me to represent All Might.”
The Match Itself Was a Banger
The entrance was just the opening act, though. Omega went on to face Will Ospreay in the main event of All In: London to defend the AEW World Championship — a match that ran a reported 35 thrilling minutes. Ospreay ultimately walked away with the W, dethroning Omega and sending the London crowd into a frenzy. The event also saw the tag-team duo Austin Creed and Kofi (formerly Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston) debut as the team “New Level,” adding even more buzz to an already stacked card.
This Isn’t Omega’s First Anime Entrance
What makes this moment so perfect is that Kenny Omega has been flying the anime flag for years. He’s one of the most famous wrestling stars in the world, and he’s never been shy about his love of Japanese pop culture. This latest entrance is part of a long-running bit that fans have come to love:
- At AEW’s Double or Nothing in 2019, he arrived in a jacket inspired by Sword Art Online protagonist Kirito.
- At Wrestle Kingdom 17 in 2023, he made his entrance in an outfit inspired by Final Fantasy VII‘s Sephiroth — complete with a brand-new rendition of “One-Winged Angel” by composer Nobuo Uematsu.
- Now, at All In: London 2026, he’s added All Might to the collection.
Omega has essentially built a highlight reel of anime and gaming tributes at the highest levels of professional wrestling — and each one has become appointment viewing for fans who would never normally watch a wrestling show.
Why the Internet Can’t Stop Talking About It
The All Might entrance hit a cultural sweet spot. My Hero Academia is one of the biggest anime franchises in the world, and All Might is arguably its most beloved character. Combining that with the theatrical pageantry of pro wrestling — a medium that is basically live-action shonen anime anyway — created a moment that resonated far beyond either fandom.
Add in the fact that Omega lost the title in the very same match, and you’ve got a narrative cocktail of hype, heartbreak, and nostalgia that is practically engineered for viral engagement. Clips have flooded X/Twitter, YouTube, and every anime community on the planet, with fans debating what anime character Omega should pay tribute to next.
Anime and Wrestling Are the Same Energy
Honestly, the crossover makes perfect sense. Pro wrestling and anime operate on the same wavelength: larger-than-life characters, dramatic finishers, comebacks against impossible odds, and crowds that treat every big moment like a festival. Omega has basically been arguing this point for years — one bombastic entrance at a time — and the All Might moment is the strongest case yet.
It’s the kind of creative crossover we love to see in entertainment: two passionate communities colliding and finding out they have more in common than they realized. And if recent history is any guide, this won’t be the last time a wrestling megastar borrows from anime lore to create a moment nobody saw coming. Between anime comebacks making fans giddy and franchises dominating the internet in unexpected ways, this is clearly the era of anime meeting the mainstream head-on.
What’s Next for Omega?
With the championship now in Ospreay’s hands, the big question is what Kenny Omega does next. It’s entirely possible he comes back even harder, pulling out another anime-inspired entrance for his redemption arc. Given his track record, speculation is already running wild: could a One Piece Luffy entrance be on the horizon? A Dragon Ball Goku tribute? Or maybe he’ll double down on the My Hero theme and go full Deku?
Whatever he chooses, one thing is certain — anime fans will be watching. Omega has officially crossed the line from “wrestler who likes anime” to “the wrestler anime fans consider one of their own.” And honestly? He’s earned it.
Kenny Omega isn’t just the best professional wrestler in the world who happens to love anime. He’s the guy who turned that love into some of the most unforgettable entrances in the history of the sport. The Anime King of pro wrestling has truly gone Plus Ultra.
Which anime character do you think Kenny Omega should pay tribute to next? Drop your prediction in the comments — the wilder the better.
