Crunchyroll, the ultimate destination for anime fans worldwide, has joined forces with TOHO animation, the National Basketball Association (NBA), NBALAB, and HYPERFLY to bring a second fashion crossover to My Hero Academia fans featuring a unique mix of fan-favorite characters from the beloved anime paired with iconic NBA teams.
The collection, which will be a mix of streetwear and apparel, including t-shirts and hoodies, will feature the series’ iconic main cast paired with the following NBA teams:
Izuku Midoriya – Boston Celtics
Katsuki Bakugo – New York Knicks
Ochaco Uraraka – Miami Heat
Shoto Todoroki – Philadelphia 76ers
Eijiro Kirishima – Chicago Bulls
Endeavor – Golden State Warriors
Mirko – Los Angeles Lakers
Items from the collection will be available to purchase at BoxLunch, as well as at select NBA Stores and via online shipping later this month.
The collaboration first debuted at NBA Con in 2023, with My Hero Academia’s iconic hero All Mightfeatured on merchandise for nine NBA teams, designed by HYPERFLY, whose past NBA collections celebrating Asian culture were well received by fans and players alike. The collaboration is driven by the NBALAB. The NBALAB aligns itself with companies who are pushing boundaries, making noise and building positive community in their field. The NBALAB bridges the gap between the brand and the NBA to create new products and experiences that are authentic for NBA fans.
My Hero Academia is a Japanese anime series based on the popular comics by Kohei Horikoshi. It is set in a world where about eighty percent of the population has a superpowered Quirk. Heroes protect people and society from accidents, disasters, and villains—criminals who use their Quirks for evil. The story of Izuku Midoriya and his classmates at U.A. High School and their growth, fights, and friendship unfolds as they aim to become such heroes. All seasons of My Hero Academia are available to stream on Crunchyroll now.
