TOHO & ELECTRIC CALLBOY REIMAGINE ‘MY HERO ACADEMIA’ FLAGSHIP TRACK “YOU SAY RUN” FOR 10TH ANNIVERSARY
Humberto SaabedraLOS ANGELES / TOKYO (Sept 21, 2026) — Toho Co., Ltd. has officially released a 10th-anniversary reimagining of “You Say Run,” the signature orchestral track from the My Hero Academia anime soundtrack. Composed by series composer Yuki Hayashi, the new version features vocals and electronicore production from German band Electric Callboy (Kevin Ratajczak and Nico Sallach).
Following a live stage debut at the “My Hero Academia IN CONCERT” event in London on September 20, the collaboration launched globally across digital streaming platforms on September 22, 2026.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & PRODUCTION NOTES
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Cross-Genre Collaboration: Fuses Hayashi’s original symphonic arrangement with Electric Callboy’s mix of metalcore breakdowns, electronic dance hooks, and English vocals.
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10th Anniversary Project: Serves as a primary promotional anchor for My Hero Academia The Animation 10th Anniversary, running throughout 2026 across global markets.
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Custom Key Visual: Studio Bones (Bones Film) unveiled a newly commissioned illustration of protagonist Izuku Midoriya (“Deku”) executing a “SMASH,” directly referencing the cover art of the original Season 1 soundtrack.
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Franchise Scale: Follows the conclusion of Kōhei Horikoshi’s original manga in August 2024 (100M+ circulation globally). The anime adaptation spans eight TV seasons, 170+ episodes, and four theatrical feature films, with the final TV season having launched in Fall 2025.
KEY STATEMENTS
Yuki Hayashi (Composer):
“‘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… I truly hope the song crosses borders and genres, reaches as many hearts as possible, and resonates passionately with everyone.”
Kevin Ratajczak & Nico Sallach (Electric Callboy):
“The melody of ‘You Say Run’ is so powerful and uplifting—we just absolutely love this song! Working on this track was pure fun, and it was a huge honor to collaborate on it.”
METADATA & AVAILABILITY
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Track Title: “You Say Run -10th Anniversary Ver.-“
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Primary Artists: Yuki Hayashi feat. Electric Callboy
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Global Release Date: September 22, 2026
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Smartlink / Streaming: myheroacademia.lnk.to/yousayrun10
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Hub URL: myheroacademia.link/10-anniversary/