Anime Meets Electronicore
Electric Callboy Collaborates on New Vocal Version of My Hero Academia Theme
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The new vocal version originated with Yuki Hayashi’s idea of exploring what “You Say Run” would sound like with lyrics, prompting the production team to seek an international act capable of combining shouted and melodic vocals.
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“You Say Run” was originally an instrumental track from the first season and went on to feature across all eight television seasons and four theatrical films, becoming closely associated with major battles and turning points for Izuku Midoriya.
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The anniversary release follows other 10th-anniversary projects, including the short epilogue episode “More,” released in May 2026, and the worldwide “My Hero Academia IN CONCERT” tour; further announcements are expected through the anniversary project’s website.
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The collaboration reworks Hayashi’s orchestral composition with Electric Callboy’s electronic dance music, metal and pop-influenced sound, giving the previously instrumental piece a vocal-driven format.
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The original track also became the basis for the 2016 “You Say Run Goes With Everything” meme; Hayashi said in a May 2026 interview that he had seen fan-made edits and was impressed by how well the music fit different scenes.
Toho will release a new vocal version of My Hero Academia's signature track "You Say Run" on September 22, 2026, featuring German electronicore band Electric Callboy. Kerrang reports that the "10th Anniversary ver." pairs composer Yuki Hayashi's orchestral arrangement with English vocals from Kevin Ratajczak and Nico Sallach, marking the anime's decade-long milestone.
The collaboration originated from Hayashi's creative vision to explore what the instrumental track would sound like with lyrics, according to Rock Sound. The reimagined version debuted at My Hero Academia IN CONCERT in London and combines Electric Callboy's electronic dance, metal, and pop influences with cAnON.'s English lyrics.
From Instrumental Staple to Vocal Anthem
"You Say Run" has been central to My Hero Academia since season one, accompanying Izuku Midoriya through major battles and turning points across all eight TV seasons and four films. Brave Words confirms the track became a fan-favorite and cultural touchstone in the anime community. The original instrumental composition showcased Hayashi's signature orchestral style.
The song gained additional fame through the 2016 "You Say Run Goes With Everything" meme, which featured the track edited into countless fan videos. In a May 2026 interview, Hayashi said he had seen the fan-made edits and was impressed by how well the music fit different scenes, inspiring the decision to create a vocal version.
Electric Callboy Brings German Electronicore Edge
Electric Callboy reimagined the orchestral piece with their signature sound blending electronic dance, metal, and pop elements. Theprp reports that frontmen Kevin Ratajczak and Nico Sallach contribute both shouted and melodic vocals, creating a hybrid style that bridges classical anime soundtrack traditions with modern metal and dance music.
The production team specifically sought an international act capable of balancing aggressive and smooth vocal performances. This pairing of Hayashi's original orchestration with Electric Callboy's electronic instrumentation transforms "You Say Run" from an instrumental moment to a vocal-driven anthem that honors both the anime's legacy and contemporary music trends.
10th-Anniversary Celebrations Expand Across Media
The "You Say Run" release is one of several major 10th-anniversary projects for My Hero Academia. Chaoszine highlights that new artwork depicts Izuku Midoriya performing a "Smash" as a tribute to the first season's original soundtrack cover. The short epilogue episode "More" premiered in May 2026, and the worldwide IN CONCERT tour brought live orchestral performances to fans globally.
Further anniversary announcements are expected through the official anniversary project website. The September 22 release on major music-streaming services worldwide will mark a milestone moment for the franchise, celebrating ten years of cultural impact while introducing the classic track to new audiences through a fresh artistic lens.
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