Arisunime — “My Hero Academia” (僕のヒーローアカデミア, Boku no Hīrō Akademia) has captivated audiences worldwide with its vibrant superhero world, compelling characters, and thrilling battles. Following the journey of Izuku Midoriya, a Quirkless boy who dreams of becoming a hero, the series explores themes of heroism, perseverance, and the challenges of a society powered by superpowers called “Quirks.”
To fully immerse yourself in the saga and appreciate its narrative flow, here’s a comprehensive watch order, including all seasons, movies, and relevant OVAs, along with their synopsis.
The Recommended Watch Order
1. My Hero Academia Season 1 (Episodes 1-13)
Synopsis: In a world where 80% of the population possesses “Quirks,” Izuku Midoriya is born without one but dreams of becoming a hero. After a chance encounter with his idol, the legendary hero All Might, Izuku inherits All Might’s Quirk, “One For All,” and enrolls in U.A. High School, a prestigious academy for aspiring heroes. This season introduces the core cast, their Quirks, and the fundamental concepts of this superhero society, culminating in a villain attack on the U.S.J. training facility.
2. My Hero Academia OVA: Save! Rescue Training!
Synopsis: This OVA sees Class 1-A return to the U.S.J. training area for further rescue practice. What starts as a seemingly normal exercise takes a turn when they encounter a powerful “villain,” testing their teamwork and newly acquired skills.
3. My Hero Academia Season 2 (Episodes 14-38)
Synopsis: Following the U.S.J. incident, Class 1-A participates in the highly anticipated U.A. Sports Festival, a brutal tournament that tests their abilities and puts them in the spotlight. Later, students undertake internships with Pro Heroes, leading Izuku, Tenya Iida, and Shoto Todoroki into a dangerous confrontation with the Hero Killer: Stain. The season concludes with the final exams, where students face off against their teachers.
4. My Hero Academia OVA: Training of the Dead
Synopsis: Set after the field training arc in Season 2, this OVA follows a joint practice session between Izuku’s class and students from Isami High at U.A. Academy, involving a peculiar “zombie” themed exercise.
5. My Hero Academia: Two Heroes (Movie)
Synopsis: Izuku and All Might are invited to I-Island, a floating, mobile city where scientists research Quirks and develop support items. While there, a group of villains takes over the island’s security system. It’s up to Deku and his classmates to help All Might defeat the villains and save the innocent. The movie provides backstory for All Might’s past in America and introduces new characters.
6. My Hero Academia Season 3 (Episodes 39-63)
Synopsis: Class 1-A heads to a training camp in the forest to enhance their Quirks. However, their training is interrupted by the Vanguard Action Squad of the League of Villains, leading to a chaotic battle and the kidnapping of Katsuki Bakugo. The heroes launch a desperate rescue mission, culminating in an epic showdown between All Might and All For One that profoundly impacts hero society. Later, students prepare for and take their Provisional Hero License Exam.
7. My Hero Academia OVA: Make It! Do-or-Die Survival Training (Parts 1 & 2)
Synopsis: In preparation for their Provisional Hero License Exam, some Class 1-A students are sent to a training course to hone their survival skills. What begins as a routine rescue mission turns dangerous when an earthquake causes a cave-in, trapping the students underground and forcing them to work together to survive.
8. My Hero Academia Season 4 (Episodes 64-88)
Synopsis: Izuku begins his “Hero Work-Studies” under Sir Nighteye, All Might’s former sidekick. He soon gets entangled in a mission to stop the Shie Hassaikai yakuza group, led by Overhaul, who is developing a Quirk-destroying drug and targeting a young girl named Eri. This season features intense battles, emotional sacrifices, and a deeper dive into the darker side of the hero world. Later, the U.A. School Festival offers a lighter interlude, followed by the beginning of the Pro Hero Arc.
9. My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (Movie)
Synopsis: Class 1-A is dispatched to Nabu Island as part of a temporary hero agency initiative. Their peaceful assignment is shattered by the arrival of a powerful villain named Nine, who seeks to create a society where only strong Quirks rule. Class 1-A must come together to protect the island’s inhabitants, leading to a climactic battle that pushes them to their absolute limits.
10. My Hero Academia Season 5 (Episodes 89-113)
Synopsis: This season features the Joint Training Arc, where Class 1-A faces off against Class 1-B to improve their Quirks and teamwork. It also delves into the Endeavor Agency Arc, where Izuku, Bakugo, and Shoto intern under the new No. 1 Hero. Crucially, the season adapts the “Meta Liberation Army” arc, shifting focus to the villains and exploring the backstory and motivations of the League of Villains, culminating in a massive clash that reshapes the villain landscape.
11. My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission (Movie)
Synopsis: Izuku, Bakugo, and Shoto join Pro Heroes worldwide on a mission to stop a terrorist organization called Humarise, which believes Quirks are a disease and plans to eradicate all Quirk users. Framed for a crime he didn’t commit, Izuku goes on the run with a new ally, Rody Soul, as they race against time to prevent global catastrophe.
12. My Hero Academia Season 6 (Episodes 114-138)
Synopsis: The long-awaited “Paranormal Liberation War” arc unfolds, depicting an all-out war between the Heroes and the Paranormal Liberation Front, a unified villain army led by Tomura Shigaraki. This season is marked by devastating battles, significant casualties, and a dramatic shift in the societal landscape. The aftermath sees Izuku struggling with the weight of One For All and the public’s waning trust in heroes.
13. My Hero Academia: You’re Next (Movie)
Synopsis: (Details are still emerging for this newest film, but it typically follows the events of the current anime season it releases alongside.) The film features Izuku Midoriya and his classmates confronting a villain who appears to be an imitator of All Might, leading to an intense clash where the fate of a young woman with a powerful Quirk lies in the balance.
14. My Hero Academia Season 7 (Episodes 139-159)
Synopsis: As the world reels from the Paranormal Liberation War, a new threat emerges, and the heroes, including the U.A. High students, prepare for the decisive final battle against All For One and Tomura Shigaraki. This season introduces new international heroes and delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding One For All and the U.A. traitor, leading to the ultimate confrontation that will determine the fate of superhuman society.
15. My Hero Academia Season 8 (Final Season)
Synopsis: Deku and the heroes are plunged into a final battle against villains across Japan. Deku, by fully unleashing One For All Quirks, faces off against Shigaraki. A young and refreshed All For One faces Armored All Might, Quirkless in his powered armor suit. Will Deku be able to bring the story of how they all became the greatest heroes to its finale? Or will everything be destroyed?!
15. My Hero Academia Vigilantes (Spin-off)
Synopsis: My Hero Academia Vigilantes is an anime based on the spin off manga written by Hideyuki Furuhashi and illustrated by Beten Court, it can be said to be a precursor to the main story of My Hero Academia which introduces Izuku Midoriya.
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes focuses on the story of Koichi Haimawari, an ordinary student with an ordinary Quirk. Because of this, he gives up trying to become a hero where he helps others with small tasks that he and his friends like Pop Step and Knuckle Duster can help with.
By following this order, you’ll witness the full scope of heroism, sacrifice, and growth that defines “My Hero Academia.”**
