How to watch

Set in a world where nearly every person has a superpower known as a 'Quirk', My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia) follows Izuku 'Deku' Midoriya, who is born without a Quirk but dreams of becoming a hero like his idol, All Might. After a fateful encounter, he inherits the most powerful ability in existence and enrolls in U.A. High School, a prestigious academy that trains the next generation of professional heroes. Created by Kōhei Horikoshi, the series has become a global phenomenon with seven anime seasons, three theatrical films, and a spinoff series.

🕐 Release Order

For first-time viewers, release order is the recommended way to experience My Hero Academia. The story builds on itself carefully, and the movies tie into the main timeline in specific ways.

1. My Hero Academia Season 1 (2016)
2. My Hero Academia Season 2 (2017)
3. My Hero Academia Season 3 (2018)
4. My Hero Academia: Two Heroes (film, 2018)
5. My Hero Academia Season 4 (2019–2020)
6. My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (film, 2019)
7. My Hero Academia Season 5 (2021)
8. My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission (film, 2021)
9. My Hero Academia Season 6 (2022–2023)
10. My Hero Academia Season 7 (2024)

The films work best when watched after completing the season that aligns with their release — each one assumes knowledge of events up to that point in the anime.

📖 Story Chronology

The chronological order closely mirrors the release order for the main series. The movies are set during the timeline of specific seasons, so placing them at the right point enhances the experience.

1. My Hero Academia Season 1 (2016) — Deku's origin
2. My Hero Academia Season 2 (2017) — Sports Festival Arc
3. My Hero Academia Season 3 (2018) — Forest Training & Hero Licensing
4. My Hero Academia: Two Heroes (2018) — set after Season 2
5. My Hero Academia Season 4 (2019–2020) — Overhaul Arc
6. My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2019) — set after Season 3
7. My Hero Academia Season 5 (2021) — Joint Training & Paranormal Liberation
8. My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission (2021) — set during Season 5
9. My Hero Academia Season 6 (2022–2023) — Paranormal Liberation War
10. My Hero Academia Season 7 (2024) — Final Arc

Which Order Should You Choose?

Release order is unanimously the best way to watch My Hero Academia. The series builds characters and stakes gradually, and the movies are designed to complement specific arcs. Watch Two Heroes after completing Season 2, Heroes Rising after Season 3, and World Heroes' Mission during or after Season 5. Jumping in with the movies first will spoil major developments. Whether you're a superhero fan, a shonen veteran, or just looking for a new binge, start with Season 1 Episode 1 and don't look back.

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