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My Hero Academia

2016 – 2025Show8 seasons170 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureAnimation
92
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Rotten Tomatoes100%88%

A pulse-pounding, uplifting animated series about fantasy and growing up, with standout editing and score.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm · you want dark or edgy material

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Episodes

8 seasons · 170 episodes · best: S3E11 "One For All" 9.8

Episodes

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8.4
7.9
8.8
8.9
9.5

Story

This is the story of how we all became the greatest heroes.

Izuku has dreamt of being a hero all his life—a lofty goal for anyone, but especially challenging for a kid with no superpowers. That’s right, in a world where eighty percent of the population has some kind of super-powered "quirk," Izuku was unlucky enough to be born completely normal. But that’s not enough to stop him from enrolling in one of the world’s most prestigious hero academies.

Feels like

  • Shonen Hero Journey
  • Superpowered Academy
  • High-Octane Action
  • Inspirational Underdog Story
  • Ensemble Character Dynamics
  • Visually Dynamic Combat
  • Themes of Responsibility and Sacrifice
  • Optimistic Worldview
  • Quirk-Based Magic System
  • Emotional Catharsis

Cast

24 of 117 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kenji Nagasaki, Naomi Nakayama, Shouji Ikeno
Written by
Yosuke Kuroda
Produced by
Hayato Saga, Wakana Okamura, Hiroya Nakata
Music by
Yuki Hayashi, Yoshiki Kobayashi

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 3, 2016 · December 13, 2025 · Ended

First aired
April 3, 2016
Last aired
December 13, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
8 seasons · 170 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
135 countries

Tropes

Visual Pun, Pragmatic Adaptation, Only Evil Can Die +9

  • Visual Pun
  • Pragmatic Adaptation
  • Only Evil Can Die
  • Given Name Reveal
  • Contrasting Sequel Antagonist
  • Ms. Fanservice
  • Accomplice by Inaction
  • Inconsistent Spelling
  • Cast from Calories
  • Crippling Overspecialization
  • Workout Fanservice
  • Deadpan Door Shut

12 of 674 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream My Hero Academia?"

Questions about My Hero Academia

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Hero Academia?

NetflixHuluCrunchyrollRakuten VikiWeTV

In the United States, My Hero Academia streams on Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll, Rakuten Viki, and WeTV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 133 other countries.

Is My Hero Academia worth watching?

92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92 (IMDb 8.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (85). Season 5 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 7.9 against 9.5 for the best season.

Which season of My Hero Academia is best?

Season 8, with an IMDb average of 9.5. Season 5 is the weakest at 7.9. The highest-rated episode is One For All (season 3, episode 11) at 9.8, and the lowest is Long Time No See, Selkie (season 5, episode 16) at 5.5.

Is My Hero Academia okay for kids?

TV-14Violence

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch My Hero Academia?

68 h

About 68 hours: 170 episodes in 8 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2025.

Will I feel good after watching My Hero Academia?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is My Hero Academia in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.