My Hero Academia 2016
“This is, our hero academia.”
★ 8.6/10 · 5,329 votes TV-14 Action & AdventureAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy 8 seasons · 170 eps Ended
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What is My Hero Academia?
My Hero Academia is a Japanese anime television series that premiered in 2016, produced by Bones and based on the manga of the same name by Kōhei Horikoshi. The story follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy who admires superheroes and dreams of becoming one himself.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 170
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 3, 2016
- Last aired
- Dec 13, 2025
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Nippon TV, MBS, TBS, CBC
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview
My Hero Academia is a Japanese anime television series that premiered in 2016, produced by Bones and based on the manga of the same name by Kōhei Horikoshi. The story follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy who admires superheroes and dreams of becoming one himself. After an encounter where he saves a bully from a villain, he is granted a superpower by the strongest superhero, enabling him to attend a prestigious high school training academy for heroes. The series explores his journey as he learns what it truly means to be a hero. It features voice acting by Daiki Yamashita, Justin Briner, Nobuhiko Okamoto, and Ayane Sakura, among others. The show has continued beyond its initial run, remaining popular with audiences interested in its superhero-themed narrative and character development. It can be streamed online through various platforms including Netflix and Prime Video.
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Should you watch it?
“A powerless student inherits a unique ability to pursue his dream of becoming a professional hero.”
Reasons to watch
- engaging premise
- character-driven development
Keep in mind
- features intense conflict
Watch it if you enjoy stories about underdogs training to achieve their goals.
The series contains sequences of conflict and action involving students at a training academy.
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Cast
Daiki Yamashita
Izuku Midoriya (voice)
Kaito Ishikawa
Tenya Iida (voice)
Nobuhiko Okamoto
Katsuki Bakugo (voice)
Yuki Kaji
Shoto Todoroki (voice)
Ayane Sakura
Ochako Uraraka (voice)
Kenta Miyake
All Might (voice)
Aoi Yuuki
Tsuyu Asui (voice)
Junichi Suwabe
Shota Aizawa (voice)
Koki Uchiyama
Tomura Shigaraki (voice)
Tarusuke Shingaki
Mirio Togata (voice)
Seiran Kobayashi
Eri (voice)
Kenjiro Tsuda
Overhaul (voice)
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Izuku Midoriya: Origin Mytharc Apr 3, 2016
- E2 What It Takes to Be a Hero Core Apr 10, 2016
- E3 Roaring Muscles Core Apr 17, 2016
- E4 Start Line Core Apr 24, 2016
- E5 What I Can Do for Now Core May 1, 2016
- E6 Rage, You Damn Nerd Core May 8, 2016
- E7 Deku vs. Kacchan Core May 15, 2016
- E8 Bakugo’s Start Line Core May 22, 2016
- E9 Yeah, Just Do Your Best, Iida! Core May 29, 2016
- E10 Encounter with the Unknown Core Jun 5, 2016
- E11 Game Over Core Jun 12, 2016
- E12 All Might Mytharc Jun 19, 2016
- E13 In Each of Our Hearts Mytharc Jun 26, 2016
Season 2 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 That’s the Idea, Ochaco Mytharc Apr 1, 2017
- E2 Roaring Sports Festival Core Apr 8, 2017
- E3 In Their Own Quirky Ways Core Apr 15, 2017
- E4 Strategy, Strategy, Strategy Core Apr 22, 2017
- E5 Cavalry Battle Finale Mytharc Apr 29, 2017
- E6 The Boy Born with Everything Core May 6, 2017
- E7 Victory or Defeat Core May 13, 2017
- E8 Battle on, Challengers! Core May 20, 2017
- E9 Bakugo vs. Uraraka Core May 27, 2017
- E10 Shoto Todoroki: Origin Mytharc Jun 3, 2017
- E11 Fight On, Iida Core Jun 10, 2017
- E12 Todoroki vs. Bakugo Mytharc Jun 17, 2017
- E13 Time to Pick Some Names Core Jun 24, 2017
- E14 Bizarre! Gran Torino Appears Core Jul 8, 2017
- E15 Midoriya and Shigaraki Core Jul 15, 2017
- E16 Hero Killer: Stain vs U.A. Students Core Jul 22, 2017
- E17 Climax Core Jul 29, 2017
- E18 The Aftermath of Hero Killer: Stain Core Aug 5, 2017
- E19 Everyone's Internships Core Aug 12, 2017
- E20 Listen Up!! A Tale from the Past Core Aug 19, 2017
- E21 Gear up for Final Exams Core Sep 2, 2017
- E22 Yaoyorozu: Rising Core Sep 9, 2017
- E23 Stripping the Varnish Core Sep 16, 2017
- E24 Katsuki Bakugo: Origin Mytharc Sep 23, 2017
- E25 Encounter Mytharc Sep 30, 2017
Season 3 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Game Start Mytharc Apr 7, 2018
- E2 Wild, Wild Pussycats Core Apr 14, 2018
- E3 Kota Core Apr 21, 2018
- E4 My Hero Core Apr 28, 2018
- E5 Drive It Home, Iron Fist!!! Core May 5, 2018
- E6 Roaring Upheaval Core May 12, 2018
- E7 What a Twist! Core May 19, 2018
- E8 From Iida to Midoriya Core May 26, 2018
- E9 All For One Core Jun 2, 2018
- E10 Symbol of Peace Core Jun 9, 2018
- E11 One For All Core Jun 16, 2018
- E12 End of the Beginning, Beginning of the End Core Jun 23, 2018
- E13 Moving into Dorms Core Jun 30, 2018
- E14 Create Those Ultimate Moves Core Jul 14, 2018
- E15 The Test Core Jul 21, 2018
- E16 Shiketsu High Lurking Core Jul 28, 2018
- E17 Class 1-A Core Aug 4, 2018
- E18 RUSH! Core Aug 11, 2018
- E19 Rescue Exercises Core Aug 18, 2018
- E20 Special Episode: Save the World with Love! Core Aug 25, 2018
- E21 What’s the Big Idea? Core Sep 1, 2018
- E22 A Talk about Your Quirk Core Sep 8, 2018
- E23 Deku vs. Kacchan, Part 2 Mytharc Sep 15, 2018
- E24 A Season for Encounters Mytharc Sep 22, 2018
- E25 Unrivaled Mytharc Sep 29, 2018
Season 4 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Scoop on U.A. Class 1-A Mytharc Oct 12, 2019
- E2 Overhaul Core Oct 19, 2019
- E3 Boy Meets… Core Oct 26, 2019
- E4 Fighting Fate Core Nov 9, 2019
- E5 Let’s Go, Gutsy Red Riot Core Nov 16, 2019
- E6 An Unpleasant Talk Core Nov 23, 2019
- E7 GO!! Core Nov 30, 2019
- E8 Suneater of the Big Three Core Dec 7, 2019
- E9 Red Riot Core Dec 14, 2019
- E10 Temp Squad Core Dec 21, 2019
- E11 Lemillion Core Dec 28, 2019
- E12 Unforeseen Hope Core Jan 4, 2020
- E13 Infinite 100% Core Jan 11, 2020
- E14 Bright Future Core Jan 18, 2020
- E15 Smoldering Flames Core Jan 25, 2020
- E16 Win Those Kids’ Hearts Core Feb 1, 2020
- E17 Relief for License Trainees Core Feb 8, 2020
- E18 School Festival Core Feb 15, 2020
- E19 Prepping for the School Festival Is the Most Fun Part Core Feb 22, 2020
- E20 Gold Tips Imperial Core Feb 29, 2020
- E21 Deku vs. Gentle Criminal Core Mar 7, 2020
- E22 School Festival Start!! Core Mar 14, 2020
- E23 Let It Flow! School Festival! Core Mar 21, 2020
- E24 Japanese Hero Billboard Chart Mytharc Mar 28, 2020
- E25 His Start Mytharc Apr 4, 2020
Season 5 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 All Hands on Deck! Class 1-A Mytharc Mar 27, 2021
- E2 Vestiges Core Apr 3, 2021
- E3 Clash! Class A vs. Class B! Core Apr 10, 2021
- E4 Make It Happen, Shinso! Core Apr 17, 2021
- E5 Operation New Improv Moves Core Apr 24, 2021
- E6 Foresight Core May 1, 2021
- E7 Match 3 Core May 8, 2021
- E8 Match 3 Conclusion Core May 15, 2021
- E9 Early Bird! Core May 22, 2021
- E10 That Which Is Inherited Core May 29, 2021
- E11 Our Brawl Core Jun 5, 2021
- E12 The New Power and All For One Core Jun 12, 2021
- E13 Have a Merry Christmas! Core Jun 19, 2021
- E14 Off to Endeavor's Agency! Core Jun 26, 2021
- E15 One Thing at a Time Filler Jul 10, 2021
- E16 Long Time No See, Selkie Core Jul 17, 2021
- E17 The Hellish Todoroki Family Core Jul 24, 2021
- E18 The Unforgiven Core Jul 31, 2021
- E19 More of a Hero Than Anyone Core Aug 14, 2021
- E20 My Villain Academia Core Aug 21, 2021
- E21 Revival Party Core Aug 28, 2021
- E22 Sad Man's Parade Core Sep 4, 2021
- E23 Tenko Shimura: Origin Mytharc Sep 11, 2021
- E24 Tomura Shigaraki: Origin Mytharc Sep 18, 2021
- E25 The High, Deep Blue Sky Mytharc Sep 25, 2021
Verified insights
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise?
A student without superpowers is granted an ability that allows him to attend a hero academy.
Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is a student who previously lacked a superpower.
What is the setting?
The story takes place at a high school training academy for heroes.
How does the protagonist get his power?
He is granted a superpower after saving a bully from a villain.
What is the goal of the students?
The students are training to become professional heroes.
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