My Hero Academia 2016
“This is, our hero academia.”
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
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 170 episodes and an average 24-minute runtime.
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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.
Should you watch it?
“A powerless student inherits a unique ability to pursue his dream of becoming a professional hero.”
- engaging premise
- character-driven development
- 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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Izuku Midoriya: Origin Apr 3, 2016
- E2 What It Takes to Be a Hero Apr 10, 2016
- E3 Roaring Muscles Apr 17, 2016
- E4 Start Line Apr 24, 2016
- E5 What I Can Do for Now May 1, 2016
- E6 Rage, You Damn Nerd May 8, 2016
- E7 Deku vs. Kacchan May 15, 2016
- E8 Bakugo’s Start Line May 22, 2016
- E9 Yeah, Just Do Your Best, Iida! May 29, 2016
- E10 Encounter with the Unknown Jun 5, 2016
- E11 Game Over Jun 12, 2016
- E12 All Might Jun 19, 2016
- E13 In Each of Our Hearts Jun 26, 2016
Season 2 · 25 episodes
- E1 That’s the Idea, Ochaco Apr 1, 2017
- E2 Roaring Sports Festival Apr 8, 2017
- E3 In Their Own Quirky Ways Apr 15, 2017
- E4 Strategy, Strategy, Strategy Apr 22, 2017
- E5 Cavalry Battle Finale Apr 29, 2017
- E6 The Boy Born with Everything May 6, 2017
- E7 Victory or Defeat May 13, 2017
- E8 Battle on, Challengers! May 20, 2017
- E9 Bakugo vs. Uraraka May 27, 2017
- E10 Shoto Todoroki: Origin Jun 3, 2017
- E11 Fight On, Iida Jun 10, 2017
- E12 Todoroki vs. Bakugo Jun 17, 2017
- E13 Time to Pick Some Names Jun 24, 2017
- E14 Bizarre! Gran Torino Appears Jul 8, 2017
- E15 Midoriya and Shigaraki Jul 15, 2017
- E16 Hero Killer: Stain vs U.A. Students Jul 22, 2017
- E17 Climax Jul 29, 2017
- E18 The Aftermath of Hero Killer: Stain Aug 5, 2017
- E19 Everyone's Internships Aug 12, 2017
- E20 Listen Up!! A Tale from the Past Aug 19, 2017
- E21 Gear up for Final Exams Sep 2, 2017
- E22 Yaoyorozu: Rising Sep 9, 2017
- E23 Stripping the Varnish Sep 16, 2017
- E24 Katsuki Bakugo: Origin Sep 23, 2017
- E25 Encounter Sep 30, 2017
Season 3 · 25 episodes
- E1 Game Start Apr 7, 2018
- E2 Wild, Wild Pussycats Apr 14, 2018
- E3 Kota Apr 21, 2018
- E4 My Hero Apr 28, 2018
- E5 Drive It Home, Iron Fist!!! May 5, 2018
- E6 Roaring Upheaval May 12, 2018
- E7 What a Twist! May 19, 2018
- E8 From Iida to Midoriya May 26, 2018
- E9 All For One Jun 2, 2018
- E10 Symbol of Peace Jun 9, 2018
- E11 One For All Jun 16, 2018
- E12 End of the Beginning, Beginning of the End Jun 23, 2018
- E13 Moving into Dorms Jun 30, 2018
- E14 Create Those Ultimate Moves Jul 14, 2018
- E15 The Test Jul 21, 2018
- E16 Shiketsu High Lurking Jul 28, 2018
- E17 Class 1-A Aug 4, 2018
- E18 RUSH! Aug 11, 2018
- E19 Rescue Exercises Aug 18, 2018
- E20 Special Episode: Save the World with Love! Aug 25, 2018
- E21 What’s the Big Idea? Sep 1, 2018
- E22 A Talk about Your Quirk Sep 8, 2018
- E23 Deku vs. Kacchan, Part 2 Sep 15, 2018
- E24 A Season for Encounters Sep 22, 2018
- E25 Unrivaled Sep 29, 2018
Season 4 · 25 episodes
- E1 The Scoop on U.A. Class 1-A Oct 12, 2019
- E2 Overhaul Oct 19, 2019
- E3 Boy Meets… Oct 26, 2019
- E4 Fighting Fate Nov 9, 2019
- E5 Let’s Go, Gutsy Red Riot Nov 16, 2019
- E6 An Unpleasant Talk Nov 23, 2019
- E7 GO!! Nov 30, 2019
- E8 Suneater of the Big Three Dec 7, 2019
- E9 Red Riot Dec 14, 2019
- E10 Temp Squad Dec 21, 2019
- E11 Lemillion Dec 28, 2019
- E12 Unforeseen Hope Jan 4, 2020
- E13 Infinite 100% Jan 11, 2020
- E14 Bright Future Jan 18, 2020
- E15 Smoldering Flames Jan 25, 2020
- E16 Win Those Kids’ Hearts Feb 1, 2020
- E17 Relief for License Trainees Feb 8, 2020
- E18 School Festival Feb 15, 2020
- E19 Prepping for the School Festival Is the Most Fun Part Feb 22, 2020
- E20 Gold Tips Imperial Feb 29, 2020
- E21 Deku vs. Gentle Criminal Mar 7, 2020
- E22 School Festival Start!! Mar 14, 2020
- E23 Let It Flow! School Festival! Mar 21, 2020
- E24 Japanese Hero Billboard Chart Mar 28, 2020
- E25 His Start Apr 4, 2020
Season 5 · 25 episodes
- E1 All Hands on Deck! Class 1-A Mar 27, 2021
- E2 Vestiges Apr 3, 2021
- E3 Clash! Class A vs. Class B! Apr 10, 2021
- E4 Make It Happen, Shinso! Apr 17, 2021
- E5 Operation New Improv Moves Apr 24, 2021
- E6 Foresight May 1, 2021
- E7 Match 3 May 8, 2021
- E8 Match 3 Conclusion May 15, 2021
- E9 Early Bird! May 22, 2021
- E10 That Which Is Inherited May 29, 2021
- E11 Our Brawl Jun 5, 2021
- E12 The New Power and All For One Jun 12, 2021
- E13 Have a Merry Christmas! Jun 19, 2021
- E14 Off to Endeavor's Agency! Jun 26, 2021
- E15 One Thing at a Time Jul 10, 2021
- E16 Long Time No See, Selkie Jul 17, 2021
- E17 The Hellish Todoroki Family Jul 24, 2021
- E18 The Unforgiven Jul 31, 2021
- E19 More of a Hero Than Anyone Aug 14, 2021
- E20 My Villain Academia Aug 21, 2021
- E21 Revival Party Aug 28, 2021
- E22 Sad Man's Parade Sep 4, 2021
- E23 Tenko Shimura: Origin Sep 11, 2021
- E24 Tomura Shigaraki: Origin Sep 18, 2021
- E25 The High, Deep Blue Sky Sep 25, 2021
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.