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My Hero Academia: Season 1

13 episodes Premiered Apr 3, 2016 Updated Jul 21, 2026

My Hero Academia is an animated Japanese television series that premiered in 2016. Produced by Bones, the show is based on the manga series written by Kohei Horikoshi. The narrative centers on Izuku Midoriya, a boy who aspires to become a superhero. In the world of the series, 80 percent of the population possesses a special ability known as a Gift. Izuku is born without these superpowers, which presents a significan

Season overview

My Hero Academia is an animated Japanese television series that premiered in 2016. Produced by Bones, the show is based on the manga series written by Kohei Horikoshi. The narrative centers on Izuku Midoriya, a boy who aspires to become a superhero. In the world of the series, 80 percent of the population possesses a special ability known as a Gift. Izuku is born without these superpowers, which presents a significant challenge to his ambition. After he saves a bully from a villain, he is granted a superpower that allows him to enroll in a prestigious high school training academy for heroes. The series is classified under the genres of action, adventure, science fiction, and fantasy. It is rated TV-14 and is recognized as part of a long-running production that spans multiple seasons. Throughout the series, Izuku works to learn what it truly means to be a hero while navigating the rigorous environment of his specialized school. The program is known internationally by its Japanese title, Boku no Hero Academia. As an archivist record, the series remains a notable entry in the animation genre, documenting the journey of a student striving to succeed in a society defined by extraordinary abilities.

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Episodes

S1·E1

Izuku Midoriya: Origin

Apr 3, 2016 · 24 min

Izuku Midoriya desperately wants to be a hero, but he is one of the few in his generation born without a Quirk. Will meeting the number one hero, All Might, change his fate?

S1·E2

What It Takes to Be a Hero

Apr 10, 2016 · 24 min

Izuku accidentally learns of All Might’s secret, but there’s trouble in town again before Izuku has time to process it. Will All Might be able to save the day again?

S1·E3

Roaring Muscles

Apr 17, 2016 · 24 min

All Might tells Izuku that he can become a hero, but does he really have what it takes to become one?

S1·E4

Start Line

Apr 24, 2016 · 24 min

At the entrance exam, Izuku falls behind as the other students defeat faux villains left and right. Will he be able to get enough points to pass?

S1·E5

What I Can Do for Now

May 1, 2016 · 24 min

It’s Izuku’s first day of high school, and he still can’t control his new Quirk. Will he make it to the second day of school with his eccentric new teacher?

S1·E6

Rage, You Damn Nerd

May 8, 2016 · 24 min

Izuku somehow gets through his first day of school and falls into a regular schedule of classes and training at U.A. In their first class with All Might…

S1·E7

Deku vs. Kacchan

May 15, 2016 · 24 min

Izuku is up against Katsuki in their first class with All Might! Can he and Uraraka beat the villain team of Katsuki and Tenya before time runs out?

S1·E8

Bakugo’s Start Line

May 22, 2016 · 24 min

After the combat training lesson, the students and All Might reflect on their matches as they think about their next steps.

S1·E9

Yeah, Just Do Your Best, Iida!

May 29, 2016 · 24 min

Class 1-A has to elect a class representative, and everyone wants the job! How will they choose? And what lies in wait for them at the next class?

S1·E10

Encounter with the Unknown

Jun 5, 2016 · 24 min

Villains have attacked USJ, and it’s up to Class 1-A to stop them. What are the villains after? Will All Might be able to save the day again?

S1·E11

Game Over

Jun 12, 2016 · 24 min

The students of Class 1-A are up against the League of Villains. Will they survive long enough for help to arrive?

S1·E12

All Might

Jun 19, 2016 · 24 min

All Might has finally shown up, but will he be able to defeat Nomu and save the day?!

S1·E13

In Each of Our Hearts

Jun 26, 2016 · 24 min

As the battle at USJ winds down, Izuku and All Might think about its repercussions. Meanwhile, the villains slink home to plan their next move.