My Hero Academia
A quirkless boy inherits the greatest hero's power.
Overview
In a world where 80% of humanity is born with a superpower called a Quirk, Izuku Midoriya is not. Kohei Horikoshi's series follows Midoriya from the moment the world's greatest hero picks him as a successor, through his years at U.A. High, and into a full-scale war with a villain organization built out of the society hero culture failed.
Every arc, explained
U.A. Sports Festival
Episodes S2The show's version of a tournament arc, used less for winners than for defining every student's public identity.
Hideout Raid
Episodes S3The League of Villains rescue that removes All Might from the board and reshapes the series.
Overhaul
Episodes S4The yakuza arc — a darker, more contained story with lasting consequences for Deku and Mirio.
Paranormal Liberation War
Episodes S6The full-scale confrontation between the Hero Public Safety Commission and Shigaraki's coalition.
Quirks are inherited, mutation-style superpowers, each with a personal cost and a hard ceiling. One For All, Midoriya's inherited power, is the rare Quirk that grows across generations of users.
Hero work is a regulated industry. U.A. is one of several hero schools, and the Hero Public Safety Commission runs licensing, rankings, and the political fallout when a top hero falls.
Watch order
- 1My Hero Academia (S1–S7)
- 2Films: Two Heroes, Heroes Rising, World Heroes' Mission
Characters
Born quirkless in a superpowered society, Midoriya is picked as the ninth inheritor of One For All. His story is less about strength than about the notebook he keeps on every hero he meets.
Midoriya's childhood bully and eventual partner. Bakugo is the show's argument that talent without humility is still incomplete.
Themes
Quotes to remember
"You can become a hero."— All Might
Fun facts, hidden details & easter eggs
- 1Studio Bones has animated every season of the main series since 2016.
- 2The manga concluded in 2024; the anime's final season has been announced to complete the story.
Soundtrack & openings
Voice cast
| Role | Japanese | English |
|---|---|---|
| Izuku Midoriya | Daiki Yamashita | Justin Briner |
| Katsuki Bakugo | Nobuhiko Okamoto | Clifford Chapin |
Awards
- Sugoi Japan Award — Manga (2017)
Frequently asked questions
Are the movies canon?+
The films are side-stories written by Horikoshi but sit outside the main manga timeline.
Is the anime finished?+
The final season is confirmed. The manga completed in 2024.
Conclusion
My Hero Academia earned its spot in the AnimeVerse library because it did what most anime doesn't: it kept its promises. The arcs paid off. The characters grew. The world got bigger the longer we sat with it. If you're picking your next weekend of viewing, this is one worth clearing the calendar for.
