How to watch My Hero Academia in Order

The manga My Hero Academia has spawned a series of anime seasons and films. Here’s the recommended watch order:

My Hero Academia, a popular manga by Kohei Horikoshi, has been appearing in the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in Japan since 2014. In addition to the manga, there is also an anime series with multiple seasons and several films that expand the franchise. To prepare you optimally for the hero adventures, we give you an overview of the recommended watch order for the anime.

My Hero Academia in chronological order

The anime series of My Hero Academia has been running since 2016 and currently consists of six seasons. The storyline largely corresponds to that of the manga, so you don’t need any prior knowledge to get started. However, this is different for the films, of which there are now three.

The films take place between the seasons and each tell their own stories. Although they do not directly contribute to the main story, the films have been well received by viewers, as the ratings on the internet show. If you want to watch them, we recommend the following watch order:

1. My Hero Academia Season 1 (2016)
2. My Hero Academia Season 2 (2017)
3. My Hero Academia: Two Heroes (2018)
4. My Hero Academia Season 4 (2019)
5. My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2019)
6. My Hero Academia Season 5 (2021)
7. My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission (2021)
8. My Hero Academia Season 6 (2022)

My Hero Academia follows Izuku Midoriya, who lives in a world where humanity has developed superpowers called “Quirks”. Unfortunately, Izuku is among the 20 percent of the population without a Quirk. Nevertheless, he aspires to become a superhero and applies to U.A. High, one of the most prestigious hero schools in the country.

Fortunately, Izuku is noticed by All Might, the greatest hero and his role model. All Might assures him that he too can become a hero and assists him in training to be accepted at his desired school. He also bestows upon him a very special ability.