The BEST episodes of My Hero Academia

Every episode of My Hero Academia ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of My Hero Academia!

A superhero-loving boy without any powers is determined to enroll in a prestigious hero academy and learn what it really means to be a hero.

Last Updated: 10/28/2024Network: Nippon TVStatus: Continuing

9.15

704 votes

#1 - One For All

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/16/2018

All Might's time is running out as he faces his ultimate nemesis head on. Will he finally be able to defeat All For One once and for all?

Directors: Kenji Nagasaki

Writer: Yōsuke Kuroda

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9.02

654 votes

#2 - Infinite 100%

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/11/2020

As the fight with the Shie Hassaikai reaches its climax, Chisaki looks back on how it all started, and Izuku uses All For One at 100%.

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9.00

608 votes

#3 - His Start

Season 4 - Episode 25 - Aired 4/4/2020

Endeavor and Hawks are up against High-End, and it's Endeavor's chance to show the world what the new number one hero is like.

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8.93

305 votes

#4 - Katsuki Bakugo: Rising

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/26/2022

The battle against Shigaraki and his arsenal of Quirks intensifies, as Bakugo considers his future and the true cost of heroism.

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8.91

677 votes

#5 - My Hero

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/28/2018

The villains launch their attack, and only Izuku knows where Kota is. Can he get to him in time?

Directors: Kenji Nagasaki

Writer: Yōsuke Kuroda

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8.89

742 votes

#6 - Shoto Todoroki: Origin

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/3/2017

Izuku forces Todoroki to face his past in a chilling battle as the two class rivals finally go head to head!

Directors: Kenji Nagasaki

Writer: Yōsuke Kuroda

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8.78

189 votes

#7 - Light Fades to Rain

Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/20/2024

Bakugo's Howitzer Impact didn't work against Shigaraki/All For One, either, and Bakugo is pushed into a corner by Shigaraki's power and words. In order to get him out of that predicament, U.A.'s Big Three take a stand!

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8.77

166 votes

#8 - I Am Here

Season 7 - Episode 19 - Aired 9/28/2024

Trampling the heroes, All For One flies to become one with Shigaraki, and Dabi is about to explode with the heat he's been storing up in his body. Will the Symbol be able change this hopeless situation?

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8.74

598 votes

#9 - Lemillion

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/28/2019

The League of Villains stay true to their name in their fight. Meanwhile, Togata catches up to Chisaki and Eri first...

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8.72

280 votes

#10 - Deku vs. Class A

Season 6 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/11/2023

As Deku tries to run away, Class A draws him back by recounting their memories with him and reminding him of his own words.

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8.72

589 votes

#11 - Symbol of Peace

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/9/2018

As the fight against the League of Villains escalates, can the U.A. students get Bakugo out in time for All Might to make a big comeback?

Directors: Kenji Nagasaki

Writer: Yōsuke Kuroda

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8.67

535 votes

#12 - Deku vs. Kacchan, Part 2

Season 3 - Episode 23 - Aired 9/15/2018

Following the provisional licensing exam, Izuku tries out his Shoot Style on Bakugo as they have a heart-to-heart through their fight.

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8.59

393 votes

#13 - That Which Is Inherited

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/29/2021

Midoriya and Shinso face off for the first time since the sports festival in the last fight of the class battles.

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8.58

814 votes

#14 - All Might

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/19/2016

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

Directors: Kenji Nagasaki

Writer: Yōsuke Kuroda

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8.57

658 votes

#15 - Climax

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 7/29/2017

It all comes to a head as Izuku, Iida, and Todoroki face off against Stain while the pro heroes in Hosu City fight against the Nomus.

Directors: Kenji Nagasaki

Writer: Yōsuke Kuroda

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8.57

670 votes

#16 - Hero Killer: Stain vs. U.A. Students

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/22/2017

Stain strikes again, and this time some U.A. students are around when it happens. Will they be able to hold him off until the pros come?

Directors: Kenji Nagasaki

Writer: Yōsuke Kuroda

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8.57

369 votes

#17 - Tenko Shimura: Origin

Season 5 - Episode 23 - Aired 9/11/2021

Memories from Shigaraki's past as Tenko Shimura resurface as he confronts Re-Destro.

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8.56

286 votes

#18 - League of Villains vs. U.A. Students

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/19/2022

Momo and the other U.A. students rise up together and confront the sentient mountain that is Gigantomachia, as he eagerly moves towards his master Shigaraki.

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8.53

291 votes

#19 - The Thrill of Destruction

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/29/2022

After reinforcements finally arrive, the tide is just starting to turn in the heroes' favor when Shigaraki wakes up.

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8.52

537 votes

#20 - Bright Future

Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/18/2020

As the heroes deal with the aftermath of the fight with the Shie Hassaikai, the vehicle transporting Chisaki has an encounter with the League of Villains...

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