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: 12/9/2024Network: Nippon TVStatus: Continuing

9.16

710 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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9.03

662 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

616 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

313 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

682 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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8.90

751 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

208 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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8.76

196 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

607 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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8.73

595 votes

#10 - 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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8.72

290 votes

#11 - 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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8.66

542 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

821 votes

#13 - 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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8.58

396 votes

#14 - 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

665 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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8.58

679 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

376 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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8.55

294 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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8.52

545 votes

#19 - 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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8.52

299 votes

#20 - 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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8.50

557 votes

#21 - Unforeseen Hope

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/4/2020

Izuku, Eraser Head, and Sir Nighteye finally reach the area where Chisaki and the others are and find Togata past his limit...

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8.47

275 votes

#22 - The Lovely Lady Nagant

Season 6 - Episode 21 - Aired 2/25/2023

During Izuku's fight with Lady Nagant, she tells him secrets about hero society that further solidify his resolve to help those who need his help.

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8.43

286 votes

#23 - Dabi's Dance

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/10/2022

As Ochaco and Toga exchange words and blows, Gigantomachia reaches Shigaraki and the heroes, and Dabi reveals the secret of his past.

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8.40

201 votes

#24 - A Chain of Events, Across the Ages

Season 7 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/17/2024

Deku finally arrives at the Coffin in the Sky! Seeing Bakugo and the others defeated by Shigaraki/All For One, Deku shakes with anger. Can he control his feelings and win against Shigaraki? It's finally time for a showdown!

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8.40

263 votes

#25 - Threads of Hope

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/17/2022

Best Jeanist appears and spins together the hopes of all the heroes in this fight as the climax of the all-out war draws near.

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