Updated on September 25, 12:18 p.m. (GMT+8): Updated title.
My Hero Academia popularity contest is officially underway as the epic conclusion of the manga leaves fans yearning for more.
With the series’ final moments still fresh in mind after the My Hero Academia manga concluded on August 4, 2024, a global poll titled “World Best Hero” was launched on August 5, 2024, inviting fans from around the world to cast their votes for their favorite characters.
Every character in the My Hero Academia universe, from iconic heroes to complex villains, has left an indelible mark on fans.
Now, it’s time to determine who truly reigns supreme. There is fierce competition, with countless beloved characters vying for the top spot.
What is the World Best Hero event?
It is the official My Hero Academia popularity contest, a two-stage event to determine the most beloved character from the series.
The first stage, the Main Stage, pits 278 characters against each other in a two-month voting period.
The top three contenders will then advance to the intense 24-hour Plus Ultra stage, where the ultimate champion will be crowned “THE MHA.”
My Hero Academia popularity contest schedule
Main stage dates
- Voting period: August 5, 2024 to September 30, 2024
- Midterm results announcement: September 1, 2024
- Final results announcement: December 2, 2024
Plus Ultra stage dates
- Voting period: December 2, 2024 to December 3, 2024
- Results announcement: December 3, 2024
How to vote in the My Hero Academia popularity contest
To vote for your favorite hero, visit the official My Hero Academia popularity contest website.
You can vote once per day during the Main Stage and once per hour during the Plus Ultra stage.
Fans can participate in various activities, including:
| MY HERO ACADEMIA FAN ACTIVITIES | ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS |
| Fan art contest | Submit your best My Hero Academia fanart for a chance to win a personalized signature from Kohei Horikoshi. |
| Poll result sharing campaign | Share daily poll results to win a personalized signature from the creator of the series, Kohei Horikoshi. |
| My best hero generator | Create a personalized image featuring your top five heroes. |
| My Hero Academia super poll event | Vote on your favorite hero names, quirks, chapters, and manga volume covers. |
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