Updated on November 22, 11:58 a.m. (GMT+8): Added You’re Next run time.
In 2016, My Hero Academia burst onto the anime scene, unleashing a world where quirks redefine normalcy, and heroes rise in the face of adversity.
Amidst the many seasons and movies, it is important to know the correct My Hero Academia watch order.
This gives you a clear understanding of the progressions of the different main characters in My Hero Academia.
My Hero Academia introduces us to Izuku Midoriya, a seemingly ordinary student thrust into an extraordinary world of quirks—superpowers that define society.
Midoriya’s origin story begins when he becomes the successor of Japan’s greatest hero, All Might.
You can find out how the series’ story unfolds by correctly watching My Hero Academia in order.
My Hero Academia watch order for the anime and movies
My Hero Academia offers content spanning anime seasons, full-length feature films, OVAs, and special episodes.
Unlike some anime series, the chronological order may not always be evident.
However, understanding the characters enhances the experience, particularly with flashback content. Given this, here’s our recommended My Hero Academia watch order.
| CONTENT | LENGTH | RELEASE DATE |
| Season 1 | 13 episodes | April 2016 |
| Save! Rescue Training! (OVA) | 1 episode | November 2016 |
| Season 2 (cour 1) | 20 episodes | April 2017 |
| Training of the Dead (OVA) | 1 episode | June 2017 |
| Season 2 (cour 2) | 5 episodes | September 2017 |
| All Might Rising (special) | 1 episode | February 2019 |
| Two Heroes (movie) | 1 hour 38 minute film | August 2018 |
| Season 3 (cour 1) | 14 episodes | April 2018 |
| Make It! Do-or-Die Survival Training (OVA) | 2 episodes | August 2020 |
| Season 3 (cour 2) | 15 episodes | June 2018 |
| Season 4 | 25 episodes | October 2019 |
| Heroes Rising (movie) | 1 hour 44 minute film | December 2019 |
| Departure (OVA) | 1 episode | February 2022 |
| Season 5 | 25 episodes | March 2021 |
| World Heroes’ Mission | 1 hour 45 minute film | August 2021 |
| Hero League Baseball (OVA) | 1 episode | June 2022 |
| Laugh! As If You Are in Hell (OVA) | 1 episode | June 2022 |
| Season 6 | 25 episodes | October 2022 |
| UA Heroes Battle | 1 episode | October 2023 |
| Season 7 recap | 2 episodes | April 2024 |
| Season 7 | 21 episodes | May 2024 |
| You’re Next (movie) | 1 hour 50 minute film | August 2024 |
The varying release dates of My Hero Academia seasons and OVAs can be attributed to the post-season digital distribution.
The OVAs are released alongside the official DVD or Blu-ray sets of a particular season.
When it comes to the My Hero Academia movies like Two Heroes, Heroes Rising, and World Heroes Mission, their place in the watch order is more complex.
These movies, unlike the seasons, aren’t direct adaptations of the My Hero Academia manga’s original storyline. Consequently, pinpointing their precise placement in the timeline can’t be made certain.
We’ve placed the movies based on the character developments of Midoriya that align with the corresponding anime season.
Where to watch My Hero Academia
My Hero Academia is available on Crunchyroll, Netflix, Disney Plus, Funimation, Apple TV, and Bilibili.
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