My Hero Academia
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My Hero Academia

"This is, our hero academia."

8.6
Yr 2016
Rt 24m
Status Ended
Action & Adventure Animation Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview

What would the world be like if 80 percent of the population manifested extraordinary superpowers called “Quirks” at age four? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Becoming a hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study? U.A. High's Hero Program of course! But what would you do if you were one of the 20 percent who were born Quirkless? Middle school student Izuku Midoriya wants to be a hero more than anything, but he hasn't got an ounce of power in him. With no chance of ever getting into the prestigious U.A. High School for budding heroes, his life is looking more and more like a dead end. Then an encounter with All Might, the greatest hero of them all gives him a chance to change his destiny…

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Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 88 /100

My Hero Academia has been widely praised by critics as one of the standout action anime series of recent years. Reviewers frequently highlight its well-developed cast of characters, inspiring themes, and creative, fast-paced combat sequences. The series is lauded for balancing high-stakes hero drama with complex life lessons, making it an engaging watch for fans of the superhero genre.

While the series maintains a strong overall reception, some critiques have pointed toward uneven pacing in certain seasons, particularly during the later arcs. However, the consistent quality of the animation and the emotional depth of the storytelling ensure that the show remains a highly regarded staple of modern anime.

“This powered-up school drama is full of inspiring role models and surprisingly complex life lessons.”

“My Hero Academia season 1 is a great start to what I believe is one of the better action anime I've seen in a long a time.”

“The story and characters are well-developed, and it is a nicely paced series.”

“MHA shines a spotlight on Endeavor in a smart and surprisingly thoughtful episode.”

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US • CA
Why fans love it

My Hero Academia adapts the tropes of traditional shounen storytelling into a grounded exploration of institutionalized heroism. By setting the majority of the action within the walls of a specialized academy, the series balances high-stakes tournament arcs with the awkward reality of daily school life. The narrative distinguishes itself by treating superpower manifestation as a standardized, regulated career path rather than a mystical burden.

The friction between characters often transcends typical rivalry, digging into the psychological baggage of legacies and the resentment of an abusive father. Daiki Yamashita anchors the series through the protagonist’s evolving approach to his abilities, shifting the focus from innate talent to the messy work of refining control under pressure. It provides a methodical look at what happens when the next generation of protectors is forced to professionalize before they have fully navigated their own adolescence.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 8
Longest run 170 eps
Daiki Yamashita
Daiki Yamashita
as Izuku Midoriya (voice)
170 episodes
Tarusuke Shingaki
Tarusuke Shingaki
as Mirio Togata (voice)
27 episodes
Nobuhiko Okamoto
Nobuhiko Okamoto
as Katsuki Bakugo (voice)
144 episodes
Kenta Miyake
Kenta Miyake
as All Might (voice)
143 episodes
Yuki Kaji
Yuki Kaji
as Shoto Todoroki (voice)
144 episodes
Seiran Kobayashi
Seiran Kobayashi
as Eri (voice)
27 episodes
Ayane Sakura
Ayane Sakura
as Ochako Uraraka (voice)
144 episodes
Aoi Yuuki
Aoi Yuuki
as Tsuyu Asui (voice)
142 episodes
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Junichi Suwabe as Shota Aizawa (voice) 100 episodes Kaito Ishikawa as Tenya Iida (voice) 145 episodes Shinnosuke Ogami as Death Arms (voice) 5 episodes Ryota Takeuchi as Kenji Tsuragamae (voice) 2 episodes Eiji Hanawa as Taneo Tokuda (voice) 1 episode Shohei Kajikawa as Kendō Rappa (voice) 2 episodes Shin-ichiro Miki as Sir Nighteye (voice) 6 episodes Kenjiro Tsuda as Overhaul (voice) 14 episodes Haruto Kuroki as Aiba's male classmate (voice) 1 episode Kiyono Yasuno as Nejire Hado (voice) 3 episodes Yuto Uemura as Tamaki Amajiki (voice) 4 episodes Soichiro Hoshi as First One For All (voice) 1 episode Kenji Yamauchi as Public Safety Commission Executive (voice) 1 episode Fumiko Takekuma as Woman (voice) 1 episode Yuuki Shin as Natsuo Todoroki (voice) 2 episodes Koji Ishii as Snatch (voice) 2 episodes Shiori Sakurai as Mei Hatsume (voice) 3 episodes Kosuke Kuwano as Yuga Aoyama (voice) 8 episodes Kosuke Miyoshi as Mashirao Ojiro (voice) 6 episodes Koji Okino as Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu (voice) 2 episodes Miho Sakurazaka as Ibara Shiozaki (voice) 2 episodes Takuma Nagatsuka as Koji Koda (voice) 6 episodes Kohei Amasaki as Neito Monoma (voice) 7 episodes Hiroyuki Yoshino as Narration (voice) 9 episodes Mie Sonozaki as Nana Shimura (voice) 2 episodes Wataru Hatano as Hitoshi Shinso (voice) 8 episodes Yoshimasa Hosoya as Fumikage Tokoyami (voice) 7 episodes Tsuguo Mogami as High-End (voice) 3 episodes Koki Uchiyama as Tomura Shigaraki (voice) 35 episodes Yasuhiro Takato as Principal Nezu (voice) 5 episodes Toshiki Masuda as Eijiro Kirishima (voice) 9 episodes Tasuku Hatanaka as Denki Kaminari (voice) 8 episodes Kenta Ohkuma as Public Safety Commission Member (voice) 4 episodes Marina Inoue as Momo Yaoyorozu (voice) 9 episodes Eri Kitamura as Mina Ashido (voice) 10 episodes Akeno Watanabe as Midnight (voice) 3 episodes Kei Shindo as Kyoka Jiro (voice) 9 episodes Arisa Sekine as Announcer (voice) 2 episodes Kaori Nazuka as Toru Hagakure (voice) 8 episodes Masakazu Nishida as Mezo Shoji (voice) 8 episodes Ryo Hirohashi as Minoru Mineta (voice) 9 episodes Hikaru Midorikawa as Best Jeanist (voice) 5 episodes Tokuyoshi Kawashima as Naomasa Tsukauchi (voice) 7 episodes Sayaka Kinoshita as Mirko (voice) 6 episodes Hiro Shimono as Dabi (voice) 11 episodes Misato Fukuen as Himiko Toga (voice) 7 episodes Misato Kawauchi as Burnin (voice) 3 episodes Ryo Iwasaki as Spinner (voice) 3 episodes Toru Nara as Rikido Sato (voice) 11 episodes Kiyotaka Furushima as Hanta Sero (voice) 14 episodes Shuhei Matsuda as Vlad King (voice) 8 episodes Tomokazu Seki as Selkie (voice) 2 episodes Ami Koshimizu as Sirius (voice) 3 episodes Masamichi Kitada as Gran Torino (voice) 2 episodes Yuichi Nakamura as Hawks (voice) 10 episodes Tetsu Inada as Endeavor (voice) 13 episodes Atsumi Tanezaki as Lady Nagant (voice) 2 episodes Kosuke Takaguchi as Muscular (voice) 5 episodes Tomokazu Sugita as Skeptic / Tomoyasu Chikazoku (voice) 3 episodes Takumu Miyazono as Slidin' Go (voice) 4 episodes Romi Park as Star and Stripe (voice) 3 episodes Hidenobu Kiuchi as Ethan Drive (voice) 3 episodes Akio Otsuka as All For One (voice) 6 episodes Fumiko Orikasa as Yuuga's Mother (voice) 2 episodes Yo Kitazawa as Power Loader (voice) 2 episodes Kazuyuki Okitsu as Fat Gum (voice) 2 episodes Michiya Omata as Delinquent Student (voice) 2 episodes
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Keywords

saving the world competition hero abusive father training bullying superhero revenge school heroism tournament based on manga fighting super power super villain high school rivalry school life shounen anime deku
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
April 03, 2016
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
5,355