Overview: The World of Quirks#
My Hero Academia (also known as Boku no Hero Academia) takes place in a world where 80% of the population possesses superpowers known as “Quirks.” This shift in human evolution has led to the rise of professional superheroes and dangerous villains. The story follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy born without a Quirk in a world obsessed with them. Despite the odds, his determination catches the attention of All Might, the world’s greatest hero, who takes him under his wing to train him for admission into the prestigious Hero Academy.
If you are looking for a high-stakes series blending action and drama, this is a perfect choice. It appeals strongly to fans of the superhero genre and those who enjoy stories about perseverance and growth.
Is the Anime Really Finished?#
For those wondering if they can commit to a binge-watch and get a full ending, the answer is becoming a definitive “yes.”
The original manga, which served as the source material, concluded its run on August 5, 2024. The anime has been following closely behind. We have entered the home stretch with the My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON (debuting October 4, 2025).
To ensure a satisfying conclusion, the production is continuing into 2026 with two key follow-ups: My Hero Academia: More (May 2026) and My Hero Academia: I am a hero too (August 2026). If you watch through these final installments, you will receive a complete narrative conclusion without needing to pivot to the manga. However, if you prefer not to wait until late 2026 for the final answers, you can buy the manga to read the ending now.
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Recommended Watch Orders#
Navigating My Hero Academia can be tricky due to its various movies, specials, and spinoffs. To make it easier, we have mapped out the best paths based on your goals. For a visual breakdown of how these series connect, please refer to the relationship tree below the article.
1. The Release Order#
This is the simplest way to experience the series as the world did. Start with the first season from 2016 and move chronologically through the sequels, movies, and specials as they aired. You can watch the anime on Prime Video to catch up on the main arcs.
2. The Completionist Order#
For those who want every single piece of content, including the extras, we recommend integrating the movies and side stories into the main seasonal flow:
- Main Seasons: Watch the sequels in order, starting from the 2016 premiere through to the FINAL SEASON and the 2026 epilogues (More and I am a hero too).
- Movies & Specials: Incorporate Two Heroes, Heroes: Rising, World Heroes’ Mission, and You’re Next at their respective points in the timeline. Don’t forget the All Might: Rising animation and the Memories compilation for a deeper look at the lore.
- The Spinoffs: Include the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes anime (starting April 2025) and its subsequent season in early 2026 to expand the world beyond the main students.
3. The “I Can’t Wait” Order (Anime + Manga)#
If you want the story as quickly as possible:
- Watch the anime seasons available up to the current date.
- Transition to the manga to finish the story immediately, as the manga ended in August 2024.
- Return to the anime for the FINAL SEASON and 2026 specials to see the conclusion animated.
Useful Tips for New Viewers#
- The Vigilantes Angle: If you enjoy the main series, keep an eye out for the Vigilantes anime adaptation. It provides a different perspective on the superhero society and is a great supplement to the main plot.
- Compilation Films: If you are feeling overwhelmed by the number of episodes, My Hero Academia Memories is a great way to recap the journey before diving into the final arcs.
- Merchandise: To truly immerse yourself in the world of Quirks, check out the latest My Hero Academia gear.
My Hero Academia • manga • 2014-07-07 to 2024-08-05 (Weekly Shonen Jump, 2014 #32 - 2024 #36/37)
└─(adaptation)→ My Hero Academia • anime • 2016-04-03
└─(related)→ My Hero Academia: Training of the Dead • anime • 2017-06-02
└─(sequel)→ My Hero Academia • anime • 2016-11-27 (Jump Festa)
└─(sequel)→ My Hero Academia • anime • 2017-03-25
└─(sequel)→ My Hero Academia • anime • 2018-04-07
└─(side story)→ My Hero Academia: Two Heroes • anime • 2018-07-05
└─(spinoff)→ All Might: Rising The Animation • anime • 2019-02-13
└─(related)→ My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: World Heroes' Mission • anime • 2021-08-06
└─(related)→ No.XXX Hawks: SOOTHE • manga • 2021-08-06
└─(adaptation)→ Tabidachi • anime • 2022-02-16
└─(sequel)→ My Hero Academia • anime • 2019-10-12
└─(side story)→ My Hero Academia the Movie -Heroes: Rising- • anime • 2019-12-20
└─(sequel)→ My Hero Academia • anime • 2021-03-27
└─(sequel)→ My Hero Academia • anime • 2022-10-01
└─(sequel)→ My Hero Academia • anime • 2024-05-04
└─(related)→ My Hero Academia: You're Next • anime • 2024-08-02
└─(related)→ Piece of Cake • anime • 2025-02-19
└─(sequel)→ My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON • anime • 2025-10-04
└─(sequel)→ My Hero Academia: More • anime • 2026-05-02
└─(sequel)→ My Hero Academia: I am a hero too • anime • 2026-08-03
└─(compilation)→ My Hero Academia Memories • anime • 2024-04-06 to 2024-04-27
└─(side story)→ My Hero Academia UA Heroes Battle • anime • 2023-10-13 (New York Comic Con)
└─(side story)→ My Hero Academia: Make It! Do-or-Die Survival Training • anime • 2020-08-16
└─(related)→ My Hero Academia • anime • 2022-06-16 (Japan, theatrical screening)
└─(spinoff)→ My Hero Academia: Vigilantes • manga • 2016-08-20 to 2016-10-20 (serialized in Shonen Jump GIGA)
└─(adaptation)→ My Hero Academia: Vigilantes • anime • 2025-04-07
└─(sequel)→ My Hero Academia: Vigilantes • anime • 2026-01-05
└─(spinoff)→ My Hero Academia: Team-Up Missions • manga • 2019-07-25 (prologue in Jump Giga, 2019 Summer vol. 2)
└─(spinoff)→ My Hero Academia Smash!! • manga • 2015-11-09 to 2017-11-06 (serialized on Shonen Jump+)
