2016 • TMDB 8.6 • 8 seasons • 170 episodes • Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy • Nippon TV
Where to Watch
In the US, My Hero Academia streams on the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel (8 seasons), Netflix (6 seasons) and Netflix Standard with Ads (6 seasons), Hulu (4 seasons), Crunchyroll (3 seasons), Rakuten Viki (2 seasons) and WeTV (1 season). It is also available to buy on Amazon Video (8 seasons) and Apple TV Store (6 seasons). Availability checked against US listings on October 29, 2026.
Overview
In a world where almost everyone is born with a superpower called a Quirk, Izuku Midoriya is the unlucky exception — powerless, bullied and yet more determined than anyone to become a hero. When the legendary All Might passes his own Quirk to the boy, Izuku earns a place at U.A. High School, where the next generation of heroes is trained, tested and pushed to its limits. There he joins Class 1-A, a loud, talented and fiercely loyal group whose rivalries and friendships shape the series as much as its spectacular battles. From the Sports Festival to the war against the League of Villains, My Hero Academia balances big superhero action with genuine warmth, asking what heroism really costs and who gets to be called a hero. Funny, emotional and endlessly watchable, it is a modern shonen classic that builds across eight seasons to a powerful final battle — and a perfect gateway into anime for newcomers.
Main Cast
The main voice cast includes:
- Daiki Yamashita as Izuku Midoriya (170 episodes)
- Nobuhiko Okamoto as Katsuki Bakugo (144 episodes)
- Yuki Kaji as Shoto Todoroki (144 episodes)
- Kenta Miyake as All Might (143 episodes)
- Ayane Sakura as Ochako Uraraka (143 episodes)
- Kaito Ishikawa as Tenya Iida (143 episodes)
- Aoi Yuki as Tsuyu Asui (141 episodes)
Seasons Snapshot
- Season 1 — 13 episodes, premiered April 3, 2016
- Season 2 — 25 episodes, premiered April 1, 2017
- Season 3 — 25 episodes, premiered April 7, 2018
- Season 4 — 25 episodes, premiered October 12, 2019
- Season 5 — 25 episodes, premiered March 27, 2021
- Season 6 — 25 episodes, premiered October 1, 2022
- Season 7 — 21 episodes, premiered May 4, 2024
- Season 8 — FINAL SEASON — 11 episodes, premiered October 4, 2025
TMDB also lists a 19-episode Specials collection, which is not counted in the 170-episode total above.
Why Watch My Hero Academia?
- A superhero story with real heart — Izuku’s journey from Quirkless to hero is genuinely moving.
- Class 1-A is one of anime’s best ensembles, with every student getting their moment.
- Thrilling, well-choreographed battles that raise the stakes season after season.
- Villains with depth, from Shigaraki to the League, who challenge what heroism means.
- A complete story across 8 seasons, ending with the Final Season in 2025.
Trailer
Watch the official trailer on YouTube: My Hero Academia 10th anniversary Trailer (Crunchyroll)
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