My Hero Academia watch order for all the seasons and movies

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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.

Bakugo, Midoriya, and Todoroki watching a movie

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.

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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.

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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.

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However, understanding the characters enhances the experience, particularly with flashback content. Given this, here’s our recommended My Hero Academia watch order.

The varying release dates of My Hero Academia seasons and OVAs can be attributed to the post-season digital distribution.

Izuku Midoriya and Ochaco Uraraka listing down super hero quirks in My Hero Academia season 5 anime

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.

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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.

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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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