If you loved
My Hero Academia
Series · 2016
What hooked you in My Hero Academia is the thrill of watching an unlikely hero navigate rigorous training while balancing extraordinary responsibilities.
Start with the source
Adaptation
My Hero Academia: Two Heroes
Kenji Nagasaki · Film · 2018
Adaptation
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising
Film · 2019
Books on the same thread
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
J. K. Rowling · Book · 1997
Shares a thread with My Hero Academia: Friendship.
Much like My Hero Academia, this story follows an underdog discovering his latent potential within a specialized school environment where he must master his newfound powers against dark forces.
Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy
Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan, Maureen Johnson, Robin Wasserman · Book · 2016
Shares a thread with My Hero Academia: Friendship.
If you enjoyed the structured academy setting of My Hero Academia, you will appreciate this journey of self-discovery and growth as Simon trains to master his identity among peers.
Hooky
Míriam Bonastre Tur · Book · 2021
Explores: found family, magical destiny, fugitives.
Fans of My Hero Academia will recognize the familiar tension of young students navigating a magical curriculum while facing the life-altering pressures of a world that views them as threats.
Shadow and Bone
Leigh Bardugo · Book · 2013
Shares a thread with My Hero Academia: coming of age.
This tale mirrors the coming-of-age intensity found in My Hero Academia, focusing on a young protagonist thrust into a high-stakes world where their unique abilities dictate their entire future.
Films on the same thread
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Bob Persichetti · Film · 2018
Explores: Mentorship, Legacy, Acceptance of Responsibility.
Just as in My Hero Academia, this film explores the heavy burden of legacy and the necessity of mentorship for a young hero learning to protect his reality from threats.
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Jon Watts · Film · 2017
Explores: Mentor-Mentee Relationship, Balancing Superhero Life and Personal Life, High School Drama.
You will find the same central conflict from My Hero Academia here: the difficult struggle to maintain a normal high school life while fulfilling the duties of a burgeoning superhero.
Big Hero 6
Don Hall · Film · 2014
Shares 2 threads with My Hero Academia: Friendship, Coming of Age.
This story captures the heart of My Hero Academia by focusing on a group of friends who form a team to tackle challenges, highlighting the importance of mentorship and innovation.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Film · 2023
Explores: Multiverse, Identity, Destiny vs Free Will.
Similar to the rigorous training of My Hero Academia, this film examines the weight of destiny and the complex dynamics of a society dedicated to protecting the fragile multiverse.
Podcasts on the same thread
Anime Grind
Podcast
Shares a thread with My Hero Academia: Self-Improvement.
If the aspirational spirit of My Hero Academia pushed you toward personal growth, these discussions apply that same relentless drive and positive mindset to your own real-world daily challenges.
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Common questions
What order should I watch My Hero Academia in?
You should start with the 2016 My Hero Academia television series. After beginning the show, you can watch the films My Hero Academia: Two Heroes, released in 2018, and My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising, released in 2019, to supplement your viewing experience.
Is My Hero Academia based on a book?
Yes, My Hero Academia is based on the book series that began publication in 2015. The television show, which premiered in 2016, adapts the story of a student who is granted a superpower to attend a training academy for heroes.
Should I watch the My Hero Academia movies?
The movies My Hero Academia: Two Heroes and My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising are available to fans of the franchise. These films expand upon the world established in the 2016 television series and the original 2015 book source material.
How long has My Hero Academia been running?
The My Hero Academia franchise began with the release of the book in 2015. The television adaptation of My Hero Academia followed in 2016, and the series continued to expand with the release of the movies My Hero Academia: Two Heroes in 2018 and My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising in 2019.