Where to start withMy Hero Academia
3 versions · originally a series, 2016
Themes: Superpowers, Coming of Age, Hero Training, Underdog Story, Good vs Evil.
Start with My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2019) — the film. My Hero Academia exists in 3 versions across media, beginning as a series in 2016; each is ranked below by what it does best.
My Hero Academia explores the high-stakes evolution of students transforming into professional heroes while navigating the complex morality of superpowers.
✦ Most fans start here
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2019)
The original tv
My Hero Academia
Series · 2016
My Hero Academia (2016) establishes the foundational lore and character dynamics of the series, making it the essential entry point for understanding the core training academy premise and world-building.
2019 film
✦ Start hereMy Hero Academia: Heroes Rising
Film · 2019
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2019) offers a high-octane cinematic experience that pushes Class 1-A into a genuine survival scenario, perfect for viewers seeking elevated animation and intense, self-contained action sequences.
2021 film
My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission
Kenji Nagasaki · Film · 2021
My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission (2021) expands the scope of the franchise by introducing global threats and ideological conflicts, catering to fans interested in the broader sociopolitical implications of Quirk society.
Common questions
What order should I watch My Hero Academia and the movies?
You should start with the My Hero Academia television series that began in 2016. After completing the series, you can watch the movie My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising released in 2019, followed by My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission, which was released in 2021.
Is My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising a sequel to the television series?
Yes, My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising is a film adaptation that follows the events established in the My Hero Academia television series. It is recommended to watch the television show before viewing this 2019 movie to understand the context of the characters and their development.
How long is the My Hero Academia franchise content?
The franchise includes the My Hero Academia television series which started in 2016, alongside two feature films. The movies are My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising from 2019 and My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission from 2021. You should view these after the television series episodes.
Should I watch My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission before the other movies?
No, you should watch My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission after the television series and the 2019 movie My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising. The 2021 film is the latest entry in the series and follows the events depicted in the earlier television and movie adaptations.