Where to start
My Hero Academia
3 versions · originally a series, 2016
My Hero Academia explores the high-stakes evolution of young students mastering unique superpowers to protect society from existential villainy.
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My Hero Academia (2016)
The original tv
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Series · 2016
My Hero Academia (2016) serves as the definitive starting point, establishing the foundational journey of a powerless student inheriting the ultimate quirk to join a prestigious hero training academy.
2019 film
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising
Film · 2019
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2019) provides a cinematic expansion of the series, showcasing Class 1-A facing an unfathomable villain while testing their capabilities in a high-stakes, isolated island setting.
2021 film
My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission
Kenji Nagasaki · Film · 2021
My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission (2021) shifts the scale to a global conflict, pitting the students against the extremist group Humarize to prevent a catastrophic theory of humanity's end.
Common questions
What order should I watch the My Hero Academia movies in?
The My Hero Academia movies are released chronologically after the television series. You should watch My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising, released in 2019, followed by My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission, which was released in 2021, to ensure the viewing experience aligns with the series progression.
Is My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising part of the main television series?
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising is a standalone feature film released in 2019. While it is based on the world established in the My Hero Academia television series that began in 2016, it functions as a separate cinematic entry rather than a required episode of the main show.
How long has My Hero Academia been airing?
The My Hero Academia television series began airing in 2016. Since its debut, the franchise has expanded to include additional content such as the films My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising, released in 2019, and My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission, which was released in 2021.
Should I watch My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission after finishing the television show?
Yes, My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission is a 2021 film that should be viewed after the television series. It follows the established narrative of My Hero Academia and serves as an additional installment in the franchise following the 2019 movie, My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising.