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My Hero Academia

Original title: Boku no Hîrô Akademia
  • TV Series
  • 2016–
  • TV-14
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
94K
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My Hero Academia (2016)
A superhero-admiring boy enrolls in a prestigious hero academy and learns what it really means to be a hero, after the strongest superhero grants him his own powers.
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A superhero-admiring boy enrolls in a prestigious hero academy and learns what it really means to be a hero, after the strongest superhero grants him his own powers.A superhero-admiring boy enrolls in a prestigious hero academy and learns what it really means to be a hero, after the strongest superhero grants him his own powers.A superhero-admiring boy enrolls in a prestigious hero academy and learns what it really means to be a hero, after the strongest superhero grants him his own powers.

  • Creator
    • Kôhei Horikoshi
  • Stars
    • Daiki Yamashita
    • Justin Briner
    • Nobuhiko Okamoto
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    94K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
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    • Creator
      • Kôhei Horikoshi
    • Stars
      • Daiki Yamashita
      • Justin Briner
      • Nobuhiko Okamoto
    • 374User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 29 wins & 45 nominations total

    Episodes170

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    Daiki Yamashita
    • Izuku Midoriya
    • 2016–2024
    Justin Briner
    • Izuku Midoriya
    • 2016–2023
    Nobuhiko Okamoto
    • Katsuki Bakugou
    • 2016–2024
    Ayane Sakura
    Ayane Sakura
    • Ochako Uraraka…
    • 2016–2024
    Yûki Kaji
    Yûki Kaji
    • Shouto Todoroki
    • 2016–2024
    Kaito Ishikawa
    • Tenya Iida…
    • 2016–2024
    Clifford Chapin
    Clifford Chapin
    • Katsuki Bakugo…
    • 2016–2023
    Toshiki Masuda
    • Eijirou Kirishima…
    • 2016–2024
    Jun'ichi Suwabe
    Jun'ichi Suwabe
    • Shouta Aizawa…
    • 2016–2024
    Luci Christian
    Luci Christian
    • Ochaco Uraraka…
    • 2016–2023
    Kenta Miyake
    Kenta Miyake
    • All Might
    • 2016–2025
    David Matranga
    David Matranga
    • Shoto Todoroki…
    • 2016–2023
    Hiroyuki Yoshino
    • Present Mic…
    • 2016–2024
    Tasuku Hatanaka
    • Denki Kaminari
    • 2016–2024
    Kiyotaka Furushima
    Kiyotaka Furushima
    • Hanta Sero…
    • 2016–2024
    Kei Shindo
    • Kyoka Jiro…
    • 2016–2024
    J. Michael Tatum
    J. Michael Tatum
    • Tenya Iida…
    • 2016–2023
    Ryô Hirohashi
    • Minoru Mineta
    • 2016–2024
    • Creator
      • Kôhei Horikoshi
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    Reviewers say 'My Hero Academia' is acclaimed for its compelling characters, engaging narrative, and dynamic action scenes. The series is celebrated for its rich cast and character development. The mix of high school drama, intense battles, and emotional moments is often highlighted. Themes of heroism, friendship, and power responsibilities resonate with viewers. Animation quality and voice acting are praised. However, some critics note pacing issues, plot holes, and underdeveloped villains. Despite these flaws, it remains a must-watch for superhero genre and anime fans.
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    10ayotomijoledo

    Best anime of 2016

    After exhausting all Naruto, one piece and bleach episodes, I was scrolling through similar anime when I stumbled on a 'certain my hero academia'

    It sounded like another boring high school anime and the first 10 minutes of episode 1 did not look very convincing which prompted me to shut it off and keep searching for other shows. However, something kept gnawing away at my soul that wanted me to find out what happens next and 2 days later I continued to watch the first episode. By the time it ended episode 2 couldn't wait and subsequent episodes became too tantalizing I couldn't wait. This show starts slow but if you can just have a little patience and get to the 2nd or 3rd episode it just accelerates into a deluge of excitement.

    Season 2 can't come early enough.
    Alan_H4

    Two words: enjoyment & amazing!

    I won't go in to detail explaining why this anime is incredible. After seeing 'one punch man' i wanted to find a new fresh anime to watch. I was very skeptical on finding one that has the same quality as One Punch man... BUT damn was i wrong.. After watching episode 12 of Boku no hero academia i was Mind Blown... Seriously i even watched it a second time just to experience that final moment!

    The way they use the soundtrack in each scene shows how incredibly talented and passionate the creators are. This is what i call Anime! Freakin unbelievable how they managed to create a fresh anime with so much originality and epicness 'again'. People you have to understand that it takes a genius mind to be able to create something this good... episode 12 just proved that!

    All i can say is that this anime has the potential to go PLUS ULTRA and beyond!

    Watch it and you won't regret it!

    9.5/10
    9aesluvsread

    plus ultra!!

    I came upon my hero academia on a whim. I had seen user ratings that said it was the bomb but he story seemed very generic and unrealistic, In truth it is the opposite. This show is defiantly in my top ten anime and even show list. You don't have to like anime to watch this show at all. From the first five minutes you can tell this show has a buzz about it that makes you want to binge until you drop. The main character Izuku Midoriya is an 8th grader and then freshmen in high school. This show picks apart a generic genre of superhero TV and makes it an emotional roller-coaster that shows that everyone is fighting to be a hero in their own way but not all people have the opportunity... sometimes you have to make it. I fell in love with every single character and the villain was so intriguing I had to read the manga (Japanese comic style story.) Plus usually I worry about the appropriateness of the shows I watch and I am proud to say the violence wasn't over the top for the situation and it was perfect for anyone else over 12 so you don't have to worry about gross profanity or stuff like that. This show is fantastic in so many ways and I urge you to watch it and keep in mind season two comes out April 2017. (I apologize for the super biased review!)
    9nickovalentinoo

    One for All

    first of all , its funny that people compare this with one punch man. OPM is a comedy series and of course no matter how you compare it , it wont click

    this is a great shounen anime , especially someone who likes battle shounen like HxH , Naruto. you can feel the "zero to hero".

    mangaka is a big fan of marvel/DC so you'll see they are marvel super-heroes like.

    for the series, you will follow deku , a "quirkless" boy in a world of "super-power" to become the greatest hero ever.

    the cast is a grand of troupe, story revolves at school, and you'll see your common type of schoolmates (the rival , the crybaby, the lovely hello kitty , the formal guy , the silent , the joker , the manly etc etc.) but as far as the series goes , there are depth on each cast , so you can call it troupe done right

    can deku become the greatest hero ? find it out in this series
    7g-luismiguel14

    The definition of Shonen.

    My Hero Academia is the type of anime that excels in all the things a typical shonen should be. The characters are entertaining and have their own personalities, the action is amazing, it's funny and the powers are super interesting. That being said, it also suffers from your typical fan service, which is unfortunate and ultimately one of it's worse flaws.

    At it's best My Hero Academia reminds you of the greatest anime you've watched before. There are a few animes you can see served as inspiration (or a little more than that) but most noticeably is Hunter x Hunter as well as some obvious nods at american comic books.

    That being said it's still worth watching, its entertaining and the art as well as animation are incredibly solid. The villains are interesting and our main heroes are fun and exciting to watch specially when in intense situations (not as much in the school environment).

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      This manga is Kôhei Horikoshi's 3rd attempt at a successful series. The first was Oumagadoki Zoo from 2010 to 2011 and Barrage from May to September 2012. Before those, he also made 3 one-shots which built up the world of My Hero Academia.
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    • Release date
      • May 5, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Official site [Japan]
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      • Japanese
      • English
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      • Bones
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      • 16:9 HD

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