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The Best Episodes of My Hero Academia

Every episode of My Hero Academia ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of My Hero Academia!

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After he saves a bully from a Villain, a normal student is granted a superpower that allows him to attend a high school training academy for Heroes.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 19 - I Am Here
    9.8/10(8 votes)

    #1 - I Am Here

    S7:E19

    Trampling the heroes, All For One flies to become one with Shigaraki, and Dabi is about to explode with the heat he's been storing up in his body. Will the Symbol be able change this hopeless situation?

    Director:Masayuki Otsuki
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  2. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 3 - The Final Boss!!
    9.8/10(10 votes)

    #2 - The Final Boss!!

    S8:E3

    Bakugo is back on his feet! Can he rescue All Might from All For One, and defeat the villain in battle?

    Directors:Michiru Itabisashi, Nanami Michibata
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  3. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 4 - Quirk: Explosion!!
    9.6/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Quirk: Explosion!!

    S8:E4

    The fierce battle with Bakugo reminds All For One of his and his brother Yoichi's origins.

    Director:Masayuki Otsuki
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  4. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 8 - Izuku Midoriya: Rising
    9.6/10(9 votes)

    #4 - Izuku Midoriya: Rising

    S8:E8

    After All For One takes over Shigaraki's body, the heroes must fight as one big team to defeat him.

    Directors:Naomi Nakayama, Michiru Itabisashi
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  5. My Hero Academia Season 5 Episode 23 - Tenko Shimura: Origin
    9.3/10(9 votes)

    #5 - Tenko Shimura: Origin

    S5:E23

    Memories from Shigaraki's past as Tenko Shimura resurface as he confronts Re-Destro.

    Director:Takayuki Yamamoto
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  6. My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 10 - Wounded Hero, Burning Bright and True!!
    9.3/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Wounded Hero, Burning Bright and True!!

    S7:E10

    Before the threat of All For One, Endeavor falls, and Hawks, Jiro, and Tokoyami are also cornered. Even so, Jiro acts like a hero! Endeavor is also encouraged after looking back at his own life.

    Director:Tsuyoshi Tobita
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  7. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 5 - History's Greatest Villain
    9.2/10(6 votes)

    #7 - History's Greatest Villain

    S8:E5

    The balance of power shifts between Izuku and Shigaraki when the latter steals a Quirk from One For All.

    Director:Tsuyoshi Tobita
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  8. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 11 - My Hero Academia
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #8 - My Hero Academia

    S8:E11

    How has the world changed in the eight years since Izuku and the heroes defeated All For One and Shigaraki?

    Director:Masayuki Otsuki
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  9. My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 21 - Battle Without a Quirk
    9.1/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Battle Without a Quirk

    S7:E21

    Toga returns the smile of Ochaco, who tried to be friends with her. What does Toga do to the seriously-injured Ochaco? Meanwhile, All Might uses "power" developed by a friend to face All For One!

    Director:Tomo Ookubo
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  10. My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 9 - Katsuki Bakugo: Rising
    9.0/10(15 votes)

    #10 - Katsuki Bakugo: Rising

    S6:E9

    As Aizawa seems to be out of the battle, Midoriya tries to keep Shigaraki in the air utilizing all of his quirks. Knowing his limit is near, Bakugo comes up with a plan to help him.

    Director:Tomohiro Kamitani
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  11. My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 17 - Hopes
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Hopes

    S7:E17

    With the addition of Gentle, La Brava, and Lady Nagant, Deku is able to restrain Shigaraki's hands and confront him on the ground. Meanwhile, at the Gunga Villa site, the rewound All For One shows off his awful power...

    Director:Tomo Ookubo
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  12. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 2 - The End of an Era, and the Beginning
    9.0/10(7 votes)

    #12 - The End of an Era, and the Beginning

    S8:E2

    All Might receives help from an unexpected source when Stain joins him in the battle against All For One.

    Director:Tomo Ookubo
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  13. My Hero Academia Season 5 Episode 24 - Tomura Shigaraki: Origin
    8.9/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Tomura Shigaraki: Origin

    S5:E24

    Shigaraki remembers his first encounter with All For One during the climax of his battle with Re-Destro.

    Director:Ikuro Sato
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  14. My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 21 - The Lovely Lady Nagant
    8.9/10(13 votes)

    #14 - The Lovely Lady Nagant

    S6:E21

    During Izuku's fight with Lady Nagant, she tells him secrets about hero society that further solidify his resolve to help those who need his help.

    Director:Tomo Ookubo
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  15. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 1 - Toshinori Yagi: Rising/Origin
    8.9/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Toshinori Yagi: Rising/Origin

    S8:E1

    The fierce battle continues between Armored All Might and All For One. Can All Might possibly win?

    Director:Masayuki Otsuki
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  16. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 7 - From Aizawa
    8.9/10(5 votes)

    #16 - From Aizawa

    S8:E7

    Izuku dives deep into Shigaraki's mind, in search of the villain's origin: the tragic Tenko Shimura.

    Director:Tomo Ookubo
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  17. My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 7 - Disaster Walker
    8.8/10(12 votes)

    #17 - Disaster Walker

    S6:E7

    The fight against Shigaraki continues while other heroes fight the new Nomus that Shigaraki summoned. While this is happening Team Edgeshot tries to stop Gigantomachia from making it to Jaku City.

    Director:Shouji Ikeno
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  18. My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 11 - Dabi's Dance
    8.8/10(13 votes)

    #18 - Dabi's Dance

    S6:E11

    As Ochaco and Toga exchange words and blows, Gigantomachia reaches Shigaraki and the heroes, and Dabi reveals the secret of his past.

    Director:Shouji Ikeno
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  19. My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 11 - Light Fades to Rain
    8.8/10(8 votes)

    #19 - Light Fades to Rain

    S7:E11

    Bakugo's Howitzer Impact didn't work against Shigaraki/All For One, either, and Bakugo is pushed into a corner by Shigaraki's power and words. In order to get him out of that predicament, U.A.'s Big Three take a stand!

    Director:Shouji Ikeno
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  20. My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 16 - The Chain Thus Far
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #20 - The Chain Thus Far

    S7:E16

    Toga consumed Twice's blood, and with Kurogiri's Warp, infinite doubles of Twice appear. Shigaraki's Decay is also released, and the heroes seem to be in a state of despair. But then, help comes from an unexpected quarter...

    Director:Hyuuga Yamamura
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  21. My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 20 - A Girl's Ego
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #21 - A Girl's Ego

    S7:E20

    Toga transforms into Twice and backs the heroes into a corner with Infinite Doubles. In the midst of that, Ochaco does her best to get close to Toga to talk to her. How does Toga respond...?

    Director:Tsuyoshi Tobita
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  22. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 6 - Wrench It Open, Izuku Midoriya!!
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Wrench It Open, Izuku Midoriya!!

    S8:E6

    Izuku attempts to forcefully transfer One For All to Shigaraki, as this might prove to be the key to victory.

    Director:Shouji Ikeno
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  23. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 9 - Epilogue, The Hellish Todoroki Family: Final
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #23 - Epilogue, The Hellish Todoroki Family: Final

    S8:E9

    With the long conflict over at last, the time has come to rebuild. Both on a societal and personal level.

    Director:Hanako Ueda
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  24. My Hero Academia Season 4 Episode 13 - Infinite 100%
    8.7/10(11 votes)

    #24 - Infinite 100%

    S4:E13

    As the fight with the Shie Hassaikai reaches its climax, Chisaki looks back on how it all started, and Izuku uses All For One at 100%.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 12 - Threads of Hope
    8.7/10(13 votes)

    #25 - Threads of Hope

    S6:E12

    Best Jeanist appears and spins together the hopes of all the heroes in this fight as the climax of the all-out war draws near.

    Director:Ikuro Sato
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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Best Episodes Summary

"I Am Here" is the best rated episode of "My Hero Academia". It scored 9.8/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Masayuki Otsuki and written by Yosuke Kuroda, it aired on 9/28/2024. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Final Boss!!".