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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 8 Episode 3 - The Final Boss!!
    9.8/10(18901 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 8 - Izuku Midoriya: Rising
    9.8/10(28208 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 11 - Light Fades to Rain
    9.7/10(5765 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 19 - I Am Here
    9.7/10(6031 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 4 - Quirk: Explosion!!
    9.7/10(14892 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 10 - Shoto Todoroki: Origin
    9.6/10(6860 votes)

    #6 - Shoto Todoroki: Origin

    S2:E10

    Izuku forces Todoroki to face his past in a chilling battle as the two class rivals finally go head to head!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 2 - The End of an Era, and the Beginning
    9.6/10(14171 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 7 - From Aizawa
    9.6/10(12678 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. My Hero Academia Season 5 Episode 23 - Tenko Shimura: Origin
    9.5/10(4741 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 13 - A Chain of Events, Across the Ages
    9.5/10(4057 votes)

    #10 - A Chain of Events, Across the Ages

    S7:E13

    Deku finally arrives at the Coffin in the Sky! Seeing Bakugo and the others defeated by Shigaraki/All For One, Deku shakes with anger. Can he control his feelings and win against Shigaraki? It's finally time for a showdown!

    Director:Tomo Ookubo
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  11. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 11 - My Hero Academia
    9.5/10(8314 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 21 - Battle Without a Quirk
    9.4/10(3826 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 6 - Wrench It Open, Izuku Midoriya!!
    9.3/10(11901 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 9 - Epilogue, The Hellish Todoroki Family: Final
    9.3/10(11527 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 17 - Climax
    9.2/10(3680 votes)

    #15 - Climax

    S2:E17

    It all comes to a head as Izuku, Iida, and Todoroki face off against Stain while the pro heroes in Hosu City fight against the Nomus.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 8 - Two Flashfires
    9.2/10(3550 votes)

    #16 - Two Flashfires

    S7:E8

    Eleven years ago, Toya Todoroki was burned by his own flames and became Dabi. Todoroki faces Dabi's blue flames with a new move of his own. Will he be able to stop his brother?

    Director:Shouji Ikeno
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  17. My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 10 - Wounded Hero, Burning Bright and True!!
    9.2/10(3293 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 16 - Hero Killer: Stain vs U.A. Students
    9.1/10(3536 votes)

    #18 - Hero Killer: Stain vs U.A. Students

    S2:E16

    Stain strikes again, and this time some U.A. students are around when it happens. Will they be able to hold him off until the pros come?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. My Hero Academia Season 5 Episode 24 - Tomura Shigaraki: Origin
    9.1/10(3127 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 2 - Specter
    9.1/10(3371 votes)

    #20 - Specter

    S7:E2

    The fight between Star and Stripe and Shigaraki is coming to an end, but Star has one more trick up her sleeve with New Order.

    Director:Shouji Ikeno
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  21. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 1 - Toshinori Yagi: Rising/Origin
    9.1/10(12496 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 5 - History's Greatest Villain
    9.1/10(12163 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 10 - The Girl Who Loves Smiles
    9.1/10(7991 votes)

    #23 - The Girl Who Loves Smiles

    S8:E10

    The struggle against the villains may be over, but Izuku and Ochaco both still have internal demons to face.

    Director:Tsuyoshi Tobita
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  24. My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 9 - Katsuki Bakugo: Rising
    9.0/10(12 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 21 - The Lovely Lady Nagant
    9.0/10(11 votes)

    #25 - 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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Best Episodes Summary

"The Final Boss!!" is the best rated episode of "My Hero Academia". It scored 9.8/10 based on 18901 votes. Directed by Michiru Itabisashi, Nanami Michibata and written by Yosuke Kuroda, it aired on 10/18/2025. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Izuku Midoriya: Rising".