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The Best Episodes of My Hero Academia Season 1

Every episode of My Hero Academia Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of My Hero Academia Season 1!

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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
    My Hero Academia Season 1 Episode 1 - Izuku Midoriya: Origin
    7.6/10(4039 votes)

    #1 - Izuku Midoriya: Origin

    S1:E1

    Izuku Midoriya desperately wants to be a hero, but he is one of the few in his generation born without a Quirk. Will meeting the number one hero, All Might, change his fate?

    Director:Takuro Tsukada
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  2. My Hero Academia Season 1 Episode 2 - What It Takes to Be a Hero
    8.2/10(3893 votes)

    #2 - What It Takes to Be a Hero

    S1:E2

    Izuku accidentally learns of All Might’s secret, but there’s trouble in town again before Izuku has time to process it. Will All Might be able to save the day again?

    Director:Daisuke Tsukushi
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  3. My Hero Academia Season 1 Episode 3 - Roaring Muscles
    7.7/10(3150 votes)

    #3 - Roaring Muscles

    S1:E3

    All Might tells Izuku that he can become a hero, but does he really have what it takes to become one?

    Director:Yoshifumi Sasahara
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. My Hero Academia Season 1 Episode 4 - Start Line
    8.3/10(3478 votes)

    #4 - Start Line

    S1:E4

    At the entrance exam, Izuku falls behind as the other students defeat faux villains left and right. Will he be able to get enough points to pass?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. My Hero Academia Season 1 Episode 5 - What I Can Do for Now
    7.8/10(2958 votes)

    #5 - What I Can Do for Now

    S1:E5

    It’s Izuku’s first day of high school, and he still can’t control his new Quirk. Will he make it to the second day of school with his eccentric new teacher?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. My Hero Academia Season 1 Episode 6 - Rage, You Damn Nerd
    7.7/10(2852 votes)

    #6 - Rage, You Damn Nerd

    S1:E6

    Izuku somehow gets through his first day of school and falls into a regular schedule of classes and training at U.A. In their first class with All Might…

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. My Hero Academia Season 1 Episode 7 - Deku vs. Kacchan
    8.6/10(3495 votes)

    #7 - Deku vs. Kacchan

    S1:E7

    Izuku is up against Katsuki in their first class with All Might! Can he and Uraraka beat the villain team of Katsuki and Tenya before time runs out?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. My Hero Academia Season 1 Episode 8 - Bakugo’s Start Line
    7.5/10(2778 votes)

    #8 - Bakugo’s Start Line

    S1:E8

    After the combat training lesson, the students and All Might reflect on their matches as they think about their next steps.

    Director:Yoshifumi Sasahara
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. My Hero Academia Season 1 Episode 9 - Yeah, Just Do Your Best, Iida!
    7.3/10(2695 votes)

    #9 - Yeah, Just Do Your Best, Iida!

    S1:E9

    Class 1-A has to elect a class representative, and everyone wants the job! How will they choose? And what lies in wait for them at the next class?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. My Hero Academia Season 1 Episode 10 - Encounter with the Unknown
    8.0/10(2797 votes)

    #10 - Encounter with the Unknown

    S1:E10

    Villains have attacked USJ, and it’s up to Class 1-A to stop them. What are the villains after? Will All Might be able to save the day again?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. My Hero Academia Season 1 Episode 11 - Game Over
    8.6/10(3110 votes)

    #11 - Game Over

    S1:E11

    The students of Class 1-A are up against the League of Villains. Will they survive long enough for help to arrive?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. My Hero Academia Season 1 Episode 12 - All Might
    9.2/10(4555 votes)

    #12 - All Might

    S1:E12

    All Might has finally shown up, but will he be able to defeat Nomu and save the day?!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. My Hero Academia Season 1 Episode 13 - In Each of Our Hearts
    8.5/10(3118 votes)

    #13 - In Each of Our Hearts

    S1:E13

    As the battle at USJ winds down, Izuku and All Might think about its repercussions. Meanwhile, the villains slink home to plan their next move.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Izuku Midoriya: Origin" is the best rated episode of "My Hero Academia" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 4039 votes. Directed by Takuro Tsukada and written by Yosuke Kuroda, it aired on 4/3/2016. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "What It Takes to Be a Hero".