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The Best Episodes of My Hero Academia Season 2

Every episode of My Hero Academia Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of My Hero Academia Season 2!

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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 2 Episode 1 - That’s the Idea, Ochaco
    7.1/10(2465 votes)

    #1 - That’s the Idea, Ochaco

    S2:E1

    As U.A. students and teachers recover from the League of Villains attack on USJ, Izuku learns about why Ochaco wants to become a hero.

    Director:Tetsuya Miyanishi
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  2. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 2 - Roaring Sports Festival
    7.5/10(2383 votes)

    #2 - Roaring Sports Festival

    S2:E2

    The U.A. sports festival begins and all eyes are on the first-years as they start their qualifying round—the obstacle course race.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 3 - In Their Own Quirky Ways
    8.2/10(2704 votes)

    #3 - In Their Own Quirky Ways

    S2:E3

    The first years try to stand out as they struggle to finish the obstacle course and qualify for a spot in the next round.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 4 - Strategy, Strategy, Strategy
    8.0/10(2460 votes)

    #4 - Strategy, Strategy, Strategy

    S2:E4

    Izuku’s having trouble finding a team for the cavalry battle in the next round of the U.A. sports festival. Luckily, he has a plan.

    Director:Takudai Kakuchi
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 5 - Cavalry Battle Finale
    8.5/10(2879 votes)

    #5 - Cavalry Battle Finale

    S2:E5

    Fighting it out in the second half of the cavalry battle, does Team Midoriya have what it takes to stay in the top four?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 6 - The Boy Born with Everything
    7.6/10(2387 votes)

    #6 - The Boy Born with Everything

    S2:E6

    Izuku learns more about Todoroki’s past as the first-years head into the final round of the sports festival.

    Director:Yohei Fukui
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 7 - Victory or Defeat
    8.0/10(2458 votes)

    #7 - Victory or Defeat

    S2:E7

    Izuku is up against Shinso in the first match of the finals, but can he overcome Shinso’s Quirk to advance to the next round?

    Director:Tomo Ookubo
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 8 - Battle on, Challengers!
    7.6/10(2316 votes)

    #8 - Battle on, Challengers!

    S2:E8

    It’s one match after another in the first round of the finals tournament. Who will advance to second round?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 9 - Bakugo vs. Uraraka
    8.6/10(2996 votes)

    #9 - Bakugo vs. Uraraka

    S2:E9

    Bakugo seems almost villainous when he’s up against Uraraka, but she has a plan to keep it from being a one-sided match.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 10 - Shoto Todoroki: Origin
    9.6/10(6797 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 11 - Fight On, Iida
    8.0/10(2366 votes)

    #11 - Fight On, Iida

    S2:E11

    It’s class rep versus child prodigy as Iida and Todoroki square off. Will Iida’s Reciproburst be enough to beat the boy of fire and ice?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 12 - Todoroki vs. Bakugo
    8.6/10(2866 votes)

    #12 - Todoroki vs. Bakugo

    S2:E12

    The explosive showdown between Todoroki and Bakugo begins. Only one can take the title of first-year champion!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 13 - Time to Pick Some Names
    7.4/10(2287 votes)

    #13 - Time to Pick Some Names

    S2:E13

    Following their epic debut at the sports festival, it’s time for the first-years to pick the most important part of their identities—their hero name!

    Director:Takudai Kakuchi
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 14 - Bizarre! Gran Torino Appears
    7.6/10(2297 votes)

    #14 - Bizarre! Gran Torino Appears

    S2:E14

    The internships begin! While everyone adjusts to their new tasks, Izuku starts training with Gran Torino, the same man who once taught All Might.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 15 - Midoriya and Shigaraki
    7.9/10(2328 votes)

    #15 - Midoriya and Shigaraki

    S2:E15

    The U.A. students are finally starting to get the hang of their internships, but Izuku has much more to learn about One For All.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 16 - Hero Killer: Stain vs U.A. Students
    9.1/10(3493 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 17 - Climax
    9.2/10(3636 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 18 - The Aftermath of Hero Killer: Stain
    7.6/10(2253 votes)

    #18 - The Aftermath of Hero Killer: Stain

    S2:E18

    Stain is finally captured, but while the hero community deals with the consequences, an even greater challenge is set in motion.

    Director:Takudai Kakuchi
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 19 - Everyone's Internships
    6.6/10(2255 votes)

    #19 - Everyone's Internships

    S2:E19

    As Izuku, Iida, and Todoroki recover from their fight with Stain, the other members of Class 1-A work hard at their own internships.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 20 - Listen Up!! A Tale from the Past
    7.9/10(2295 votes)

    #20 - Listen Up!! A Tale from the Past

    S2:E20

    The students return to their daily lives while All Might has a special history lesson for Izuku. It’s time to learn about One For All!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 21 - Gear up for Final Exams
    7.4/10(2183 votes)

    #21 - Gear up for Final Exams

    S2:E21

    Finals are coming up and Class 1-A is going to need more than a cram session. This year, the teachers are changing the practical exams.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 22 - Yaoyorozu: Rising
    8.0/10(2317 votes)

    #22 - Yaoyorozu: Rising

    S2:E22

    The exams are turning out to be much more challenging than the students expected. Can any of the teams hold their own against a teacher?

    Director:Takudai Kakuchi
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 23 - Stripping the Varnish
    7.5/10(2184 votes)

    #23 - Stripping the Varnish

    S2:E23

    As the students of Class 1-A fight in their practical exams, their resolve to become heroes is put to the test.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 24 - Katsuki Bakugo: Origin
    8.9/10(3170 votes)

    #24 - Katsuki Bakugo: Origin

    S2:E24

    It’s finally time for Izuku and Bakugo’s practical exam. How can they challenge All Might without a plan?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 25 - Encounter
    8.1/10(2408 votes)

    #25 - Encounter

    S2:E25

    Class 1-A goes shopping for training camp supplies, but things get out of hand when a villain pulls Izuku aside.

    Director:Takudai Kakuchi
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"That’s the Idea, Ochaco" is the best rated episode of "My Hero Academia" season 2. It scored 7.1/10 based on 2465 votes. Directed by Tetsuya Miyanishi and written by Yosuke Kuroda, it aired on 4/1/2017. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Roaring Sports Festival".