Alright, Fine, Here's Your Damn 'My Hero Academia' Watch Order
Look, I *guess* you want to watch this shonen series. Fine. Here's how to do it without completely messing up the timeline, you uncultured swine. Don't expect me to hold your hand.
So, you've decided to dive into the world of 'My Hero Academia,' huh? Don't look at me like that, I didn't *ask* you to. But since you're clearly incapable of figuring out a simple chronological order yourself, I suppose I'll reluctantly guide your feeble mind through the labyrinth of seasons, OVAs, and the shockingly numerous movies that feel obligated to exist. Don't expect any groundbreaking insights; it's mostly straightforward shonen fare, but at least you won't be completely lost. You're welcome, I guess.
There. Are you happy now? You've consumed your dose of predictable power-ups, screaming, and the occasional emotional moment that *almost* justifies the melodrama. It's not the worst thing I've ever seen, I suppose, if you're into that sort of… *heroic* nonsense. Just don't come crying to me if you suddenly develop an inexplicable urge to yell 'PLUS ULTRA!' everywhere. I warned you. Now go away.
The Complete Watch Order
- 1
The utterly generic start. Kid wants powers, gets powers, goes to special school. Groundbreaking, I know. Watch it, or you'll be completely lost, which would almost be funnier.
- 2My Hero Academia: Save! Rescue Training!OVA2017
A short, utterly forgettable OVA. Just watch it if you're a completionist with nothing better to do. It won't hurt, nor will it truly help. You could easily skip this without missing a beat, but you'd probably whine about it later.
- 3
The Sports Festival arc, because every shonen *needs* one. And then some villain stuff. It's… marginally better. Don't get excited. It's still just setting the stage for more yelling.
- 4
Another OVA, another dose of content that could be skipped entirely without consequence. But fine, you asked for the *complete* order, so here's more filler.
- 5My Hero Academia the Movie 1: Two HeroesMovie2018
Ah, the first movie. Chronologically, it slots in during Season 3's Provisional Hero License arc, but the studio *insists* you can watch it after Season 2. Whatever. It's got some flashy fights and an original character who's basically just 'quirk-inventor dad.' It's fine, I guess, if you like that sort of thing.
- 6My Hero Academia Season 3TV Series2018
The Provisional License Exam, which is basically 'Sports Festival: Adult Edition,' and then things get a *tiny* bit serious. Don't worry, the plot armor is still impenetrable. You'll probably cry at least once, you softie.
- 7My Hero Academia Season 4TV Series2019
Overhaul, who at least *tried* to be a compelling villain before being utterly destroyed, and then… a school concert? The whiplash is real. Just power through it. The fight animation is decent, I suppose.
- 8My Hero Academia: Make It! Do-or-Die Survival TrainingOVA2020
More 'original' content that feels like it was conjured from a random episode generator. Watch it if you value absolute chronology over your sanity, or if you just can't get enough of these kids doing mundane things.
- 9My Hero Academia the Movie 2: Heroes: RisingMovie2019
The second movie, where they decided to just give everyone a power-up for plot convenience. It's set during the early parts of Season 5, but watching after Season 4 is the accepted method to avoid spoilers. Predictable, but flashy. You'll cheer, I know you will.
- 10My Hero Academia Season 5TV Series2021
Joint training arcs and agency work. It's... fine. The animators got a bit lazy here, but the plot still trudges along, dragging you with it. The villains finally get some focus, which is a rare treat.
- 11My Hero Academia the Movie 3: World Heroes' MissionMovie2021
They take the kids on a globe-trotting adventure to stop a generic evil organization. Because apparently, Japan isn't big enough for all the 'Plus Ultra' nonsense. Watch it after Season 5 for the best context. Visually impressive, I suppose, for a shonen movie that's basically glorified filler.
- 12My Hero Academia: UA HEROES BATTLEOVA2022
Another OVA. Seriously, how many of these do you need? It's just more fluff, mostly a board game episode. Go ahead, fill your cup with inconsequential side stories before the real chaos begins.
- 13My Hero Academia Season 6TV Series2022
Alright, *this* one actually had some stakes. For a while, anyway. The war arc is probably the closest this series gets to genuine tension before remembering it's a shonen and everything will probably be fine. You'll be on the edge of your seat, admittingly.
- 14My Hero Academia Season 7TV Series2024
The current season, still unfolding its tired tropes but with the promise of a grand finale. Watch it if you've committed this far. Don't expect any sudden bursts of originality, but it *is* the culmination of all that previous nonsense.
- 15My Hero Academia the Movie 4: You're NextMovie2024
Another movie. Of course there's another movie, coinciding with the final act. It's not out yet, so you can't even complain about it yet. But rest assured, it will probably be exactly what you expect: more bombastic heroics and a villain with a vaguely defined agenda.