The Complete My Hero Academia Watch Order (2026 Guide)
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The Complete My Hero Academia Watch Order (2026 Guide)

This guide offers the perfect watch order for My Hero Academia, including all seasons, movies, and OVAs, for a complete and chronological viewing experience.

By The Analytical SenpaiMar 17, 202616 entries
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Navigating the expansive world of My Hero Academia can be a challenge with its numerous seasons, movies, and OVAs. A proper watch order is crucial to fully appreciate the overarching narrative, character development, and canonical events without confusion or spoilers.

Start your heroic journey with My Hero Academia Season 1, then follow this guide to ensure you catch every thrilling moment and canonical entry in the correct order for the ultimate viewing experience.

The Complete Watch Order

  1. 1
    My Hero AcademiaTV2016

    Recommended starting point for the series.

  2. 2
    My Hero Academia: Sukue! Kyuujo Kunren!OVA2017

    Watch after Season 1. This special provides additional context before Season 2.

  3. 3
    My Hero Academia 2nd SeasonTV2017
  4. 4
    My Hero Academia: Training of the DeadOVA2017

    Watch after Season 2. This OVA fits chronologically after the 'Sports Festival' arc.

  5. 5
    My Hero Academia the Movie 1: Two HeroesMovie2018

    Watch after Season 2. This movie canon takes place between the 'Final Exams Arc' and the 'Forest Training Camp Arc'.

  6. 6
    My Hero Academia 3rd SeasonTV2018
  7. 7
    My Hero Academia 4th SeasonTV2019
  8. 8
    My Hero Academia: Ikinokore! Kesshi no Survival KunrenOVA2020

    Watch after Season 4. These two episodes chronologically bridge the gap between Season 4 and Season 5.

  9. 9
    My Hero Academia the Movie 2: Heroes: RisingMovie2019

    Watch after Season 4. This movie's events canonically occur after the 'Pro Hero Arc' of Season 4.

  10. 10
    My Hero Academia 5th SeasonTV2021
  11. 11
    My Hero Academia the Movie 3: World Heroes' MissionMovie2021

    Watch after Season 5. While canonically set during the first half of Season 5, it's best viewed after completing Season 5 to maintain narrative flow.

  12. 12
    My Hero Academia: UA Heroes BattleOVA2023

    Watch after Season 5. This special serves as a fun filler before the intense events of Season 6.

  13. 13
    My Hero Academia 6th SeasonTV2022
  14. 14
    My Hero Academia the Movie 4: You're NextMovie2024

    Watch after Season 6. This movie is set after the events of Season 6.

  15. 15
    My Hero Academia: MemoriesSpecial2024

    These recap specials precede Season 7, summarizing key events from the previous seasons.

  16. 16
    My Hero Academia 7th SeasonTV2024