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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!

Best episode
S8E8 Izuku Midoriya: Rising
9.831,587 votes
Worst episode
S5E16 Long Time No See, Selkie
5.52,607 votes
Top season
Season 8
9.4avg
Binge time
2d 19h
170 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 8 - Izuku Midoriya: Rising
    9.8/10(31587 votes)

    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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  2. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 3 - The Final Boss!!
    9.8/10(22597 votes)

    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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  3. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 4 - Quirk: Explosion!!
    9.8/10(17671 votes)

    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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  4. My Hero Academia Season 3 Episode 11 - One For All
    9.8/10(16718 votes)

    S3:E11

    All Might’s time is running out as he faces his ultimate nemesis head on. Will he finally be able to defeat All For One once and for all?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 19 - I Am Here
    9.8/10(7830 votes)

    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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  6. My Hero Academia Season 4 Episode 25 - His Start
    9.7/10(10706 votes)

    S4:E25

    Endeavor and Hawks are up against High-End, and it’s Endeavor’s chance to show the world what the new number one hero is like.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. My Hero Academia Season 4 Episode 13 - Infinite 100%
    9.7/10(9692 votes)

    S4:E13

    As the fight with the Shie Hassaikai reaches its climax, Chisaki looks back on how it all started, and Izuku uses All For One at 100%.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 11 - Light Fades to Rain
    9.7/10(7397 votes)

    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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  9. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 2 - The End of an Era, and the Beginning
    9.6/10(16239 votes)

    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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  10. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 7 - From Aizawa
    9.6/10(14657 votes)

    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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  11. My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 10 - Shoto Todoroki: Origin
    9.6/10(8232 votes)

    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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  12. My Hero Academia Season 4 Episode 11 - Lemillion
    9.6/10(6987 votes)

    S4:E11

    The League of Villains stay true to their name in their fight. Meanwhile, Togata catches up to Chisaki and Eri first…

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 9 - Katsuki Bakugo: Rising
    9.6/10(5160 votes)

    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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  14. My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 11 - Dabi's Dance
    9.6/10(5090 votes)

    S6:E11

    As Ochaco and Toga exchange words and blows, Gigantomachia reaches Shigaraki and the heroes, and Dabi reveals the secret of his past.

    Director:Shouji Ikeno
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  15. My Hero Academia Season 3 Episode 4 - My Hero
    9.5/10(7335 votes)

    S3:E4

    The villains launch their attack, and only Izuku knows where Kota is. Can he get to him in time?

    Director:Shouji Ikeno
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  16. My Hero Academia Season 5 Episode 23 - Tenko Shimura: Origin
    9.5/10(5734 votes)

    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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  17. My Hero Academia Season 3 Episode 10 - Symbol of Peace
    9.5/10(5725 votes)

    S3:E10

    As the fight against the League of Villains escalates, can the U.A. students get Bakugo out in time for All Might to make a big comeback?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 23 - Deku vs. Class A
    9.5/10(5192 votes)

    S6:E23

    As Deku tries to run away, Class A draws him back by recounting their memories with him and reminding him of his own words.

    Director:Tomo Ookubo
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  19. My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 13 - A Chain of Events, Across the Ages
    9.5/10(5185 votes)

    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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  20. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 11 - My Hero Academia
    9.4/10(10450 votes)

    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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  21. My Hero Academia Season 3 Episode 23 - Deku vs. Kacchan, Part 2
    9.4/10(5417 votes)

    S3:E23

    Following the provisional licensing exam, Izuku tries out his Shoot Style on Bakugo as they have a heart-to-heart through their fight.

    Directors:Shouji Ikeno, Masashi Abe
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  22. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 6 - Wrench It Open, Izuku Midoriya!!
    9.3/10(13596 votes)

    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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  23. My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 21 - Battle Without a Quirk
    9.4/10(4901 votes)

    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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  24. My Hero Academia Season 1 Episode 12 - All Might
    9.3/10(5850 votes)

    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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  25. My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 9 - Epilogue, The Hellish Todoroki Family: Final
    9.2/10(13233 votes)

    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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Best Episodes Summary

"Izuku Midoriya: Rising" is the best rated episode of My Hero Academia. It scored 9.8/10 from 31,587 votes. Directed by Naomi Nakayama, Michiru Itabisashi and written by Yosuke Kuroda, it aired on November 22, 2025.

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