My Hero Academia anime watch order guide for beginners

The superhero anime series My Hero Academia, created by Kohei Horikoshi and produced by Studio Bones, follows the journey of Izuku Midoriya, a teenager born without superpowers known as Quirks who aspires to become a professional hero after meeting the top hero, All Might.

For new viewers, the franchise includes eight seasons, four feature films, various special episodes, and the spin-off My Hero Academia: Vigilantes. A recommended viewing order for beginners starts with Season 1 (2016), followed by Season 2 (2017), and then the first film, My Hero Academia: Two Heroes (2018). The narrative continues through Season 3 (2018) and Season 4 (2019–2020), which covers character development, the U.A. Sports Festival, and various conflicts involving the League of Villains.