The Ultimate My Hero Academia Watch Order: Every Season, Movie, and OVA

If you are just diving into the world of Quirks, heroes, and the League of Villains, the sheer amount of content in My Hero Academia (MHA) can be overwhelming. With multiple seasons, full-length theatrical movies, and special Original Video Animations (OVAs), it’s easy to get lost.

While you could watch everything in strict release order, the story flows much better if you weave the movies and OVAs into the series where they chronologically or logically fit.

This is the Ultimate My Hero Academia Watch Order, designed to give you the smoothest narrative experience without missing a single piece of the puzzle.
Helpful Acronyms to Know:

• OVA: Original Video Animation (special standalone episodes).
• MHA: My Hero Academia.
  The Complete Watch Order Breakdown
  Follow this list step-by-step for the ideal My Hero Academia binge-watching session.
  Part 1: The Foundations
• My Hero Academia Season 1 (Episodes 1-13)
• OVA: MHA: Save! Rescue Training!
• Note: This takes place shortly after the events of Season 1.
• MHA: Hero Notebook (TV Special)
• Note: A helpful recap special that summarizes the events of Season 1.
  Part 2: Rising Stars
• My Hero Academia Season 2 (Episodes 1-20)
• OVA: Training of the Dead
• Note: This OVA fits in during Class 1-A’s survival training exercise during the first half of Season 2.
• My Hero Academia Season 2 (Remaining Episodes 21-25)
• OVA: MHA: All Might Rising
• Note: A crucial prequel OVA focusing on young All Might’s backstory. While released later, it provides excellent context before the first movie.
• Movie 1: My Hero Academia: Two Heroes
• Note: This movie takes place during the summer break between Season 2 and Season 3.
  Part 3: Forest and Exams
• My Hero Academia Season 3 (Episodes 1-14)
• OVA: Do or Die! Survival Training
• Note: This two-part special focuses on Class 1-A during their provisional license training. It fits naturally during the license exam arc in Season 3.
• My Hero Academia Season 3 (Remaining Episodes 15-25)
• My Hero Academia Season 4 (Episodes 1-25)
  Part 4: Heroes and Villains
• Movie 2: My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising
• Note: This movie’s placement is tricky. While it was released during Season 4’s run, it chronologically takes place during Season 5 (after the Meta Liberation Army Arc). However, watching it here avoids minor spoilers and fits the emotional tone. [Alternative placement: after Season 5, Ep 18].
• My Hero Academia Season 5 (Episodes 1-18)
  Part 5: The Global Crisis
• OVA: MHA League Baseball
• Note: A fun, lighthearted sports OVA featuring the heroes playing baseball.
• OVA: Laugh! As If You Are in Hell
• Note: Another lighter OVA following Class 1-A trying to deal with a peculiar new villain.
• My Hero Academia Season 5 (Remaining Episodes 19-25)
• OVA: MHA: Departure
• Note: A brief prologue OVA released to promote the third film, focusing on the Endeavor Agency.
• Movie 3: My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission
• Note: This film takes place during the Winter Hopes Internship Arc, chronologically during the latter half of Season 5.
  Part 6: Final War Saga
• My Hero Academia Season 6 (Episodes 1-25)
• My Hero Academia Season 7 (Ongoing)
• My Hero Academia Season 8 (Final Season – Announced)

Are the Movies Canon?

A common question! Yes, the events of the movies are considered canon to the overall story, even if they aren’t always explicitly referenced in the main anime seasons. They expand on the world-building, introduce new characters, and offer significant character development for Midoriya and his classmates. You definitely don’t want to skip them!

Now that you have your roadmap, it’s time to don your hero costume, practice your “Plus Ultra!” cry, and start your journey with Deku! Enjoy the show!