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Quick Answer
- My Hero Academia(TV · 13 eps)
- My Hero Academia Season 2(TV · 25 eps)
- My Hero Academia: Vigilantes(TV · 13 eps)
- My Hero Academia: Rescue! Rescue Training(OVA · 1 eps)
- My Hero Academia: Hero Notebook(TV Special · 1 eps)
Total: ~53 episodes / 21h watch time
My Hero Academia Watch Order(2026)
The My Hero Academia franchise has 5 entries and watching them in the wrong order can spoil some big moments. Here's the breakdown — main series, movies, OVAs, and where each one fits.
5 entries ~21h total3 series1 OVA/special
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch My Hero Academia?
Release order. Start with My Hero Academia and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of My Hero Academia?
About 21 hours total across 53 episodes and 5 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 16 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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