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In a world where those with powers are known as "Quirks," Izuku Midoriya has aspirations to one day become a hero but there's a catch -- he isn't a Quirk. After a tragic accident involving his friend Katuski Bakugo; Midoriya is the only one to have stepped forward to help protect Bakugo from a villain, because of his acts, he is given a gift by the world's greatest hero, All Might. Now, Midoriya attends U.A. School--a school that cultivates the next generation of superheroes.

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My Hero Academia: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Danae Stahlnecker Common Sense Media This powered-up school drama is full of inspiring role models and surprisingly complex life lessons. Mar 13, 2024 Full Review My Hero Academia: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Ify Nwadiwe Nerdificent I love a series where someone achieves their goals through hard work and determination. Apr 30, 2019 Full Review My Hero Academia: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Carl Broughton Film School Rejects Calling My Hero Academia a cult phenomenon might seem a bit much, but no other anime has reached such appeal since Attack on Titan. Apr 29, 2019 Full Review My Hero Academia: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Tom Speelman Polygon If you love superheroes but are put off by the many barriers to entry for getting into modern cape comics, My Hero Academia is for you. Apr 29, 2019 Full Review My Hero Academia: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (5) William Young Black Nerd Problems [My Hero Academia] takes the standard "Underdog becomes powerful" narrative and ads some new flair to it. Apr 29, 2019 Full Review My Hero Academia: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Daniel Kurland Den of Geek Izuku Midoriya: Origin marks a strong start for My Hero Academia that effectively blends tones and begins this adventure in an exciting way. Rated: 4/5 Apr 29, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Noah L A great series, enjoyable with good themes, animation, and action. But fundamental flaws like constant flashbacks and freeze frame voiceovers sometimes taking up large parts of entire episodes make it feel like a struggle to watch. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/16/24 Full Review Jackson M Academia is not good.It's premise borders on ridiculous with almost no sort of character depth from anyone. Not to mention, the lead is cry baby who whines his way through most episodes. The villain's aren't too interesting either, and with ther leads hard to root for the whole show's just irritating. Rated 1.5/5 Stars • Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 06/11/24 Full Review Smitty R Marvel but anime, and old marvel, like back when things were good and fun, and whimsical Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/18/24 Full Review Jacob B A refreshing take on the super hero genre. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/16/24 Full Review Will W A fantastic beginning to an epic series. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/15/24 Full Review Calop Did not expect to like this, Its just fun to casually enjoy Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Daiki Yamashita Izuku Midoriya Nobuhiko Okamoto Katsuki Bakugo Ayane Sakura Ochaco Uraraka Kenta Miyaki Toshinori Yagi Kaito Ishikawa Tenya Iida Yuki Kaji Shoto Todoroki
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 3, 2016 Izuku Midoriya: Origin Izuku wants to be a hero but has no Quirk, unlike almost everyone else, but his super-powered idol may be able to help. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 10, 2016 What It Takes to Be a Hero Izuku learns All Might's secret but trouble in town delays his actions. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 17, 2016 Roaring Muscles All Might tells Izuku can be a hero if he really wants to. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 24, 2016 Start Line Izuku falls behind in the exam as the other students defeat faux villains with ease. Details Episode 5 Aired May 1, 2016 What I Can Do for Now Izuku must gain control over his new Quirk on day one of high school or he won't make it to day two. Details Episode 6 Aired May 8, 2016 Rage, You Damned Nerd Izuku finds himself in a regular schedule of classes and training at U.A. Details Episode 7 Aired May 15, 2016 Deku vs. Kacchan Izuku has to go against Katsuki in their first class with All Might. Details Episode 8 Aired May 22, 2016 Bakugo's Starting Line After the combat training lesson, the students and All Might reflect on their matches. Details Episode 9 Aired May 29, 2016 Yeah, Just Do Your Best, Iida! Class 1-A must elect a class representative, but everyone wants the job. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 5, 2016 Encounter With the Unknown Villains attack USJ hoping to capture the attention of All Might; Class 1-A must stop them. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 12, 2016 Game Over Class 1-A is up against the League of Villains; they must survive until help arrives. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 19, 2016 All Might All Might finally shows up, determined to defeat Nomu and save the day. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 26, 2016 In Each of Our Hearts As the battle at USJ winds down, Izuku and All Might think about its repercussions. Details Episode 14 Aired Jul 23, 2023 Despite being born powerless in a super-powered world, Izuku never gives up on becoming a hero. Details Episode 15 Aired Jul 29, 2023 Despite being born powerless in a super-powered world, Izuku never gives up on becoming a hero. Details Episode 16 Aired Jul 30, 2023 Despite being born powerless in a super-powered world, Izuku never gives up on becoming a hero. Details Episode 17 Aired Aug 6, 2023 Despite being born powerless in a super-powered world, Izuku never gives up on becoming a hero. Details Episode 18 Aired Aug 7, 2023 Despite being born powerless in a super-powered world, Izuku never gives up on becoming a hero. Details Episode 19 Aired Aug 13, 2023 Despite being born powerless in a super-powered world, Izuku never gives up on becoming a hero. Details Episode 20 Aired Aug 14, 2023 Despite being born powerless in a super-powered world, Izuku never gives up on becoming a hero. Details Episode 21 Aired Aug 20, 2023 Despite being born powerless in a super-powered world, Izuku never gives up on becoming a hero. Details Episode 22 Aired Aug 21, 2023 Despite being born powerless in a super-powered world, Izuku never gives up on becoming a hero. Details

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Director
Kenji Nagasaki

Network
MBSTVJP

Rating
TV-14

Genre
Action, Fantasy, Anime

Original Language
Japanese

Release Date
Apr 3, 2016
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