01SeriesMy Hero Academia
2016 · 170 episodes · 8 seasons
The story
What's it about?
In a world where most people have superpowers called Quirks, Izuku Midoriya is born without one—but still dreams of becoming a hero. After his courage catches the attention of All Might, he inherits the power One For All and enters U.A. High School. Alongside fierce rivals and new friends, he learns that saving people takes more than strength, while the League of Villains threatens the society he hopes to protect.
Meet the main characters
Protagonist
Izuku Midoriya
Known as Deku, a thoughtful, determined student who inherits One For All and puts others' safety before his own.
Deuteragonist
Katsuki Bakugo
Deku's explosive childhood rival, a fiercely competitive prodigy learning what it really means to win and save.
Antagonist
Tomura Shigaraki
The leader of the League of Villains, whose destructive Decay Quirk and hatred of hero society make him a growing threat. All For One guides him from the shadows.
Side characters
Mentor
All Might
The Symbol of Peace and former wielder of One For All, who chooses Deku as his successor.
Classmate
Ochako Uraraka
A warm-hearted aspiring hero whose Zero Gravity Quirk helps her lift others up—in every sense.
Rival / ally
Shoto Todoroki
A gifted student with ice and fire powers, striving to define himself beyond his father's ambitions.
Class representative
Tenya Iida
An earnest, disciplined student with engine-powered legs and a strong sense of responsibility.