The most repeated episodes of My Hero Academia

Key conclusions

• Mirio's indomitable determination despite facing overwhelming odds is a defining moment in Lemillion.
• Bakugou's courageous performance against Shigaraki changes the fate of the battle in “Light Fades to Rain.”
• Shoto Todoroki's emotional struggles and Endeavor's impact are covered in Shoto Todoroki: Origin.

Kouhei Horikoshi My Hero Academy is an inspiring story about chasing your dreams in the face of insurmountable odds. The series explores the weight of ambition, the sacrifices necessary to achieve greatness, the resilience needed to overcome adversity, and the true purpose of heroism. With well-developed characters and exciting fight sequences, My Hero Academy provides some memorable moments that have become fan favorites over the years.

From well-structured backstories to nerve-wracking battles, each episode offers viewers a unique twist. Here the most repeated viewing My Hero Academy episodes based on their impact on the overall narrative, their emotional impact and their ability to leave the audience enthralled.

8 Season 4, Episode 11: “Lemillion”

Mirio Togo's defining moment

• IMDb Rating: 9.5
• Arch: Shi Hasaikai Arch

Mirio puts his life on the line in an attempt to save Eri from the clutches of Overhaul and his men. He fights alone like a true hero and almost succeeds in taking down the leader of the Shi Hosaikai, but his life takes a dark turn when he is hit by a quirk-erasing bullet while protecting Eri.

A world without smiles and humor has no bright future.

Faced with insurmountable odds, Mirio continues to fight. “Lemillion” embodies Toga's spirit of unwavering determination and selflessness, making him a role model for other students who aspire to be a hero.

7 Season 7, Episode 11: “Light Fades Into Rain”

Katsuki Bakugo bravely fights his injuries to confront Shigaraki

• IMDb Rating: 9.7
• Arc: Final War Arc

As heroes and villains battle to decide the fate of the world, Tomura Shigaraki fights alone against the collective might of Japan's best heroes. In the chaos that follows, UA High's big three try to brave the formidable villain, but soon realize that they don't have the strength to defeat an opponent of this caliber.

Ignoring all such considerations, Bakuga puts his life on the line to unleash a flurry of attacks on Shigaraki that would go on to change the fate of the battle in complex ways.

6 Season 2 Episode 10: “Shoto Todoroki: Origin”

Shota fights his demons

• IMDb Rating: 9.6
• Arc: UA Sports Festival Arc

Shoto's father Todaroka Endeavor, in his quest to surpass the Almighty, has pushed his family through hell for years. Reliving the trauma and lifelong scars his actions left, Shota vowed not to use the full potential of the Half-Cold-Half-Hot quirk to rob his father of the satisfaction of knowing he had done the right thing.

Never use my f***ing parenting quirk. No. Having climbed to the top without using it, I would have denied him everything.

But when he faced Midoriya on the battlefield, his rival encouraged him to embrace his powers and not let his past dictate his present choices. Shoto Todoroki: Origin is an emotional rollercoaster that delves into Shoto's inner struggle and the impact Endeavor has had on his life.

5 Season 1 Episode 2: “What It Takes to Be a Hero”

Izuku Midoriya inherits one for all

• IMDb Rating: 8.2
• Ark: entrance exam Ark

What It Takes to Be a Hero revolves around the events that convince All Might to choose Izuku Midoriya as his successor after a young boy puts his life on the line to save his insane enemy despite being . The act of heroism reminds Symbol of Peace of a similar experience that the main characters went through in the past.

Izuku's selflessness not only demonstrates that he has the heart of a hero, but also highlights his potential to personify the core essence of heroism. This episode perfectly sets the tone for Izuku Midoriya's rise as, for the first time in his life, his dreams finally become accessible.

4 Season 6, Episode 21: “The Magnificent Lady Nagan”

The fall of the former protagonist

• IMDb Rating: 9.2
• Arc: Arc Dark Hero

After escaping from Tartarus, Lady Nagant attempts to capture Midoriya at the behest of All for One. As the battle turns violent, the hero-turned-villain talks about his origins as a villain and the corruption in the world of heroes.

“The Fine Lady Nagant” is one of those rare episodes that reveals the dark underbelly of hero society from the point of view of a former top heroine disillusioned with the moral compromises and manipulations her job required.

3 Season 7 Episode 19: “I'm Here”

All Might faces everything for once as Todaroki's family tries to stop Dobby

• IMDb Rating: 9.7
• Arc: Final War Arc

The society of heroes is on the verge of collapse, All for one rushes to reunite with Tomura Shigaraki. But even though he's lost his quirk, All Might is on his way, ready for a final showdown. Meanwhile, Dobby wreaks havoc as he confronts his father about the emotional abuse he caused.

“I'm Here” portrays the conflicting feelings of a father desperate to make amends and a hero who spends his life trying to stop his arch-nemesis once and for all.

2 Season 5, Episode 23: “Tenko Shimura: Origin”

The tragic past of Shigaraki

• IMDb Rating: 9.5
• Arc: Meta Liberation Army Arc

Raised in the darkness of All for One, Tomura Shigaraki's past has always been shrouded in mystery as he has no memory of his early life. Facing the leader of the Meta Liberation Army, all those memories that had been buried in his subconscious began to flood back.

Even if this hero society collapses. Even if I become the ruler of the underworld, this burden in my heart will never go away. This is why I hate everything. Everything that lives and breathes does not affect me in this way. So why not destroy it all? Why not destroy everything?

A painful past reveals the trauma and desperation that led Shigaraki to become a criminal, as well as the manipulative influence that everyone had on him.

1 Season 3 Episode 11: “One for All”

All Might faces his nemesis on the brink of losing his powers

• IMDb Rating: 9.8
• Arc: Hideout Raid Arc

While All for One plays his cruel mind games, All Might remembers meeting Nana Shimura when he was young and hoped to become a symbol of peace. Nowadays, with his strength waning and his back against the wall, he musters all his courage while the audience watches with bated breath.

One for All depicts the fierce battle that unfolds as the Almighty tries to defeat his archenemy before passing the baton to his successor, Izuku Midoriya.