One of the biggest anime currently airing isMy Hero Academia,the action-packed shonen seriesthat has taken the world by storm. The show features so many fun characters, exciting plotlines, devious villains, and powerful moments across its five amazing seasons so far.
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While more action and crazy plot twists are on the horizon forMy Hero Academiafans, the current list of aired episodes already has many fantastic scenes for viewers to eagerly rewatch. Though the current 100+ episodes are all fantastically executed and important in the series overall, some stand out above the rest. These few are the most nail-biting, thrilling, passionate, and exhilarating, and all are definitely worth a rewatch.
Updated on July 16, 2025 by Ritwik Mitra:My Hero Academia’s sixth season has proven to be nothing short of a massive treat, dropping hit after hit with the Paranormal Liberation War arc easily being one of the highlights in the entire series.
The entire arc is an unputdownable experience, and waiting weekly for these episodes is nothing short of torture. In a series that is full to the brim with amazing content, here are some of the best episodes of My Hero Academia that left fans on the edge of their seats time and time again.
WARNING: MAJOR ANIME SPOILERS AHEAD!
20Katsuki Bakugo: Rising (S6, Episode 9)
The relationship between Bakugo and Deku has slowly flourished over time after hitting a rough patch for the longest time. After all, viewers need only look at the sacrifice that Bakugo made for Deku when the latter was about to be pierced by one of All for One’s stolen Quirks.
Of course, this is far from the only highlight of this incredible episode. It also features Aizawa cutting off his leg in a bid to prevent his Quirk from being taken away and also sees Deku unlock another Quirk during his fight against Shigaraki.
19Lemillion (S4, Episode 11)
This is the episode that showed what Mirio was all about. Not only was he a happy-go-lucky hero who had a powerful Quirk, but he had absolutely no reservations about putting his body on the line to save innocent people.
While he lost his Quirk in this episode, he still didn’t and fought Overhaul until his body simply couldn’t handle the strain. Fans of this character were glad to see him make a comeback during the Paranormal Liberation War arc!
18Tenko Shimura: Origin (S5, Episode 23)
Shigaraki Tomura is one of the most interesting characters inMy Hero Academia, and a major reason for this is his twisted backstory that is revealed near the end of Season 5. His inability to control his Quirk coupled with the abuse dished out by his father pushed him over the edge in this scintillating episode.
Watching Shigaraki accidentally kill the members of his family before succumbing to his rage and violently killing his father is still one of the most disturbing moments inMy Hero Academia. Tenko Shimura was a disturbed child, and it was his inability to deal with his trauma that led him down the path to becoming Shigaraki Tomura.
17Symbol Of Peace (S3, Episode 10)
It was clear that All Might didn’t have too much power in his tank, and his showdown against All for One would really test the hero to his very limits. Of course, rescuing Bakugo took priority over this matchup, and this was deftly taken care of in this episode.
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After the mission was a success, All Might set his eyes on All for One, with their battle being truly bombastic indeed. The episode ends with a powerful punch that breaks All for One’s mask, giving viewers their first ever glimpse of what All for One really looks like.
16Dabi’s Dance (S6, Episode 11)
Dabi has quickly become one of the most interesting villains in the series, and this is in no small part due to the revelations that came out in this episode. After Gigantomachia and the rest of the villains appeared on the battlefield where Shigaraki was fighting the heroes, Dabi made his presence known in a definitive fashion.
He revealed himself to bethe long-lost son of Endeavor, Toya Todoroki. This revelation shocks both his father and Shoto to their very core, with the latter clashing with Dabi as their fiery powers reached new heights.
15Tomura Shigaraki: Origin (S5, Episode 24)
In this heart-pounding episode at the climax of season 5, the final part of Shigaraki’s backstory is revealed. He faced a traumatic childhood and was groomed by One For All to become a murderous, evil person.
One For All gives Tenko his new name, as we all know him now. “Tomura” comes from the word that means to mourn over death and “Shigaraki” is OFA’s last name. At the end of this game-changing episode, Shigaraki unleashes a new ability and destroys Re-Destro’s army and home base, before he surrenders.
The name of this episode is after the super attack of Twice, or Jin Bubaigawara, which involves him creating endless clones of himself to overwhelm and take down his opponents. Like some of the other villains, his quick was cool, but not being utilized enough to really threaten the heroes.
After awakening his power when his friend Toga is attacked by the Meta Liberation warriors, Jin shows that he is an incredible villain who can really make a difference in the war between hero society and “liberation.”
13My Hero (S3, Episode 4)
As the League of Villains is attacking the UA summer camp, Midoriya is faced with his toughest villain encounter yet. Muscular, a villain whose quirk allows him to grow his muscles and strength at an insane pace, was instructed to torture and kill Midoriya by his boss.
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All Midoriya can think about is saving young Kota, so he puts in every ounce of power into his fight, resulting in him releasing a1,000,000% Detroit Delaware Smash… this episode deserves a top spot for that attack move alone. Kota changes his mind about heroes and calls Midoriya “My Hero.”
12Shoto Todoroki: Origin (S2, Episode 10)
This episode in season 2 takes place during the final round of the U.A. Sports Festival. Todoroki and Midoriya are up against each other in a battle to either knock the other out of the ring or render them unable to fight.
Midoriya shows his willpower to control his power by breaking each finger to defend against Todoroki’s ice attacks, and Todoroki has his ultimate breakthrough to use his fire attacks after Midoriya gives him an inspiring speech. This battle is the start of their growing friendship and trust with one another.
11Early Bird! (S5, Episode 9)
If anyone still needed convincing that Bakugo is a true hero with incredible wits, intellect, and teamwork skills, this episode would definitely make them believe it. It’s the fourth round of the battles between Class 1-A and 1-B, and Bakugo, Jirou, Sero, and Sato are put on a team together.
They use their coordinating quirks to outthink their opponents and take them down in a structured and awesome fashion. Bakugo proves he is a true leader who cares about his fellow heroes in training, even if he’s dealing with teenage angst.
