Must Watch Anime Series My Hero Academia

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Boku no Hero Academia (translating as My Hero Academia) tells the valiant story of Midoriya Izuku. Ever since he was young, he dreamt of being a hero. With All Might and his life-saving deeds as his inspiration, Midoriya strives to reach his goals even though he has one very unfortunate peculiarity—he has no quirk! A quirk is a kind of power that defines a hero. Without a quirk, Midoriya can't become the hero he wants to be. But is that all that defines a real superhero? He eventually stumbles upon his destined moment in life—his fateful meeting with his idol, All Might!

This show is what you call a superhero anime! It's a fairly new genre in the medium and this show might just be one of the pioneers. It has the makings to be a popular mainstream hit. It is already getting a great deal of attention.

As the fanbase for the show continues to grow, it is time to share some similar anime series. So here they are, blazing in at a quirky superhero speed—the anime like Boku no Hero Academia!

Anime Similar to Boku no Hero Academia

1. One Punch Man
2. Tiger and Bunny
3. One Piece
4. Naruto
5. Concrete Revolutio
6. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
7. Assassination Classroom
8. The Seven Deadly Sins
9. Katekyo Hitman Reborn!
10. Kill la Kill

1. One Punch Man

If you're looking for anime similar to Boku no Hero no Academia, then you don't have to look far. The caped baldy Saitama is punching his way through. It's a one-hit KO from One Punch Man!

This show delivers on everything expected from an epic superhero tale. Who would have thought that a seemingly uninteresting main character would turn out to be someone who can easily blow anyone away? The art and animation are top notch here, giving the show a great presentation. As for the story, it's funny, inspiring, and deserves the merit of being one of the best superhero anime.

Bald and unimpressive as he may look like, Saitama is doing his heroics for fun! He beats baddies for amusement and vanquishes them as if they were nothing. The secret to his strength? 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and a 10-kilometer run every single day! He did this for three years non-stop and the result was gaining unparalleled strength. He is now capable of defeating any adversary with a one-hit KO punch. The only draw back was the loss of hair!

He's the caped baldy, a hero for fun…and a bit of profit. He's the One Punch Man! If you are still on the fence, you can check out this review of the anime.

2. Tiger and Bunny

Tiger and Bunny? That's such a cute name! This is the anime you should watch if you're into a more straightforward superhero story.

This show is just massive fun. It sends out the laughs, as well as the shivers, whenever you see the characters scrambling across the screen. The best words to describe this show is awesome and cool.

People with powers, called NEXT, live in Sternbild City—the city of anti-villains! What's a good guy gotta do? Beat up baddies and obliterate villains! Each noble deed earns hero points and air time on a special TV channel.

Tiger is one such veteran who works in solitude. But when fate moves its hand, he gets paired up with the rookie Barnaby Brooks Jr.—a newbie who has different perspectives and beliefs than him. Will the two get along? Will they be able to save the day?

3. One Piece

The word pirate doesn't typically associate with the ideas of being helpful, merry, and friendly. However, the Straw Hat pirate crew is different! Captain Luffy and his crewmates are one of a kind! They are pirates, but depending on your perspective, they can actually be considered the heroes of the sea.

Monkey D. Luffy has a gigantic dream. It's to become the king of pirates! Not an easy feat but definitely achievable! But first, he must form his ultimate crew and tread the dangerous sea as if it were nothing! After the crew is set, the adventure kicks off to a tidal wave of action and humor. Grand Line is the target destination, One Piece is the final treasure, and being the Pirate King is the ultimate goal!

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One way or another, I'm sure you have heard about this anime already. It is one of the most popular shounen anime in existence! This show embodies the word epic as well. The best asset of the anime is how it conveys a sense of adventure. Watching it definitely makes you feel that you're part of the journey as well.

If you enjoy this anime, you can check out this list of similar anime.

Recommended Shonen Anime

My Hero Academia is rooted firmly within the shonen genre with its action and cast of heroes. If you are new to this genre, you may consider looking up other anime of the shonen category. Here are some series worth checking out.

• Bleach
• Blood Blockade Battlefront
• Blue Exorcist
• Toriko
• Soul Eater

You can check out this article of the best shonen anime for more viewing ideas.

4. Naruto

It's the mischievous ninja of the Hidden Leaf Village. Naruto follows the epic tale of the titular ninja. Since birth, the chakra of the nine-tailed demon fox was sealed inside of him. This caused him a lot of trouble because the demon fox was a brutal nightmare for most of the people in the Hidden Leaf Village. Naruto grew up alone and alienated, and so, he's determined to prove himself worthy by being the light of the village—the Hokage!

It's a long and bumpy road for Naruto. The ninja road is laden with difficult trials and challenging tribulations. Will he be able to carve his own destiny and birth his own way of ninja? Just as he always says, believe it!

This popular hit is the hottest and coolest ninja story you'll ever find. With a narrative that closes in on the level of an epic, it's certainly a must-watch series! Just watch out for the filler episodes. There are tons of them and they may drag the show to a halt. Just skip them if you don't like them. But overall, Naruto is a great and fascinating anime. If you enjoy, you can read this list of similar anime.

5. Concrete Revolutio

Superhumans you say? There's a big collection of them in Concrete Revolutio! Witches, magicians, aliens, ancient beings, supernatural entities, you name it! They're all packed in this show.

The story of Concrete Revolutio follows the journey of Jirou Hitoyoshi. He's a member of the superhuman bureau, a group that oversees superhumans of all sorts and tries to keep them all in the shadows. One day, Jirou quits and rebels against the very organization he dedicated his life for. What is the meaning of all this? What are his motives? What is the real truth behind the Superhuman Bureau?

The best elements of this show is its art and story. The art is very colorful and will certainly captivate the viewers. As for the story, it's also very peculiar. It relies on flash backs to develop the story as a whole. Sadly, this show is very underrated. You should certainly watch it and experience it for yourself.

6. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

As if it wasn't noble enough to bring humanity back to its former glory, the heroes of this anime embark on an epic adventure that transcends the edges of the universe! Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann just oozes epic awesomeness.

I have to mention that the largest mecha in the existence of anime can be found in this show. The mecha here is so big that it rivals the universe. And with a mecha that size comes an equally sizeable story full of hot-blooded action.

Simon is a digger while his brother Kamina is a gutsy young man. Both live underground because it has always been that way. Humanity has been driven off the surface to live down below! The sky is nothing but a legend and the stars are only myths born from imagination. And so, both youths breaks free! Simon finds an ultra-rare drill-shaped device while Kamina's courage and determination propels everyone to the future!

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann inspires us to pierce the heavens and drill an epic future for everyone! If you want more inspiration, be sure to check out these anime similar to this series.

7. Ansatsu Kyoushitsu (Assassination Classroom)

Who's the greatest teacher of all? That would be Koro-sensei! He's an octopus-like yellow creature who's destructive and a threat to the whole world. He is also a teacher like no other!

This destructive creature just destroyed a big chunk of the moon, and now he's threatening to destroy humanity in a year. But before he does, there's a chance of salvation. He will teach a certain classroom just like a normal teacher would, and also teach assassination studies to his students. Their goal will be to to assassinate…him! That is, if they can do so before they all graduate! If the students succeed, humanity survives. If they fail their studies and the assassination, then it's goodbye earth!

Trust me on this, Ansatsu Kyoushitsu is a really great show to watch! It's not your typical anime series. It's fun, exciting, and inspirational. It can be surprisingly emotional at times.

You can check out this article for similar anime if you enjoy this one.

Recommended Superhero Anime

Superheroes exist in the world anime that are not too different from the ones you see from Marvel or DC. My Hero Academia is one of the more popular examples of superheroes anime in recent years. If you are interested in similar stories, you can check out these anime.

• Gatchaman Crowds
• Zetman
• Samurai Flamenco
• Casshern Sins
• Gunslinger Stratos

8. Nanatsu no Taizai (The Seven Deadly Sins)

From the continent's worst criminals to the world's saviors? Something is definitely out of whack! Meliodas, King, Diane, Ban, Merlin, Gowther, and Escanor—the Seven Deadly Sins are here to save the day!

Something's wrong with the Kingdom of Liones. The very swords and shields of the kingdom, the Holy Knights, are revolting and doing evil deeds everywhere they go. And so, Princess Elizabeth takes matters into her own hands. She goes on an adventure to look for the kingdom's most dangerous and brutal criminals! They are the Seven Deadly Sins and they're truly as powerful as they're rumored to be. However, they are not as wicked as their reputation says. Who could they really be? Can they really save the kingdom?

Now this one is a rising dragon in its genre. this will go down as an iconic series in the end. The characters are memorable and very interesting. The action and battle scenes are so good they'll knock you off your seat! If you enjoy this one, you can find similar action with these anime series.

9. Katekyo Hitman Reborn!

So why did I put this one here? Simple! Katekyo Hitman Reborn's main protagonist, Tsunayoshi Sawada, is a lot like Boku no Hero Academia's main protagonist, Midoriya Izuku. Both of them are seemingly weak, zero-to-hero kindred spirits. They are very ordinary and unlikely to achieve much. But then, they're also both determined and full of fighting spirit!

Katekyo Hitman Reborn follows the mundane life of Tsunayoshi Sawada. He's weak, timid, and can't even confess his love to his crush. He's actually treated as a loser by many. But, as destiny sets its course, Reborn comes to mentor Tsuna and bring out the beast in him. It turns out that Tsuna is the fated future boss of the Vongola mafia family! He sets out to train to fulfill his role.

Yes, this is another typical shounen series. But if you give it a chance, you'll eventually realize that it is more than meets the eye. The show may not quite be on par with the hype, but it's one that should not be ignored.

10. Kill la Kill

So I heard you like intense and exaggerated action? Yeah, you'd usually find that in superhero stories. Well, Kill la Kill has all that and more!

Ryuuko Matoi is on the hunt for her father's murderer. The only clue she has is the scissor-shaped blade she now possesses. This leads her to Honnouji Academy, the school that is ruled by the ruthless student council president, Satsuki Kiryuuin. Satsuki and the elite four are all tenacious and brutal, but this won't stop Ryuuko! She feels like Satsuki has the answers she seeks, and she's going to get those answers no matter what!

Yes, this show is all about style! The story and characters are very memorable and like nothing you've ever seen.

Take this Poll Before You Go

AniMe FaN Do NoT DiSoBeY!!! on July 02, 2020:

you guys should watch fairy tail!! :)

Sate.. on June 13, 2020:

Nanatsu No Taizai!!!!

ur anime partner on May 08, 2020:

guys watch nanbaka you sure gonna love it....belive meeeee

J on April 13, 2020:

haikyuu!! is pretty similar in terms of like themes. They are both really great animes.

Hazeq on April 04, 2020:

I think eyeshield 21 similar to MHA except it is sport genre (american football).. Story line involve school and sport also comedy so similar with MHA. Main character also get bullied and try to proof himself and finally he become the best player in whole japan

Moonshadow on February 22, 2020:

Your wrong, yes they are good animes but none are similar to my Hero Academia I'm looking for anime that is just inspiring like fairy tail or black clover.

uh on January 14, 2020:

watch black clover it's awsome

Mj on November 01, 2019:

Tenzio --Is it Flame of Recca

Shamsuddeen seman on July 07, 2019:

Tenzio have u found that anime

SammieBoy on May 31, 2019:

I think Detective Conan is overrated...

PlusAltraAll-the-way on December 11, 2018:

if you're looking for a great heartwarming funny but tear-jerking anime watch my hero acidaemia. It is one of the best animes I have ever watched the cliffhangers are unbearable and you will always be on the edge of your seat. what I love most is that all the characters so love able. "well most of the character" (a cough) kastski bakugo (a cough).

lolo man on September 30, 2018:

fullmetal alchemist

D-rose on September 26, 2018:

I think Kill la Kill is overrated comparatively from what I've heard about it to when I watched it

Big Boy on September 12, 2018:

Gurren Lagann is underrated in my opinion.

Tenzio on August 09, 2018:

Im trying to cigure out this anime i have watched a long time ago its was some thing about this boy and he has powers and he finds out his mother that left him many years ago is alive and is a queen in a diffrent kingdom

Help me find it

Lucidious on July 25, 2018:

One Piece is not at all like My Hero Academia, nor is Naruto. Its more of a, "here are 2 anime vaugly like My Hero Academia and 8 that I just like that are nothing like MHA."

MGElectro on July 12, 2018:

LOL the first one is entirely different from My hero academia, the only similar part is that there is a voting system for heroes

:3 on July 09, 2018:

Ansatsu Kyoushitsu (Assassination Classroom) is one of the best anime's i have ever watched (in my opinion) so i really suggest that you should watch it if you are a huge anime fan like me!

ash but not ketchum on February 27, 2018:

I started watching Katekyo Hitman Reborn a few days ago and it's one of the best decisions I have made in my entire life. The downside is the slow tempo and the insane ammount of filler episodes, but the story is 100% worth it

ElPsyKongruu on January 20, 2018:

Except Tiger and Bunny, and Concrete Revolutio I knew all of them, but I think I'll try out Katekyo Hitman Reborn - everyone is telling me that the start is real slow but I'm just the type of guy that likes these kind of stories.. I think some anime have to start slow to be able to intensify the feeling of the story, as a Steins;Gate or generally Mystery fan I know that it is worth being patient.

Jam on November 26, 2017:

Heard a lot of good things about Gurren Lagann so I'm gonna try that. One Punch Man is absolutely hilarious and it was the first thing I thought of when I saw Boku no Hero Academia.

Hitman Reborn is great, too, and I miss it. Gone are the days of my youth...

Alcard on October 22, 2017:

Concrete Revolutio, it's the only one I haven't watched. Heck, it somehow slipped under my radar.

Hitman Reborn is SUPER slow to start. I mean

Brandon on September 12, 2017:

Hunter X Hunter isn't on this list, that's a shame.

Cheeky Kid (author) from Milky Way on June 16, 2017:

@Teshana And I totally agree with you.

Teshana on June 16, 2017:

Seven deadly sin is the best one in this list straight up

Ced Yong from Asia on April 07, 2016:

Okay, going to try Tiger and Bunny. It sounds intriguing.

One Punch Man is great too! Saitama Sensei!!!

Must Watch Anime Series My Hero Academia

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