Watch order / 2 routes
My Hero Academia watch order
Start with the first TV season, continue to the second season, and leave the OVA and summary special optional.
For a first pass, watch the first TV entry and then its recorded sequel. The OVA and Hero Note are optional relation-backed additions, while Vigilante is a separate spin-off rather than a continuation of the main sequence.
Recommended order
Recommended order
Watch the two relation-backed main TV entries in sequence.
- 01
Boku no Hero Academia
- 02
Boku no Hero Academia 2nd Season
Optional viewing
Movies, OVAs and extras
Only entries present in the reviewed repository data are listed. Missing placements are labeled openly.
- 1
Boku no Hero Academia: Sukue! Kyuujo Kunren!
Exact spoiler-safe placement is not verified in the current data.
Relation snapshot classifies this as a side story.
- 2
Boku no Hero Academia: Hero Note
Exact spoiler-safe placement is not verified in the current data.
Relation snapshot classifies this as a summary.
- 3
Vigilante: Boku no Hero Academia Illegals
Exact spoiler-safe placement is not verified in the current data.
Relation snapshot classifies this as a spin-off.
Optional additions
Add side-story or summary entries only if you want extra material around the core TV route.
- 1
Boku no Hero Academia: Sukue! Kyuujo Kunren!
Relation snapshot classifies this as an OVA side story.
- 2
Boku no Hero Academia: Hero Note
Relation snapshot classifies this as a summary special.
- 3
Vigilante: Boku no Hero Academia Illegals
Relation snapshot classifies this as a spin-off TV entry.
FAQ
My Hero Academia watch order questions
Quick answers to the questions people actually search.
What is the best My Hero Academia watch order?
Start with Boku no Hero Academia, then watch Boku no Hero Academia 2nd Season. The OVA and Hero Note summary are optional.
Is the OVA required?
No. The relation snapshot classifies it as side-story OVA material, so it is not required for the two-season core route.
Is Vigilante part of the main order?
No. The committed relation snapshot identifies Vigilante: Boku no Hero Academia Illegals as a spin-off.