# Where to Watch My Hero Academia

**You can stream My Hero Academia's first season on Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, and iQ. Crunchyroll is the standard go-to and generally carries both the original Japanese audio with subtitles and the English dub; Hulu and Netflix are alternatives depending on your region, and iQ is the option across parts of Asia. This is the 2016 debut season from studio Bones that kicked off the entire My Hero Academia franchise.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](http://www.crunchyroll.com/my-hero-academia)
- [Hulu](http://www.hulu.com/my-hero-academia)
- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80135674)

Availability shifts by country and over time, so treat the platform links here as starting points rather than guarantees. Crunchyroll is the most consistent home for the series and usually offers both subtitled and English-dubbed versions; Netflix and Hulu carry it in select regions, and iQ covers parts of Asia. If one service doesn't show it in your country, it's worth checking another from the list — the show is popular enough that it rarely stays hard to find.

## Synopsis

In the world of this series, having a superpower is ordinary rather than exceptional: the vast majority of people develop a personal ability — known as a 'Quirk' — while they're still young. That single premise reshapes society, turning professional heroism into a respected career and filling specialized academies like U.A. High with students training to become licensed heroes. Izuku Midoriya, though, belongs to the small minority born with no power at all, which makes his lifelong dream of becoming a hero look impossible to nearly everyone around him. What he does have is an encyclopedic devotion to the world's number-one hero, All Might — and when the two finally cross paths, that admiration earns him a real shot at the future he'd been told was off-limits. At its core, this opening season is a classic underdog origin story, balancing earnest, heartfelt coming-of-age beats with the bright, high-energy superhero action the franchise is known for.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 13
- **Premiered:** 2016
- **Studio:** bones inc.
- **Score:** 7.7

## Watch Order

My Hero Academia is best watched in release order, and this first season is the front door — no prior viewing needed, so start right here. From here you continue straight into Boku no Hero Academia 2nd Season, which picks the story up where this run leaves off. The rescue-training side story and the Vigilantes spin-off sit outside the main timeline, so save them for whenever you want extra time in the world; neither is required to follow the central plot.

- [Boku no Hero Academia 2nd Season](https://hozuna.com/anime/my-hero-academia-season-2) — sequel
- Boku no Hero Academia: Sukue! Kyuujo Kunren! — side\_story

## If You Liked This

- **[My Hero Academia Season 2](https://hozuna.com/anime/my-hero-academia-season-2)** — The direct continuation. If the first season's hero-school training and rivalries hooked you, Boku no Hero Academia 2nd Season raises the stakes with bigger challenges for the same cast. This is the obvious next watch.
- **[My Hero Academia: Vigilantes](https://hozuna.com/anime/my-hero-academia-vigilantes)** — A spin-off set in the same Quirk-filled streets, but following vigilantes — people using their powers to help others outside the official hero system. Grittier and more street-level than the main show, and a great way to see this world from a fresh angle.
- **[Frieren: Beyond Journey's End](https://hozuna.com/anime/frieren-beyond-journey-s-end)** — 
- **[Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc](https://hozuna.com/anime/chainsaw-man-reze-arc)** — 
- **[Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 2](https://hozuna.com/anime/attack-on-titan-season-3-part-2)** — 
- **[Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood](https://hozuna.com/anime/fullmetal-alchemist-brotherhood)** — 
- **[Re:Zero Season 4](https://hozuna.com/anime/re-zero-season-4)** — 
- **[Hunter x Hunter](https://hozuna.com/anime/hunter-x-hunter)** — 

## FAQ

### Where can I watch My Hero Academia Season 1?

The first season streams on Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, and iQ. Crunchyroll is the most dependable option and usually offers both sub and dub, while the others carry it in select regions.

### How many episodes are in the first season?

The debut season runs 13 episodes. It premiered in spring 2016 and covers the very beginning of Izuku Midoriya's journey toward becoming a hero.

### Is My Hero Academia available with an English dub?

Yes. An English-language dub was produced alongside the original Japanese version, and Crunchyroll typically carries both. Which audio options appear can depend on your region and platform.

### What should I watch after the first season?

Continue with Boku no Hero Academia 2nd Season, the direct sequel that picks up right where this run ends. There's also a short rescue-training side story and the Vigilantes spin-off if you want more, but the core story flows straight into the second season.