It can be difficult to select a favorite season, since each one has highs and lows.

Among the seven seasons currently available though,some definitely encompass the series' strengths better than others.

A controversial twist reveal about Shigaraki’s backstory still fits with the theme of the Shonen series.

My Hero Academia: Deku’s Dark hero costume fading in on his face.

6Season 1

The Entrance Exam, Quirk Apprehension Test, Battle Trial, and U.S.J.

High and experiencing his first classes.

5Season 2

U.A.

My Hero Academia characters Star and Stripe, Twice, Himiko Toga, and Midnight

Sports Festival, Vs. High students into action for the first time in their careers.The U.A.

The Vs.Hero Killer arc marked one of U.A.

The balance between arcs within U.A.

My Hero Academia manga cover art with Deku, Bakugo, and Todoroki

High students finally obtaining their Provisional Hero Licenses and having fun moving into the dorms together.

Although he eventually returned to U.A.

2Season 7

The Star and Stripe, U.A.

My Hero Academia’s Cast

1Season 4

The Shie Hassaikai, Remedial Course, U.A.

Season 4 isMy Hero Academia’sgreatest season because it truly features the best of both worlds.

School Festival and Pro Hero arcs are more lighthearted and focus on the U.A.

Tomura Shigaraki facing the camera with a neutral expression in My Hero Academia.

My Hero Academia: Todoroki with some ice in the USJ.

My Hero Academia: Bakugo’s grinning face.

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