Story arcs
My Hero Academia arcs in order.
Every My Hero Academia story arc from Entrance Exam Arc to Epilogue, with the episodes it covers, the manga chapters it adapts and how much of it is filler.
- 23 story arcs
- 170 episodes
All 23 My Hero Academia arcs in order
| # | Arc | Episodes | Length | Manga chapters | Filler |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entrance Exam Arc | My Hero Academia ep. 1–4 | 4 | 1–3 | — |
| 2 | Quirk Apprehension Test Arc | My Hero Academia ep. 5–6 | 2 | 5–7 | — |
| 3 | Battle Trial Arc | My Hero Academia ep. 7–8 | 2 | 9–11 | — |
| 4 | U.S.J. Arc | My Hero Academia ep. 9–13 | 5 | 12–20 | — |
| 5 | U.A. Sports Festival Arc | My Hero Academia Season 2 ep. 1–12 | 12 | 21–42 | — |
| 6 | Vs. Hero Killer Arc | My Hero Academia Season 2 ep. 13–20 | 8 | 45–58 | 1 of 8 |
| 7 | Final Exams Arc | My Hero Academia Season 2 ep. 21–25 | 5 | 34–68 | — |
| 8 | Forest Training Camp Arc | My Hero Academia Season 3 ep. 1–7 | 7 | 49–82 | 1 of 7 |
| 9 | Hideout Raid Arc | My Hero Academia Season 3 ep. 8–12 | 5 | 84–94 | — |
| 10 | Provisional Hero License Exam Arc | My Hero Academia Season 3 ep. 13–24 | 12 | 97–117 | 1 of 12 |
| 11 | Shie Hassaikai Arc | My Hero Academia Season 3 ep. 25 + My Hero Academia Season 4 ep. 1–15 | 16 | 123–163 | 1 of 16 |
| 12 | Remedial Course Arc | My Hero Academia Season 4 ep. 16–17 | 2 | 164–166 | — |
| 13 | U.A. School Festival Arc | My Hero Academia Season 4 ep. 18–23 | 6 | 169–183 | — |
| 14 | Pro Hero Arc | My Hero Academia Season 4 ep. 24–25 + My Hero Academia Season 5 ep. 1–2 | 4 | 184–193 | — |
| 15 | Joint Training Arc | My Hero Academia Season 5 ep. 3–12 | 10 | 194–216 | — |
| 16 | Endeavor Agency Arc | My Hero Academia Season 5 ep. 13–18 | 6 | 241–252 | 1 of 6 |
| 17 | Paranormal Liberation War Arc | My Hero Academia Season 5 ep. 19 | 1 | 253 | — |
| 18 | Meta Liberation Army Arc | My Hero Academia Season 5 ep. 20–24 | 5 | 218–237 | — |
| 19 | Paranormal Liberation War Arc | My Hero Academia Season 5 ep. 25 + My Hero Academia Season 6 ep. 1–18 | 19 | 220–304 | — |
| 20 | Dark Hero Arc | My Hero Academia Season 6 ep. 19–25 | 7 | 307–326 | — |
| 21 | Star and Stripe Arc | My Hero Academia Season 7 ep. 1–2 | 2 | 329–332 | — |
| 22 | U.A. Traitor Arc | My Hero Academia Season 7 ep. 3–5 | 3 | 335–341 | — |
| 23 | Final War Arc | My Hero Academia Season 7 ep. 6–21 + My Hero Academia Final Season ep. 1–9 | 25 | 344–424 | — |
| 24 | Epilogue | My Hero Academia Final Season ep. 10–11 | 2 | 425–429 | — |
Arc names and episode ranges: My Hero Academia Wiki on Fandom (CC BY-SA) (CC BY-SA), read through the wiki’s API. Chapters come from each episode’s “adapted from” field. Filler counts use the episode flags from our filler list.
My Hero Academia arcs by the numbers
The 24 arcs average 7.1 episodes each, but the spread is wide: Final War Arc runs 25 episodes while Paranormal Liberation War Arc lasts only 1 episode. 1 arc runs 20 episodes or more, and 15 arcs take six episodes or fewer. They are spread over 8 seasons, so arcs that cross a season break are shown once with both parts.
None of the 24 arcs is filler from start to finish, so every arc here moves the main story forward.
Final Exams Arc is the densest adaptation: chapters 34–68 fit into 5 episodes, about 7 chapters per episode.
| Average arc length | 7.1 episodes (median 5) |
|---|---|
| Longest arc | Final War Arc (25 episodes) |
| Shortest arc | Paranormal Liberation War Arc (1 episode) |
| Most manga per episode | Final Exams Arc |
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About these arcs
Long series are easier to follow arc by arc. This list puts every My Hero Academia arc, across all 8 seasons, on one timeline in story order. An arc that carries on into the next season is shown once, with both parts.
Arc names and episode ranges come from the My Hero Academia fan wiki, read through its official API. Nothing is estimated: where the wiki doesn’t give chapters for an episode, the chapter column is left blank.
Frequently asked questions
How many arcs are in My Hero Academia?
23 story arcs across 170 episodes and 8 seasons.
What is the longest My Hero Academia arc?
Final War Arc, at 25 episodes (My Hero Academia Season 7 ep. 6–21 + My Hero Academia Final Season ep. 1–9).
What is the final My Hero Academia arc in the anime?
Epilogue (My Hero Academia Final Season ep. 10–11).
How long is the average My Hero Academia arc?
7.1 episodes on average across 24 arcs; the middle value is 5 episodes. The range runs from 1 episode (Paranormal Liberation War Arc) to 25 (Final War Arc).
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