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Anime like My Hero Academia.
Finished My Hero Academia and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its action, school, super power. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 10 recommended by fans
- 7 short picks
20 anime like My Hero Academia
1. One-Punch Man
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · ★ 8.47
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of My Hero Academia
- Shares Action, Super Power with My Hero Academia
2. Assassination Classroom
TV · 2015 · 22 eps · ★ 8.07
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of My Hero Academia
- Shares Action, School with My Hero Academia
3. Black Clover
TV · 2017 · 170 eps · ★ 8.14
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of My Hero Academia
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4. Naruto
TV · 2002 · 220 eps · ★ 8.03
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of My Hero Academia
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5. Hunter x Hunter
TV · 2011 · 148 eps · ★ 9.03
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of My Hero Academia
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6. Charlotte
TV · 2015 · 13 eps · ★ 7.76
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of My Hero Academia
- Shares School, Super Power with My Hero Academia
7. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
TV · 2019 · 26 eps · ★ 8.39
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of My Hero Academia
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8. Haikyu!!
TV · 2014 · 25 eps · ★ 8.43
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of My Hero Academia
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9. Tiger & Bunny
TV · 2011 · 25 eps · ★ 7.83
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of My Hero Academia
- Shares Action, Super Power with My Hero Academia
10. Little Witch Academia
TV · 2017 · 25 eps · ★ 7.81
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of My Hero Academia
11. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
TV · 2009 · 64 eps · ★ 9.11
- Same studio as My Hero Academia (Bones)
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12. Soul Eater
TV · 2008 · 51 eps · ★ 7.86
- Shares Action, School with My Hero Academia
- Same studio as My Hero Academia (Bones)
13. Jujutsu Kaisen
TV · 2020 · 24 eps · ★ 8.49
- Shares Action, School with My Hero Academia
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14. Blood Blockade Battlefront
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · ★ 7.59
- Shares Action, Super Power with My Hero Academia
- Same studio as My Hero Academia (Bones)
15. Medaka Box Abnormal
TV · 2012 · 12 eps · ★ 7.38
- Shares Action, School, Super Power with My Hero Academia
16. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
TV · 2006 · 25 eps · ★ 8.71
- Shares School, Super Power with My Hero Academia
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17. The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
TV · 2016 · 120 eps · ★ 8.41
- Shares School, Super Power with My Hero Academia
18. Spy x Family
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · ★ 8.40
- Shares Action, Super Power with My Hero Academia
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19. Bungo Stray Dogs
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · ★ 7.80
- Shares Action, Super Power with My Hero Academia
- Same studio as My Hero Academia (Bones)
20. Medaka Box
TV · 2012 · 12 eps · ★ 7.01
- Shares Action, School, Super Power with My Hero Academia
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of My Hero Academia; for those, see the My Hero Academia watch order.
How the top picks compare with My Hero Academia
My Hero Academia is 13 episodes from 2016, tagged action, school and super power. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that My Hero Academia does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-Punch Man | 12 episodes | 2015 | Action, Super Power | Comedy, Adult Cast, Parody |
| Assassination Classroom | 22 episodes | 2015 | Action, School | Comedy |
| Black Clover | 170 episodes, much longer than My Hero Academia | 2017 | Action | Fantasy |
| Naruto | 220 episodes, much longer than My Hero Academia | 2002, 14 years older | Action | Adventure, Fantasy, Martial Arts |
| Hunter x Hunter | 148 episodes, much longer than My Hero Academia | 2011, 5 years older | Action | Adventure, Fantasy |
| Charlotte | 13 episodes | 2015 | School, Super Power | Drama |
| Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba | 26 episodes, much longer than My Hero Academia | 2019 | Action | Award Winning, Supernatural, Historical |
| Haikyu!! | 25 episodes, much longer than My Hero Academia | 2014 | School | Sports, Team Sports |
Pick by what you loved about My Hero Academia
- If you liked the school side: Assassination Classroom, Charlotte, Haikyu!! and Little Witch Academia.
- If you liked the super power side: One-Punch Man, Charlotte, Tiger & Bunny and Blood Blockade Battlefront.
- If you liked the action side: One-Punch Man, Assassination Classroom, Black Clover and Naruto.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against My Hero Academia: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to My Hero Academia fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of My Hero Academia are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like My Hero Academia?
One-Punch Man. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of My Hero Academia. Assassination Classroom and Black Clover come next.
Is there a short anime like My Hero Academia?
Yes: One-Punch Man (12 episodes), Charlotte (13 episodes), Blood Blockade Battlefront (12 episodes) and Medaka Box Abnormal (12 episodes).
What do My Hero Academia fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved My Hero Academia most often recommend One-Punch Man, Assassination Classroom, Black Clover, Naruto and Hunter x Hunter.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to My Hero Academia fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of My Hero Academia itself are left out.
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