My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia) is a complete manga series by Kōhei Horikoshi, published by Shueisha from 2014 to 2024. The series ran for 430 chapters across 42 volumes. Set in a world where 80% of humanity has superpowers called “Quirks,” the story follows powerless Izuku Midoriya as he inherits the ability of the world’s greatest hero, All Might, and begins his journey to become a Pro Hero. The series is complete — all 42 volumes are available in English from Viz Media. My Hero Academia is one of the defining shonen manga of the 2010s and spawned six anime seasons and multiple films.

Quick Answer See the arc breakdown below — read all volumes in publication order from Vol. 1 to the latest.

Use the sections below for the full reading order, volume list, and follow-up recommendations.

All 42 My Hero Academia Volumes in Order

Complete series — all 42 volumes available now from Viz Media.

  1. My Hero Academia, Vol. 1
  2. My Hero Academia, Vol. 2
  3. My Hero Academia, Vol. 3
  4. My Hero Academia, Vol. 4
  5. My Hero Academia, Vol. 5
  6. My Hero Academia, Vol. 6
  7. My Hero Academia, Vol. 7
  8. My Hero Academia, Vol. 8
  9. My Hero Academia, Vol. 9
  10. My Hero Academia, Vol. 10
  11. My Hero Academia, Vol. 11
  12. My Hero Academia, Vol. 12
  13. My Hero Academia, Vol. 13
  14. My Hero Academia, Vol. 14
  15. My Hero Academia, Vol. 15
  16. My Hero Academia, Vol. 16
  17. My Hero Academia, Vol. 17
  18. My Hero Academia, Vol. 18
  19. My Hero Academia, Vol. 19
  20. My Hero Academia, Vol. 20
  21. My Hero Academia Series (Volumes 21-42) Manga Set
  22. My Hero Academia, Vol. 22
  23. My Hero Academia, Vol. 23
  24. My Hero Academia, Vol. 24
  25. My Hero Academia, Vol. 25
  26. My Hero Academia, Vol. 26
  27. My Hero Academia, Vol. 27
  28. My Hero Academia, Vol. 28
  29. My Hero Academia, Vol. 29
  30. My Hero Academia, Vol. 30
  31. My Hero Academia, Vol. 31
  32. My Hero Academia, Vol. 32
  33. My Hero Academia, Vol. 33
  34. My Hero Academia, Vol. 34
  35. My Hero Academia, Vol. 35
  36. My Hero Academia, Vol. 36
  37. My Hero Academia, Vol. 37
  38. My Hero Academia, Vol. 38
  39. My Hero Academia, Vol. 39
  40. My Hero Academia, Vol. 40
  41. My Hero Academia, Vol. 41
  42. My Hero Academia, Vol. 42

My Hero Academia Manga Reading Order

1. Entrance Exam / Battle Trial Arc (Volumes 1–3)

Quirkless Izuku Midoriya receives the legendary power One For All from All Might and enrolls in U.A. High School’s prestigious hero course. His first battles against his childhood rival Kacchan (Bakugo) and villains establish the series’ tone: earnest heroism, power-cost management, and Midoriya’s trademark determination. A brisk, effective opening.

2. U.S.J. / Sports Festival Arc (Volumes 4–7)

The League of Villains attacks U.A. at the Unforeseen Simulation Joint facility — the first major villain threat. Stain the Hero Killer is introduced alongside his warped ideology that reshapes the series’ villain landscape. The U.A. Sports Festival arc (Vol 4–6) is an all-cast showcase battle tournament.

3. Overhaul Arc (Volumes 13–19)

The longest and most acclaimed arc of the first half. Yakuza boss Overhaul holds a young girl named Eri captive, using her Rewind Quirk to manufacture Quirk-erasing bullets. Deku’s rescue mission produces the series’ emotional peak — his full-power 100% One For All battle against Overhaul with Eri’s power is the most celebrated moment in the manga.

4. Paranormal Liberation Front War Arc (Volumes 26–31)

The heroes learn the League of Villains has merged with the Meta Liberation Army to form the Paranormal Liberation Front. A pre-emptive raid goes catastrophically wrong, resulting in the most devastating losses the hero society has suffered. Dabi’s true identity is revealed in one of the series’ biggest plot twists.

5. Final War Arc (Volumes 32–42)

The ultimate confrontation between heroes and villains across multiple simultaneous battlefields. Every major character gets a defining moment. Deku vs. Shigaraki/All For One is the climactic battle the series has been building toward since Volume 1. The finale received mixed reactions from fans but delivers a complete emotional resolution.

My Hero Academia Spinoffs and Extras

These are optional companion works. The main series is self-contained.

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes

A spinoff manga set in the same world, following a vigilante named Koichi (The Crawler) who fights crime without a hero license. 14 volumes, complete. Best read after finishing the main series Vol. 1–10 to understand the world and characters. It is highly regarded as one of the best spinoffs in shonen manga.

My Hero Academia: Team-Up Missions

A lighter, episodic spinoff where U.A. students work with Pro Heroes on special missions. Less plot-critical than Vigilantes; purely optional fun reading.

Should You Read My Hero Academia or Watch the Anime First?

The My Hero Academia anime is a high-quality adaptation that closely follows the manga with minimal filler. Most fans enjoy both. The anime has six seasons with additional films, and Bones’ animation quality — especially in battle sequences — makes it one of the best anime productions of the 2010s. The manga does move somewhat faster and contains a handful of additional character moments cut from the anime. If you want to experience the complete story as quickly as possible, read the manga. If you prefer animation, the anime is an excellent option.

Where to Read My Hero Academia Manga

Manga Plus offers the first and latest three chapters free. Viz Media subscription ($2.99/month) unlocks the full 42-volume catalog. All 42 physical volumes are available from Viz Media; the series is complete so buying the full run is straightforward.

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