8 Anime Series To Watch After Finishing My Hero Academia

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The anime series My Hero Academia recently finished its eighth season, concluding the long-awaited Final War arc. While fans found the ending enjoyable, it was also emotional, as they’d become very connected to the characters throughout the show’s run.

Many fans have become deeply invested in My Hero Academia and are finding it hard to say goodbye. While the series isn’t finished entirely, fans are starting to look for new anime to enjoy in the meantime. Re-watching classics like One Piece or Naruto could help, or fans might enjoy newer hits like Frieren or Jujutsu Kaisen.

Jujustu Kaisen

  • Release Date: October 3, 2020
  • Number of Seasons: 2

Jujutsu Kaisen is a fantastic anime that’s become incredibly popular since it first came out in 2020. It’s been running alongside another hit series, My Hero Academia, and both shows recently finished their manga adaptations around the same time.

If you enjoyed My Hero Academia, you’ll likely love Jujutsu Kaisen. While it’s a bit more mature and deals with themes of sorcery and curses, it’s still a really entertaining show. Interestingly, the creator of Jujutsu Kaisen, Gege Akutami, has said that My Hero Academia was a key inspiration for starting the series.

One Piece

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  • Release Date: October 20, 1999
  • Number of Episodes: 1150+

One Piece is a hugely popular and incredibly long-running manga series, considered a classic in its genre. If you’ve recently finished watching My Hero Academia and are looking for another lengthy series to get invested in, One Piece is a great choice – and it’s still ongoing, so you won’t have to worry about it ending soon!

Fans of My Hero Academia will likely love One Piece too. Although it’s a lengthy series, it boasts a fantastic group of characters. In fact, the creator of My Hero Academia, Kohei Horikoshi, has said that One Piece was a major influence on his work.

Naruto

  • Release Date: October 3, 2002
  • Number of Episodes: 720

If you’re an anime fan, especially if you enjoy shows like My Hero Academia, you absolutely need to watch Naruto. It tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young boy who was ostracized by his village but dreams of becoming its leader, the Hokage.

Naruto’s compelling story and characters are sure to captivate audiences. With around 700 episodes, it’s a great option for fans looking for a new series after finishing My Hero Academia.

To Be Hero X

  • Release Date: April 6, 2025
  • Number of Seasons: 1

To Be Hero X is a new anime series coming out in 2025. This Chinese-made show is being compared to My Hero Academia by fans, as both feature superheroes and similar ideas like hero rankings.

Unlike many superhero stories, To Be Hero X determines a hero’s power not by innate abilities, but by their popularity and how much people believe in them. The show currently has one season, with more episodes already planned.

Hunter X Hunter

  • Release Date: October 2, 2011
  • Number of Episodes: 148

Hunter x Hunter is a hugely popular and influential anime and manga series that has captivated audiences for decades. The most recent anime adaptation premiered in 2011 and is widely considered one of the best shonen series of the 2010s. The show is particularly famous for its complex and well-developed power system.

Both Quirks (from My Hero Academia) and Nen (from Hunter x Hunter) are unique and fascinating power systems in anime. Hunter x Hunter, in particular, tells a compelling story about Gon’s journey to find his father, who left home years ago to pursue a career as a Hunter.

One Punch Man

  • Release Date: October 5, 2015
  • Number of Seasons: 3

Now that My Hero Academia has finished, One Punch Man is currently the most popular superhero anime. If you’re a fan of superhero stories and looking for something new, One Punch Man is a great option, even though it’s quite different from My Hero Academia in its overall idea.

One Punch Man centers around Saitama, a hero who’s incredibly strong and defeats enemies with just one punch. In contrast, My Hero Academia follows Deku’s journey as he learns and improves his abilities. Despite their differences, One Punch Man is a really enjoyable and funny series that’s worth checking out.

Assassination Classroom

  • Release Date: January 9, 2015
  • Number of Seasons: 2

A lot of fans enjoy the school life and relationships in My Hero Academia even more than the superhero battles. If that’s what you’re looking for, Assassination Classroom is a great anime to check out.

Assassination Classroom is about a class of underachieving students – Class 3-E – and their unusual teacher: a tentacled, yellow creature who intends to destroy the world in a year. The students’ mission is to kill him, but as they get to know him, they begin to form a bond with him.

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

  • Release Date: September 29, 2023
  • Number of Seasons: 1

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is a popular new anime that began airing in 2023. The series centers around Frieren, a long-lived elf mage, and her adventures. Throughout her travels, Frieren learns to value the world and the people around her, especially her companion, Himmel, and promises to reunite with him someday.

Though quite different in style, both Frieren and My Hero Academia feature compelling heroes. My Hero Academia focuses on heroes like All Might and Deku, while Frieren centers around a hero named Himmel.

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