Summary
The action inMy Hero Academiais off the charts and does a great job of displaying the power of the Quirks that certain heroes and villains. Theunique nature of these Quirksleads to some fun and imaginative fights where combatants must be creative to gain the upper hand.
Some of the best arcs inMy Hero Academiaare loaded with action that shows the progress of both the heroes and their enemies. These fights are high-stakes spectacles where everyone must be at the top of their game to succeed at all costs.
8Dark Hero Arc
Midoriya Exhausts Himself In His Quest To Single-Handedly Take Out Any Villain Standing In His Way
Deku is a dedicated hero who decides to take matters into his own hands after the Paranormal Liberation War. He overworks himself to the point of exhaustion but refuses to rest until the villains wreaking havoc in Japan are captured.
Encountering his previous opponents, engaging in a chess match with Lady Nagant, and encountering his class when his exhaustion was at its peak are highlights of the Dark Hero arc. These fights show how far Midoriya has come and make it clearwhy he deserves to be chosen as the successor of One for All.
7Meta Liberation Army Arc
The Villains Reach New Heights In Power
The Meta Liberation Army was another group of villains that wanted to attain world domination, and the League of Villains decided to absorb them by any means necessary to strengthen their forces. This led to a series of captivating battles where the two groups of villains put everything on the line to succeed.
The members of the League of Villains reached new heights of power during these battles. Twice could generate more than a single copy, Himiko could replicate the powers of the people she transformed into, and Shigaraki’s Decay Quirk became so potent that he didn’t need to be in contact with his target to make them disintegrate.
6Star And Stripe Arc
An American Hero Shows The Depth Of Her Powers
Season 7 ofMy Hero Academiastarted with a bangwhen Star and Stripe were revealed. This American hero came to Japan’s aid and faced off against the powerful Shigaraki in the process.
Her Quirk, New Order, allowed her to place a rule on whatever she touched, leading to some creative uses that fans loved. Unfortunately, her heroism caused her to sacrifice her life for her friends, but not before imposing an incompatibility rule on New Order that placed Shigaraki on the sidelines for a long time.
5Pro Hero Arc
Endeavor Proves His Place As The No. 1 Hero In A Fight Against Hood
After All Might’s retirement, people wondered if Endeavor was worthy of being the No. 1 Hero. The flame hero himself was conflicted about this, but had to pull himself together and prove his worth as a hero when a High-End Nomu started terrorizing civilians.
Hood was one of the most powerful villains in the series,who landed some major blows on Endeavor, including one that left a permanent scar. However, the new No. 1 Hero didn’t give up and finally landed a full-power Prominence Burn after a hellacious battle.
4Hideout Raid Arc
All Might’s Final Fight Is A Rollercoaster Ride
All Might is one of the most beloved heroes in the series, who was already on his last legs by the time the series started. So, it wasn’t a surprise to see him revert to his weakened form during a prolonged battle against All for One.
It was the best fight of the Hideout Raid arc by far, with All Might doing everything in his power to beat his nemesis. After a clever feint, All Might channeled the last vestiges of One for All and unleashed a powerful United States of Smash that incapacitated the villain.
3Shie Hassaikai Arc
Overhaul’s Tyranny Is Brought To An End
The emotions are at an all-time high in the Shie Hassakai arc, with numerous heroes getting to shine against the villainous super-powered yakuza. When Overhaul joins the battle, characters like Lemillion and Nighteye are taken out of the battle after they fail to match the villain’s might.
However, Midoriya refused to give up and made the most of Eri’s Quirk, unleashing his Full Cowl power at 100%. What followed was a humiliating one-sided beatdown where Overhaul was put in his place after a series of powerful blows by Midoriya.
2Paranormal Liberation War Arc
A High-Stakes Series Of Battles With Resounding Consequences
Season 5 was somewhat muted compared to the awesomeness that preceded it, so fans wondered howMy Hero Academiawould bounce back with Season 6. The answer was the Paranormal Liberation War, one of the longest and most impactful arcs in the series that was loaded with intense battles.
The superpowered Paranormal Liberation Front pushed the heroes to their very limits, withGigantomachia and Shigaraki’s threatsending shivers down everyone’s spine. While Midoriya was able to show off his powers during this battle, it wasn’t enough as the villains attained a moral victory by decimating the reputation that Pro Heroes had cultivated for ages.
1Final War Arc
The Heroes Must Push Themselves To The Limit To Stop Shigaraki And All For One
The Final War arc inMy Hero Academiawill mark a definitive conclusion to the series that is full of intense battles.The Paranormal Liberation Front needed to be brought to its knees, and the heroes decided to make them pay for their heinous actions in Japan.
Highlights include All Might coming back for one final battle and both Midoriya and Bakugo shining in their respective battles. Seeing the heroes finally attain a major victory after their reputation was tarnished made for a satisfying end to the series.
