The results are in:My Hero Academiais one of the most popular anime, not just in the United States, but in the world.According to an insightful report byParrot Analyticsthat encompasses top streaming services like Netflix and channels like NBC and HBO,My Hero Academiawas one of the most highly sought after titles in 2024.
As the series rapidly approaches its eighth and final season, fans are more eager than ever to catch up on the acclaimed shonen series, and this information only further proves it.My Hero Academiawas the top anime series on Parrot Analytics' list, beating not only other anime series, but titles in other genres as well.
My Hero AcademiaWas the 6th Most In-Demand Series in Q3 of 2024
According to a Parrot Analytics Report, It Was the Most Popular Anime During That Timeframe
The report by Parrot Analytics ranksMy Hero Academiaat #6 on the list of most in-demand series during Q3 of 2024. The extensive list covers a variety of different platforms and features anime, live-action, and animated titles. Astoundingly,My Hero Academiahas a higher place on the list than titles likeSesame Street, Spongebob Squarepants,andGravity Falls,which is a true testament to the series' wide reach in 2024. The only other animated series on the list that is ranked higher isHazbin Hotel,revealing what an impressive accomplishment this truly is forMy Hero Academia.
Anime has become more mainstream than ever, and in 2024, its popularity only further skyrocketed. With hits likeMy Hero Academia, Blue Lock,andDandadanreleasing new episodes weekly, it is no surprise that anime is gaining more new viewers by the day. 2024, in particular, wasa fantastic year forMy Hero Academiaspecifically, with the release of its long-awaited seventh season,that began airing on August 11, 2025. TheMy Hero Academia,written by Kohei Horikoshi, also wrapped up this past year, ending on July 31, 2025 and releasing a final, additional epilogue on August 19, 2025.
2024 Was a Big Year for Both theMy Hero AcademiaAnime and Manga
Season Seven of the Anime Aired in May and the Manga Concluded in August
The manga ending offered fans a satisfying conclusion to the story they had been following for a decade, as well as an epilogue that jumped eight years into the future, giving readers a glimpse of how the characters' lives turned out. The final volume was incredibly well-received, and actually even sold more copies than any other prior volume ofMy Hero Academia.After just one week, one million copies were sold, andvolume 42 ofMy Hero Academiaevenoutsold the last two volumes ofJujutsu Kaisen,another popular Shonen Jump manga that concluded in late 2024.
Don’t Be Fooled, My Hero Academia Fans! The Manga’s Controversial Epilogue Is a Bonafide Hit
Contrary to what many haters expected, My Hero Academia’s final volume was a success, finishing the series run at its highest point.
Even though the manga is over,My Hero Academiais not at risk of losing its popularity anytime soon. Season eight of the anime is coming soon, likely in fall 2025. There is alsoa sequel anime set to release in April 2025, titledMy Hero Academia: Vigilantes.TheVigilantesseries, based on the manga series of the same name, is set in the same universe as the original and follows a new cast of heroes. These exciting developments prove just how bright the future is forMy Hero Academia,and it is certainly a franchise to watch going into 2025.
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Anime series My Hero Academia follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy born without superpowers in a world where most have them. Despite his lack of abilities, he enrolls in a prestigious hero academy, striving to learn the true essence of heroism and fulfill his dream of becoming a hero.
