Anirban Bhattacharya
‘Boku No Hero Academia’ is the anime take on the superhero genre. The show that is quickly garnering a loyal fanbase follows the adventure of Midoriya Izuku who aspires to become a hero. But he has one problem, he does not possess any quirk. In the world of ‘Boku No Hero Academia’ quirks are special abilities which a hero possess. So, will Midoriya achieve his dream of becoming a hero without quirk?
The story is new and interesting and makes you want more of the similar stuff. So, here is the list of anime similar to My Hero Academia that is our recommendations. You can watch some of these anime like Boku no Hero Academia on Netflix or Amazon Prime or Hulu.
1. One Piece (1999)
Let’s start with a famous one. ‘One Piece’ is currently one of the most popular shounen anime and is rightly so. It is mixed with adventure, action, and fun. The plot of the show deals with pirates. The main character is Monkey D. Luffy who aspires to become the pirate king and rule the sea. But he and his crew do not have malice like other pirates. They rather tread on the hero side of things. Monkey and his crew have set their destination to Grand Line to get the treasure One Piece. The show is entertaining and keeps the viewers interested.
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2. Bleach (2004)
Up next is the action-heavy soul reaper anime ‘Bleach’. This is one anime you have surely heard of if you are a regular anime consumer. This is a great anime and you will thoroughly enjoy the characters and the plot. Over the top action scenes add much more entertainment value to the series. The 300+ episode series follows the adventures of Ichigo who becomes a soul reaper to save his family from monstrous creatures known as Hollows. He later expands his tasks of defending humanity against all evil creatures. Once you get into the series, it’s hard to stop watching until you finish it.
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3. Princess Mononoke (1997)
‘Princess Mononoke’ is one of Ghibli’s fine adventure-dramas that might as well be referred to as an epic. Following a more serious route than many of Miyazaki’s other films, it focuses on the events preceding the happening of a colossal war between a mining colony and the Gods of the forest. Following some of the most fascinating (and mysterious) characters in the Ghibli universe, the story they’re put into is as involving as it is entertaining. Additionally, ‘Mononoke’ is one of the few animated films from the late ’90s to fully utilize cel animation and wonderfully capture its essence on the screen. The final product here is gorgeous, and one of the studio’s best-looking films ever. This picture presents us with a unique experience from Miyazaki’s side: one that is exhilarating, troubling, and awe-inspiring. I do think that the final act drags on for a while though.
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4. Porco Rosso (1992)
This is an underrated Miyazaki classic that I believe more people should see. Without a doubt one of the best anime ever, ‘Porco Rosso’ follows an inventive war story, wherein a fighter-pilot named Porco (who just so happens to look like an anthropomorphic pig) deals with the hardships that come along with the Second World War while travelling across exquisitely crafted backgrounds. It can incorporate both comedic as well as dramatic elements into its story so well that it feels like a natural blend. I’ve seen ‘Porco Rosso’ two times now, and I think I’ll only keep liking it more with every additional viewing. Unlike the vast majority of Studio Ghibli films, this one has a story that I find adults will have a better time with than kids. It is the sort of film that makes you feel all warm and good inside, and it is an unforgettable experience.
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5. One-Punch Man (2015)
Next on the list is an anime which took the anime genre by storm. In my opinion, it is one of the best anime ever made in the superhero genre. The show’s concept and characters make it much more interesting to watch. What makes ‘One-Punch Man’ funnier is its sarcastic view of the superhero world. Here we see a guy named Saitama who just by doing 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and 10 kilometres run every day can amass such a huge power that he can defeat any adversary with just one punch. This makes him annoyed since he cannot get any formidable foe. The series is comedic and entertaining.
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6. Concrete Revolutio (2015)
This is another superhero organization themed anime. Here we have a superhuman organization whose goal is to keep all superhuman in shadows. The lead character of this series is Jirou Hitoyoshi who is a member of the organization. But he later decides to revolt against the superhuman organization. If you don’t want spoilers then you have to see the rest. All I can say is that the anime is amazing in terms of viewing aspect. The action is nice and the flow of the story is different. Enjoy!
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7. Hajime No Ippo (2000)
I completed watching this series a month ago and let me tell you this that it is a great sports genre anime. But don’t worry if you are not into sports. This anime just uses it as a setting but the fun one gets when watching an anime is preserved. ‘Hajime No Ippo’ is the story of a boxer named Makunouchi Ippo who wants to keep on improving himself and overcome all obstacles in the way of his dream. He and his friends keep on training to keep winning matches. The matches are great and create such a tension you will be glued to the screen until the end. You will surely enjoy this series.
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8. Tiger and Bunny (2011)
Superhero is portrayed as a sort of daring job in this anime. The series is set in a city called Sternbild were people possessing superhuman abilities to live. These people go by the name Next and do ‘superhero’ things in the city to gather hero points which will give them airtime on a famous channel called HeroTV and improve their ranks among heroes. The plot follows the adventures of seasoned hero Tiger who has a rookie partner named Barnaby Brooks Jr. They have different views and opinions and have a hard time getting along. The show is funny and very entertaining with great action sequences.
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9. Ansatsu Kyoushitsu (2015)
The plot of ‘Ansatsu Kyoushitsu’ deals with students of class 3-E of Kunugigaoka Middle School who need to defeat a monster who has cut the moon permanently into a crescent. The monster claims to do similar damage to Earth in a year. So, they must defeat him before he gets a chance to do so. Luckily the monster gives mankind a chance and decides to teach the kids of class 3-E of Kunugigaoka Middle School various techniques of assassination and other things so that they can defeat him. The show is really funny and entertaining. Be sure to check it out.
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10. Nanatsu no Taizai (2014)
This anime follows the story of seven knights known as Seven Deadly Sins. Their group was disbanded after they allegedly tried to overthrow the king. The Holy Knights defeated them but the Sins survived. Later the Holy Knights overthrew the king and started ruling the kingdom. This made the third princess, Elizabeth, seek the help of the Seven Deadly Sins so that she can regain her kingdom. The anime takes us on a great journey which is thoroughly entertaining and filled with action. Occasionally the series takes a comic turn.
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11. Zetman (2012)
In the world of ‘Zetman’ anime, there are players who are artificially created humans. Rich people exploited them for fun but later the players gained awareness and became enemies of humans. The anime ‘Zetman’ follows the story of two superheroes Jin Kanzaki and Kouga Amagi. Jin has a special ability to transform into a mutant creature, ZET, who has superhuman powers. That is why people think he too is a player. Kouga, on the other hand, is into technology and uses it to fight evil as hero ALPHAS.
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12. Gunslinger Stratos (2015)
Kyōka Katagiri, Tohru Kazasumi, Shizune Rindo, and Kyōma Katagiri are four friends and gunslingers. They decide to participate in Operation Stratos in which they have to fight their selves from another alternate universe. Since their and their alternate selves’ abilities are similar, they need to figure out a way to defeat them and survive. The plot might be a little complicated but the series is kind of entertaining.
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13. Vampire Knight (2008)
Cross Academy is an unusual place. Students here study in two shifts, day shift, and night shift. What’s so unusual about that, you ask? Well, everything as a matter of fact. The students who study at night are vampires. This makes Yuuki Cross and Zero Kiryuu’s job as a prefect much harder as they are responsible for smooth transitioning of the shifts. While Yuuki takes her job seriously and tries her best to do everything, Zero hates vampires to the point where he won’t hesitate to kill them.
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14. Mushishi (2005)
I included ‘Mushishi’ on the list because I am sure many of you have not heard of this anime. Before going into the plot let me just say this. The plot is kind of hard to explain. The plot is centred around a man named Ginko who is a Mushishi. The Mushishi are people who investigate phenomenon related to Mushi. What is Mushi? Well, in the anime Mushi are a different type of life form which doesn’t have an existence of their own. They are like parasites and use human hosts to exist. They are said to be the most basic form of life. The series follows Ginko as he tries to solve one case after another all the while getting closer to the truth about Mushi.
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