25 [Similar Anime] Like My Hero Academia

Both are hero animes and while One Punch Man is already strong, the character around him are similar to those in Boku no Hero Academia. They both feature a lot of different heroes and their daily struggle. One Punch Man is a little darker in tone and if you want a strong protagonist from the get-go, try saiki kusuo no Ψ-nan or psycho mob 100 !

The main protagonist from each series Naruto (Naruto) and Midoriya (BnHA) share a weakling persona in the world that they live in. They also share a dream reaching the top of their respective societies (Hokage for Naruto and #1 Hero for Mirdoriy). Each protagonist is also paired with a much more gifted and talented rival. The setting are very different but both series revolve around students gaining the proper training, experience, and licensing needed to become a professional in their respective worlds (Ninjas in Naruto and Heroes in BnHA). Aside from the main characters the rest of the casts for both series are immense read more

Both main protagonists are people without powers/magic in a world where powers/magic are essential and common
After a while both of them find a way to get powers/magic in order to one day make their dreams come true: be like All Might/ be emperor of magicians

Both are similar in that they both feature a class taught by an outstanding teacher (All Might/Koro-sensei) with an objective goal in mind. In My Hero Academia, it's all about becoming heroes. In Assassination Classroom, it's all about becoming assassins. Even the main characters are similar: Nagisa and Izuku both wanting to aspire to be like their teachers, violent geniuses Karma and Bakugou, and the cheerful, hardworking Kayano and Uraraka.

Both are underdog stories. the main characters are very similar. Both are very inspiring, passionate, hype and action packed with a hype ost

First three or four arcs of Hunter x Hunter gives you the same wibe of character progression on their powers, and while it kinda slips at the bug arc, it still goes long and strong.

A world in which superheroes are our daily routine and the idea of them has somewhat been "commercialized": this is the first thing that triggers Tiger & Bunny in your memory while watching Boku no Hero Academia. No worries, they are definitely NOT the same thing but still share some mentionable points in common that might lead you to decide to watch them:

Aside from having "Academia" in their names, one notable similarity I noticed is how events are ordered. First, we have the main character enter an academy they have always been dreaming of entering. Next, they show us their school lives as they struggle through classes because of lacking something other students have. And then the plot starts and we see villain characters and how they are handled by the cast.

These are quite different shows tonally, so the enjoyment of both shows would mainly rely on one's enjoyment of watching high school kids using super powers. These shows both are set in a high school full of super-powered teens. It's always entertaining to see the different techniques characters use to apply their powers to a situation, and how two or more characters' powers interact with each other. With these powers also comes the theme of the pressure these characters face by being thrust into difficult situations that kids their age in our universe would never have to deal with.

-both animated by BONES
-both feature a boy who has yet to learn to control his incredible powers
-both main characters appear to be weak and desire to protect others

Both super powered shonen anime with main characters who are both desperate to become "heroes". Both have supernatural aspects. Both series are very lighthearted in general with good comedy however can also ramp things up when they get serious/dark. Both have excellent OST's and character designs.

Both shows deal with quirky (pun intended) characters with special powers and that's where the overt similarities end, but I've heard BSD described as BNHA with guns and that's honestly not too inaccurate.

powerless guy gets powers from OP mentor and must learn to control them w/o hurting himself in the process.

Both anime have characters with quirks or abilities from devil fruit.
Both MC's want to become very strong
Both anime have humor, lots of action, concentrated on friendship and scenes that touch people emotionally

These shows have in common:
- Similar characters/ character types and personalities
- Super power theme
- The main character is hiding a secret and making everyone wonder
- In both, characters are students in a "special" school and have to work as a team.

Both main characters are kind, sensitive, intelligent and with their own little quirks. Super power and a super sensitive nose. Both Tanjiro and Midoryia have a trainer (Urokodaki and All Might), they go through lots of hardships in early year, but have decent development and become stronger.

Like I totally understand that every person that watches BNHA would think, "Oh hey! Super heroes... One Punch Man!" but I'm truly surprised that not many individuals have brought up a show that is similar in almost every aspect excluding it's whole superhero concept. Soul Eater. First of all, the main similarities between the two for sure lie in the plot lines. The plot in both series revolve around teenage characters set in a school setting catered towards those with supernatural abilities and from there the overall action-packed, comedic atmosphere provides more evidence to their similar traits. I find the characters in both shows generally similar mainly when in battle sequences; the battle at the end of BNHA really reminded me of the battles that frequently took place in Soul Eater. The villains also reminded me of those in Soul Eater because of the type of aura they gave off, their personalities and a tinge of their appearance as well. Genre wise , both have heavy comedy but it's halted when unneeded so both have good control when transitioning from scene to scene. The action and shounen elements are also very prominent in both as I had previous mentioned about it's atmosphere. The animation too is very similar (as they are both produced by Bones); relatively smooth transitions, colourful humorous scenes. Most of the similarities for me truly showed at the end of BNHA as I had already mentioned. Last but least but the soundtracks were something I found truthfully quite similar as well; mainly in that one rap track.

Deku and Simon. They're both the underdog kids you just love to root for when the tides go against them. Wish them luck when things go uphill, cheer for them when they learn to overcome obstacles. The rush you get from watching these two grow up to be the great people they would be is pretty addicting.

Both newer phenomenon JUMP series. 2 of the 3 manga that were dubbed "JUMP hell trio" alongside the now ended manga Chainsaw Man (although it's anime adaptation will soon join BnHA & JJK and likely be as big a phenomenon!!)
Both experts at balancing their darker moments with their more lighthearted humour and lovable characters.

Both is an action-packed anime. With comedy and the use of powers. However please note that Boku no Hero Academia has a genre of school as well. Both anime are similar in some ways though. I highly recommend both of these if you like majic or superpowers

A pushover with a bad haircut starts at a school where people have supernatural powers while he technically has none (instead his powers are borrowed). Marimashita Iruma-kun is more lighthearted and cute.

Both are essentially the same plot on one series takes place in a world of ninjas and the other series takes place in a world of super heroes and villains. The idea that they are going to become the top ninja or superhero. Also big casts are in each one where a bunch of people with unique abilities are all over the place.

Both follow successors to some of the strongest characters in their respective universes.
Both are high intensity action shonen with plenty of battles, special abilities and power up's.
Both have dynamic and varied casts of lovable characters.
BnHA/MHA is clearly inspired by Boruto's prequel series the classics Naruto & Naruto Shippuden (Boruto being set in the same universe).

The MCs of both shows are able to use powers. They both go to an academy, but that's more relevant in MHA. The power system is far more developed in Railgun as they make more focus on the scientific side and how they can use them. They both fight against "villians". Both have good animation, fights, ost, etc.

Even though both anime look and feel different, the main idea behind the two shows are the same. In Food Wars Souma attends a cooking school (Tootsuki Culinary Academy) while Midoriya attends a school that trains heroes (UA High). Both Souma and Midoriya has untapped potential and grows steadily over the course of the series. Just like Souma's wish is to bypass his father, Midoriya wants to be the successor for All Might. Both shows have tournaments and battles and unforgettable side characters.