Top 20 Best My Hero Academia Fights
They're some of anime's greatest superhero brawls! Join Ashley as we look over the best battles to come from the My Hero Academia series
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00:00 Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the Top 20 My Hero Academia
00:17 fights.
00:24 Number 20, Bakugo vs Todoroki.
00:27 Pretty sure that the only people who weren't thrilled by the Sports Festival finale were
00:32 the actual finalists.
00:33 For everyone else, this frozen firework fest was pretty damn epic.
00:44 Internally conflicted following his victory over Deku, Todoroki refuses to unleash the
00:49 full force of his quirk, which as you can imagine, slightly aggravates the already ill-tempered
00:55 Bakugo.
01:04 Despite managing to pull off a win thanks to the biggest explosion ever, Bakugo can't
01:09 help but feel cheated.
01:20 Hard to see why, after all, Todoroki gave Deku everything.
01:33 Number 19, Mirio vs Class 1-A. And this is why you should always show respect to your
01:40 seniors.
01:41 You never know when one might strip naked and punch you in the gut.
01:46 Okay, maybe that is kind of rare.
01:51 As arguably the strongest student attending UA High, the always cheerful Mirio decided
01:57 to show the heroes of tomorrow the staggering difference in their power.
02:08 With but a single strike, Mirio takes out every member of the class, giving them a little
02:13 taste of how strong a person can become after a little bit of experience.
02:23 Number 18, Uraraka vs Bakugo.
02:26 Most would flinch at the idea of facing off against the guy who can re-enact Apocalypse
02:30 Now with his bare hands, but not this cinnamon roll.
02:39 Inspired by Deku's courage, and fuelled by the desire to aid her family in their time
02:44 of crisis, Uraraka takes on the full force of Bakugo's explosions, one after the other.
02:56 It's a true test of endurance, and while it looked like Uraraka might have clenched
03:00 the win when she made it rain freaking meteors, she just couldn't cross that final hurdle.
03:08 Number 17, Deku and Bakugo vs All Might.
03:24 They say you should never meet your heroes, but then again, those people didn't have
03:28 to actually fight them.
03:38 As part of their final exam, our two favourite costumed rivals find themselves facing off
03:43 against their idol in order to pass.
03:46 Things are made infinitely more complicated due to Deku and Gachan's inability to see
03:51 eye to eye.
03:56 However, desperation has a strange way of forcing cooperation, as the two somehow manage
04:03 to work together in order to get the better of All Might, scoring another win for the
04:08 books.
04:15 This battle also serves as a stepping stone for Bakugo, who was given a harsh lesson in
04:20 how not everything can be solved with explosions.
04:24 Well most of the time.
04:30 Number 16, Miriko vs The High End.
04:34 Doesn't matter if it's against one foe or several, this battle-hungry bunny will
04:38 take on any enemy to complete her duty.
04:42 After tracking down all for one's faithful servant, Dr. Garaki, Miriko quickly finds
04:47 herself in a life or death battle against the mad doctor's deadliest creations, the
04:52 High End Nomu.
05:00 With a ferocity that contradicts the nature of her quirk, this badass bunny girl single-handedly
05:06 takes on the High Ends.
05:11 Even when they slowly start to overwhelm her, Miriko refuses to just quit and powers through
05:17 the High End's lethal blows, sacrificing her own body to see her mission through.
05:22 With such an intense drive and willpower, it's no wonder Miriko became one of the
05:27 top five heroes.
05:35 Number 15, Deku vs Lady Nakant.
05:37 Deku's newfound mastery of "one for all" is put to the test when he takes on Japan's
05:43 greatest sniper.
05:45 Granted by "all for one" to capture Deku, the former pro hero Lady Nakant proves quite
05:51 the troublesome foe.
05:56 Along with her unparalleled marksmanship, Lady Nakant's arsenal also includes airwalk,
06:02 a second quirk granted to her by "all for one" that greatly boosts her mobility, allowing
06:08 her to stay one step ahead of Deku, even with his superior speed.
06:17 In the end, Lady Nakant underestimates Deku's abilities and altruistic nature as he uses
06:23 the power of "Foe 100%" to end their fight with a single high-velocity blow.
06:29 It's a shame that "all for one's" interference turned this victory into a tragedy.
06:44 Number 14, Shigaraki vs Re-Destro.
06:47 In a battle between two villains driven by extreme goals, the more dangerous villain
06:52 always comes out on top.
06:54 As the League of Villains wage war against the Meta Liberation Army, Shigaraki confronts
06:59 the rebel group's leader in a battle that pits the legacy of Destro against "all for
07:04 one's" successor.
07:06 At first, Shigaraki experiences a one-sided beating as he is powerless to stop Re-Destro
07:13 from tossing him around like a ragdoll.
07:21 But isn't it until Shigaraki conquers his traumatic past and experiences his own plus-ultra
07:27 moments that he unlocks his quirk's true potential?
07:35 Fully embracing his desire for destruction, he unleashes a devastating counterattack that
07:41 puts the fear of evil into Re-Destro and his army.
07:49 Number 13, Deku vs Gentle Criminal.
07:52 Who knew a fight over a school festival could get so intense?
07:57 After a chance encounter with the elusive Gentle Criminal, Deku ends up fighting him
08:02 after the latter reveals his goal of infiltrating UA's culture festival.
08:13 Although not as nefarious as some of the other villains he's faced, Deku refuses to let
08:18 Gentle's plan succeed as the hopes of so many people were relying on the festival's
08:24 success.
08:25 With neither side willing to back down, Deku and Gentle engage in a clash of fists and
08:34 ideals that pushes both fighters to their limits.
08:38 Considering how easily Deku could have become like Gentle, it's no wonder he considers
08:42 their battle to be his toughest up until that point.
08:56 Number 12, Eraserhead vs Villains.
08:59 Although he tends to avoid the spotlight, Eraserhead's reputation easily inspires
09:04 fear and respect in both heroes and villains alike.
09:08 When the League of Villains invade UA's training facility, he does not hesitate to
09:13 jump into battle alone to protect the future generation of heroes.
09:25 Despite being outnumbered 10 to 1, Eraserhead makes quick work of the League's thugs
09:31 thanks to his fearsome fighting skills and his ability to nullify quirks with a glance.
09:43 Although he eventually meets his match against the terrifying Nomu, Eraserhead still fights
09:48 through unimaginable pain to ensure his students' safety.
09:53 His resilience and fighting abilities are so legendary that even Shigaraki, who despises
09:59 hero society, can't help but praise him.
10:07 Number 11, Red Riot vs Fat Gum vs Rapper and Tengai.
10:12 Although he may not be the series' main protagonist, you'd best not underestimate
10:17 the power and chivalry of Kirishima, aka Red Riot.
10:22 While raiding the Yakuza group's compound, both Kirishima and his pro-hero mentor Fat
10:27 Gum eventually find themselves locked in battle with members Rapper and Tengai.
10:41 Along with Tengai's barrier quirk blocking their every attack, the heroes barely survive
10:47 Rapper's punches, which shatter even Kirishima's Unbreakable.
10:52 Despite the blow to his pride, Kirishima makes an epic comeback and hardens his resolve as
10:57 he tanks the barrage of Rapper's deadly punches.
11:07 Thanks to his efforts, he buys Fat Gum enough time to counterattack with his own ultimate
11:12 move, defeating their opponent and demonstrating the superiority of their own spear and shield
11:18 combo.
11:27 Number 10, Deku vs Class A. Sometimes the most intense battles aren't about beating
11:33 the villain, but getting the hero to stand down.
11:45 After pushing himself to his limits hunting down Shigaraki and Author One, Deku faces
11:50 an even bigger challenge when he's forced to confront his friends from Class A who refuse
11:55 to let him fight alone.
11:57 Despite Deku's best efforts to resist, his classmates' perseverance and empathy slowly
12:03 tears away at his emotional armour.
12:11 In the end, the only one who breaks through to Deku is none other than his rival Bakugo,
12:17 who stops him with something even stronger than his explosions - the honest truth.
12:22 After all Deku's done to help his friends, it's pretty amazing to see the lengths Class
12:26 A will go to to return the favour.
12:36 Number 9, All Might vs Nomu.
12:39 Our first real example of why All Might truly is the pillar of the superhuman community,
12:45 this clash against the likes of the monstrous amalgamation known as Nomu was the perfect
12:50 way to see out the first season.
12:58 And by that, we mean watch the two of them punch the ever-loving crap out of each other.
13:10 Despite running on fumes, All Might manages to push himself back from the brink and snatch
13:15 victory from Nomu's hideous jaws.
13:18 Who knew going plus ultra involved delivering a strike that could send someone flying into
13:23 the stratosphere?
13:36 Number 8, Deku vs Muscular.
13:39 Being a hero means willing to make sacrifices, even if that means nearly getting both your
13:45 arms broken into bloody chunks while a villainous pile of flesh tries to crush you.
13:57 Or maybe that's just Deku.
13:59 Determined to protect Coda from his parents' murderer, Deku pushes himself further than
14:04 ever before, willing to let his own quirk cripple him in order to save his young judge
14:09 from harm.
14:10 Now that we think about it, Muscular really didn't stand much of a chance.
14:30 The sight of Deku screaming in both pain and triumph still makes us choke up.
14:44 Number 7, Deku, Todoroki and Iida vs. Stain.
14:49 The bloody crusade of the hero-killer Stain served as a brutal reminder to our heroes
14:55 that the society they lived in was not all clear-cut.
15:07 After his brother is grievously injured during one of Stain's quests to wipe out all so-called
15:12 pretenders, Iida sets out to take his revenge, only to find himself grossly outmatched thanks
15:18 to Stain's ability to immobilise his victims by ingesting their blood.
15:28 It may have looked like curtains, but thankfully, Deku and Todoroki managed to leap in at the
15:33 last second to even out the playing field.
15:39 Stain's bloodscythe and fancy knife work may have been nothing to sneer at, but even
15:46 he couldn't withstand a class 1-A combo.
15:54 Number 6, Deku vs. Overhaul.
15:57 Watching Miryu go plus ultra and risk everything in his battle against Overhaul was without
16:02 a doubt one of the series' most inspiring moments.
16:05 However, it's also a precursor to an even greater moment, Deku's final clash with
16:11 Overhaul.
16:12 With a little help from Eri's Quirk, Rewind, Deku manages to draw out the full power of
16:17 One for All without fear of causing permanent damage to himself.
16:29 Even when Overhaul turns himself into a full-blown monster, the Yakuza is powerless in the face
16:34 of Deku's unrestrained might.
16:44 With stunning animation, Deku unleashes a heaping dose of karma against Overhaul for
16:49 all the pain he inflicted on Eri and smashes his dark ambition to pieces.
17:03 Number 5, Deku vs. Bakugo Round 2.
17:07 It was the rematch we were all waiting for, and it turned out to be more emotionally poignant
17:12 than any of us were prepared for.
17:17 After finally figuring out that Deku's power came from All Might, Bakugo challenges his
17:22 rival to a second showdown.
17:25 No holds barred, winner takes all.
17:32 Not only is the fight an exquisite sight to behold from a visual standpoint, but a perfect
17:38 showcase for the two's newfound maturity as both human beings and heroes.
17:52 We dare you to not feel an inkling of pride for Bakugo after you see him finally accept
17:57 his new reality as Deku's equal.
18:01 They grow up so fast.
18:10 Number 4, Deku vs. Todoroki Now this is what makes tournament arcs all
18:15 worthwhile.
18:22 Determined to make him embrace all aspects of his quirk, Deku went all out in order to
18:27 push Todoroki to his absolute limit.
18:36 Inspired by his opponent's unwavering desire to become a hero, the scarred bad boy finally
18:41 relents, paving the way for his twin elements to take on the full force of One for All.
18:51 The fight is utterly jaw-dropping, all held together by Deku's innate ability to inspire
18:57 people to be the best they can be, while simultaneously beating the crap out of them.
19:10 Number 3, Endeavor vs. Hood He may not have been the hero they wanted,
19:16 but at least he's determined to become the hero he needs to be.
19:20 After being attacked by the high-end Nomu Hood, Endeavor wastes no time in retaliating.
19:30 Unfortunately, Endeavor soon learns that incinerating his opponent is much easier said than done.
19:39 With enough strength to clear through a building and regenerate from the deadliest attacks,
19:45 Hood proves to be more than a match for Endeavor and his Hell Flames.
19:56 As Hood gradually overwhelms him, Endeavor begrudgingly calls upon his own plus ultra
20:01 moment to surpass his limits and perform one last all-out attack.
20:19 Burning with the intensity of a small sun, Endeavor vaporises Hood and leaves quite the
20:24 impression as the new number one hero.
20:28 Number 2, Deku and Heroes vs. Shigaraki If you thought the original All for One was
20:34 terrifying, his successor is a whole other breed of evil, especially when he destroys
20:40 entire cities with a single touch.
20:48 As the newly resurrected symbol of fear begins his rampage, the remaining heroes rally together
20:54 in a desperate attempt to bring him down.
20:57 Unfortunately, even when outnumbered and having his powers suppressed, Shigaraki's enhanced
21:03 physical strength still made him virtually unstoppable.
21:10 Regardless of raging infernos, devastating explosions and even several strikes from one
21:16 for all at full strength, none of the heroes' best efforts can deter Shigaraki from making
21:22 his twisted dream a reality.
21:24 Hard to imagine that this legendary brawl is merely the prologue to an even greater
21:29 final clash.
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21:53 Take the classic concept of good vs evil, inject it with some top-tier animation, make
22:02 the whole thing a swan song for a much-beloved character, and what do you get?
22:07 Quite possibly one of the most awesome battles in modern anime.
22:19 Once again thrown into a confrontation with his nemesis, All for One, All Might is given
22:24 no choice but to use every last ember of his quirk to win the day against the League of
22:30 Villains' head honcho.
22:35 It's a breathtaking spectacle, one perfectly fitting the symbol of peace's last stand.
22:49 Remember, when you throw down with All Might, he won't just punch you, he'll drop an
22:55 entire metaphorical country on you.
23:12 Which My Hero Academia fight do you think went beyond Plus Ultra?
23:16 Let us know in those comments below.
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