When My Hero Academia reached the final stretch of its run, which very few shōnen series have achieved – it managed to silence the noise. “The Final War Arc” not only pleased the loyal fan base, but also managed to convince those who felt it was overrated or too repetitive. Every week it dominated the ratings, social media trends and even discussions about which shows to watch because it proved to be a show with real value in terms of plot, artistry and emotional depth. And by the time the final fights came, it was impossible to deny My Hero Academia managed to create one of the most memorable anime finales of recent years.
What made the last season so compelling was not just the show of force, but the right measure of escalation. All of the characters seemed to be stretched to their limits, all of their battles had real stakes, and power from then on was defined not only by its ability to be great tricks, but by its ability to endure, its ability to believe in an ideal, its ability to make sacrifices. However, this ranking focuses on those who led the pack during this war, not based on their popularity, but on what exactly they were doing while the world was burning.
My Hero Academia: 13 strongest heroes at the end of the series
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Dabi
In the Final War Arc, Dabi, who was once Toyou Todoroki, becomes a fiery inferno of raw, searing firepower. His blue flame wit flares up with little control as he now accepts who he is and how he feels in the company of heroes. Dabi's goal isn't just to burn things; he wants the heroes to see how much damage their world has done. As the war worsens, its chaos reaches fever pitch, its flames threatening entire buildings and forcing people to work together.
Dabi's power comes not only from his flames, but also from his anger and obsession with approval towards his father. Dabi's inner pain comes out as pure destruction, making him one of the most feared fighters even though he has no layered quirk combos. This makes it different from many heroes who balance their weird usage. His raw offensive power and resistance to traditional hero tactics place him firmly among the best arc fighters. It even makes seasoned pros like Endeavor desperate for strategy.
Armored All Might
Even though he has no quirks or embers left from One for all, All Might still returns to the battlefield during the Final War Arc in high-tech armor made from his old Hercules car and the quirks of his students. This robot version of the Symbol of Peace brings back Japan's greatest defender, who can now fight directly All For One again. At the start of the final battle, the All Might suit transforms into a sword and shield, buying time for the other heroes to try to stop the All for One from reaching Tomura.
His strength in this arc comes not only from brute strength, but also from how well he uses symbolism and honors the quirks of his students. Armored All Might isn't as powerful as it used to be, but it can use a lot of different Class 1-A quirks like Float, Blackwhip, Half-cold half-hot, and more. This makes it a flexible anchor on the battlefield. He was able to hold back All For One for a short period of time and stop the villain enough to use the rewind multiple times, showing why he is still one of the most important fighters in Final War.
Endeavor
In the Final War Arc, Endeavor is just as fiery and relentless as his prankster, Hellflame. Now the best active hero since the fall of All Might, he must deal with both responsibility and redemption. When fighting Dabi and other very dangerous enemies, his mastery of flames goes to new tactical extremes, making him burn with full intensity against enemies that would easily defeat weaker heroes.
Endeavor is one of the strongest, not only because of how much he can do, but also because he is respected by friends and foes alike. He still fights strategically, using his gunfire to protect civilians and put pressure on the bad guys. Even though he lost his right arm and was severely punished, he still managed to defeat All for one. At least he would have if AFO hadn't used Erie's rewind on himself. He may not be the best fighter in the final arc, but his high ranking is due to his determination, experience and ability to deal a lot of damage.
Mirio Togata
Mirio's role in the Final War Arc isn't all about power; it goes beyond the battlefield. Mirio was one of the big three and had the potential to become the next One For All. His Permeation ability allows him to pass through things and makes him nearly impossible to hit in battle. He briefly lost his wit, but Eri helped him regain it. He then returned to the fight with more anger and a wider range of strategies.
It's not just his wit that makes him strong; this is how he uses it. Mirio can easily bypass, dodge, and break enemy formations thanks to his Permeation quirk, and has perfect control over his body, speed, and space awareness. Mirio is still an important player in the frontline, even if the odds are stacked against him. He didn't have a major role in the final arc, but that doesn't take away from the fact that he's still one of the strongest characters in the series and becomes Japan's #1 hero after the war.
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Katsuki Bakugo
By the end of The Final War Arc, Bakugo has gone from a rough young student to one of the best trained and most dangerous fighters in the society of heroes. His Explosion trait gives him a lot of destructive power, but what makes him special is how well he can control it. He is a very flexible fighter as he can fire accurate shots, change the amount of damage and move around easily. He is badly wounded in war, but can still stagger enemies who are usually too strong for him. Instead of just being flashy explosions, he can also use his concentrated bursts as tactical weapons.
Bakugou's fighting abilities in this arc come from the fact that he is naturally strong and can quickly change the way he fights. They don't just shoot; it also calculates angles, space, and timing on the fly, making its explosions feel like operations. It's clear that Bakugo is a better fighter than the others, as even tough villains like Shigaraki fear his attacks. He can do more than a pro hero can do without using layered joke building.
All for one
In the Final War Arc, All For One returns and fights with a deadly mix of strength, flexibility and violence. Although he uses his Rewind Quirk almost all the time, it makes him younger and stronger. He can take, deal and use a mix of jokes whenever he wants. This makes him a terrifying force that changes the course of war just by being there.
All For One is strong in many ways. He is strong not only physically, but also strategically. He can take damage, change his body, and use more than one quirk effect at once to instantly heal himself. The only hero to ever beat him in his prime was All Might. Many had been tired before, but none had succeeded. Even Bakugo's victory against AFO could be said to have been a win only because AFO was back in his teens and not in his prime.
Izuku Midoriya
In Final War, Izuku “Deku” Midoriya is one of the strongest and most flexible fighters. Deku learned One For All to his absolute potential, something none of his predecessors could. In the end, he may even have surpassed Prime All Might. He adds abilities like Blackwhip and Danger Sense to his punches to make them more than just punches. He uses the jokes of other users in his fighting style. His fight with Shigaraki, especially when he used Gearshift and the tactical quirk application, shows that he has finally gotten used to perfectly combining each of his quirks.
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Deku is strong not only because of how strong All for one is, but also because of how it adapts to it. He fights with strength, inherited strategies, intelligence and emotional strength as he embodies the legacy of One For All. In the middle of a fight, he changes his plan and uses jokes to fill in the gaps. This makes him one of the most advanced fighters in the arc. He is strong both physically and mentally, second only to Shigaraki.
Shigaraki Tomura
Shigaraki Tomura's power reaches its peak in the Final War Arc as he developed his quirk and absorbed the power of All For One. Shigaraki is no longer just the heir of evil; he has become a powerful force of destruction that can change the landscape and defeat many heroes at once. When he meets Deku, he's no longer just a freak; is a threat to the very existence of the Hero Society.
His strange scale and deadly nature are what keep him at the top. Shigaraki doesn't need to touch people to wreak havoc; his decay spreads with superhuman speed and scope, so the heroes must use advanced tactics just to stay alive around him. His ideological disagreement with Deku makes this arc even more emotional, making him as much a mental force as a physical one. He is the most powerful force in Final War.
- Release date
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2016 – 2025-00-00
- Network
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TBS, MBS, Nippon TV
- directors
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Shouji Ikeno, Tsuyoshi Tobita, Ikuro Sato, Takudai Kakuchi, Masashi Abe, Tetsuya Miyanishi, Kazuma Komatsu, Yoshifumi Sasahara, Masayuki Otsuki, Daisuke Tsukushi, Takayuki, Yamamoto, Yohei Takada Na Yamamoto, Yohei Takuka, Yohei Takuko Fukui Nakayama, Sayaka Morikawa, Takanori Yano
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Daiki Yamashita
Izuku Midoriya (voice)
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Kaito Ishikawa
Manga Fukidashi (voice)
