My Hero Academia Manga in Order (Arcs & Chapters)

1. Story arc 1

   Entrance Exam Arc

   Quirkless Izuku’s determination catches All Might’s attention, setting him on a demanding path toward U.A. High and its entrance examination.

   Chapters 1–4Volume 1

2. Story arc 2

   Quirk Apprehension Test Arc

   On Class 1-A’s first day, Aizawa’s severe aptitude test pressures the students to demonstrate practical control over their Quirks and their potential as heroes.

   Chapters 5–7Volume 1

3. Story arc 3

   Battle Trial Arc

   U.A.’s first combat exercise pairs classmates against each other, placing Izuku and Bakugo’s unresolved rivalry under rules that demand teamwork and tactical thinking.

   Chapters 8–11Volume 2

4. Story arc 4

   U.S.J. Arc

   A rescue-training visit becomes Class 1-A’s first encounter with real villains, forcing inexperienced students and their teachers to endure a coordinated attack.

   Chapters 12–21Volumes 2–3

5. Story arc 5

   U.A. Sports Festival Arc

   The school’s televised tournament tests the students before the public and pro heroes, while giving Izuku, Todoroki, and several classmates defining competitive challenges.

   Chapters 22–44Volumes 3–5

6. Story arc 6

   Vs. Hero Killer Arc

   Internships bring the students into professional hero work as a dangerous ideological villain targets Hosu City and tests Izuku, Iida, and Todoroki.

   Chapters 45–59Volumes 6–7

7. Story arc 7

   Final Exams Arc

   Class 1-A faces written exams and teacher-led practical battles, requiring unlikely pairings to overcome personal friction and prove they can function under pressure.

   Chapters 60–69Volumes 7–8

8. Story arc 8

   Forest Training Camp Arc

   A summer Quirk-training camp becomes a crisis when an elite villain squad attacks, scattering the students and confronting them with escalating stakes outside school grounds.

   Chapters 70–83Volumes 8–10

9. Story arc 9

   Hideout Raid Arc

   Heroes and students respond to the camp attack’s aftermath with a rescue operation, while the conflict exposes deeper tensions surrounding the Symbol of Peace.

   Chapters 84–97Volumes 10–11

10. Story arc 10

    Provisional Hero License Exam Arc

    Class 1-A settles into dorm life and enters a demanding licensing exam, where teamwork, rescue judgment, and rival schools challenge their readiness for provisional hero work.

    Chapters 98–121Volumes 11–14

11. Story arc 11

    Shie Hassaikai Arc

    Work studies draw Izuku and several classmates into a multi-agency investigation of the Shie Hassaikai, centered on a vulnerable child and a dangerous criminal operation.

    Chapters 122–162Volumes 14–19

12. Story arc 12

    Remedial Course Arc

    Students who failed the license exam undertake a remedial assignment with difficult elementary-school children, while key adults reassess their responsibilities and changing roles.

    Chapters 163–168Volume 19

13. Story arc 13

    U.A. School Festival Arc

    Class 1-A plans a festival performance to reconnect with a wary public, even as an aspiring criminal pair chooses the event for a risky bid for recognition.

    Chapters 169–183Volumes 19–21

14. Story arc 14

    Pro Hero Arc

    The new number-one hero confronts the expectations attached to his rank, while the story follows professional heroes facing an urgent threat beyond U.A.’s campus.

    Chapters 184–193Volumes 21–22

15. Story arc 15

    Joint Training Arc

    Classes 1-A and 1-B compete in team battles alongside Shinso’s hero-course bid, while Izuku discovers that One For All holds unexpected complications.

    Chapters 194–217Volumes 22–24

16. Story arc 16

    Meta Liberation Army Arc

    The League of Villains is forced into a confrontation with the Meta Liberation Army, revealing competing visions of Quirk society and reshaping the villains’ internal dynamics.

    Chapters 218–240Volumes 24–25

17. Story arc 17

    Endeavor Agency Arc

    Izuku, Bakugo, and Todoroki begin work studies at Endeavor’s agency, balancing intensive field training with the unresolved pressures surrounding the Todoroki family.

    Chapters 241–252Volumes 25–26

18. Story arc 18

    Paranormal Liberation War Arc

    Armed with intelligence on the Paranormal Liberation Front, the heroes launch a major coordinated operation whose consequences transform both public confidence and the wider conflict.

    Chapters 253–306Volumes 26–31

19. Story arc 19

    Dark Hero Arc

    In the destabilized aftermath of the war, Izuku leaves U.A. and works with top heroes while confronting the burdens of One For All more directly.

    Chapters 307–328

Sources checked: VIZ — My Hero Academia, My Hero Academia Wiki — Story Arcs — checked July 20, 2026.