When it comes to superhero anime, My Hero Academia is one of the first titles that comes to mind. After all, Kohei Horikoshi's beloved superhero series delivered a successful anime run, with fans rooting for Izuku Midoriya's zero-to-hero journey and rooting for the rest of the characters, be they good or evil.
6 Classic Shonen Anime That Are Objectively Better Than My Hero Academia
My Hero Academia is a top tier shonen anime, but these classic titles are still better.
Now that My Hero Academias seasonal run is over, it's time for fans to find another great superhero anime. Although no superhero anime can replace My Hero Academiathere are other superhero anime out there that deserve to be on every fan's watch list. Here are some of them.
Love for world domination
What happens when a hero and a villain fall in love? Well, the answer lies in Love for world dominationa superhero anime featuring two unlikely lovers, Red Gelato and the Reaper. Red's true identity is Fudou Aikawa, while Reaper is none other than the beautiful Desumi Magahara.
Fudou and Desumi often meet on the battlefield, but their allies have no idea that they are secretly drawn to each other and truly care for each other. Therefore, this entertaining superhero anime often shows viewers how Fudou and Desumi hide their little secret while juggling their duties as hero and villain.
Go! Go! Loser Ranger!
Don't be fooled by the title Go! Go! Loser Ranger! because this superhero anime is not a rip-off of the ever-popular Power Rangers franchise. They both use the Ranger in their titles, but the plot is completely different than expected. Instead, this anime leans more towards the American series, The boyswhere the series shows the ugly side of superheroes abusing their powers through the perspective of villains.
Go! Go! Loser Ranger! features a group of rainbow-colored rangers collectively known as the Dragon Keepers who abuse their powers and fool the public with their “good deeds” by defeating the surviving monsters known as the Dusters every weekend in what appears to be a morning or afternoon show. One of the Dusters, Combatant D, has had enough and eventually learns the truth about these Dragon Keepers.
Tojima wants to become a kamen rider
It's never too late to dream, no matter how impossible it seems, and Tojima Tanzaburo is a clear example of that in Tojima wants to become a kamen rider. This superhero anime features a 40-year-old Kamen Rider wannabe who suddenly begins living the life of his dreams after becoming involved with the mysterious Fake Shocker gang.
Tojima devoted most of his life to becoming a Kamen Rider, so when he gets the chance to embrace his passion after 40 years of waiting, he finally takes on the mantle of a pretend Kamen Rider. Packed with action, humor and great animation, this superhero anime is an absolute blast for fans.
Shy
IN Shyevery country in the world is represented by a hero who possesses extraordinary abilities. In Japan, that hero is none other than Teru Momijiyama, a 14-year-old girl whose biggest flaw is her self-doubt. Unlike other heroes, Teru is shy and lacks confidence in her skills and abilities, resulting in underwhelming feats despite her potential to become one of the best.
Along the way, Teru meets heroes from other countries with unique personalities, from Russia's Pepesha and China's Ming Ming Li to Switzerland's Pilse. Unlike Teru, they are confident and skilled and enjoy constant support and praise from fans worldwide. While Shy wants to be like them, she struggles to overcome her anxiety and insecurities.
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Super villains
The hero scene in Super villains is more realistic compared to My Hero Academia. After all, the story takes place through the eyes of the villains, instead of the usual heroic perspective, and shows the darker, grittier side of superheroes. If you are a fan of Invincible or The boys, Super villains Might be worth a look.
As mentioned, Super villains follows the story of a villain instead of a hero. Viewers are introduced to Johnny Bolt, the protagonist who can use and manipulate electricity at will. He gets out of prison and reunites with his girlfriend and fellow villains. Johnny soon finds himself caught up in the plans of a dangerous criminal organization led by a supervillain that he must take care of.
Being Hero X
IN Being Hero Xbecoming a superhero seems much easier than fulfilling the typical requirements seen in most other superhero anime. While My Hero Academia introduced quirks to viewers, Being Hero X introduced the concept of “trust score”. Anyone with a high trust score can become a hero, so earning the public's trust is the key to living the dream.
It's not the only thing that Being Hero X offers, as this superhero anime is visually impressive from start to finish. The animation is a mix of 3D and 2D elements, with flawless CGI that definitely enhanced the fight scenes. The character designs are also well done Being Hero X one of the best when it comes to overall aesthetics.
One Punch Man
Saitama isn't just a Japanese prefecture anymore, either One Punch Man has turned the name into a symbol of unbeatable power and bald heroism. Saitama works as a B-class hero in Z City, where he lives in a shabby apartment building with his apprentice, the S-class hero Genos. When he's not doing hero work, he's out playing with the S-Class Hero King, who often gives him a taste of defeat.
Unlike other superheroes who fight in battles, Saitama only needs a single punch to end the fight. Depending on the strength of the opponents, Saitama can simply adjust the effect of his punches, from a normal to a serious one. Regardless of the impact, almost every villain cannot withstand his blows. First season of One Punch Man is the best of all three installments, thanks to Madhouse, who did their animation.
My Hero Academia
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2016 – 2025-00-00
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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 Fukui, Takuro Nayokada, Takuro Nayokada, Morikawa, Takanori Yano
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Daiki Yamashita
Izuku Midoriya (voice)
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Kaito Ishikawa
Manga Fukidashi (voice)
