When My Hero Academia reached the final part of its run, something very few shōnen series ever manage to do – it managed to silence the sound. “The Final War Arc” not only pleased the loyal fan base, but managed to convince those who thought it was overrated or too repetitive. Every week it dominated ratings, social media trends and even discussions about which shows to watch, as it proved to be a show that really had value when it came to action, art and emotional depth. And by the time it reached the final battles, it had become impossible to deny that fact My Hero Academia had managed to create one of the most unforgettable anime finales in recent years.
What made the final season so poignant was not just the show of power, but the right measure of escalation. It seemed like all the characters were stretched to their absolute limit, all their battles had real stakes, and the Force from then on was defined not just by its ability to be cool tricks, but by its ability to last, its ability to believe in an ideal, its ability to make sacrifices. However, this ranking focuses on those who led the pack during the war, not based on their popularity, but on exactly what they did while the world went up in flames.
My Hero Academia: 13 Strongest End Of Series Heroes
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Dabi
In the Final War Arc, Dabi, who was once Toya Todoroki, becomes a burning inferno of raw, burning firepower. His blueflame quirk flares up with little control now that he's accepted who he is and how he feels about the hero community. Dabi's goal isn't just to burn things; he wants to make heroes see how much damage their world has done. As the war worsens, his chaos reaches a fever pitch, and his flames threaten entire buildings and force people to work together.
Dabi's power comes not only from his flames but his anger and obsession for approval towards his father. Dabi's inner pain comes out as pure destruction, making him one of the most feared fighters even if he has no layered quirk combos. This is different from many heroes who balance their quirk usage. His raw offensive output and resistance to traditional hero tactics placed him firmly among the best fighters in the arc. He makes even seasoned pros like Endeavor desperate for a strategy.
Armored All Might
Although he no longer has any quirks or glow left from One for all, All Might still returns to the battlefield during the Final War Arc wearing high-tech armor made from his old car, Hercules, and the quirks of his students. This robot version of the symbol of peace brings back Japan's greatest defender, who can now fight with All For One directly once again. At the start of the final battle, All Might's costume transforms into a sword and shield, giving time for other heroes to try to stop All for one from reaching Tomura.
His strength in this arc comes not only from raw power, but also from how well he uses symbolism and honors the quirks of his students. Armored All Might is not as strong as he used to be, but he can use many different Class 1-A quirks, such as Float, Blackwhip, Half-cold half-hot and more. This makes him a flexible anchor on the battlefield. He was able to hold back All For One for a short while and stop the villain enough to allow him to use rewind multiple times, showing why he remains one of the most important fighters in the final war.
The aspiration
Endeavor is just as fiery and relentless in the Final War Arc as his quirk, 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 highly dangerous foes, his flame mastery goes to new tactical extremes, causing him to 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 makes friends and enemies alike respect him. He continues to fight strategically, using his fire to protect civilians and put pressure on the bad guys. Even though he had lost his right arm and was severely punished, he still managed to defeat All for one. At least he would have had AFO not use Eris's rewind property 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 just about being strong; it goes beyond the battlefield's reach. Mirio was one of the Big Three and had the potential to be the next One For All. His penetration ability allows him to pass through things and makes him nearly impossible to hit in combat. He lost his quirk for a short while, but Eri helped him get it back. He then returned to the fight with more anger and a wider range of strategies.
It's not just his quirkiness that makes him strong; that's how he uses it. Mirio can easily flank, dodge and break up enemy formations due to his Permeation trait and has perfect control of his body, speed and spatial awareness. Mirio is still an important frontline player, even when the odds are stacked against him. He may not have had a major role in the final arc, but that in no way takes away from the fact that he is still one of the strongest characters in the series and continues to be 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 being a rude young student to one of the best trained and most dangerous fighters in the hero community. His explosive property 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 blasts, change how much damage they do and move around easily. He is badly injured in the war, but he can still rap enemies that are usually too strong for him. Instead of just being flashy explosions, he can also use his condensed bursts as tactical weapons.
Bakugo's fighting skills in this arc come from the fact that he is naturally strong and can change how he fights quickly. He doesn't just shoot; he also calculates angles, space and timing on the fly, making his explosions feel like surgery. It is obvious that Bakugo is a better fighter than the others as even tough villains like Shigaraki are afraid of his attacks. He does more than a professional hero can do without using layered quirk stacking.
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, give away, and use a mix of quirks whenever he wants. This makes him a terrifying force that changes the course of the war just by being there.
All For One is strong in many ways. He is not only physically strong, but also strategically strong. He can take damage, alter his body, and use more than one property effect at once to instantly heal back. The only hero to ever defeat him in his prime was All Might. Many tired before, but no one succeeded. Even Bakugo's victory against AFO could be said that he only won because AFO was flashed back to being a teenager and not in his prime.
Izuku Midoriya
In the final war, Izuku “Deku” Midoriya is one of the strongest and most flexible fighters. Deku has learned One For All to its absolute potential, something none of his predecessors could do. In the end, he may have even 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 quirks of other users in his fighting style. His fight with Shigaraki, especially when he used Gearshift and tactical quirk application, shows that he finally got used to combining all his quirks perfectly.
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Deku is strong not only because of how strong All for One is, but also because of how he adapts to it. He fights with strength, inherited strategies, intelligence and emotional strength as he is the embodiment of One For All's legacy. He changes his plan in the middle of a fight and uses quirks to fill in the gaps. This makes him one of the most well-rounded 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 has developed his quirk and absorbed All For One's power. Shigaraki is no longer just the heir to evil; he has become a powerful force of destruction that can change the landscape and strike many heroes at once. When he meets Deku, he is no longer just an oddity; he is a threat to the very existence of the Hero Society.
The scale and deadly nature of his quirks is what keeps him at the top. Shigaraki doesn't need to touch people to cause destruction; his decay spreads at superhuman speed and scale, so 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 of a mental force as a physical one. He is the most powerful force in the final war.
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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)
