'My Hero Academia' Filler List: Every Episode You Can Skip

With its sharp storytelling and explosive action, the "My Hero Academia" anime has earned a top spot among modern shonen series. Unlike anime giants like "Naruto" or "One Piece," however, "My Hero Academia" filler episodes are relatively rare.

This "My Hero Academia" filler list highlights every episode that strays from the manga, helping fans streamline their binge or rewatch experience.

Studio Bones has kept the anime closely aligned with the manga with only a handful of filler episodes, recap specials, and movie tie-ins sprinkled throughout the entire series.

Contents

"Hero Notebook" (Episode 13.5)
"Game Start" (Episode 39)
"Special Episode: Save the World with Love!" (Episode 58)
Post-"Two Heroes" Tie-In (Episode 64)
"All Hands on Deck! Class 1-A" (Episode 89)
Other Types of Filler Content
Should You Watch or Skip MHA Filler?

1. "Hero Notebook" (Episode 13.5)

This recap episode revisits the events of the first season through Izuku Midoriya’s perspective. Pure recap, and can be skipped if you're watching straight through.

2. "Game Start" (Episode 39)

Featuring lighthearted class activity that doesn't tie into the main story — fun for character development but ultimately filler.

3. "Special Episode: Save the World with Love!" (Episode 58)

This special anime-original episode serves as a prologue to the "Two Heroes" movie (not part of the manga’s canon).

4. Post-"Two Heroes" Tie-In (Episode 64)

Set right after the Two Heroes movie. While not essential to the manga plot, it helps ease the transition into Season 4.

5. "All Hands on Deck! Class 1-A" (Episode 89)

A filler training episode with Class 1-A that is not a prologue to the World Heroes’ Mission movie, this can be skipped without missing any plot.

Should You Watch or Skip MHA Filler?

With only five filler episodes in total, the "My Hero Academia" anime remains one of the most manga-faithful series in the shonen lineup.

Some filler episodes — like the class obstacle course — offer light-hearted moments that highlight friendships and personal growth, even though they don't feed the primary plot.

If you’re watching to stay on point with the manga or catch up on the final saga, feel free to skip these fillers. But for fans who enjoy the world of superheroes and want a bit more flavor between arcs, these episodes offer harmless fun.

Whether you're watching for the League of Villains, the sports festival, or Midoriya’s growth into the Symbol of Peace, this MHA filler list helps you keep your journey smooth and spoiler-free.

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