

Episode 8: “Bakugo's Start Line”
- 8 of 13
- May 22, 2016
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | My Hero Academia |
|---|---|
| Episode | 8 of 13 |
| Japanese | スタートライン、爆豪の。 |
| Original air date | May 22, 2016 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Bones |
| Previous episode | Episode 7: “Deku vs. Kacchan” |
| Next episode | Episode 9: “Yeah, Just Do Your Best, Iida!” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu |
“Bakugo's Start Line” is episode 8 of the anime My Hero Academia. It first aired on May 22, 2016.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
After the combat training lesson concludes, the students of Class 1-A and All Might review the matches they have completed. Their reflections lead them to consider the steps they will take next.
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Music in this episode
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Episode guide
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About the series

In a society where extraordinary abilities shape everyday life, aspiring hero Izuku Midoriya must confront the fact that he was born without one. His meeting with All Might, the celebrated hero he admires, gives him a possible path toward his goal and sets him on course for the challenges of hero education.
Read the article →References
- “My Hero Academia”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Boku no Hero Academia”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “My Hero Academia”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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