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My Hero Academia

Episode 8: “Bakugo's Start Line”

My Hero Academia · スタートライン、爆豪の。
  • 8 of 13
  • May 22, 2016
  • 24 min
  • Aired
10 languages
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Contents
  1. Summary
  2. Characters in this episode
  3. Music in this episode
  4. Where to watch
  5. Episode guide
  6. About the series
  7. References
“Bakugo's Start Line”
SeriesMy Hero Academia
Episode8 of 13
Japaneseスタートライン、爆豪の。
Original air dateMay 22, 2016
Episode length24 min
StudioBones
Previous episodeEpisode 7: “Deku vs. Kacchan”
Next episodeEpisode 9: “Yeah, Just Do Your Best, Iida!”
StreamingCrunchyroll, 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.

Characters in this episode

Music in this episode

Where to watch

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Episode guide

All 13 episodes → · 11 of 13 episodes have a summary

About the series

My Hero Academia
My Hero AcademiaTV series · 2016 · 13 episodes · Bones · ★ 7.82

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.

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References

  1. “My Hero Academia”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  2. “Boku no Hero Academia”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
  3. “My Hero Academia”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.

Episode titles and air dates come from Kitsu. The summary is written by Acino with AI assistance and checked so that it does not copy other sites.