Which My Hero Academia Figures to Collect While You Watch (2026 Guide)
My Hero Academia is finished, and that makes 2026 the year to decide which My Hero Academia figures to collect while you rewatch the series. The FINAL SEASON aired its eleven television episodes from October to December 2025, and a bonus epilogue special titled “More” streamed on Crunchyroll on May 2, 2026, closing the story for good. With the ending known, this is the natural moment to finally build the shelf you kept putting off. But the figure catalog for a decade-long shonen hit is huge, and it is easy to overspend on the wrong things. This guide sorts the My Hero Academia figures worth collecting while you watch: the six main lines, what each one costs, which characters and arcs to prioritize, and how to buy them from Japan without paying resale markups. Every fact below is sourced, and every price is the release price, not a scalper number.
My Hero Academia in 2026: the series is complete
Before you spend, it helps to know exactly where the story ended, because that decides which characters have final-form figures worth chasing. The anime ran eight seasons plus four films and several specials before wrapping in 2026.
When did My Hero Academia end?
The FINAL SEASON (season 8) ran for 11 episodes from October 4 to December 13, 2025, produced by Bones Film. Its last broadcast episode jumped forward eight years to show Izuku Midoriya as a 24-year-old teacher at U.A. High. A separate bonus special, “More,” then aired on May 2, 2026, adapting the epilogue chapter bundled with the final manga volume (released in Japan on December 4, 2024). Crunchyroll streamed that finale worldwide outside Asia.
If you want the full order of seasons, movies and OVAs before a rewatch, our My Hero Academia watch order lays out all eight seasons, four movies and the specials in sequence.
Why now is a good time to collect
A completed series is a collector's friend. Manufacturers have already produced final-arc costumes, and the 10th-anniversary wave (the TV anime debuted in 2016) put out a run of premium and prize figures across 2026 and into 2027. Prices on standard lines are still at retail rather than aftermarket, so the window to buy at release cost is open. Akibato ships My Hero Academia figures and prize lots from Japan if you are starting that shelf during your rewatch — the My Hero Academia collection is where the in-stock pieces land.
The 6 My Hero Academia figure lines, explained
My Hero Academia figures split into six broad families. Knowing the line tells you the size, the price band and the finish before you even look at the character. Here is the quick map.
| Line | Type | Size | Typical price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scale figures | Fixed-pose, 1/8–1/6 | 20–30 cm | ¥15,000–¥40,000+ | Centerpiece display |
| POP UP PARADE | Non-scale, fixed pose | ≈15–18 cm | ¥3,900–¥5,000 | Affordable full shelf |
| Nendoroid | Chibi, poseable | ≈10 cm | ¥5,000–¥7,000 | Cute, swappable faces |
| figma | Articulated action | ≈14–16 cm | ¥6,000–¥8,000 | Dynamic action posing |
| Ichiban Kuji / prize | Lottery / arcade | Varies | ¥700–¥2,000 per draw | Best value per figure |
| Premium statues | Large limited scale | 40 cm+ | ¥100,000+ | High-end collectors |
Two lines cause the most confusion for newcomers. If you are unsure how the chibi and the action lines differ, our explainer on Nendoroid vs figma settles it, and POP UP PARADE explained covers why that budget line has become the default way to fill a shelf. For the numbers behind “1/7” and “1/8,” see anime figure scale sizes.
The budget backbone: POP UP PARADE
For most collectors building a My Hero Academia shelf while watching, POP UP PARADE is the workhorse. Good Smile Company's POP UP PARADE Katsuki Bakugo, for example, stands about 15 cm and launched at ¥3,900, roughly a third the cost of a scale figure. The line is painted ABS and PVC, ships with a stand, and covers the main U.A. students in both school-uniform and hero-costume versions. Buy these when you want the whole class on one shelf without a scale-figure budget.
The centerpiece: scale figures
Scale figures are the display anchors — a single 1/8 or 1/7 statue of Deku in Full Cowl or Bakugo mid-explosion. They cost more and take more shelf depth, so most collectors own one or two, not a full set. Treat these as the character you love most, then fill in around them with cheaper lines.
Which figures to collect while you watch, character by character
A rewatch naturally follows the students, so collect the same way. Below is who to prioritize as each character's arc lands, with the line that best fits them. Deep dives on every catalog line live in our My Hero Academia figures guide.
Izuku “Deku” Midoriya
The protagonist has the deepest catalog, so pick by form rather than buying every release. Full Cowl and the later black-costume looks are the most dynamic. POP UP PARADE covers his early costume affordably; a scale figure is the right call if Deku is your one centerpiece.
- Best value: POP UP PARADE Izuku Midoriya (multiple costume versions, ~¥3,900–¥4,500)
- Centerpiece: a 1/8 scale Deku in Full Cowl
- Cute shelf: Nendoroid Izuku with swappable One For All effect parts
Katsuki Bakugo
Bakugo is the most-produced character after Deku, and his explosion effects make for the most dramatic poses. The POP UP PARADE school-uniform figure (¥3,900) and the Hero Costume version are the easy entry points; figma is the pick if you want to pose the blasts.
Shoto Todoroki
Todoroki's half-ice, half-fire design is a sculptor's favorite, so his scale figures often carry elaborate ice bases. If you collect one premium Todoroki, look for a version that renders both sides of his quirk.
All Might
All Might figures divide into buff “Silver Age” Toshinori and the gaunt true form. The muscular Golden Age sculpt is the iconic display piece and appears across scale and prize lines alike.
The villains: Toga, Shigaraki and Dabi
Villain figures surged with the final arcs, and they are among the most sought-after pieces of the 10th-anniversary wave. The League of Villains trio — Himiko Toga, Tomura Shigaraki and Dabi — anchor several premium and prize releases in 2026, and the Shigaraki, Dabi and Toga UPML 1/4 statue is the high-end centerpiece for villain collectors.
Ochaco Uraraka and the supporting cast
The supporting students get thinner coverage, so their figures tend to hold value once a run sells out. Ochaco Uraraka is the most-produced of the group, with scale and prize releases across her hero-costume look; Tsuyu Asui and Momo Yaoyorozu appear mainly in prize lines. If you want a complete Class 1-A shelf, buy these when you see them rather than assuming a restock — the smaller print runs rarely return.
Endeavor, Hawks and the Pro Heroes
The Pro Heroes came into focus during the war arcs, and their figures reward collectors who watched the later seasons. Endeavor's flame effects and Hawks' feather wings both translate into dramatic sculpts, usually in the scale and premium-prize tiers rather than the budget lines. These are secondary buys — grab them after the core students, when a specific release catches your eye.
Ichiban Kuji and prize figures: MASTERLISE and the 10th anniversary
Prize figures are the single best value in My Hero Academia collecting, and 2026–2027 has been a strong stretch for them because of the anime's 10th anniversary. Ichiban Kuji is a Bandai lottery: every draw wins a prize, and the top tiers are full figures.
The premium prize figures use Bandai's MASTERLISE finish, a higher-grade paint and sculpt tier reserved for the best prizes. If that term is new to you, our guide to what MASTERLISE means explains why those prizes rival standalone figures. The mechanics of drawing from overseas are covered in the same family of guides.
The 10th-anniversary kuji to know
- The Story of Becoming the Greatest Hero — a 10th-anniversary Ichiban Kuji celebrating the cast; see our breakdown of the Greatest Hero prize lineup.
- Class 1-A prize figures — the anniversary run spotlighting the students; details in our Class 1-A prize guide.
- Himiko Toga MASTERLISE (Prize B) — a top-tier villain prize figure that regularly sells out.
Because prize figures are produced in limited runs and not restocked, they are the pieces to grab first. If you want to see what draws are live right now, the Ichiban Kuji collection lists the lots Akibato has in stock, My Hero Academia and beyond.
How much do My Hero Academia figures cost in 2026?
Budget is the deciding factor for most shelves, so here is the honest range. These are release-price bands; aftermarket prices for sold-out prizes and older scales run higher.
| Tier | Price band | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Arcade / trading | ¥700–¥2,000 | Prize or blind-box figures, best value |
| POP UP PARADE | ¥3,900–¥5,000 | ~15–18 cm fixed-pose, the shelf backbone |
| Nendoroid / figma | ¥5,000–¥8,000 | Poseable, swappable parts |
| Scale figures | ¥15,000–¥40,000 | The display centerpiece |
| Premium statues | ¥100,000+ | Large limited-run collector pieces |
A practical plan: anchor the shelf with one scale figure of your favorite character, fill the class out with POP UP PARADE, and chase prize figures when a kuji you like is live. For the wider view across franchises, our most wanted anime figures of 2026 puts these prices in context.
Timing matters as much as budget. Scale figures usually open for preorder six to twelve months before they ship, and the release-price window closes once a preorder ends — after that you are buying on the aftermarket at a markup. POP UP PARADE moves faster, roughly four months from preorder to delivery. The takeaway is simple: if a figure of a character you love is up for preorder, that is the cheapest it will ever be, so reserve it rather than waiting for a rewatch to finish.
Where to buy My Hero Academia figures from Japan
Most premium and prize figures are made for the Japanese market and never get a wide Western retail release, so importing is normal, not exotic. The two things that matter are authenticity and total landed cost.
- Buy from Japan-based sellers to avoid bootlegs; prize figures in particular are heavily counterfeited.
- Check the line before the price. A “cheap” scale figure is often a knockoff; a genuine prize figure is legitimately inexpensive.
- Factor shipping and any import duty into the comparison, not just the sticker price.
Akibato ships My Hero Academia figures and sealed Ichiban Kuji lots directly from Japan; the in-stock pieces are gathered in the My Hero Academia collection. If you are still learning the vocabulary — sofubi, garage kit, trading figure — our types of anime figures explained is a good companion read before you buy.
How to spot a fake My Hero Academia figure
My Hero Academia is one of the most bootlegged franchises in the hobby, precisely because it is popular and the prize figures are cheap to imitate. A few checks catch most counterfeits before you pay.
- Check the paint on the eyes and edges. Fakes almost always fail here first — smudged pupils, bleeding color lines, or a glossy finish where the original is matte.
- Match the box and licensing marks. Genuine figures carry the manufacturer logo (Banpresto, Bandai Spirits, Good Smile Company) and a Japanese license stamp. Blurry printing or a missing logo is a red flag.
- Be suspicious of a “scale figure” priced like a prize figure. A 1/7 statue selling for the price of a POP UP PARADE is almost certainly a recast.
- Prefer sealed prize figures from Japan-based sellers. Ichiban Kuji prizes sold loose and cheap in bulk are a common bootleg vector.
None of these checks require expertise — they just require slowing down before buying. When in doubt, buy from a Japan-based shop that sources directly, where the supply chain does the authentication for you.
My Hero Academia figures FAQ
What is the cheapest way to collect My Hero Academia figures?
Prize figures from Ichiban Kuji and arcade lines are the cheapest per figure, often ¥700–¥2,000, while still being full painted figures. POP UP PARADE (¥3,900–¥5,000) is the cheapest standard retail line.
Are My Hero Academia prize figures good quality?
Yes. Bandai's MASTERLISE tier prizes rival standalone figures in paint and sculpt, which is why top-tier kuji figures sell out quickly and hold value on the aftermarket.
Which My Hero Academia figure should I buy first?
Start with a POP UP PARADE of your favorite character (~¥3,900) to learn the hobby cheaply, then decide whether to invest in a scale figure as your centerpiece.
Did My Hero Academia end in 2026?
Yes. The FINAL SEASON aired 11 episodes from October to December 2025, and a bonus epilogue special, “More,” streamed on May 2, 2026, ending the anime.
Where can I watch My Hero Academia to plan my collection?
All seasons, movies and the finale stream on Crunchyroll, with additional availability on Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and Hulu depending on region.
Key takeaways
- My Hero Academia is complete: FINAL SEASON aired Oct–Dec 2025, and the bonus special “More” closed it on May 2, 2026 — a good moment to rewatch and collect.
- Six figure lines cover every budget, from ¥700 prize figures to ¥100,000+ statues.
- POP UP PARADE (≈¥3,900) is the affordable backbone; one scale figure makes the centerpiece.
- The 10th-anniversary prize wave (Greatest Hero, Class 1-A, Toga MASTERLISE) is the best current value.
- Import from Japan-based sellers to avoid bootlegs and get release prices, not aftermarket markups.
Collecting alongside a rewatch keeps the shopping tied to the characters you actually care about. Start small, anchor with one centerpiece, and grab prize figures while they are live. If your rewatch has you wanting to build a U.A. shelf, browse the My Hero Academia collection for what Akibato currently ships from Japan.