Top 10 Best My Hero Academia Ships

Shipping is when we imagine romantic relationships between our favorite characters, even if they are not official in the story.

And let me tell you, the My Hero Academia fandom has some amazing ships! From fiery sparks to sweet hugs, this list is all about the best ships that have sailed in the world of My Hero Academia.

So, grab your quirk and join us as we count down the top My Hero Academia ships!

The Top Ten

Katsuki Bakugo x Izuku Midoriya

In the manga, it explains the dynamics better than the anime. I believe that once they overcome their problems, they could be really good friends! Heck, I hope they become a hero-duo in the future.
They complement each other in ways that some people don't realize. Deku is the more passive side of things, while Katsuki is the "act first, question later" sort of person, even though he is incredibly smart! Deku can learn things from Katsuki that he's missed out on when he did not have a quirk, and Katsuki is already sort of helping in his own little way.
They're learning to get along, and that's all I need. I don't care if this is not canon (let's get real, it's a shounen anime). All I need is for my boys to put things aside, look towards the future, and work together. I will cry even more once it happens, already shedding tears at the end of season 3. Lord, stop doing this to me. My heart can't handle it.
Shoto Todoroki x Izuku Midoriya

During the sports festival, Todoroki and Midoriya were kind of rivals. Midoriya told Todoroki to use his flames, and that's what helped him move on to the finals. Todoroki also always had Midoriya's back after the "rival thing" ended.
They make a pretty good pair, and there's way too much evidence for this ship, in my opinion. When Iida and Midoriya were hurt by the Hero Killer, if Todoroki hadn't come, Midoriya wouldn't have been saved. Todoroki has a sad past, but Midoriya helped him get over it a little. There is so much evidence for this adorable ship. Cool, handsome, strong, and calm Todoroki plus a shy, powerful, and intelligent Midoriya equals adorable!
Katsuki Bakugo x Eijiro Kirishima

Literally the best ship in the series! Their relationship is very stable. Many people say that it's one-sided because Kirishima is always taking care of Bakugou, but that's not true. Bakugou also appreciates Kiri a lot, and he's probably the only person Bakugou would hold hands with.
Also, the swimming scene where they arrive late together, they study together, they wore matching suits, and they shared a love hotel room. The love hotel room is a literal classic in all the romance movies.
Bakugou chose Kiri to accompany him to the island when he could have chosen any other person if he wanted. And let's not forget that Kiri literally started blaming himself for Bakugou's kidnapping.
They honestly balance each other, and it's adorable. This is my personal opinion, please don't hate.
Izuku Midoriya x Ochako Uraraka

Izuku Midoriya and Ochako Uraraka are the best ship I have heard of! No hate, please. They are perfect for each other and act like they were made to get together.

I have never understood why most people hate this ship. It's so adorable and makes me smile! Of course, it could always be better, but I hate it when people only hate on ships just because they don't include the LGBTQ+ community. I am part of the community myself, and I find it very stupid that people hate this ship just because of it.
Deku and Uraraka clearly like each other, and I really like that it isn't the main focus of their characters. They are both their own person, and even if they don't become a couple, they are still really good friends to each other. I like Izuku x Uraraka and Bakugo x Kirishima equally, and it's hard for me to choose between them both.
Denki Kaminari x Kyoka Jiro

I approve of this ship. Kaminari and Jiro are pretty much polar opposites, but they're also both perfect for each other at the same time. Jiro loves music, but she's kind of embarrassed when she shares it with other people, as seen by the school festival in season four. But Kaminari senses that she's an amazing musician, and he helped her feel more comfortable with sharing her music.
Sure, the two argue more than they get along, but that's another reason they're perfect for each other. Jiro's the only one who reacts so much to Kaminari's state, which I've decided to call his 'yay mode'. It's really cute to see the two together.
Shoto Todoroki x Momo Yaoyorozu

The best thing about TodoMomo is the fact that it's based on mutual respect and admiration from both parties. They support and care for each other, and they work pretty well as a team, being able to bring out the best qualities in each other. There's quite a lot of equality between them. Also, they're really a cute and healthy ship. Their interactions are so natural.
As recommended students and kids coming from more elite families, Shouto and Momo share some similarities. But I feel like they really need each other. It doesn't matter if it's a platonic or romantic relationship they'll have because they help each other grow as both heroes and people. Shouto is helping Momo believe more in herself and her abilities without letting her doubts cloud her mind. Momo, on the other hand, is bringing out the softer and friendlier part of Shouto, helping him see the big family their class is. There are plenty of beautiful things about this lovely ship. I'm so glad they're so popular.
Eijiro Kirishima x Mina Ashido

They went to the same school, and even if this seems like a cliché romance, there's a lot more depth than you might first think. Kirishima clearly had a lot of respect for the outgoing Ashido during junior high, and he even wished he could be like her a couple of times.
Then, even though her friends didn't know who she was during junior high, she still recognized him on the first day of school. She commented on his hair, asking if he was starting over for high school. He said he was, and that there was no more 'old him'. Ashido then said that he had better just be himself, or she'd spread rumors about him. Ever since then, they've been friends and trust each other a lot. I understand why this ship wasn't higher up on the list, since they never showed any feelings for each other other than friendship, but I think they'll have more romantic feelings for each other in the future.
Mashirao Ojiro x Toru Hagakure

These two were probably the ship I support most after "Dekuraka," even if the characters didn't get a lot of screen time. If you've ever seen the spin-off series "Team-Up Missions," the Hero Course students get sent for various team-up missions, and Ojiro and Hagakure get sent to tell a class of kids about being a hero.
Ojiro's quirk (his tail) seems boring to the kids, while Hagakure's "Warp Refraction: Say Cheese!" blows them all away. Ojiro obviously feels very unconfident about this, and Hagakure isn't helping much either. But then they have to rescue a kid from an ancient temple, and Hagakure and Ojiro have to trust each other to save the kid.
When they're done, Hagakure gives Ojiro a kiss on the cheek. Though Ojiro, not being able to see Hagakure, panics and says, "Hagakure, what was that?" To which she responds, "Nothing, just my finger, silly." It's clear that she actually kissed him, however, and there are other signs too. But I've realized that I'm going on too long with this, so I'll stop here.
Momo Yaoyorozu x Kyoka Jiro

I really like this ship. They have such a beautiful friendship, and I can see the two of them organically shifting into a romantic relationship. They have fun together and are able to communicate on a deeper level. So, in my eyes, they have the perfect balance for a romantic relationship.
I like how they're opposites in many ways but still enjoy each other's company. They are very much on the same page about their dreams and goals but have different hobbies they can share with one another.

Personally, I think that this ship is adorable. They already have a close bond in friendship that could easily transition into something more.
We know that Jirou is kind of self-conscious when it comes to her body. In one of the episodes, Mineta was trying to look through a peephole while the girls were changing. He spoke of everyone but her, and she seemed upset by this. I think that Momo would be able to remind her of how beautiful she is. Jirou could help Momo in ways like this as well.
This is an example of a ship that, in my opinion, would help each character involved grow. They would help build up each other's confidence in themselves and their abilities.
In one of the movies (Two Heroes, I believe), Jirou is shown blushing as a girl comes running out in a dress, hinting that she may be part of the LGBTQ+ community. I'm pretty sure it was Melissa that ran out when she was blushing, but Jirou was also seen blushing with Momo as they came out.
Overall, I love this ship, and I think it's really cute.
Tenya Iida x Ochako Uraraka

They are really cute and such awesome friends.
Even though Uraraka likes Deku, I feel like Iida is better suited to be with her rather than Deku. Don't get me wrong, he's nice and all, but I don't personally like IzuOcha. It feels one-sided. This ship, on the other hand, could actually work out. Iida has shown signs of caring for her, and even though Uraraka likes to tease him, their friendship is really awesome and amazing. I really want this to be canon more than IzuOcha.
If I had to pick between this ship and IzuOcha to become canon, I'd 100% pick this one. This may not be my favorite Uraraka or Iida ship, but it's more likely to become canon than IzuOcha. I really hope it does become canon instead of IzuOcha. I just don't like that ship, and it doesn't help that most IzuOcha shippers I meet are toxic. I know it's not all of them, just the majority I've encountered.

The Newcomers

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Keigo Takami x Fuyumi Todoroki

This ship is so cute. I don't know why people hate him so much. Hawks and Fuyumi match each other with their personalities.
Just think of daughter No. 1 and No. 2. And in addition, imagine Endeavor's face when he finds out that his daughter walks with chicken.

Imagine the No. 2 hero smashing the No. 1 hero's daughter. Actually, you don't have to. It's already happening.
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Tamaki Amajiki x Nejire Hado

They are adorable together, literally. Amajiki thought Hado looked like a fairy in the fashion show during the festival, and they just get along so well.
Amajiki was the first person to talk to Hado when she was all alone, and that is amazing. It was probably the most courage Amajiki had ever shown in the whole series (in my opinion). Hado was so happy when someone talked to her and didn't find her weird.

People only ship Tamaki and Mirio because it's gay? Really?
Tamaki is the one who introduced Hado to her new friends and got her out of her shell. Nice.

The Contenders

Denki Kaminari x Eijiro Kirishima

They're so great together, perfect even! They're a lot alike, and they're freaking adorable! Plus, Kirishima's Quirk goes well with Kaminari's. (By that, I mean Kirishima's Quirk helps him keep safe from Kaminari's.)
I don't mean Kaminari accidentally discharging in an unintended way. They get along so well, and they're Kacchan's wingmen! I'm really surprised and disappointed that this is as low as it is (although 25 is a nice number).

I think this ship is really underrated! They both have hella chaotic energy and are friends, so I'm pretty sure they know more about each other than most people would.
Shota Aizawa x Hizashi Yamada

I've always thought these two were absolutely perfect for each other the second I saw them bantering during the sports festival. Then it was revealed that they have known each other and stayed together since their U.A. days, and my heart absolutely exploded. Their personalities are so different to the point it makes me think that maybe they wouldn't work out. But then I think that a lot of the people I love and would die for have some personality traits I hate, like being loud or overly dramatic. This reminds me of the phrase opposites attract, and that is the perfect way to describe why this ship works so well and is so very cute!
Toshinori Yagi x Inko Midoriya

I don't have much to say about this, since these two don't have much interaction, and most of it is surrounded around Midoriya.
One of the main reasons I like this ship is because they both really care about Midoriya and would do anything to protect the boy. Also, that damn dad that went out for milk might as well be dead. That's why Midoriya needs a dad. All Might is already a father figure to him, so this would be the best, I guess. I mean, Midoriya doesn't remember his dad either.
The dude was never mentioned throughout the entire anime/manga. So yeah. And I think that they'd look absolutely adorable together. That's all to it, and the pic isn't helping much.
Fumikage Tokoyami x Tsuyu Asui

Uwaa, one of my favorites! Both Tokoyami and Tsuyu are calm and collected. They work well together, and I can clearly see them going together really well.
Their fight with Ectoplasm didn't present much difficulty to them, and it just shows how well they work together. Also, they both have animal-based Quirks. How adorable would that be? But honestly, if it were reality... I wouldn't ship it that much.
Who knows if that damn crow would eat up the poor frog? (No dirty thoughts, please.)

I actually like this more than I thought I would. They're like an animal duo. More than that, I love Tsu and Dark Shadow. I also admire that Tokoyami wasn't grossed out when he found out about Tsu's ability to regurgitate things. In fact, he was fascinated.
Meanwhile, on Tsu's side, she's just so supportive and a super lovable character. I feel like they would be good together.
Mirio Togata x Tamaki Amajiki

I've loved these two since the first few episodes they were in. I mean, come on, if you have seen the first several episodes of season four and don't see the extremely obvious connection they have, then you need to look closer. They have been friends and have followed and supported each other since they were like eight years old. That's ten years!
Tell me you would stay with someone you don't have a strong relationship with for ten years! They are an amazing example of the phrase opposites attract!

They're absolutely perfect for each other. They already have an amazing bond because of them being childhood friends, and I feel like you wouldn't have to reach far to find a romantic connection between the two. They are so cute and healthy together, and it brings me so much joy to see them together.
Denki Kaminari x Hitoshi Shinso

Have you ever heard of love at first sight? Well, I think this ship is the embodiment of it. I mean, I understand people who don't ship them because they only talked for one or two episodes. But I think those interactions are enough to blow up the spark - like the one that crosses Shinso's eyes when Denki confidently affirms his friendship with an almost complete stranger. And Hitoshi's reaction is far from misunderstanding.
Trust is one of the fundamental things in a couple, and to trust a person like Kaminari does with Shinso takes a lot, considering Hitoshi's loneliness due to his quirk. They are breathtaking. I love them! Really, with all of myself!
Izuku Midoriya x Tsuyu Asui

I love the compatibility these two share. I see these two as best friends working together as heroes in the field and growing closer over time. I also see her as someone who would stand up for Izuku, and how her boldness could help him overcome his shyness and awkwardness.
Tsuyu is the kind of girl Izuku can rely on, and they are just too cute together.

They are so cute together, and they seem to bring out the best in one another, with Izuku's shyness contrasting with Tsuyu's bluntness. It makes for a great opposites-attract kind of couple, and I can see them as friends who work together, become best friends, and then develop feelings for one another.
Toya Todoroki x Keigo Takami

This ship is a little complicated, but that's its charm. It would be an interesting idea of a hero and villain falling in love. In the recent chapters of the Bnha manga series, it shows that they knew each other before they grew up. Even with this knowledge of some parts of their past, the recent chapters weren't so kind to the DabiHawks or HotWings shippers.
Even with the recent things that have been happening with these two, they would still look cute together. This ship definitely stole my heart as soon as I saw it. So, I will go down with this ship if it's the last thing I do!

This ship is gonna get so much more popular once Hawks is animated, and I am SO ready for it. It started as a crack ship, and then the mad lad known as Horikoshi added canon interaction. Their dynamic is really interesting, and they're both super hot!
Shota Aizawa x Emi Fukukado

These two are meant to be together! I love it when Emi asks Aizawa to marry her, and he straight-up denies her. I'm just waiting to see the moment when Emi catches Aizawa off guard and makes him laugh!

I fell in love with this ship as soon as I saw them interact. Ms. Joke is clearly madly in love with Aizawa. It's almost sad how bluntly Aizawa shuts her down.

At first, I hated this combo because my favorite character is Shouta, and I don't enjoy Ms. Joke much at all. But after reading the other comments, I realized that Shouta needs to smile and be genuinely happy. The only one who can possibly make him happy is her.
Hitoshi Shinso x Izuku Midoriya

I just think that these two are so cute together, plus if you take Dadzawa into consideration as basically Shinso and Eri's dad. Plus, if Izuku and Shinso were to get married in the future, that would make Eri his sister-in-law, which would be awesome.

My OTP. They really complement each other, with Izuku being full of energy and Shinso looking eternally tired. Also, Izuku is one of Shinso's first friends in the hero course despite the whole, "I'm not here to make friends."

They have great dynamics, and it is so underrated. This deserves more attention!
Izuku Midoriya x Eijiro Kirishima

This ship is so wholesome and underrated! I wish this ship would become a bit more canon and popular. Kirishima and Deku work really well with each other, and they're really good friends. If they'd both met in middle school, then oh my gosh, they'd be best friends. They're both sweet angels, and they're also both so positive, so when one of them is down and negative, they'd have the other to cheer them up. Does that make sense?

It's actually really adorable. They both struggle to keep up as they grow older. I really loved seeing them work together on the gag mission with Overhaul.
Tsuyu Asui x Ochako Uraraka

Honestly, the two of them are adorable together and they work really dynamically off of each other, from their ways of thinking to their methods of fighting. Like peanut butter and chocolate, they're better together.

I love this ship! They are meant to be together. But, I wish there was Toga x Ochako x Tsuyu. It's fine though! I love this ship no matter what.

I don't really have a set-in-stone ship for Uraraka, but I think this one is my favorite. It's too pure for this world.
Izuku Midoriya x Mei Hatsume

Eh, the pic doesn't show Izuku or Mei?
Anyways, the more I think about it, the more it makes sense for Izuku to end up with Mei. It would have been better, in my opinion. Izuku can work like Batman - be a regular human who stops villains with powers that regular humans don't have - and it would be thanks to Mei.
She doesn't care about being a hero. We've seen why with her match with Iida. She just shows off her gadgets to get noticed by agencies. This is perfect for quirkless Izuku. He could work to become a great hero without a quirk, and Mei would become famous for making someone quirkless the greatest hero out there.
No offense to Ochaco, but as a love interest, she is boring. I do like how she tries not to be too dependent on Izuku and shows she can fight for herself, but their development just seems like they both really like each other and support each other, and that's it.
They work well together, too, but so do other characters with Izuku and Ochaco. I could argue others work better with them than each other. Plus, Izuku supports everyone to do their best. Izuku and Mei would have been more interesting.
Mei Hatsume x Tenya Iida

I don't know why people think this ship is unexpected, or maybe I was wrong. For some reason, as Mei approached Tenya to give him gear so that the fight could be fair, I already saw sparks flying around in the air. Well, it may just be the wishful thinking of a fangirl. But seriously, though, I find this ship so cute and feel it could end up as a canon pair if Izuku ends up with Ochako.
Anyway, I love their chemistry. They embody the opposites attract trope, with Mei's carefree and unruly temperament contrasting with Tenya's uptight and strict personality. They would be so fun to watch.

I really had to think about this ship before actually supporting it. How I see this ship is Mei being pretty much crazy and Tenya keeping her in line.
Mei could bring out a softer and more fun side to Tenya. Hatsume would have to apologize for using Iida, but I see them just laughing it off after a sincere apology from Hatsume. They could really hit it off. Mei could also help Tenya enhance his quirk if he ever needed it to be enhanced. There are just so many possibilities.
Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu x Itsuka Kendo

Stop putting all these guilty pleasure ships over one that's closer to being canon. This and Kirimina are underrated ships. Nearly every couple the fandom supports is gay. Chill out. Tetsutetsu and Kendo have good chemistry and are very similar. They both don't back down and are very brave.

I just imagine Kendo having nightmares after the training camp where Tetsutetsu doesn't make it. She goes to his room, and he's like, "I'm here. Don't worry," and it's all cute and stuff. Also, if they had a kid, their quirk would be Iron Fist.