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
1 Katsuki Bakugou x Eijirou Kirishima

Their relationship is one of the most developed ones, and they've only known each other for about a year. Kirishima isn't Bakugou's only friend, but he's certainly his first real friend. Kirishima was one of the people that saw Bakugou as an equal and not as a leader or a surrogate for All Might. He supports Bakugou but is also a good friend by standing up to him when he believes Bakugou has crossed a line. Bakugou has only acknowledged Kirishima as his equal, and even Midoriya states that Kirishima is the only person Bakugou would accept help from without feeling weak, indicating that Bakugou trusts that Kirishima wouldn't think less of him or make him feel weak.

Bakugou is also important to Kirishima. Kirishima respects how sincere Bakugou is in his motives and sees him as incredibly manly! He has a dark past regarding his quirk, and when the chips were down, who does he think of that motivates him to use his full power? Bakugou. He's risked his safety to help Bakugou on so many different occasions (The rescue arc, the provisional license arc, the scene in the movie where Kirishima protects Bakugou from the villains). He even stands up for Bakugou when Monoma tries to belittle Bakugou's character progression.

Relationships shouldn't be based on "oh, I knew you longer therefore I must be the best choice," but rather, has this relationship affected you in a positive way? Has being with this person made you want to be better? Not due to expectation, but because you actually want to.

2 Katsuki Bakugou 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's 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.

3 Shoto Todoroki x Izuku Midoriya

Deku is like Shoto's freaking therapist. They are such a cute couple, and I feel like Deku got along very well with Shoto's family as well.

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!

These two are so adorable! They make me so happy! It just makes so much sense that people ship them! They have a strong bond and an almost telepathic connection! They trust each other with their lives and are ride-or-dies. I love how Shoto has finally found peace with himself thanks to Izuku and that he has someone to confide in, and I think it would be even better if Izuku were to do the same thing. To have someone that he can tell all of his secrets and worries to without the fear of not being understood or judged. Also, since both of them have similar goals and inspire each other to go forward, it's really beneficial for them to be in a relationship. Both are very strong, smart, and able to stand their ground. They have amazing cooperation, and that's great because it breaks the whole "one half of the couple is a damsel in distress" thing. Besides, it would be amazing to see both of them at the top with the help of each other and all of the beautiful impact that their actions and words and memories had. They have so much chemistry that their connection feels real. They're my OTP!

4 Izuku Midoriya x Ochako Uraraka

Real, almost canon ship here! Bakudeku and Tododeku lovers just can't see how Izuku literally works best with Uraraka. They have the most compatible personalities, and she has been supportive of him ever since he tripped during the entrance exam. As if blushing around her isn't enough! Don't say it's because she's attached or anything. They are the greatest friends in this show, always together through all situations, and hopefully something more in later seasons!

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.

5 Denki Kaminari x Kyouka Jirou

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, because she is, 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 to react so much to Kaminari's state, which I've decided to call his 'yayay state'. It's really cute to see the two together.

"What matters the most to you right now?"
Cuts to Jiro's face.
Sound and electricity quirks sound pretty cool together, so I ship it.

These two are polar opposites, and I love it. This was actually already my favorite ship dynamic even before I found these two. I ship several characters from different shows with this same dynamic. The pervert (yet respectful) boy with the tsundere girl. Denki admires and inspires Jirou's musical ability, and no one else makes Jirou laugh as much as Denki does.

6 Mineta Minoru x Death

Please let this ship become canon. I don't really want to wish death on anybody but Mineta really deserves this or jail. He literally sexually harassed and assaulted so many girls especially in class 1-a and I can't believe that he hasn't, at the very least, been kicked out yet. I'm SO mad about that. And for all his defenders saying he's only in high school... he's already in high school and should know better... especially since he wants to be a hero. No person wants to be saved by a hero... only to be sexually harassed or assaulted right after.

A truly great ship. I actually don't really ship much in this show, as I consider it more of an action show compared to a romance, but this ship has truly changed my point of view. The compatibility between the two is quite noticeable and, in fact, easy to pick up, making it quite popular amongst many viewers of the show. They are so similar to each other and show a true connection. I've heard people say that they ship when they see that certain spark. Well, with these two, it's a lightning bolt. I truly believe they are, without a minuscule sense of doubt in my body, that they belong together. 10 / 10 ship.

7 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.

8 Eijirou 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, where 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.

My goodness! My shipper heart! Season 4 FINALLY gave us the moment from the manga I have been waiting for absolutely EVER! These two balance each other so much. I can just see them being that couple that supports each other through every little thing. I imagine Mina being in some super awesome competition, and Eijirou is just on the sidelines, decked out in pink from head to toe, waving around a big, pink foam finger that says something like "#1 Pinky fan," and yelling, "You go babe!" at the top of his lungs! And people are all staring at him and his get-up, and he's just like, "What? Pink is manly!" Or it's Eijirou's turn to clean like the dorm bathrooms, and he's got his hair tied back with a bandana, a brightly colored apron, and rubber gloves that go up to his elbows, just staring at the toilets with disgust, and Mina rounds the corner and pauses, giving him a quick kiss on the cheek and saying, "Go get 'em, Kami!" And he plucks up his courage and steels himself, cleaning the bathrooms in record time! (I'm totally gonna write one-shots about this now!)

9 Shouta 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, which makes me remember the phrase opposites attract, and that is the perfect way to describe why this ship works so well and is so very cute!

Why is Emi and Shouta above this? These two go together much better. As for Aizawa, he doesn't like all the "Will you marry me" bull. Hizashi is the opposite of him, yes. And instead of rejecting the hero name Hizashi gave him in high school, he kept it. Aizawa is known to be kind of cold and prefers to be alone, away from people, but he can handle Yamada.

10 Tenya Iida x Ochako Uraraka

I think that Izuku and Uraraka getting together would be incredibly forced and kind of boring. Uraraka's character is almost entirely filled with Izuku, so I think them getting together would be both unhealthy and really unsatisfying. Iida and Uraraka have much better chemistry, and it would be pretty cute to see them get together.

My OTP through and through! I feel like the dynamic between Ochako and Midoriya is overall bland, as Ochako's character is barely recognizable because most of her screen time in general is about her feelings for Midoriya and trying to push said feelings away. This causes her personality to die out, and her well-known reputation is the fact that she's in love with Midoriya. Honestly, I feel like pairing her with Iida would be much more realistic. They understand each other, balance each other out, and support each other. Plus, their personalities would collide really well with Iida's uptight, strict personality and Uraraka's joy (I absolutely love this dynamic). Unlike Izuocha, Iidaocha doesn't seem so forced as much, or even at all (no hate on Izuocha, of course!), as they already have a beautiful dynamic that many people tend to ignore (that's understandable since any ship with Iida is underrated in general). Besides, to me, when seen with Ochako, Midoriya's face screams, "You're like a sister to me." It's not just Izuocha, but I also feel like Ochako being paired with Tsu just doesn't let out a spark (again, absolutely no hate. I love y'all). I feel like Tsu and Ochako have a more friend-like dynamic. I don't know if I have any specific reason besides that, but I'm simply just not feeling it. Since Iida's my second favorite character (the first being Todoroki) and I've already explained ships with Uraraka, we're moving on to Iidamei. I'm angered by the fact that Mei simply used Iida as a human billboard (I said it once, and I'll say it again. I'm NOT being toxic. I respect others' opinions. I'm just explaining my personal opinion.). I feel like the only reason why they were shipped together in the first place is because of the match at the sports festival, which was seemingly their only major interaction, really. Now that I've broken down why I don't ship Uraraka or Iida with anyone else but each other, every explanation comes with a conclusion: this ship is not... more

The Contenders
11 Momo x Kyouka Jirou

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.

You can see they are clearly very close, e.g., when Momo's breast coverage exploded, and Jirou blocks the view from Denki, etc. They clearly care about each other, and personally, I absolutely love this ship.

Personally, I think that this ship is adorable. They already have a close bond in friendship that I think could easily transition into something more than that. We know that Jirou is kind of self-conscious when it comes to her body (because in one of the episodes that 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 - poor baby), and I think that Momo would be able to remind her of how beautiful she is (because she is -.-) And 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. And 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 a part of the LGBTQ+ community anyways (I'm pretty sure it was Melissa that ran out when she was blushing maybe? but she was also seen blushing with Momo as they came out). Overall, I love this ship, and I think it's really cute.

12 Denki Kaminari x Eijirou Kirishima

They're so great together, perfect even! They're a lot alike, and they're f-ing ADORABLE! Plus, Kiri-chan's Quirk goes well with Kaminari's. (By that, I mean Kiri's Quirk helps him keep safe from Kaminari-chan's. (cough) I don't mean Kaminari accidentally discharged in a way unintended-- (cough)) 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.

This is cute. They are both in the "failed and wanted to do the test of courage but couldn't so now we all sulk together" group.

13 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 they 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, it takes a lot, considering Hitoshi's loneliness due to his quirk. They are breathtaking. I love them! Really, with all of myself!

Shinso would go out to hang out with Denki and Denki only because most of his classmates are annoying or he hates them. They both would be cat people. But their quirks would work so well together, like Shinso can brainwash the person and Denki can shock the person. I can see Shinso helping him with his quirk.

14 All Might 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.

I'm going to vote for this because it is simply too wholesome. If Deku's dad is gonna be deadbeat for so long, somebody better snatch his girl away from him. All Might is Deku's dad figure and Inko adores him, so why not? She won't have to worry about her son not liking her new husband. It works out perfectly!

15 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, then develop feelings for one another.

I love this ship because they are so compatible! They work well together, and Midoriya is always there to save Tsuyu. When they are together, it is so cute! My favorite parts are when Tsuyu uses her tongue to save Izuku!

16 Mirio Togata x Amajiki Tamaki

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.

I think we all know that they love each other so much. They just adore each other so much. Their relationship is healthy and loving and nice, and since I'm a sucker for childhood friends to lovers, this is so freaking good. They're both such good people and deserve the WORLD, and since they make each other so happy, this is one of the best ships in BNHA.

17 Fumikage Tokoyami x Tsuyu Asui

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 loveable character. I feel like they would be good together.

Uwaa, one of my favs! Both Tokoyami and Tsuyu are calm and collected. They work well together, and I can clearly see them go 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's reality... I wouldn't ship it that much.

Who knows if that damn crow would eat up the poor frog - (no dirty thoughts, please)

This is a really popular ship, and it's cute. Tsuyu's best friends are Tokoyami and Mineta (She talks to them the most), but Mineta is not nearly good enough for her. She is the best girl! The only person Tokoyami can really talk normally to is her, so she is definitely his best friend as well.

18 Dabi x Hawks

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, and 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!

The hero and villain... Very interesting, not something that happens a lot, but do I look like I care? No, 'cos it's cute, and I love it. It's different, and this is a BL ship, so, like, you know, this sort of thing just happens! Pfft, haha.

This ship is gonna get so much popular once Hawks is animated and I 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!

19 Mashirao Ojiro x Tooru 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 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.

20 Izuku Midoriya x Mei Hatsume

Hatsume is the brains (directly & indirectly) behind the end of Deku's self-destructive use of his power. She's HIS HERO, the way David Shields is All Might's. I would prefer this character as a love interest over Ochaco. We know little about her. Sure, she's absent-minded, intense, oblivious to social cues, but that doesn't mean she doesn't have a soft side or is a one-dimensional person.

If Deku didn't inherit OFA, making support items would probably have been an alternate career for him. She's actually quite similar to him, him being previously quirkless, and her having a quirk unsuitable for hero work. The way Midoriya is able to relate to Melissa and Shinsou, he would also be able to understand Mei Hatsume and develop a relationship with her.

I think this would be a much more interesting pairing than the predictable one with Ochaco.

Because of their opposite personalities, they balance each other out in a way that I think both can learn from one another. Also, I know Midoriya admires her in some way for her dedication, confidence, and how much she isn't afraid of failure.

21 Dabi x Shimura Tenko/Shigaraki Tomura

Even Tomodachi Life put them together as soul mates! Cutest, hottest, and hottest villain couple you can have! They are so sexy and destructive. A couple who help each other, and who don't see the other for fixing him, they are just together because they love each other. Just compare their childhood? And their reactions? They understand each other far too well, and that's what they do that makes them crave destruction.

Honestly, this ship is extremely underrated - not as much as some others, but still, super underrated. It's an interesting dynamic, and while the artists who haven't stopped drawing them to make room for Hotwings fan art are far and few between, those still drawing and writing about this ship are literal gods/goddesses.

I mean, this is my favorite ship. I don't even get why, but it's adorable! There are some hints in the manga and the anime about it, mostly the manga. But for the people who have only seen the anime, think about how Dabi said, Oh right, Shigaraki made it so the Nomu only follows my commands.

22 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!

23 Tsuyu Asui x Uraraka Ochako

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 Ochaco 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.

24 Katsuki Bakugou x Uraraka Ochako

This makes sense for both Ochako and Katsuki. Both respect each other's strengths and understand the other's weaknesses. With Bakugou, there's no doubt Uraraka will grow and become a great hero. He influences her more than what they both know.

My ship, I admit it. Though for the sake of clarification, I ship them less for who they currently are and more for what they could become. I think they'd make a very well-rounded pair and a good team. Bakugou has already demonstrated the beginnings of a rare respect for Uraraka.

Once he gets his head screwed on straight and realizes that the universe does NOT revolve around him, he might actually act on it. Uraraka has enough fire in her, which could feed off his, both on and off the battlefield. I think he could help her realize her own strength and push her to surpass her own expectations. Plus, as we've seen, she's not afraid to confront him. She has guts in spades and deserves someone who doesn't care that she's a cute girl - someone who trusts her instincts and actively helps her grow as much as she helps them grow. To me, that person would be Bakugou.

25 Tooru Hagakure x Mashirao Ojiro

Basically, the same one that was two ships ago, just the names of the characters placed differently!

It's so obvious that these two would be together! Ever since their first fight together during the hero vs villains training.

Apparently, she spends more time with him than any other guy... alright, no real proof aside from the wiki :/

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