Where Does My Hero Academia Book 4 Fit In The Series Order?

Picked up the 'My Hero Academia' manga volume 4 after the anime—this covers the U.A. Sports Festival conclusion, right? Want to map the whole print sequence.
2026-08-04 06:34:19
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LeoBook
LeoBook
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The volume also includes some great bonus omake comics in the back. Sometimes those provide extra gags or character insights you don't get in the main chapters. So even after the heavy emotional main story, you get a little laugh. It's a nice touch that reminds you of the series' lighter side, balancing out the intensity of the Todoroki fight.
2026-08-05 05:12:46
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ArielSun
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I think the reason people ask is because the Sports Festival feels like such a distinct saga. You finish Volume 3 on a cliffhanger from the cavalry battle, and Volume 4 delivers the resolution. It's a perfect one-two punch. So in a reader's emotional timeline, Volumes 3 and 4 are a paired experience. Don't leave a gap between them; read them together for maximum effect.
2026-08-05 12:34:03
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CalebFord
CalebFord
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The beauty of Volume 4 is its self-contained emotional arc. Even within the larger series, the Todoroki-Deku fight forms a perfect narrative loop. It has a beginning, middle, and end that radically changes both characters. So while it fits as #4 in order, it also works as a standalone example of why this manga is so good. You could give this volume to someone and they'd get a complete, powerful story about overcoming inherited trauma.
2026-08-05 14:49:54
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HoneyBud
HoneyBud
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If you listen to the manga's fanbase, you'll hear 'Deku vs. Todoroki' cited constantly. That fight is the heart of Volume 4. So when asking about its place, you're really asking, 'When do I get to that legendary fight?' The answer is: after the cavalry battle, before the internships. Volume 4.
2026-08-06 04:26:09
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IanCase
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Simply put, if you're making a checklist, it's #4. Read it third after #3. It's not a side story or a flashback volume. It's mainline, canonical, and absolutely critical to the plot. Missing it would create a massive hole in your understanding of the characters, especially Todoroki, Endeavor, and even Deku's approach to heroism.
2026-08-06 05:10:47
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