My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 24: Katsuki Bakugou: Origin

Manga chapter 53-55

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

10.0

10 Fans

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← Prev: EP 23Next: EP 25 →

My Hero Academia Season 2 Episode 24: Katsuki Bakugou: Origin

Manga chapter 53-55

Canon/HIGH
← Prev: EP 23Next: EP 25 →

OSHIMETER

10.0

10 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 13 scenes • 4 min read

QUICK TAKES

reirei's avatar
reirei
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This was a great episode filled with tension, an intense fight, and character depth for Bakugo. Seeing his backstory gave him a new light, and it even hinted at his growth, which made it even better.
katana's avatar
katana
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Seeing Bakugo’s backstory through Midoriya’s perspective was honestly so cute. Childhood friends turned rivals isn’t usually my thing, but their dynamic here really worked. I loved how it showed both their differences and similarities.
sandaime's avatar
sandaime
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This was both unexpected and expected at the same time. Bakugo and Midoriya’s teamwork seemed impossible, yet they exceeded expectations. It gave strong character moments for both, not just Bakugo.
jimmytole1262's avatar
jimmytole1262
Bakugo's pride is on full display, and the way he works with Midoriya is surprisingly intense. Their rivalry is super emotional and raw. Definitely watch this episode for the epic clash between them and the number one hero
umang's avatar
umang
Its Unfair that All might is so strong even wile holding back , A goof back story of giving their personal development , great action great music overall 10/10
zojoman's avatar
zojoman
[SPOILER] The clash between the two rivals and the number one hero is legendary. The emotional weight of their broken relationship is 10 billion percent real. The animation is peak. The voice acting for Bakugo and Midoriya is raw and intense. It is a masterpiece of an ep.
uayanjimenez's avatar
uayanjimenez
Completely legendary. In a vicious battle against All Might, Bakugo and Midoriya ultimately fight and work together. Seeing Bakugo swallow his pride and put winning first is an excellent example of character development. A masterwork of passion, action, and unadulterated.
sakurashreya0402's avatar
sakurashreya0402
An emotionally explosive episode that dives deep into rivalry, pride, and vulnerability. The animation elevates every movement, making the confrontation feel raw and intense.
charliereviews's avatar
charliereviews
ahmadrom44's avatar
ahmadrom44

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming directly after 'Stripping the Varnish,' where students faced escalating trials, this episode narrows its focus to the Midoriya-Bakugou dynamic at its most volatile, delivering the emotional climax of Season 2's character work. It serves as the penultimate episode (24 of 25), concentrating the season's themes of rivalry and heroism into a single pressure-cooker scenario. The stage is set for the season finale 'Encounter,' making this the critical turning point that everything after builds from.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming directly after 'Stripping the Varnish,' where students faced escalating trials, this episode narrows its focus to the Midoriya-Bakugou dynamic at its most volatile, delivering the emotional climax of Season 2's character work. It serves as the penultimate episode (24 of 25), concentrating the season's themes of rivalry and heroism into a single pressure-cooker scenario. The stage is set for the season finale 'Encounter,' making this the critical turning point that everything after builds from.

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 13 scenes • 4 min read

QUICK TAKES

reirei's avatar
reirei
VerifiedVerified
This was a great episode filled with tension, an intense fight, and character depth for Bakugo. Seeing his backstory gave him a new light, and it even hinted at his growth, which made it even better.
katana's avatar
katana
VerifiedVerified
Seeing Bakugo’s backstory through Midoriya’s perspective was honestly so cute. Childhood friends turned rivals isn’t usually my thing, but their dynamic here really worked. I loved how it showed both their differences and similarities.
sandaime's avatar
sandaime
VerifiedVerified
This was both unexpected and expected at the same time. Bakugo and Midoriya’s teamwork seemed impossible, yet they exceeded expectations. It gave strong character moments for both, not just Bakugo.
jimmytole1262's avatar
jimmytole1262
Bakugo's pride is on full display, and the way he works with Midoriya is surprisingly intense. Their rivalry is super emotional and raw. Definitely watch this episode for the epic clash between them and the number one hero
umang's avatar
umang
Its Unfair that All might is so strong even wile holding back , A goof back story of giving their personal development , great action great music overall 10/10
zojoman's avatar
zojoman
[SPOILER] The clash between the two rivals and the number one hero is legendary. The emotional weight of their broken relationship is 10 billion percent real. The animation is peak. The voice acting for Bakugo and Midoriya is raw and intense. It is a masterpiece of an ep.
uayanjimenez's avatar
uayanjimenez
Completely legendary. In a vicious battle against All Might, Bakugo and Midoriya ultimately fight and work together. Seeing Bakugo swallow his pride and put winning first is an excellent example of character development. A masterwork of passion, action, and unadulterated.
sakurashreya0402's avatar
sakurashreya0402
An emotionally explosive episode that dives deep into rivalry, pride, and vulnerability. The animation elevates every movement, making the confrontation feel raw and intense.
charliereviews's avatar
charliereviews
ahmadrom44's avatar
ahmadrom44

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©堀越耕平／集英社・僕のヒーローアカデミア製作委員会

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