I felt Midoriya’s reaction at the end, lol. Tokoyami really stood out here, but Iida was also amazing. Honestly, I love them both! This was such a good episode.

katana

5 mo

Verified

That was such an intense fight! The pacing had me on edge the whole time. It was epic—the tension, the characters, and the animation were all so good. This was really something!

sandaime

5 mo

Verified

Love this episode! It delivered a strong and satisfying conclusion, packed with unexpected twists that kept me on edge. I felt both nervous and excited the entire time!

Episode Context

Episode 5 closes out the cavalry battle phase of the U.A. Sports Festival, the arc that defines Season 2's first half. The preceding episode established the team formations and opening strategies; this one delivers the payoff, resolving the group competition and determining who advances. The results here directly funnel into the one-on-one tournament bracket that drives the next stretch of episodes, where individual rivalries, particularly between Midoriya, Todoroki, and Bakugo, take center stage.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateApr 29, 2017

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