Aside from Kaminari and Hatsume being completely unserious, most fights were still intense and had some badass moments. Overall, this episode felt lighter and more comedic compared to the previous one.

katana

5 mo

Verified

Some of these fights were so silly that they made me laugh, especially Kaminari’s. I can’t take him seriously because of his Quirk’s side effect—it’s just too funny.

sandaime

5 mo

Verified

Kaminari is my favorite idiot, he was too funny in this episode. This episode leaned more into humor compared to the previous one, and it worked well as a setup for what’s coming next.

Episode Context

Sitting at the heart of the Sports Festival arc, episode 8 pushes through the bracket's early matchups after the cavalry battle and Todoroki vs. Midoriya buildup of prior episodes. It serves as essential connective tissue, developing the broader Class 1-A and 1-B rosters before the tournament narrows to its marquee confrontations. The next episode shifts focus to Ochaco Uraraka's pivotal fight, making this the last chance to breathe before the festival's emotional stakes escalate significantly.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateMay 20, 2017

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