My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 16: The Hellish Todoroki Family, Part 2

Manga chapter 288-289

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

9.8

14 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

← Prev: EP 15 Next: EP 17 →

My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 16: The Hellish Todoroki Family, Part 2

Manga chapter 288-289

Canon/MED

← Prev: EP 15 Next: EP 17 →

OSHIMETER

9.8

14 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

This felt so heavy, but differently compared to the previous episode. Isn’t it ironic that he strived to be the best but never got the desired impact from it? Instead, he got the worst of it. This episode was delivered so well that it really made you empathize with the civilians even more.

Well, this was honestly something. A bit calmer, but it still maintained that tense atmosphere as it continued to tackle the aftermath. The world-building felt so realistic that I was genuinely impressed with how everything was progressing. Honestly, you can’t skip episodes like this.

This was so freaking emotional, and I was already feeling bad because Endeavor was gonna get the burn of it (pun intended?), but man, why did it become a lil’ bit funny at the end? The way this episode played with my feelings was really impressive. I gotta give it that.

Endeavor family arc. Heavy, complicated family trauma stuff that's honestly more unsettling than any fight. Slower episode but feels like a necessary exhale. People who have complicated feelings about Endeavor are gonna have a rough time (in the best way). <3

This is intense. The heroes influence, the messy family, , and everything just didn't really add up. I think it made me felt that there's something more coming and it really wasn't over.

This episode breathes… but in a tense way. It’s quieter, more reflective, but you can tell it’s setting up something major. The growth here feels real and earned.

Heavy family drama takes center stage here. No big explosions, just raw emotions and unresolved tension. If you’re invested in these characters, this one hits deep. WATCH.

Deku walking away didn’t feel heroic. It felt sad. He looks exhausted but stubborn, like he’s carrying something way too heavy by himself. You get why he does it, but it still hurts watching him push everyone away.

Main hero shifts into solo-queue mode.
Less team synergy, more self-optimization

The emotional weight of the confrontation is heavy, the animation in the hospital room is soft and emotional. The soundtrack is quiet and focuses on the dialogue.

The silence in the hospital room was deafening, more so than any explosion. I liked how raw and unpolished Endeavor looked with his broken expression. Seeing him honestly talk with his family felt like a thorn had been removed from my heart. This changed how I viewed Endeavor.

Deku’s solo path grows heavier as he takes on threats without rest, and you can see the toll it’s taking on him. The darker tone really stands out here, with his classmates’ concern quietly building in the background. It feels tense, emotional, and slightly unsettling.

This episode shows Hawks shaped by hellish childhood. Both him and Toya grew up in a quite similar environment yet their paths diverged. Hawks could have easily become a villain like Toya, but his choices set him apart. It really deepens my understanding of his character.

dinaris_scarlet

As a huge fan of the worldbuilding this episode was a treat. The slow crumbling of the hero system was brought to the forefront with certain truths of the heroes coming to light. The darker atmosphere reset was a much needed shift to set the rest the season.

EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at the season's midpoint transition (episode 16 of 25), this follows the devastating fallout of the Paranormal Liberation War arc and lands squarely in the aftermath period where Season 6 pivots from large-scale combat to exploring the psychological and societal wreckage left behind. The previous episode began peeling back the Todoroki family layers, and this second part deepens that exploration considerably. It's a critical setup episode—the fractured hero society and unresolved family trauma established here will fuel the tension driving the season's back half.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at the season's midpoint transition (episode 16 of 25), this follows the devastating fallout of the Paranormal Liberation War arc and lands squarely in the aftermath period where Season 6 pivots from large-scale combat to exploring the psychological and societal wreckage left behind. The previous episode began peeling back the Todoroki family layers, and this second part deepens that exploration considerably. It's a critical setup episode—the fractured hero society and unresolved family trauma established here will fuel the tension driving the season's back half.

QUICK TAKES

This felt so heavy, but differently compared to the previous episode. Isn’t it ironic that he strived to be the best but never got the desired impact from it? Instead, he got the worst of it. This episode was delivered so well that it really made you empathize with the civilians even more.

Well, this was honestly something. A bit calmer, but it still maintained that tense atmosphere as it continued to tackle the aftermath. The world-building felt so realistic that I was genuinely impressed with how everything was progressing. Honestly, you can’t skip episodes like this.

This was so freaking emotional, and I was already feeling bad because Endeavor was gonna get the burn of it (pun intended?), but man, why did it become a lil’ bit funny at the end? The way this episode played with my feelings was really impressive. I gotta give it that.

Endeavor family arc. Heavy, complicated family trauma stuff that's honestly more unsettling than any fight. Slower episode but feels like a necessary exhale. People who have complicated feelings about Endeavor are gonna have a rough time (in the best way). <3

This is intense. The heroes influence, the messy family, , and everything just didn't really add up. I think it made me felt that there's something more coming and it really wasn't over.

This episode breathes… but in a tense way. It’s quieter, more reflective, but you can tell it’s setting up something major. The growth here feels real and earned.

Heavy family drama takes center stage here. No big explosions, just raw emotions and unresolved tension. If you’re invested in these characters, this one hits deep. WATCH.

Deku walking away didn’t feel heroic. It felt sad. He looks exhausted but stubborn, like he’s carrying something way too heavy by himself. You get why he does it, but it still hurts watching him push everyone away.

Main hero shifts into solo-queue mode.
Less team synergy, more self-optimization

The emotional weight of the confrontation is heavy, the animation in the hospital room is soft and emotional. The soundtrack is quiet and focuses on the dialogue.

The silence in the hospital room was deafening, more so than any explosion. I liked how raw and unpolished Endeavor looked with his broken expression. Seeing him honestly talk with his family felt like a thorn had been removed from my heart. This changed how I viewed Endeavor.

Deku’s solo path grows heavier as he takes on threats without rest, and you can see the toll it’s taking on him. The darker tone really stands out here, with his classmates’ concern quietly building in the background. It feels tense, emotional, and slightly unsettling.

This episode shows Hawks shaped by hellish childhood. Both him and Toya grew up in a quite similar environment yet their paths diverged. Hawks could have easily become a villain like Toya, but his choices set him apart. It really deepens my understanding of his character.

dinaris_scarlet

As a huge fan of the worldbuilding this episode was a treat. The slow crumbling of the hero system was brought to the forefront with certain truths of the heroes coming to light. The darker atmosphere reset was a much needed shift to set the rest the season.

©堀越耕平／集英社・僕のヒーローアカデミア製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

©堀越耕平／集英社・僕のヒーローアカデミア製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com