This arc is really interesting. Some people call this the “Dark Deku” era, but I don’t really see it, lol. He’s still Deku. It’s just the situation that makes everything feel darker and, honestly, more interesting. No more fun and rainbows for this child. T^T

katana

3 mo

Verified

Oh? Things are looking more interesting now. The story is progressing smoothly, and I honestly like the pacing. It’s like Deku’s going on solo quests right now, lol. Nothing too flashy yet, but it’s definitely keeping the intrigue alive.

sandaime

3 mo

Verified

The lasting impact of what happened felt so relatable to real life. It was really well-written and delivered here. I love this phase that Midoriya’s going through. This is him facing reality and learning from it.

Episode Context

Sitting at episode 20 of 25, 'Hired Gun' is deep into Season 6's back half, which follows the devastating aftermath of the Paranormal Liberation War and Deku's shift to solo vigilante work. It builds directly on the emotional and physical escalation of 'Full Power!!' while introducing a dangerous new adversary whose presence feeds directly into the next episode, 'The Lovely Lady Nagant.' This stretch represents the season's final act setup, pushing Deku toward his breaking point before the endgame.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateFeb 18, 2023

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