My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 22: Friend

Manga chapter 300-301

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

9.8

14 Fans

5star
4star
3star
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My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 22: Friend

Manga chapter 300-301

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

9.8

14 Fans

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

QUICK TAKES

reirei's avatar
reirei
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I knew Midoriya was gonna wear himself out at some point. This episode hit something so right in the feelings. Not exactly heartbreak, but more about exhaustion, burden, and coping with carrying all that weight. The cinematography was so on point that it really hit hard.

katana's avatar
katana
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This was too emotional 🥹 A burden like this for a sixteen-year-old is just heavy, even for someone with superpowers. I feel for everyone here. And man, that encounter between Midoriya and All Might really made me cry.

sandaime's avatar
sandaime
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This episode was SO good. Finally, Class 1-A is making a move! The story progression was so fluid, and the flashback made this episode even more emotional than it already was. T^T I never really expected that.

pilarvirviprmr's avatar
pilarvirviprmr
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This episodes hits hard, Bakugo finally opens up: "I´m sorry..." This episode is a must, one of the favorites of the seaon.
frostsincere's avatar
frostsincere
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It was heavy and slow. It was emotional and tension between the heroes and society just grew more intense. But just a little bit of being straightforward show what they truly feels.
gureto_daze's avatar
gureto_daze
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The Class 1-A kids trying to track Deku down, this episode is so wholesome while still being emotionally wrecked. Uraraka's speech is a top-tier MHA moment no contest. Pacing is measured, emotional, and exactly what the arc needed. Bring tissues again. T^T
matchablaze1's avatar
matchablaze1
A slower episode, but in a good way. You get space to really see how everything has changed. It feels honest and grounded.
debprotyusa's avatar
debprotyusa
Friendship and concern really drive this one. It’s softer emotionally but still tense underneath. You can feel how much everyone cares. WATCH.
pendragon's avatar
pendragon
You can feel a tiny bit of hope creeping back in. Nothing is fixed, but it’s not pure chaos anymore. It’s small, but it matters. 🌤️
jmdagreat's avatar
jmdagreat
Heroes face layered enemy attacks and unpredictable hazards.
Success relies on timed quirk combos, positional control, and rapid decision-making.
zojoman's avatar
zojoman
Midoriya is reaching his breaking point and it is totally understandable. He's exhausted and the world feels heavy. The animation for the tired and worn-out hero is very effective.
tairue's avatar
tairue
Seeing Deku in such a tattered, battered state was heartbreaking. Even the silence in the atmosphere adds to the feeling the he is completely alone. I felt sad to see him sacrificing himself and distancing from everyone around him. This episode left me heartbroken and teary eyed.
goyaljonesh06's avatar
goyaljonesh06
The spotlight turns to the villains’ side, giving deeper insight into their mindset and growing influence. The tone feels darker and more ideological, especially through Spinner’s perspective. It’s less about action and more about the brewing storm ahead.
charliereviews's avatar
charliereviews
This episode is incredibly dark and sad. Seeing All Might limited in helping Midoriya amplifies the sense of helplessness. It perfectly captures the feeling of guardians when they know they can’t do enough to help.

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off the intense Nagant confrontation, episode 22 pivots hard into Deku's internal crisis, exploring the consequences of his self-imposed exile from his classmates. Positioned at episode 22 of 25, this is the emotional fulcrum of the season's endgame—bridging the solo Deku arc with the upcoming 'Deku vs. Class A' clash that will test whether friendship can survive the weight of One For All's legacy.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off the intense Nagant confrontation, episode 22 pivots hard into Deku's internal crisis, exploring the consequences of his self-imposed exile from his classmates. Positioned at episode 22 of 25, this is the emotional fulcrum of the season's endgame—bridging the solo Deku arc with the upcoming 'Deku vs. Class A' clash that will test whether friendship can survive the weight of One For All's legacy.

QUICK TAKES

reirei's avatar
reirei
VerifiedVerified

I knew Midoriya was gonna wear himself out at some point. This episode hit something so right in the feelings. Not exactly heartbreak, but more about exhaustion, burden, and coping with carrying all that weight. The cinematography was so on point that it really hit hard.

katana's avatar
katana
VerifiedVerified

This was too emotional 🥹 A burden like this for a sixteen-year-old is just heavy, even for someone with superpowers. I feel for everyone here. And man, that encounter between Midoriya and All Might really made me cry.

sandaime's avatar
sandaime
VerifiedVerified

This episode was SO good. Finally, Class 1-A is making a move! The story progression was so fluid, and the flashback made this episode even more emotional than it already was. T^T I never really expected that.

pilarvirviprmr's avatar
pilarvirviprmr
VerifiedVerified
This episodes hits hard, Bakugo finally opens up: "I´m sorry..." This episode is a must, one of the favorites of the seaon.
frostsincere's avatar
frostsincere
VerifiedVerified
It was heavy and slow. It was emotional and tension between the heroes and society just grew more intense. But just a little bit of being straightforward show what they truly feels.
gureto_daze's avatar
gureto_daze
VerifiedVerified
The Class 1-A kids trying to track Deku down, this episode is so wholesome while still being emotionally wrecked. Uraraka's speech is a top-tier MHA moment no contest. Pacing is measured, emotional, and exactly what the arc needed. Bring tissues again. T^T
matchablaze1's avatar
matchablaze1
A slower episode, but in a good way. You get space to really see how everything has changed. It feels honest and grounded.
debprotyusa's avatar
debprotyusa
Friendship and concern really drive this one. It’s softer emotionally but still tense underneath. You can feel how much everyone cares. WATCH.
pendragon's avatar
pendragon
You can feel a tiny bit of hope creeping back in. Nothing is fixed, but it’s not pure chaos anymore. It’s small, but it matters. 🌤️
jmdagreat's avatar
jmdagreat
Heroes face layered enemy attacks and unpredictable hazards.
Success relies on timed quirk combos, positional control, and rapid decision-making.
zojoman's avatar
zojoman
Midoriya is reaching his breaking point and it is totally understandable. He's exhausted and the world feels heavy. The animation for the tired and worn-out hero is very effective.
tairue's avatar
tairue
Seeing Deku in such a tattered, battered state was heartbreaking. Even the silence in the atmosphere adds to the feeling the he is completely alone. I felt sad to see him sacrificing himself and distancing from everyone around him. This episode left me heartbroken and teary eyed.
goyaljonesh06's avatar
goyaljonesh06
The spotlight turns to the villains’ side, giving deeper insight into their mindset and growing influence. The tone feels darker and more ideological, especially through Spinner’s perspective. It’s less about action and more about the brewing storm ahead.
charliereviews's avatar
charliereviews
This episode is incredibly dark and sad. Seeing All Might limited in helping Midoriya amplifies the sense of helplessness. It perfectly captures the feeling of guardians when they know they can’t do enough to help.

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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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