My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 9: Katsuki Bakugo: Rising

Manga chapter 274-275

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

9.9

14 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

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My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 9: Katsuki Bakugo: Rising

Manga chapter 274-275

Canon/HIGH

← Prev: EP 8 Next: EP 10 →

OSHIMETER

9.9

14 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

This hits so hard. This was such a turning point for Deku and Kacchan’s friendship. This was the peak. I’m crying. 😭 This was such a gripping episode that I had to take a moment just to write a review.

I think I stopped breathing. Lmfao. This episode was just too much OMG. I love how it was portrayed. The emotions of the characters were so on point, and everything was just SO good, y’all. I have nothing to say except for you to watch it.

Stop, why are you making me cry so suddenly? As a Bakugo defender, this was such an amazing episode. He might be one of the best-written characters ever, and I love him for every improvement and flaw he has. 🥹🥹 This is Katsuki’s episode, the peak of his redemption arc!

NOOOOOO. What just happened?? I honestly think it just show how much he really cares. I felt like the fight scene made the character development made stronger

The emotional pressure builds quietly here. It’s not loud hype, IT'S that sinking feeling that something big is happening!!

Bakugo fans will love this one. It shows a different side of him under pressure, and the emotional weight really lands. Not just action — it actually means something. One of the standout episodes. MUST WATCH.

Deku starts losing control and it’s intense to watch. The power is huge but so is the cost. You can feel how dangerous One For All is becoming. ⚡

Heroes must coordinate cooldowns, manage staggered attacks, and optimize quirk combos.
Positioning and timing are everything

Don't even say anything just watch it. WATCH IT. Bakugo's moment in this episode is the payoff of 5+ seasons of character development. The monologue, the action, the raw emotion everything. Pacing is perfect. This is what anime was invented for. <3

This episode is a certified masterpiece and a tearjerker. Seeing the development of Bakugo come full circle is freaking moving. The voice acting for Bakugo is raw and shows so much range. It is one of the best moments in the series. The impact frames were a flex.

I was so amazed by how Bakugo's skill sound and look like, it felt much sharper and more aggressive. The animation especially during the aerial struggle was superb. The emotional weight hearing the story about sacrifice was heavy. I was so proud of how the heroes came to be.

My Hero Academia S6 E9 delivers explosive action as the battlefield spirals further out of control. The scale feels massive, key characters step up, and the emotional stakes keep rising. It’s chaotic, intense, and shows just how dangerous this war has become.

The hype from Shigaraki versus Deku carries over, giving a dopamine boost keeping Shigaraki in check and use multiple quirks in battle. The fight choreography is solid and the flashback cinematography hits perfectly. And the parallels of Bakugo saving Deku almost made me tear.

Watching Deku scream as he unlocks Float to keep everyone off the decaying ground is a "stand up and cheer" moment. But it’s Bakugo who steals the show his selfless, split-second choice to protect Deku is the emotional gut-punch we've been waiting for. It’s raw, and heroic.

EPISODE CONTEXT

Arriving at the midpoint of the Paranormal Liberation War, Episode 9 shifts focus from the students' clash with Gigantomachia back to the central hero-vs-Shigaraki confrontation, where the stakes are at their absolute peak. It builds directly on the escalating chaos of the preceding episodes and serves as an emotional fulcrum for the arc. This episode sets the stage for 'The Ones Within Us,' which dives deeper into the internal and metaphysical dimensions of the conflict.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Arriving at the midpoint of the Paranormal Liberation War, Episode 9 shifts focus from the students' clash with Gigantomachia back to the central hero-vs-Shigaraki confrontation, where the stakes are at their absolute peak. It builds directly on the escalating chaos of the preceding episodes and serves as an emotional fulcrum for the arc. This episode sets the stage for 'The Ones Within Us,' which dives deeper into the internal and metaphysical dimensions of the conflict.

QUICK TAKES

This hits so hard. This was such a turning point for Deku and Kacchan’s friendship. This was the peak. I’m crying. 😭 This was such a gripping episode that I had to take a moment just to write a review.

I think I stopped breathing. Lmfao. This episode was just too much OMG. I love how it was portrayed. The emotions of the characters were so on point, and everything was just SO good, y’all. I have nothing to say except for you to watch it.

Stop, why are you making me cry so suddenly? As a Bakugo defender, this was such an amazing episode. He might be one of the best-written characters ever, and I love him for every improvement and flaw he has. 🥹🥹 This is Katsuki’s episode, the peak of his redemption arc!

NOOOOOO. What just happened?? I honestly think it just show how much he really cares. I felt like the fight scene made the character development made stronger

The emotional pressure builds quietly here. It’s not loud hype, IT'S that sinking feeling that something big is happening!!

Bakugo fans will love this one. It shows a different side of him under pressure, and the emotional weight really lands. Not just action — it actually means something. One of the standout episodes. MUST WATCH.

Deku starts losing control and it’s intense to watch. The power is huge but so is the cost. You can feel how dangerous One For All is becoming. ⚡

Heroes must coordinate cooldowns, manage staggered attacks, and optimize quirk combos.
Positioning and timing are everything

Don't even say anything just watch it. WATCH IT. Bakugo's moment in this episode is the payoff of 5+ seasons of character development. The monologue, the action, the raw emotion everything. Pacing is perfect. This is what anime was invented for. <3

This episode is a certified masterpiece and a tearjerker. Seeing the development of Bakugo come full circle is freaking moving. The voice acting for Bakugo is raw and shows so much range. It is one of the best moments in the series. The impact frames were a flex.

I was so amazed by how Bakugo's skill sound and look like, it felt much sharper and more aggressive. The animation especially during the aerial struggle was superb. The emotional weight hearing the story about sacrifice was heavy. I was so proud of how the heroes came to be.

My Hero Academia S6 E9 delivers explosive action as the battlefield spirals further out of control. The scale feels massive, key characters step up, and the emotional stakes keep rising. It’s chaotic, intense, and shows just how dangerous this war has become.

The hype from Shigaraki versus Deku carries over, giving a dopamine boost keeping Shigaraki in check and use multiple quirks in battle. The fight choreography is solid and the flashback cinematography hits perfectly. And the parallels of Bakugo saving Deku almost made me tear.

Watching Deku scream as he unlocks Float to keep everyone off the decaying ground is a "stand up and cheer" moment. But it’s Bakugo who steals the show his selfless, split-second choice to protect Deku is the emotional gut-punch we've been waiting for. It’s raw, and heroic.

©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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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