My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 12: Those Who Defend, Those Who Violate

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

9.8

13 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

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My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 12: Those Who Defend, Those Who Violate

Canon/HIGH

← Prev: EP 11 Next: EP 13 →

OSHIMETER

9.8

13 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

That ending part caught me off guard. It came out of nowhere, but somehow, it fit perfectly. Lol. That was such a great save. Anyway, this was still a critical episode. The pacing was fast but just right, and the character highlights were portrayed really well.

This is just getting more hectic as the fight continues. I love how it’s progressing so far, keeping me on the edge of my seat and anxiously anticipating what’s going to happen next. The pacing was perfect, and I could really feel the pressure of the situation.

I’ve never mentioned this before, but Shigaraki’s mutation was kinda creepy, and honestly, it made him an even better villain. He really has that terrifying aura, which makes him such a good antagonist. This episode really proved that—the hectic, tense, and anxious atmosphere was portrayed so well.

I can’t help but scream my heart out in this episode! What an epic way to end an episode hahahahahaha!

The animation here were wild and creative. The pacing slows down just a bit as everyone waits for Deku, this kind of pacing build up the tension really well. The sound design here made me feel that the stakes are high. This ep shows how much the pro heroes are sacrificing.

The episode carries a more intense tone, with rising stakes and stronger narrative pressure. The pacing supports this shift, making each moment feel more impactful. It’s clearly building toward a major turning point.

Exploring that fine line between defending and crossing boundaries feels so thought-provoking. The confrontations carry real weight one of the more memorable parts.

helmyherlambang

WHAT AN ENTRANCE AT THE END!!!!!!! I also want to talk about how much of a badass (& a baddie) Mirko is 😌👌🏻. I guess that's the only thing I could talk about without spoiling too much of the epicness that is happening in this episode.

This scene is brutally intense, everything feels dangerous and overwhelming. It’s hard to describe how heavy it feels to watch. Everyone is fighting Shigaraki again and again despite it getting worse. Those desperate efforts and small details make it very emotional, with a slight sense of hope near the end.

Absolute chaos. Worried about Bakugo though. Edgeshot honestly earned my respect. Midoriya showing up with perfect timing gave me chills. Heroes pushing past their limits while everything crumbles around them. Animation is insane. This is peak anime storytelling.

It was chaos everywhere! The heroes juggling multiple battles at once had me hooked. The tension is unstoppble, and the scale makes it feel like a real war.

All the effort but still could not defeat All for one , A bit sad about this episode as unsure about Bakugo's condition and damn finally Deku arrived , truly a tense episode

Chaos everywhere and felt like a "thriller" ride episode! It’s got peak tension, amazing character development for the pros. And the pacing is so fast the 20 minutes of episode felt like 5. That final entry? Chills! 🥶

EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at episode 12 of 21, this lands right past the season's midpoint and deepens the fallout from 'Light Fades to Rain,' where the heroes suffered significant setbacks that reframed the stakes. It functions as a critical bridge episode, sustaining the desperation of the current conflict while laying the groundwork for 'A Chain of Events, Across the Ages,' which promises pivotal confrontations that could shift the war's trajectory.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at episode 12 of 21, this lands right past the season's midpoint and deepens the fallout from 'Light Fades to Rain,' where the heroes suffered significant setbacks that reframed the stakes. It functions as a critical bridge episode, sustaining the desperation of the current conflict while laying the groundwork for 'A Chain of Events, Across the Ages,' which promises pivotal confrontations that could shift the war's trajectory.

QUICK TAKES

That ending part caught me off guard. It came out of nowhere, but somehow, it fit perfectly. Lol. That was such a great save. Anyway, this was still a critical episode. The pacing was fast but just right, and the character highlights were portrayed really well.

This is just getting more hectic as the fight continues. I love how it’s progressing so far, keeping me on the edge of my seat and anxiously anticipating what’s going to happen next. The pacing was perfect, and I could really feel the pressure of the situation.

I’ve never mentioned this before, but Shigaraki’s mutation was kinda creepy, and honestly, it made him an even better villain. He really has that terrifying aura, which makes him such a good antagonist. This episode really proved that—the hectic, tense, and anxious atmosphere was portrayed so well.

I can’t help but scream my heart out in this episode! What an epic way to end an episode hahahahahaha!

The animation here were wild and creative. The pacing slows down just a bit as everyone waits for Deku, this kind of pacing build up the tension really well. The sound design here made me feel that the stakes are high. This ep shows how much the pro heroes are sacrificing.

The episode carries a more intense tone, with rising stakes and stronger narrative pressure. The pacing supports this shift, making each moment feel more impactful. It’s clearly building toward a major turning point.

Exploring that fine line between defending and crossing boundaries feels so thought-provoking. The confrontations carry real weight one of the more memorable parts.

helmyherlambang

WHAT AN ENTRANCE AT THE END!!!!!!! I also want to talk about how much of a badass (& a baddie) Mirko is 😌👌🏻. I guess that's the only thing I could talk about without spoiling too much of the epicness that is happening in this episode.

This scene is brutally intense, everything feels dangerous and overwhelming. It’s hard to describe how heavy it feels to watch. Everyone is fighting Shigaraki again and again despite it getting worse. Those desperate efforts and small details make it very emotional, with a slight sense of hope near the end.

Absolute chaos. Worried about Bakugo though. Edgeshot honestly earned my respect. Midoriya showing up with perfect timing gave me chills. Heroes pushing past their limits while everything crumbles around them. Animation is insane. This is peak anime storytelling.

It was chaos everywhere! The heroes juggling multiple battles at once had me hooked. The tension is unstoppble, and the scale makes it feel like a real war.

All the effort but still could not defeat All for one , A bit sad about this episode as unsure about Bakugo's condition and damn finally Deku arrived , truly a tense episode

Chaos everywhere and felt like a "thriller" ride episode! It’s got peak tension, amazing character development for the pros. And the pacing is so fast the 20 minutes of episode felt like 5. That final entry? Chills! 🥶

©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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©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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