This episode started out... weird. Genuinely few seconds in and my jaw dropped. Even if I'm four episodes in, I really still can't get used to Kochi sliding on all four. He really feels like a cockroach. Besides that, the soundtracks are absolutely amazing! I really like the villain as well, they're cool and an interesting character in my opinion. Another thing that I'm really happy about in this anime is that we get to see familiar appearances and faces we didn't get to see from MHA!

khal__drogo

5 mo

Verified

Great episode. Strong character development, great fight sequences, the introduction of new characters, and the villains’ secrecy is spectacular. I highly recommend it if you enjoy seeing all the pieces come together in a complex plot.

jofilcabug14

5 mo

Verified

This one felt a bit slow again. Not bad, just more setup than anything. Still decent if you’re already into the vibe.

Episode Context

Following Episode 3's street-crime confrontations with the vigilante trio, 'Top Runner' pivots toward Koichi's individual growth by introducing a key connection to the licensed hero world through Ingenium. Sitting at the early-middle stretch of this 13-episode season, this installment builds the foundation for deeper hero-vigilante tensions and potential alliances. It directly sets the stage for Episode 5, 'Judgment,' where the consequences of these blurred boundaries are likely to escalate.

RuntimeN/A

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateApr 28, 2025

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