It's really interesting seeing how everyone reacts in a rescue situation, but I love how they all work together. It's amazing to see how far everyone has come.

reirei

6 mo

The new faces were really interesting. I just don’t know what Yoarashi’s beef with Todoroki is, lol. It definitely made me curious. This second round has a strong critical vibe, and I’m liking it so far.

katana

6 mo

Verified

I like the pacing of this episode. It was very methodical as the second round began. The HUC was a bit funny, though—especially that scene with Bakugo. I really expected that from him 😭

Episode Context

My Hero Academia shifts gears here, pulling back from raw combat to test its characters in an entirely different arena. The provisional licensing exam enters its second phase, and the emphasis lands squarely on rescue operations, strategic thinking, adaptability, and teamwork over brute force. Midoriya, Bakugo, and Todoroki each face these challenges through distinctly different lenses, and watching their contrasting approaches to heroism is where the episode earns its weight. The pacing is measured but purposeful, mixing high-stakes evaluation scenarios with moments of genuine character introspection. This is an episode about growth, not through punching harder, but through thinking smarter and caring deeper. If you've been invested in these students evolving beyond their quirks, this delivers. Expect a tonal cooldown from recent battles, but don't mistake calm for unimportant.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateAug 18, 2018

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