Is this the BIG THREE for the first-years? It kinda fits. These three are going to be amazing. Dang, I can’t wait to see their character development. Their dynamics are already funny as is, and I’m loving it so far in this episode.

katana

6 mo

Verified

Ooh, Shoto didn’t hold back on this one. His point was VERY valid. Anyway, this episode surprisingly felt like a training arc. And it was a bit funny how Endeavor could understand Midoriya’s ramblings. That was impressive.

sandaime

6 mo

Verified

Love this episode. A bit calmer, like nothing too flashy, as it focuses more on character development. It felt like a training arc. The progress was really good, though, and it made me intrigued about what will happen to this trio.

Episode Context

A training-focused episode that shifts the spotlight squarely onto Deku, Bakugo, and Todoroki as they push themselves under Endeavor's demanding mentorship. The tone is intense and instructional, built around the concept of parallel processing, handling rescue, evacuation, and combat simultaneously rather than sequentially. Expect a steady, deliberate pace that prioritizes character development over spectacle, though action sequences punctuate the training to keep the energy up. The real draw here is watching three very different students confront their individual weaknesses under a mentor who refuses to coddle them. Themes of growth, discipline, and the gap between classroom heroics and real-world demands hit hard. The evolving dynamic between Endeavor and his trainees adds compelling tension, making this a rewarding setup episode for what's coming next.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateJul 10, 2021

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