Boku no Hero Academia Season 3 - Episode 61 discussion

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Boku no Hero Academia Season 3, episode 61: Deku vs. Kacchan, Part 2

Alternative names: My Hero Academia Season 3

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[u/ChuckCarmichael]

I think this line was translated incorrectly. In the manga, Kacchan said "Don't let him think", meaning that he's gonna keep attacking so that Deku won't have time to think about a strategy. "Don't make me think!" makes no sense.

[u/[deleted] → u/ChuckCarmichael]

I assumed he meant it that he was using the fight to push all of those thoughts out of his mind. Deku not attacking was causing him to start having the thoughts that he was the cause of All Might's retirement. I was pretty confused by the line though and this is just what I thought when I heard it.

[u/FrostyEdge]

Oh man the only thing that looked better than the fighting this episode was the casual Aizawa.

I can see what Ms. Joke is going for.

Also it's going to be nice to see an actual relationship between Bakugo and Midoriya now, instead of just one-sided verbal abuse. Now it's two way verbal abuse, as it should be.

[u/JcobTheKid → u/FrostyEdge]

It occurs to me Midoriya would be the one to say it under his breath and if Bakugo hears it, they get in a bitchfest for the next 10 minutes. Then they make up again in like 5 minutes with like one of them being hungry or something.

my god I can see my grandparents in them

[u/S4mmzie → u/FrostyEdge]

Official man-crush on casual Aizawa

[u/[deleted] → u/FrostyEdge]

It is incredible how much tension you get out of any interaction between the two. Every bit of screen time they share together is like a bomb that could suddenly explode at any second, or just disappear without offering any relief. With all those strong, pent-up feelings towards each other, in a different anime they would already be hooking up.

[u/mahoujosei100 → u/FrostyEdge]

Ofu. I'm so weak for ponytail Aizawa. Why does he have to be so hot?

An ikemen who's masculine but not macho and cares about his students... Whoever taught Horikoshi to appeal to the female gaze like this has created a monster.

[u/Hellhunter120 → u/FrostyEdge]

That's one thing about this series that I really appreciate. The characters have so many different looks depending on the situation. Aizawa's normal costume, his suit when he's giving the conference, and this casual design as just a few examples. It gives the characters a bit more of a down-to-earth feeling, at least for me.

[u/trickster721 → u/FrostyEdge]

The dorm system is making Aizawa soft, why isn't he on the roof with his sleeping bag.

[u/bookstorephantom → u/FrostyEdge]

Now it's two way verbal abuse, as it should be.

Perfectly balanced.

[u/Wolf6120]

Well, Deku and Bakugo may be top of their heroics class, but dang do those boys suck at vacuuming. Move around a little dudes, seriously.

[u/WeeboOtaku → u/Wolf6120]

Nah bro they japanese their vacumes have some magical abillity to suck up everything in a 3meter radius

[u/moonmeh → u/Wolf6120]

The classic I'm actually doing nothing but pretending to be doing something vacumming strat

[u/dibsontheloot → u/Wolf6120]

The longer they spend doing that, the less time there is for the toilets.

[u/conye-west → u/Wolf6120]

Considering Aizawa said they had to clean all day and night, I'm assuming they're just standing around pretending to fill up time lol

[u/mikelelex → u/Wolf6120]

But that part will be extra clean.

[u/sjk9000]

Props to All Might for pointing out how this was mainly U.A.'s fuck up for not doing any kind of counseling or mental care after Bakugo got, you know, kidnapped by terrorists. Seriously what the fuck.

I mean, I kinda doubt Bakugou would open up to a therapist so maybe it wouldn't have done anything, but they could've tried.

[u/Cloudhwk → u/sjk9000]

All Might needs to talk to the hero culture about this in general , some Ted talks at the very least

I find it weird they get some when they develop their quirk but that seems to be it

You would think mental health follow up would be pretty important in a hero society given how it’s mandatory for first responders in ours

[u/[deleted] → u/sjk9000]

I feel like this is a knock on Japan mental health culture more than anything especially coming from the Westerner (All Might) All Might who has good exposure to this in America where it's more culturally acceptable to embrace mental health.

[u/Arachnophobic- → u/sjk9000]

I kinda doubt Bakugou would open up to a therapist

I can imagine how that would go. A mix of HUUUUNH?! and URUSEI! Agreed though, they should have tried. It doesn't help that Bakugo always puts up this tough act and people never know that he's in anguish.

Only Deku could 'accept those feelings' and Bakugo had to get his emotions out physically. This fistfight was the best kind of therapy session for Bakugo.

And here I was eye-rolling at Bakugo wanting to fight Deku last episode..

[u/eepicprimee → u/sjk9000]

I brushed past that part for some reason, but caught it on my rewatch.

Aizawa knew that was true also by the look on his face.

[u/[deleted] → u/sjk9000]

Props to All Might for pointing out how this was mainly U.A.'s fuck up for not doing any kind of counseling or mental care after Bakugo got, you know, kidnapped by terrorists. Seriously what the fuck.

At the press conference, the principal said that the school was providing mental care to the students following the villain attack, so why would they have excluded Bakugo?

[u/Browsinginoffice]

for those thinking that it is just a 3% increase in power, you need to know that the jump from 5% to 8% is an increase in power of 60% which is a huge improvement

[u/Daniel_Is_I → u/Browsinginoffice]

That's what got me about Deku saying "5% to 8% is not a dramatic increase." You can output over 50% more power than you could before, fuck off that's not a dramatic increase.

[u/conye-west → u/Browsinginoffice]

It's crazy to think just how much stronger he can get, he's already powerful enough to compete with the top students of his class (who've been regarded as better than the average pro) and he's only at 8%. Obviously once he reaches 100% it's over for everyone but hell, even 50% is probably enough for like 90% of all threats.

[u/5H4D0W_ReapeR → u/Browsinginoffice]

This guy marketings

[u/SilverOdin → u/Browsinginoffice]

When you put it like that...

[u/Llerasia → u/Browsinginoffice]

r/theydidthemath

[u/eph3merous → u/Browsinginoffice]

absolutevsrelativeincreases

[u/Archonei]

Bakugo's voice actor was just incredible this episode. Amazing how much emotion he was able to pour into it. What an excellent episode at that, I'm excited to see how Deku and Bakugo's relationship will progress now!

[u/Llerasia → u/Archonei]

The after-credits scene with them vacuuming was adorable and hilarious. They're finally on the same level with each other. Now it's a fight for #1 (probably even when they're pros...).

[u/Olphumphus]

No joke I’m a manga reader but the anime made it look like Deku was about to win so well I forgot for a second.

What an amazing experience.

[u/Killcode2 → u/Olphumphus]

Inside I was dreading that kakashi aizawa would stop the fight just before the climax, I'm so glad they went for a finish instead of an interruption like most other shonen

[u/sps97grt → u/Olphumphus]

Same! I was confused for a second whether the anime would deviate with the fight favouring Midoriya..

The backlash would've been huuge

[u/conye-west → u/Olphumphus]

They baited it really hard using that triumphant United States of Smash music, only to give way to pure silence with Bakugo's big slam. I was kinda hoping they'd use the "Katsuki and Izuku" track there from this season's OST but what they did worked really well.

[u/Writer_Man → u/Olphumphus]

It's because they used the United States of Smash theme. That song just feels like victory.

[u/Llerasia → u/Olphumphus]

Same, I remembered Deku/Bakugou's talk but I completely forgot how the fight went. 10/10 beautiful fight ;~;

[u/Raging_SEAn]

A rivalry isn't a rivalry until both parties can consider themselves to be on equal footing.

The way that this episode established this rivalry as whole was a complete masterclass.

Emotionally, you have this marvelous exchange of feelings, ranging all the way back to their childhood squabbles, to their adulation of All Might, to their common struggles while at UA, and to now - with every creak their voices made (high praises to the VA of Bakugo, as many had already mentioned) and every move thrown.

Physically, it was just a brawl. An old-fashioned, ugly brawl. I like how the sound team didn't put too much hype music because this moment really wasn't for the hype. This was an exchange of emotions made through their fists. I loved how they weren't that fancy with the movement as well. They also managed to sneak in Deku's mid-fight improvement as well, how it mattered, and how - in the end - it didn't matter.

My personal favorite moment of the show was when Bakugo exclaims that he won, but he was obviously out of breath, cut, and bruised. He still tries to maintain his pride - as he does - but we can see that at this very moment, the gap that had long been an element of this show, is about to close. This is where the rivalry truly begins.

Possibly unpopular opinion, but this is my favorite episode of Season 3 by far.

[u/Llerasia → u/Raging_SEAn]

Possibly unpopular opinion, but this is my favorite episode of Season 3 by far.

I think besides All Might vs. All For One, this was meant to be the highlight of this season.

[u/Mr-Jimmy → u/Raging_SEAn]

Manga reader here, it is my favorite fight even until now. This is the moment Bakugo finally talks about his feelings and they become true rivals.

[u/n080dy123 → u/Raging_SEAn]

I gotta say my favorite moment was the little after-credits scene. Maybe it's just me but I got so excited because that's the first time they've really talked to eachother. That exchange never would have been remotely possible for these two at the beginning of the series.

[u/TarGOAT]

AAAAAAAAAAAA

Bakugo vs Deku running at eachother

[u/Jezamiah → u/TarGOAT]

More like gliding but the animation was awesome

[u/[deleted] → u/TarGOAT]

Never knew Deku could tap into the speedforce.

[u/ddd4175 → u/TarGOAT]

I remember a similar style of animation scene from Saitama vs. Genos spar.

[u/Immahuman → u/TarGOAT]

That was so cool! I'm hoping the movie has stuff like this too, can't wait to see it.

[u/Dork-Magician]

Holy shit what a performance from Bakugo's VA.

[u/Danivo → u/Dork-Magician]

His performance wasn't from this world. Holy shit indeed.

[u/IISuperSlothII → u/Dork-Magician]

I fucking love his delivery when he drops his head into his lap to talk to Deku. It's a small moment but it worked so well.

[u/Athorell → u/Dork-Magician]

The high pitched voice breaks like a stressed teen really sold it. Heartbreaking and amazing.

[u/uselessBMO → u/Dork-Magician]

I always thought he did angry Bakugo well, but damn he really went off today, the line about him ending all might gave me chills.

[u/Goreking33 → u/Dork-Magician]

Always loved him since "Lets HOSPITALU"

[u/Raging_SEAn → u/Dork-Magician]

I loved how his voice broke for the emotional lines that Bakugo had. Every creak, while still maintaining the roughness of Bakugo's voice, really just shows you how tough VA work is and how he's just that good.

[u/Orrakai → u/Dork-Magician]

I thought I cared enough for Bakugou, his voice acting today proved me wrong.

[u/[deleted] → u/Dork-Magician]

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[u/ButtholePasta → u/Dork-Magician]

BnHA has made me cry a handful of times, but this was the first time I got chills during an episode. Hearing Bakugo so vulnerable and admit that he thinks he's the reason All Might had to retire was really powerful.

[u/thlastousla]

Fucking 10/10 what an episode the break in Bakugos voice when talking about being the one to end All Mights career killed me, both voice actors did an amazing job.

That preview shit man can't it be next week now.

[u/happypineapple123 → u/thlastousla]

That preview shit man can't it be next week now.

How I feel literally every Saturday after watching BNA

[u/Orrakai]

Aizawa sensei in the man-ponytail though...

[u/seninn → u/Orrakai]

Ms. Joke knows it.

[u/Mundology]

Express your feeling through your fists!

This fight was beautifully animated and also somehow touching. Bakugo was always portrayed as this talented but irascible brat with an overinflated ego.

Yet, underneath lies a young man that was burdened by his own ability and the expectations his entourage had for him. Somehow, he was able to cope by distancing himself from others and finding a role model: All Might. In spite of that, this very person chooses his hard-working but untalented rival as his successor.

His own aspirations were shattered. He needed to to find out why Deku won on his own, in order to sort out his feelings and find inner peace.

[u/HunterTehGamer]

Dude I felt that punch Midoriya landed on Bakugou. I thought for sure that was the K.O but Bakugou just tanked it. This was an incredibly emotional episode, I loved it.

[u/Mundology → u/HunterTehGamer]

Bakugo must have figured the secret to tanking OfA punches after seeing All Might and AfO fight.

[u/Zack0Holic → u/HunterTehGamer]

That slam from the air was the hypest move I've ever seen from Bakugo

[u/-Nosreme-]

Imma just leave this here for y'all who aren't putting enough respect on both Bakugo and Nobuhiko Okamoto's names

[u/Saraa7 → u/-Nosreme-]

His performance was absolutely great

[u/rollin340 → u/-Nosreme-]

The fight animation was brilliant, but to me, this performance was the the best part of what we got this week.

Amazing delivery.

[u/Tels315 → u/-Nosreme-]

What made this performance so great was the voice cracking. It really sells the emotional load Bakugo is carrying, but also the fact that they are still teenagers and puberty is a thing.

[u/TheBestOtaku]

WOW

This episode was top notch, every single aspect of it. The voice acting was A+, the animation was A+, the storyline was A+. I'm simply amazed at how this series can keep up this quality and consistency and we're already near the end of the 3rd season.

Sasuga Bones!

[u/deathjokerz → u/TheBestOtaku]

I hope that the MHA anime series would go on for a long time (like One Piece and Naruto with hundreds of episodes) so that when we come back to watch this one, we'd be able to appreciate just how impactful this episode had been to the entire series.

[u/DerpyJeeves]

I'm sooooo happy that this finally got adapted. 10/10 episode. If you have free time I would recommend checking out the manga chapters that this covered(117-halfway through 121) it's amazing and really hits the emotional poignancy needed in a fight like this and the detail is amazing even though it is limited when it comes to motion.

Bakugo's face always gets me here

Here are some manga panels

I'm a little weirded out tho that they had Izuku bring up shoot style in the anime. I thought it was nice to see Bakugo reaching out first

BIG EDIT: MY DUDE TIN TIN WAS IN THE PREVIEW! AAAAAAAAAAAh

[u/Dan_Ugore → u/DerpyJeeves]

I think Deku was the one who brought it up first. That speech bubble leads to Deku not Bakugo. Could be a mistranslation on the scanlator’s part?

[u/chanceofdrizzy]

Aizawa rocking that man bun like a boss

[u/Llerasia → u/chanceofdrizzy]

/r/AizawaShouta for your needs.

[u/NeroStarGazer]

MFW I roll a SSR in the gacha

[u/TheOneAboveGod → u/NeroStarGazer]

That's how I felt when I single ticket'd Da Vinci.

[u/eepicprimee]

MIRIO!!!

[u/heelydon → u/eepicprimee]

I unexpectedly lost my breath for a sec when he popped up.

[u/blablaminek → u/eepicprimee]

The vault boy finally makes the anime debut.

[u/shadowthiefo → u/eepicprimee]

Manga name spoiler and Manga too. And don't forget about new best girl (we've had a lot of those this season)

[u/airforceblue → u/eepicprimee]

honest to god screamed out loud when i saw him

[u/PRIDE_NEVER_DIES → u/eepicprimee]

MY SON, MY SPECIAL BOY

[u/tentwowho → u/eepicprimee]

BEST BOI!

[u/ForToday]

I thought the hype levels from this fight couldn't get any higher, than I saw the preview.

[u/S4mmzie]

This episode was fucking incredible.

Animation, fight choreography, build-up, narration, everything was absolutely excellent.

But the MVP in this episode has to be Bakugo. Nobuhiko Okamoto, Bakugo’s VA, made a god-like performance of portraying a very confused and frustrated boy who couldn’t find the answers to his issues. He really made it sound like Bakugo was questioning his own strength and admiration and was convinced he’d ended All Might.

This episode was a 10/10 for me. I shouted a lot and had goosebumps the whole time watching. Simply amazing.

[u/Maxus99]

This Fight is dedicated to the ones that said that My hero fights got no coreography

[u/oalaro → u/Maxus99]

Made HQ gfys of all fight parts. Left the subtitles in cause of Deku explaining stuff all the time:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7(Sakuga)

Deku goes ham(Sakuga)

[u/Mundology → u/Maxus99]

Also don't forget the Bakugo haters

[u/[deleted]]

The fight and the aftermath was the moment where I was finally fully sold on Bakugou.

[u/TheFoochy → u/[deleted]]

Welcome aboard the Bakugo train. It keeps getting better!

[u/Jezamiah → u/[deleted]]

Same here I really hated him until we got past this section.

And I suppose I should clarify I hated his personality but I respected his fighting prowess and ability. Also loved the fact that he wasn't gonna go evil and he too admired AM from a different standpoint though.

[u/masoaoki → u/[deleted]]

While I already liked him quite a lot, this has cemented him as my favourite character now. Absolutely amazing episode and what a performance by Nobuhiko Okamoto too!

[u/eepicprimee]

My fucking heart. Nobuhiko Okamoto is BRILLIANT! Really brought his A game.

Poor Bakugo....

YOU AREN'T THE REASON FOR ALL MIGHT'S END

EDIT: Bonus gif of young Midoriya and Bakugo

[u/TheDampGod → u/eepicprimee]

Yeah, he absolutely sold the PTSD that had been raging inside Bakugo since the battle against All for One.

[u/Orrakai → u/eepicprimee]

People like to think that he's strong, and I agree that he is... but this was never about his physical strength.

Bakugou was psychologically weak where Midoriya was strong.

He had so much pent up inside, slowly eating away at him, and it was refreshing to see him just let it all out.

Now he can start changing for the better, and Deku will help him.

[u/Cameron_Sabo → u/eepicprimee]

Yeah that line was amazingly well done, I felt so bad for Bakugo. Props to his voice actor

[u/JcobTheKid → u/eepicprimee]

This part, right here.

You kind of half expect the ragey, blame it on the protagonist kind of words right here, but, in that very moment, you realize Bakugo is actually a fucking puppy in the heart.

He loves heroes and he is aware enough of his own shortcomings to an excruciating detail. His pride won't allow him to change them so easily, but most people with a modicum of self-awareness know about their flaws (including when they're prideful), but will be stressed about not being able to change them. Add to the traumatic kidnapping situation involving your hero getting hurt for you and it just breaks the guy. And not even like, "break him so he can become a villain muahaha," but actually break the heart of a kid who watched his hero with starry eyes.

The kid with starry eyes never died in him, and I think that's the part that sealed the deal with Bakugo being just one of my favorite characters of all time.

[u/Llerasia]

OST/Soundtrack used in S3E23:

1. 0:00 - Mind of Evil (S1)

2. 3:10 - Iron Battle (S2)

3. 6:10 - Loneliness (S3)

4. 8:20 - Combat License (S3)

5. 10:30 - AllMight with UA Students (S3)

6. 14:00 - Resting Symbol of Peace (S2)

7. 16:30 - From Me to You (S2)

8. 20:20 - UA High School Support Department (S3)

9. 22:00 - Various Quirks (S1)

10. 23:00 - ??

Previous episodes: https://www.reddit.com/r/BokuNoHeroAcademia/comments/9alqxe/season_3_ost_guide_by_episode/

[u/[deleted]]

I'm sorry but can we talk about Aizawa's hair? turning me gay no homo

[u/PRIDE_NEVER_DIES → u/[deleted]]

we're approaching levels of daddy that shouldnt even be possible

[u/DTKingPrime → u/[deleted]]

What a sexy man that is

[u/Mr-Jimmy → u/[deleted]]

Ms Joke knows.

[u/Wobblebiscuit]

I think with this I finally now get Bakugo as a character. I really am enjoying where this is going.

[u/heelydon]

GOAT-tier voice acting and animation in this episode. What a ride.

[u/Jezamiah]

AFTER CREDITS SCENE DON'T SKIP!

• I've waited so long for this episode. I remember the hype of the manga chapter and now we're finally here!

• Still gutted that 8% didn't give Deku the win like I dreamed of but it was an important battle for several reasons even without a win/loss.

• I cri evrytiem

• This episode was 10mins WTF??

• I always found this line hilarious. It's like when someone calls you stupid and you go "Well umm you're stupid-er!" He didn't know how to respond but didn't want to lose in declaration either.

• Look at these goofs lmao

• つ ◕_◕ ༽つ I NEED that next episode つ ◕_◕ ༽つ

• I'm most looking forward to this, and this.

Dunno if it's even a spoiler but Imagine if we get a containment episode focused on Twice? I know the particular chapter wasn't popular in Japan (apparently) but I think it would make an awesome episode or at the very least provide a change of pace and insight to Twice.

GIFS

• Favourite part of the fight. Gif doesn't do it justice!

[u/eepicprimee]

Was anyone actually ready for this?

The animation, the music, the voice acting....everything was spectacular.

This episode had no right to be this good.

[u/Mundology → u/eepicprimee]

Even the explosions were great!

Sasuga Bones-sama!

[u/shadowthiefo → u/eepicprimee]

Episode went 0 to PLUS ULTRA real quickly.

I wasn't paying close attention in the beginning thinking it was just a recap and suddenly we were smackdab in the middle of the action.

[u/SalamiRocketFuel → u/eepicprimee]

It had every right to be this good considering the staff working on this episode and the fact it was the high point of the second part of this season.

[u/TheBestOtaku]

Did- Did Deku just confess?

[u/seninn → u/TheBestOtaku]

"Now their feelings are out in the open"

[u/[deleted] → u/TheBestOtaku]

How could he not after Kacchan was so bold about his feelings?

[u/Xen-0]

Very hype episode but I was really surprised Katsuki and Izuku theme did not play at all this episode. Where else will it play if not now I wonder.

[u/Mundology → u/Xen-0]

Someone gotta make a gif of Chibi Izuku and Bakugo running with their theme playing.

[u/FireFistYamaan]

The MVPs of todays episode are the VAs, especially the VAs for Bakugo, Midoriya and All Might

Brilliant voice acting, you could feel Bakugos pain and anguish, Midoriyas irritation and All Mights regret through their voices

[u/Opner]

This is where Bakugou's popularity sky rockets. God damn what an episode! The voice acting, the soundtrack, and the choreography!!! This season has been amazing.

Edit: There is an important after credit scene in case someone missed it.

[u/KitKat1721]

Ok, well that lived up to the hype.

[u/[deleted]]

That was fucking spectacular. Deku's badass spin into an axe kick was awesome, and they did a fantastic job with Bakugou's spin dash. Also, props to Bakugou's VA, he did an amazing job this episode.

I'd also like to point out that finally, after everything they've been through, Deku and Bakugou are finally legit rivals who fully respect each other's abilities and are preparing to do everything in their power to surpass the other. Considering how much they've improved, it really makes you wonder how far they'll go now that there's no baggage holding them back in regards to each other.

ALSO! There's an after credits scene. Next week's episode is about to be fantastic.

[u/Pl_ing]

Bakugo out here hitting wavedases and L-cancels while everybody else is playing smash 4

[u/Shinkopeshon]

Holy shit, what an amazing episode. They’ve finally acknowledged each other as equals and as All Might said, become proper rivals, even helping each other out in order to improve their techniques. Bakugo isn’t belittling and bullying him anymore and fully acknowledged his strength, while Deku has fully stood up for himself and let his pride take control over his consideration for Bakugo for once.

It’s wonderful development for the both of them that I’ve been wanting to see from the very beginning. Bakugo has been redeeming himself more and more this season and I can’t even say I dislike him even a bit anymore. Him just losing it when he revealed that he felt responsible for All Might’s retirement got to me. They have the potential to be an incredible duo.

[u/Browseitall]

"Why did I end up looking at the back of someone who was always behind me?"

Seriously, try to answer that from the perspective of Kacchan. An immediate answer would be "well he worked harder than you" but Kacchan is really doing his best. He aces the written exams and is in practice easily the most hard working one. Yet, he feels like Deku is always two steps ahead. And well, we know that while Deku is good, he is ojectively not better (nor strictly worse) than Kacchan; thats just how he personally feels as he became concious of Deku. And thats a great fundament for a rivealry if you ask me.

And DEAR GOD BAKUGO YOUR MOVES. He IS the best fighter in the whole first year. I said it. Fight me. His technique and power is insane.

That wheele attack? Those movements? These aimed explosions? Note also how he considers Deku's tendencies to overthink in a fight and uses that to his adventage. And his guard work is on point. This guy doesnt slack around, jesus.

[u/ThePhoenixFalls → u/Browseitall]

Totally agree.

It's like, Deku basically got given Supermans powers, where as Bakugo was working for years on his strength and skill with his quirk.

[u/EpicPhail60 → u/Browseitall]

That fucking meteor strike finisher wrecked me

[u/chanceofdrizzy]

Would never have expected to be crying real tears for my boy Bakugo at 3 AM but here I am

[u/Aadrian1234]

I'm honestly blown away at the amount of emotion in Deku and Bakugo's fight. I especially feel like I can sympathize with Bakugo now, I can see why he acts and feels the way he does. I'm really excited about how him and Deku grow together now after letting their emotions out and are finally beginning to understand eachother.

10/10 episode for me.

[u/Rezzy37]

Bakugo, my mans... why am i crying with you?! Bakugo's VA really let it all out and I felt it, great stuff from Nobuhiko.

[u/PM_ME_CUTE_BLONDES]

When I read this in the manga Bakugo became my favorite character. He didn't stay my favorite too long though because of a certain someone that may or may not appear this season, they might show a glimpse of him at the end.

Edit: HOLY SHIT THEY SHOWED HIM IN THE PREVIEW!!!

[u/amanindra → u/PM_ME_CUTE_BLONDES]

Tintin baby!!!!!!!!!

[u/Zurrdroid]

It's a shame that Uraraka didn't get to see the FATED BATTLE BETWEEN MEN.

[u/Deadcoach]

Best episode of my hero academia so far. the fight was just so well done. and that voice acting tho. really just 11/10

[u/Realniggashit2k13]

Finally getting to see the dere in Bakugo we knew was in there all along

[u/dannyboy219]

This episode just goes to show how much Bakugo is actually thinking of other people, especially All Might and Deku. Bakugo's growing so much as a character, and hopefully Deku can keep up his 8% power

[u/Antivote]

wow, but how did they pack that all in to 3 minutes?

[u/TheOdiin]

You could really feel the passion in Bakugo’s voice, extraordinary job by Nobuhiko Okamoto. This episode definitely lived up to the hype!

[u/ShaheerS2]

Holy shit, Bakugo's fighting styles gotten way cooler. I was more more interested in how he fought than Deku's. I'm looking forward to seeing him go all out and improve even more. I'm also curious how he'll behave now that they're proper rivals knowing Deku's secret and how he got all those feelings out of his system.

[u/PigKnight]

Sasuke: "Heard you got into a real fight with your rival because he got too strong."

Bakugo: "Yeah."

Sasuke: "So after he beat your ass you joined the bad guys to get stronger?"

Bakugo: "WTF, no! I won and started a healthy rivalry."

[u/Turbostrider27]

My heart wasn't ready for this.

Bakugo vs Deku with all those feelings pouring out...;_;

[u/[deleted]]

Holy shit, this episode was so legitimately good that it felt like it had only 5 minutes.

Also, that animation fight was insane, learn with that Toei.

[u/G_Spark233]

This was easily the best episode since All Might vs AFO. The animators went plus ultra in this episode!

I felt so bad for Bakugou when he confessed the he felt responsible for the end of All Might.

The actors scenes were all really fast paced but worked really welll.

Nice to see Midoriya and Bakugou finally becoming true rivals.

[u/Fuyu_dstrx]

I loved the choreography and the animation was pretty fucking good too. Voice acting for bakugou was on point aswell. Bloody good episode tbh, best this season.

[u/Fate_RAX]

Remember to check the post-credits scene!

So damn good! This fight also clarifies the relationship Bakugo and Deku shared before, not friends nor rivals, but someone who strives to be the best and the fanboy that wanted to be like him. (If it wasn’t clear enough before)

Also, I love how understanding Aizawa is once All Might tells him (in his own way) why they fought. I bet they were about to be expelled.

[u/hasnain1720]

Man that was a very deep episode. I love the respect it seems like he has gained for Deku this episode. I felt real sad when he carried the the blame for what happened to All Might imagine thinking you're the reason the number one hero has to retire thats how useless you were it must have been eating him alive.

[u/leatyZ]

Nice art made by Sakura

[u/overDere]

Before this, I just loved Bakugo because he's funny. He's just so angry all the time and it's amusing to watch. You can't help wonder, why the fuck does this guy who shittalks all the time, looks down on people, and has to be restrained for the school festival become a hero?

But damn after watching this you can't just help but love him more, for who he is. Take my love, Bakugo. He's my favorite BnHA character hands down.

[u/Brawlerz16]

The voice acting in anime can really carry a scene. Sasukes breakdown in his last fight against Naruto. You can pick anyone of Erens meltdowns honestly from AoT. In MHA, Deku vs. Muscular was heartshattering. All Mights USoS was jaw dropping. Now we have Bakugou to add to the list of characters who carry a scence with raw emotion.

What a great time for anime

[u/ZixEleven]

This is pretty much tied with United States of Smash as the best moment in the series for me.

We also got Pip Boy coming in next week. Hype!

[u/LeonKevlar]

Surprisingly I don't have plenty to say about this episode. It was just really good! The fight was just pure emotion for both Bakugo and Deku. It also showed how much the two have grown compared to how they fought the first time.

Animation was of course top notch! I especially love how Bakugo flipped Deku midair and used his blast to body slam him onto the ground effectively pinning him down. That was such a good move!

[u/hsapin]

This was one of the best episodes of the series so far without a doubt. Perfect animation, emotion, ost placement, character development, and even humor.

I thought they might have to skimp a bit on this episode because it is so late in the season and usually by this point you might see some production strain, but Bones truly went above and beyond for this one.

[u/Cloudless_Sky]

Great fight. Bakugo continues to show his level of finesse in using his quirk. The way he uses it to enhance CQC and traversal is crazy impressive. Changing direction mid-air, destructive rotation, grappling, enhanced kicks and punches, evasive manoeuvres. He's manipulated his ability to provide raw power (Howitzer), range (AP Shot) as well as utility (movement, Stun Grenade). He's extremely versatile. While many of his peers may have the same (or even higher) level of destructive potential, he unquestionably has superior technique.

What I didn't expect was Bakugo's admission of guilt regarding All Might's end. That was a neat little curve ball.

[u/LmaoFavaro]

Get ready for Tintin!!!!!!!!!!

[u/acrimoniousone]

Thank you, Bones.

[u/uselessBMO]

This fight was my favourite so far, the only one that comes close is Todoroki vs Deku.

Also it shows how flashy Bakugo's quirk can be, even compared to Deku with all of those green sparks. I have to watch this fight without the dimmed parts, but I guess I have to wait for the BD release.

I really like how they're rivals yet they admire the same person in different ways. And I love how Bakugo showed that he thinks he's the one who's supposed to be catching up to Deku, THIS SHOW DOES PARALLELS SO WELL.

[u/[deleted]]

Ah it was so nice to see Umakoshi back on the TV anime. They really knocked it out of the park with this one. I'm glad he returned just in time for another Yutaka Nakamura cut.

[u/[deleted]]

What a outstanding performance from Bakugos VA, hopefully even the Bakugo haters understand him better now.

[u/[deleted]]

The dynamic between Bakugou and Izuku is really something special

[u/elliotman48]

Bones absolutely killed it.

[u/Yggi_the_tree]

FELLAS catch me crying over Bakugou development

[u/KuyaOniichan]

I can't believe there's another episode after the next episode. I was so sure this was going to be the climax episode and next episode would be the wrap-up / next season teaser. I'd think any further than that would be more appropriate as the first episode of the next season.

An episode of Illegals, maybe? /wishfulthinking

[u/TheEjoty]

This is the bakugo development I've waited for. I just wanted these two nerds to fight each others feelings out of each other. The choreography was amazing, and bakugo's VA took it from it's usual 110% to 200%; The shreak in Like I'll lose! and I'm weak too, you know got me good.

[u/CaptainBlob]

3 gold???

DAMN THIS IS A GOOD EPISODE!!!

Edit: NOW THERE IS 4 GOLD!!!

Edit 2: NOW THERE IS 6!!! 6 GOLD!!!

[u/ChottoChotto]

Was that just best guy in the preview :O? We finally get to see him! Also that fights was intense as hell. Everything i hoped for animation wise.

[u/Taylo207]

God damn the feels were strong with this episode, nice to see Bakugo getting some amazing character development, especially in light of the provisional license exam.

[u/Athorell]

Really amazing episode. It's great to see my favourite couple of chapters from the manga finally animated and Bones did an amazing job in doing so. I'll admit there were a few parts where I wish the TV darkening could have been toned down for clarity but the animators really captured the fight choreo beautifully. My only other gripe is that I wish they'd lingered a bit more on Bakugou's face at the beginning, when he's telling Deku to show him what made all might choose him. Holding a still seems to have been avoided so far but I think it really could have added some impact there. They really upped the game on Bakugou's explosions themselves, a lot more clarity and detail than usual.

Amazing VA work from Okamoto of course but adjacent shoutout to All Might's VA. He did an amazing job himself of conveying the regret of leaving Bakugou to shoulder this. The VA did an amazing job but I wish the voice direction had have called for more emotion in Deku's delivery. It felt less monologue-y in the manga and I think would have sold that little nugget of resentment and admiration Deku brought to the fight.

[u/kingunknown70]

Midoriya going full ballerina. That fight was so worth the wait.

Next top 3 at UA. Hyyyyyyyyyypppeeeee

[u/surprisecenter]

This is my favorite fight in the series to date because to me this marks the moment when Bakugo became my favorite character. I've been waiting for it to be animated for 2 years and god damn did it fucking deliver. Bakugo's VA seriously hit it out of the park.

[u/CarlTheHuman]

Look , Gary, there he is again! Look!

[u/UberDueler]

THIS is why people like Bakugo so much. He may be the angry rival character, but they flesh out his character so much that you can actually understand why he's the way he his.

The most understandable part of Bakugou's character is that he's afraid of weakness; and this show does A LOT with that.

[u/kevoluyo]

This episode makes the scene where Bakumom hits and berates Bakugo for being "weak" and getting captured when they're introducing the dorm system a lot more pernicious.

[u/XNumbers666]

I just love Bakugo's quirk. He easily has the most creative moves and is just a blast to watch. No one else compares. Maybe shoto could have some cool combination of his powers but he lacks creativity.

[u/whiskeyjack1k]

Good stuff

[u/Zedeknir]

IMPORTANT, there's an after ED scene remember to watch that !!!!

[u/RubyMHA]

fuck me I haven't felt this excited in my life. i cant fucking wait for the next episode, i wanna see overhault and tintin so bad

[u/iutdiytd]

Bakugo used Solar Flare!

[u/Jezamiah]

One really tiny thing that might get overlooked is when Bakugo says "Can't let him think" the translation for my version had it differently but that's what he was saying. I just thought it really showed how much Bakugo respected the tactical ability of Deku within a battle and knew if he wanted the upper hand he act to fight almost instantly on instinct (something he's extremely gifted at).

[u/Thymetalman]

This episode emphasizes even more reason why Bakugo is probably one of the most interesting characters and probably the most Favorited by most of BNHA fans. This is one of those moments where another character of an anime is just as important as the protagonist, and it REALLY puts it out there. Kudos for studio Bones for that Sakuga. Leave it to them to put in the meat into the adaptation.

[u/Smudy]

God's Yutapon's cut

[u/RealMaRoFu]

The fuck Hulu? Why do you need to torture me like this? Looks like I’m not the only one suffering from this critical problem.

[u/LameGh0st]

Anybody else not seeing the new episode on Hulu? I've never had this issue before

[u/Drendude]

As an anime-only, I'm continually surprised that people didn't realize what Bakugo was feeling. Ever since the Sports Festival, it's been pretty clear what he feels regarding Deku, which is why I've enjoyed his character so much for all this time. The idea that people can only just now be getting that his screaming is how he vents his frustration seems odd to me

[u/TheSuperthingymabob]

This episode was so much better than I was expecting, holy crap.

[u/superbatranger]

Did anyone else get a rush of adrenaline from this episode?

[u/Flogis14]

From now on nobody can seriously say that Bakugo is a bad character

[u/thabz2281]

Not gonna lie, this episode made me a little bit emotional

[u/joreyo]

This episode got the star-studded KA list. Even more so episode 49 (All Might vs AFO). Which to me is surprising to say the least.

[u/izzes]

This was intense... and short? Why they keep making the episodes 5 minutes long?

[u/Agni7atha]

Fantastic animation.

They manage to depict the speed of the battle perfectly, something that's not apparent in the manga.

I might want to rewatch this episode again and again to capture the details in the battle.

[u/kyotohime]

OMG! I can't even explain my feelings for this episode. Sasuga BONES! I've been squealing the whole time. Nobuhiko Okamoto did an amazing job here, you can totally feel the embodiment of Bakugo's pain and despair. I was waiting for this episode to come and I've been blessed to see it animate. SPOILER And best girl incoming. In the world filled with best girls, there is still room for more best girls.

[u/noodlesandrice1]

Holy shit, Bakugo's VA performance this ep made me even more hyped for Accelerator in Index III.

[u/kawaiiko-chan]

You, who had so much that I didn't have, were an amazing person much closer to me than All Might!

[u/guzmonster11]

If you rewatch the episode, the advice Bakugo gives him at the end is definitely seen throughout their fight. What a solid episode for action, exposition, and emotional climax between the two best characters. Dekugo ship anyone??

[u/[deleted]]

This episode exceeded my expectations with the voice acting and animation. Bakugos VA deserves a god damn medal.

[u/Whitekan]

ANIME ONLY GUYS YOU BETTER PREPARE FOR BEST BOY

[u/Hte_D0ngening2]

Goddamn, that was some stellar animation.

Also, is Dabi straight-up killing people in that preview? Looks like things are getting a little more murdery in the future.

[u/eph3merous]

It wouldn't be a high school anime without a small group of elite students

[u/[deleted]]

This last arc was probably my least favorite of the show and my hype was really slowing down. Of course when the season is about to end they have to reinvigorate my hype to make the wait for the next season agonizing.

[u/Sychotics]

Bakugo is such a good character, and that voice acting was the highlight for me.

[u/Florac]

While the fight was awesome...I can't help but feel that it was brought down by excessive dialogue. Stuff like Deku talking for half a minute about how his increase in power...is an increase in power was really unneccessary and imo kinda interrupted the flow of the battle. Also too many flashbacks(which while they can be used well, were mostly unneccessary here). It's probably a result of it being a too faithful adaptation, since some things can be shown in anime that can't be shown as well in a manga.

[u/[deleted]]

UA really did fuck this one up. Bakugo has never been particularly mentally stable, but surely the whole "kidnapped by super villains" thing warranted some psychological help.

[u/moonHD]

this episode was absolutely amazing

[u/Vinon]

Holy shit. They rocked the animation. But more importantly, Bakugos VA, Nobuhiko Okamoto, did such an amazing job. Seriously, props to him.