It's like the entire budget of one arc went into a single episode. I was going crazy with all the visual spectacle. This probably is my favorite episode of my hero academia ever. Nothing but full respect for Endeavor and also great job hawks for assisting him throughout the fight. Thank you yutaka nakamura and yuki hayashi for the crazy sakuga. Waiting eagerly for season 5 now.
41 Reviews
Blown away
colemathis4 April 2020
After the last arc, I've been waiting for something amazing. There were great moments in the past arc, but nothing that blew me away like this episode. The battle that takes place is beautiful and is the best battle since Deku vs Overhaul
What an incredible pay-off episode
denniyquellhorst4 April 2020
Actually, I was tongue-tied during the whole Episode.
It was not just the jaw-dropping fight sequence, it was also the given background story of Endeavor linked to his family which made his character so much more interesting and complex. Thus his fight against High-End was Endeavor's most important one in his upcoming superhero career as the number 1.
All in all, my hero Academia finally delivers a superb last episode which strongly hypes for the fifth season, but also contributed by the sole post-credit scene. That one smacked my chest so hard, it turned into mere happiness.
Saving the best till last.
kaz-254535 April 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Typically with this series we have been getting two arcs each season since the second onward, with an episode or two at the end to wrap things up and plant the seeds for the next season.
Though this review is for the finale episode of the season, I will preface this with some thoughts on the season as a whole.
The first arc, Overhaul, was quite phenomenal, but still never quite reached the incredible highs that the show has reached previously. Such as Todoroki Origins, All Might vs All for One, and Deku vs. Kacchan II - though Lemillion's stand against Overhaul is definitely up there, and in time, perhaps I'll see it in the same category. That said it was still very enjoyable, and perhaps the darkest arc of the series thus far. Overhaul made for a compelling villain, and Shigaraki's continued growth here is fascinating as well. The animation in the final battle against Overhaul was also maybe the best we've seen so far, it was beautiful.
The second arc - School Festival, while seemingly a little divisive, was a refreshing change of pace, being the most lighthearted arc thus far after the darkest. The comedy was mostly on point, Gentle Criminal and La Brava were both entertaining, but also this arc was all about the feels. The fight between Gentle and the school festival performance itself were both satisfying moments for the series.
Now, with all that being said, and as I mentioned at the start, I really just expected the last two episodes to give us some tantalisation for the next arc. Nothing crazy, you know?
I could not have been more wrong, and I am so glad that I was. THIS FINALE was certainly up there with the best moments of the series thus far and I'm gobsmacked. The animation was stunning, and Endeavour's unyielding determination had me tearing up. The parallel's between All Might's last fight, and this being Endeavor's start, even with the hand raised at the end, was such a lovely touch. This episode shocked me, and all I can really say is... wow.
Though this review is for the finale episode of the season, I will preface this with some thoughts on the season as a whole.
The first arc, Overhaul, was quite phenomenal, but still never quite reached the incredible highs that the show has reached previously. Such as Todoroki Origins, All Might vs All for One, and Deku vs. Kacchan II - though Lemillion's stand against Overhaul is definitely up there, and in time, perhaps I'll see it in the same category. That said it was still very enjoyable, and perhaps the darkest arc of the series thus far. Overhaul made for a compelling villain, and Shigaraki's continued growth here is fascinating as well. The animation in the final battle against Overhaul was also maybe the best we've seen so far, it was beautiful.
The second arc - School Festival, while seemingly a little divisive, was a refreshing change of pace, being the most lighthearted arc thus far after the darkest. The comedy was mostly on point, Gentle Criminal and La Brava were both entertaining, but also this arc was all about the feels. The fight between Gentle and the school festival performance itself were both satisfying moments for the series.
Now, with all that being said, and as I mentioned at the start, I really just expected the last two episodes to give us some tantalisation for the next arc. Nothing crazy, you know?
I could not have been more wrong, and I am so glad that I was. THIS FINALE was certainly up there with the best moments of the series thus far and I'm gobsmacked. The animation was stunning, and Endeavour's unyielding determination had me tearing up. The parallel's between All Might's last fight, and this being Endeavor's start, even with the hand raised at the end, was such a lovely touch. This episode shocked me, and all I can really say is... wow.
Going out with prominence
karl-emil-vik4 April 2020
Warning: Spoilers
It was a while since I was this worked up after an episode of BNHA, but I knew this one would be special. From the start it's intense as all hell and the sakuga keeps coming and coming. No kidding, they had four of their best animators on this episode, at once. It's an exceptional adaptation from the manga with all the shots being handled at a top notch level, both story- and animation-wise. One small thing to pick on is possibly Endeavor turning into a Beyblade, but it doesn't change the overall impression at all. From start to finish you will sit on the edge of your seat and to top it off the post-credits scene is the best way to end a season with its ups and downs. To sum the episode up with two words:
PROMINENCE BURN!
PROMINENCE BURN!
Extraordinary!
JohnLucisCaelum4 April 2020
Bones studio is A GOAT 🐐
waelboussalem4 April 2020
Really good episode for real .such a masterpiece the smooth animation and freakin action sence.make this episode one of the best episodes of MHA so far. With overhaul fight, all might vs all for one fight, deku vs shoto, deku vs bakugo, my hero academia is blessed to have studio like bones.PLUS ULTRA
A great ending to my favorite season of my hero academia
cameronjames-869594 April 2020
I know that a lot of fans were not the biggest fans of this season just calling it filler and just were not pleased with it or atleast the second half of the season. But I just love this season to death and it's most likely my favorite season of this show. And this episode is just perfect and yes I knew what happens because I also read the manga but I couldn't wait to see this how they did this episode and I have to say I was not disappointed. Just the pure scale of the battle of endeavor and this nomo is just amazing and I can't lie both times from when I read it and watched it I got alittle teary eyed. And just from reading the manga I can just tell we are in for a wild ride with season 5 and I can't wait for it to come out but in the mean time I'll be playing my hero ones justice and reading the manga to get my fix of my hero academia.
Best episode in MHA
mohammedskoidr994 April 2020
The Best episode of the series so far
cannabinosa10 November 2020
Felt it to my core!!
tripaditya-802895 April 2020
Warning: Spoilers
This episode makes for an epic finale as well as a beginning for the characters. When the episode ended I had goosbumps all over and there. I was sitting speechless, AGAIN!! How do they do this man, Horikoshi is one of the best writers to live in this century no doubt. And when One for All was passed to Deku officially and his body accepted it the moment hit home.
Endeavour - The Number One Hero
darthvadermasteryoda-523315 April 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Excellent episode to show that All Might left the position of Number One Hero in the right hands. Also i loved the fact that no other hero was ever thinking what happens after All Might retires and hence no one was chasing after him to surpass him except Endeavour.
This was FIRE!!!
and_mikkelsen19 July 2022
After a lot of average episodes with a few great moments we suddenly get this masterpiece out of nowhere! It feels like most of the budget after Deku vs Overhaul, went to this episode! I was admirering the visuals, more than i am used to with this show! After this i guarenty you will like Endavour!
The post credit scene also makes you excited for whats to come!
The post credit scene also makes you excited for whats to come!
One of the best anime I've seen
rayanv-665364 April 2020
The character development was great the action the suspense the drama the last episode kept me guessing really loved the last moment that they left us with it and a great finale for season 4 and can't wait for season 5
Prominence Burn!!!!
ahnaftahmidfiyaz19 October 2020
The best episode of the whole series
this_is_maz19 April 2020
This is why i love My Hero Academia
tant-649894 April 2020
Now THAT'S what I'm talking about!
ComradeCat31 October 2020
After Season 4 being mostly a compilation of "meh" and "not quite there" episodes with only a handful of exceptions... After all sloppy arcs and underwhelming battles comes Episode 25, like a fist in the face, like a smoldering punch in the guts. Now that's what we have been waiting for! Studio Bones nails not only the storytelling aspect but presentation as well which was so far quite lacking in Season 4. Everything is just spectacular. The fighting scene is probably one of the best in the entire MHA series, overshadowing even All Might vs All for One. And not only this. Finally, we got a rewarding resolution for Endeavor story arc - something I personally have been waiting for a long time. Bravo, Studio Bones. After all my suffering with Season 4, once again I'm hyped for the next installments.
A beautiful cinematography
meenq8 May 2020
This episode was one of the best episode with the emotional grip, I had tears in my eyes while watching it. The reality that human can surpass the limit when he is enough adamant to achieve it. Endeavour shows that rather than having it easily, he wants to achieve it the hard way. Best episode till date of my hero academia. Eagerly waiting for 5th season.
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