Boku no Hero Academia 5
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EP 1Emergency Drill Activates at U.A. High School for Class 1-A
Mar 27, 2021An emergency drill takes place at U.A. High School, requiring Class 1-A to report for duty immediately. The students are called upon to respond to this urgent situation as part of their training. This event tests their readiness and coordination within the school environment. The narrative focuses on the immediate response required from the class members as they mobilize for the exercise. This scenario highlights the importance of preparedness and swift action in high-stakes situations at the institution.
EP 2Hawks and Endeavor resume daily routines following their battle with the Nomu
Apr 3, 2021Following their intense confrontation with the Nomu, Hawks and Endeavor transition back into their everyday lives. The narrative shifts focus to Izuku, who finds himself reflecting on the power of One For All within his dreams. This period of relative calm allows the characters to process the aftermath of their recent conflict while Izuku contemplates the significance of the legacy he carries. The episode explores the quiet moments between major battles, highlighting the personal thoughts and adjustments required as the heroes return to their normal routines after such a significant event.
EP 3Class A and Class B face off in a joint training exercise at Ground Gamma.
Apr 10, 2021Following a conversation with All Might, Midoriya learns that the spirits of One For All’s previous users reside within the Quirk. Later, Class 1A and Class 1B gather at Ground Gamma for their initial joint training session. Alongside Hitoshi Shinso from General Studies, the students form teams for 4 vs 4 matches. During the first round, Class A is swiftly ambushed by Class B. However, Shinso shifts the momentum using his evolved Brainwashing Quirk, enhanced by Persona Cords that enable him to imitate any voice, thereby altering the course of the battle.
EP 4Shinso Must Make His Move in Class A's Strategic Victory
Apr 17, 2021Class A faces rapid defeat, leading to the capture of Kirishima and Koda. Kaminari devises a new strategy by allowing himself to be taken prisoner to distract Class B. This diversion enables Shinso to use his quirk to disrupt enemy communications while Asui secures the final blows. Following Class A's win in the first match, the team celebrates their success. Meanwhile, Shinso reflects on his journey, considering the significant progress he must still make to achieve his goal of becoming the hero he aspires to be.
EP 5Tokoyami Develops New Technique Under Hawks During Class A Counterattack
Apr 24, 2021Following a brief pause after the first match, the second bout commences with Dark Shadow being controlled by Kuroiro. Tokoyami, previously annoyed during his internship because Hawks utilized him merely for intelligence gathering, aims to demonstrate his professional worth. Hawks, who lacks interest in mentoring the next generation, recognizes that Tokoyami requires encouragement to unlock his true capabilities. Under Hawks' guidance, Tokoyami creates a new technique. As Class A initiates their counteroffensive, Tokoyami utilizes this new move to take flight and join the battle.
EP 6Class A team struggles against Komori and Fukidashi while Kendo challenges Yaoyorozu in Field Gamma.
May 1, 2021The Class A team faces division due to the abilities of Komori and Fukidashi, resulting in Aoyama’s capture. Motivated by a need to exceed Yaoyorozu, Kendo initiates a one-on-one duel with her. Yaoyorozu successfully sends a bag of support items across Field Gamma to assist her teammates. Using thermal goggles, Tokoyami locates and captures the hidden Class B team. However, Komori retaliates by enlarging spores inhaled by Tokoyami, rendering him unconscious. While Yaoyorozu remains unconscious, an exhausted Kendo captures Hagakure. Although Class B wins Match 2, Kendo considers the victory unearned because she failed to surpass Yaoyorozu.
EP 7Combat zone shifts to Field Gamma as Match 3 begins between Class A and Class B teams
May 8, 2021The battle area moves to Field Gamma due to damage from Class B. All Might reflects on past users while Midoriya and Bakugo analyze their One For All dream. Tokoyami urges Todoroki to honor their mentors during Match 3. Endeavor waits impatiently for Todoroki to accept his offer to teach a signature move. Class A’s strategy fails against Honenuki, while Tetsuetsu targets Todoroki. Cornered, Iida activates Recipro Turbo, a technique inherited from his brother Tensei, to break free from the trap.
EP 8Todoroki and Tetsutetsu's Exhausting Endurance Battle Ends in a Draw
May 15, 2021Todoroki and Tetsutetsu endure a grueling match that leaves both exhausted, prompting Todoroki to attempt his father's signature technique. Honenuki and Iida intervene in the chaos, causing all four participants to lose consciousness. Because the time limit expires, the third match is declared a draw. In Recovery Girl’s Office, Todoroki and Iida discuss their areas for improvement, while Honenuki expresses hope for a future rematch. The fourth match then commences, with Bakugo prepared to demonstrate his development against Midoriya.
EP 9Early Bird! Class B targets Bakugo but Class A wins Match 4 in 5 minutes.
May 22, 2021Class B attempts to exploit Bakugo’s selfishness to overwhelm Class A, but their efforts fail against Class A’s coordinated teamwork. Bakugo demands a flawless victory and ensures no teammate is left behind, leading to a Class A win in Match 4 within 5 minutes. Bakugo awkwardly dismisses praise from Midoriya and All Might. As Match 5 approaches, Monoma and his team strategize to eliminate Midoriya first. Meanwhile, Midoriya practices One For All, which functions normally. The final match of the Joint Training Exercise is about to commence.
EP 10Blackwhip Manifests as Midoriya Battles Monoma in Field Gamma
May 29, 2021All For One senses his brother, while All Might worries over Gran Torino’s report that Shimura was told the time has not yet come. Monoma frames Bakugo for All Might’s end, provoking Midoriya into attacking. Black tendrils erupt from Midoriya’s arm, rampaging through Field Gamma. Uraraka restrains him, and Shinso brainwashes him to stop the rampage. Midoriya enters the vestige world, meeting a previous holder who explains the tendrils are Blackwhip, his original quirk. The holder notes that One For All’s core has grown large enough to manifest previous quirks within Midoriya. Upon waking, Midoriya and Uraraka shift to defense as Match 5 escalates into an all-out brawl.
EP 11Class A triumphs in Joint Training as Midoriya pins Shinso despite Blackwhip chaos
Jun 5, 2021Aizawa permits the match to proceed despite Blackwhip's rampage, prioritizing the students' ambitions. Monoma attempts to copy One For All to attack Uraraka, but the Quirk fails unexpectedly. Shinso intervenes, inadvertently providing Midoriya an opening for their rematch. During the fight, Shinso drops pipes on Midoriya, who counters using Blackwhip. Uraraka and her teammates defeat the remaining Class B members, allowing Midoriya to pin Shinso. Although defeated and unable to demonstrate his growth to Midoriya, Shinso smiles in amazement at the performance of both classes. The event concludes with Class A winning Match 5 and the Joint Training exercise. Consequently, Shinso receives a passing grade for his transfer into the Hero Course.
EP 12Midoriya and Bakugo spar while Monoma fails to help Eri train
Jun 5, 2021Midoriya and Bakugo spar in Gym Gamma to trigger Blackwhip, with Midoriya noting it requires One For All mastery. Bakugo observes the similarity between One For All and All For One, leaving Midoriya contemplative. The following day, Aizawa introduces Monoma to the dorms to assist Eri’s training via Quirk copying. However, Monoma cannot help because his ability struggles with energy-requiring Quirks. Encouraged by Midoriya, Eri remains determined to master her power, a sentiment Midoriya shares. Bakugo and Todoroki, having obtained their Hero Licenses, patrol snowy streets and defeat a thief gang. Upon returning to the dorms, they are surprised by a party thrown by their classmates to celebrate their exam success.
EP 13Class 1-A Celebrates Christmas Amidst Training and Agency Uncertainties
Jun 19, 2021Nine days after Deika City’s destruction, Class 1-A starts interview training. Midoriya briefly manifests Blackwhip while visualizing One For All. All Might researches previous holders. During winter vacation, the class and Eri celebrate their first Christmas together. Midoriya hopes for continued joy despite an uncertain future. With Nighteye Agency busy and Best Jeanist missing, Midoriya and Bakugo lack work study placements. Todoroki invites them to join Endeavor’s agency.
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Hawks visits Best Jeanist while Midoriya begins work studies and Endeavor investigates a hidden message.
Jun 26, 2021Weeks prior, Hawks accepts Dabi’s invitation to join the League of Villains and attacks Best Jeanist during a recovery check. Midoriya celebrates New Year's with his mother before starting work studies. Endeavor meets his new interns in the city but interrupts their introduction to stop a villain promoting doomsday theories. After defeating the threat, Hawks gives Endeavor a copy of Destro’s book on the Meta Liberation War, pointing out specific highlighted passages. Endeavor notices Hawks’ unusual behavior and returns to his office to analyze the text. By connecting letters in the highlighted sections, he deciphers a secret warning from Hawks. The message reveals that the Meta Liberation Army plans to attack Japan in four months.
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Endeavor trains Midoriya and Bakugo while Hawks prepares for Shigaraki's attack
Jul 10, 2021Endeavor accepts Midoriya and Bakugo as students after realizing the Hero Public Safety Commission revived the Work Study program to prepare for Shigaraki’s combined forces. He aims to understand their weaknesses, as Midoriya seeks to master all his Quirks and Bakugo wants to know what he lacks besides strength. Todoroki joins to learn from Endeavor and emulate All Might. Endeavor challenges his interns to defeat a villain before the program ends. Meanwhile, Hawks reflects on Tokoyami and the next generation of heroes, setting a goal that the villains will fail and everyone will be smiling by spring.
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Selkie and Ryukyu Agency Assist in Chemical Smuggling Interdiction
Jul 17, 2021The Oki Mariner Crew chases a vessel transporting chemicals for illegal Quirk Boosters, prompting Selkie to request backup from the Ryukyu agency. Ryukyu, Uraraka, Asui, and Nejire arrive, allowing Selkie to let the younger heroes rest on the beach to improve morale. As evening falls, the team engages the smugglers, who attempt to flee via cargo plane. Sirius harpoons Uraraka, who uses her new costume’s grappling hook to board the aircraft. She defeats the smuggler, and with assistance from Ryukyu and Nejire, lands the plane safely. Post-operation, Selkie and Ryukyu note the client used a pseudonym and the chemicals were destined for Otheon, Europe. A mysterious figure learns of the failed delivery but remains unconcerned, claiming he possesses sufficient materials for the "salvation of humanity."
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Endeavor visits Todoroki home for dinner while a mysterious figure watches his victory
Jul 24, 2021During work studies, Endeavor joins Fuyumi, Natsuo, and Todoroki for dinner, but tension rises when Fuyumi mentions Endeavor forbidding Natsuo’s cooking. Natsuo leaves in anger. Later, Midoriya and Bakugo overhear Todoroki and Fuyumi discussing their mother and Endeavor’s past actions. Todoroki admits he cannot easily forgive Endeavor and feels uncertain about his emotions. Midoriya suggests that Todoroki may be ready to forgive, though it is acceptable if he chooses not to. Endeavor reflects on his family and wishes Toya were present. Meanwhile, a hooded man is released from prison and visits a Christmas bazaar, smiling as he sees a television broadcast of Endeavor defeating a High-End villain.
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Endeavor faces street villains threatening Natsuo while confronting his past failures with his family.
Jul 31, 2021Fuyumi reveals to Midoriya and Bakugo that Natsuo blamed Endeavor for Toya’s death due to their close bond. Endeavor attempts to return the trio to U.A., but their car is ambushed by street whitelines controlled by the villain Ending. Holding Natsuo hostage, Ending argues that heroes cannot kill, yet Endeavor killed the High-End Nomu, implying he can do so again. Endeavor hesitates upon seeing Natsuo’s fear as Ending launches cars and suspends the hostage before a train. Bakugo rescues Natsuo, Midoriya uses Blackwhip to secure the vehicles, and Todoroki captures Ending. Endeavor apologizes for abandoning his responsibilities, but Natsuo refuses forgiveness. Endeavor accepts this, deciding his best contribution is ensuring his family’s happiness without him.
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Aizawa and Mic visit Tartarus to question Kurogiri about his past as Oboro Shirakumo.
Aug 14, 2021During the third semester, Aizawa and Present Mic are summoned to Tartarus Prison by Detective Tsukauchi and Gran Torino. They discover that Kurogiri is a Nomu constructed from the body of their former classmate, Oboro Shirakumo. Because the Nomu retains fragments of his personality, the teachers attempt to interview him for information regarding the League of Villains. Kurogiri’s immediate concern for Shigaraki’s location unsettles Aizawa, reflecting Shirakumo’s caring nature. As Aizawa and Mic share memories of their school days, they experience an emotional breakdown over the impact of Shirakumo’s death. Eventually, Kurogiri’s programming fails, allowing Shirakumo’s consciousness to surface briefly. He manages to utter the word "Hospital" before being suppressed again. This clue is forwarded to Hawks. Meanwhile, All For One’s physician observes with manic laughter that Shigaraki’s transformation into his masterpiece is proceeding better than anticipated.
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Shigaraki faces Gigantomachia while the League deals with Re-Destro's ultimatum in Deika City.
Aug 21, 2021Two months prior, Gigantomachia challenges Shigaraki's worthiness as All For One's successor, forcing the League of Villains to teleport to Dr. Ujiko's laboratory. The doctor aids Shigaraki's destructive goals but requires him to defeat Gigantomachia before granting power, while Ujiko tasks Dabi with testing a High-End Nomu. After a month and a half of failed attempts to subdue Gigantomachia, Shigaraki's abilities improve. Meanwhile, Twice discovers their broker Giran has been captured and tortured by Re-Destro, leader of the Meta Liberation Army. Re-Destro issues an ultimatum, inviting the League to Deika City. Shigaraki accepts the challenge, anticipating that Gigantomachia will crush the opposing forces.
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Ambush at Deika City Leads to Toga’s Quirk Evolution and Team Separation
Aug 28, 2021A welcome gathering for the League in Deika City is interrupted by an ambush that scatters the members. Toga is cornered by Curious, who seeks to understand her past, including a middle school incident involving blood consumption. Curious attacks with explosives, but Toga, desperate to become the people she loves, undergoes a Quirk evolution near death. This change grants her Zero Gravity, causing Curious and her allies to fall from the sky. Meanwhile, Shigaraki displays his enhanced ability to kill anyone he has previously touched. Dabi starts a fight against the ice user Geten, and Twice discovers an unconscious Toga, only to be trapped by Skeptic’s puppets disguised as an unmasked Twice.
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Twice struggles against Skeptic while unleashing doubles to aid the League in Deika City.
Sep 4, 2021Captured and immobilized, Twice endures severe pain as Skeptic’s puppets threaten Toga’s life. This suffering triggers a realization that he is not merely a duplicate, prompting him to generate thousands of his own doubles. These copies swarm Deika City to support the League, successfully shifting the battle’s momentum. To guarantee Shigaraki’s safety, Doctor Ujiko summons Gigantomachia to defend All For One’s successor. Meanwhile, a Twice double attempts to rescue Giran from Re-Destro’s tower but fails against the enemy’s superior speed and strength. Despite this setback, Shigaraki destroys the tower’s foundation, causing it to collapse. The doubles shield Giran during the destruction, allowing Shigaraki to confront Re-Destro directly.
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Tenko Shimura's traumatic childhood and the fatal manifestation of his Decay Quirk
Sep 11, 2021Re-Destro destroys Shigaraki’s hands, triggering memories of his past. As a child, Tenko Shimura lived under his father Kotaro’s strict rule to never mention heroes, who were blamed for harming families. Despite this, Tenko’s sister secretly gave him a photo of their grandmother, Nana Shimura. When Kotaro violently rejected the image, he later regretted abandoning Tenko to the foster system. Tenko’s Quirk then manifested, killing his family members one by one, including his mother who tried to comfort him. When Tenko begged for help, Kotaro attacked him instead. Enraged, Tenko used Decay to kill his father. Amidst the destruction, Tenko felt pleasure and realized he may have desired this outcome all along.
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Tomura Shigaraki: Origin explores his past and the formation of the Paranormal Liberation Front
Sep 18, 2021The narrative traces Tenko’s isolation in the city until All For One provides aid, grooming him into Tomura Shigaraki. In the present, Shigaraki destroys Deika City with his Quirk, prompting Re-Destro to pledge the Meta Liberation Army’s allegiance based on Destro’s ideology. Gigantomachia recognizes Shigaraki as All For One’s successor. Within a week, the Liberation Army covers up the Deika City incident. The League of Villains and the Meta Liberation Army merge into the Paranormal Liberation Front, announcing lieutenants before members and an undercover Hawks. Re-Destro, now using a high-tech chair after leg amputation, joins the new structure. Doctor Ujiko rewards a recovering Shigaraki with power, solidifying the alliance’s leadership and strategic direction.
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- Boku no Hero Academia 5 has 25 episodes.
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- Boku no Hero Academia 5 came out in 2021.
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- Boku no Hero Academia 5 was directed by Kenji Nagasaki.
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