The episode provides brief, comedic updates on other students, such as Bakugo struggling with Best Jeanist's attempts to "tame" him and Yaoyorozu's frustration with filming commercials for Uwabami. Where to Watch
Chief of Police Kenji Tsuragamae informs Midoriya, Todoroki, and Iida that using their Quirks without licenses is a crime. To avoid punishment, they agree to let Endeavor take official credit for capturing Stain, meaning their heroism will never be public knowledge.
He gains a deeper bond with Midoriya and Iida, even humorously suggesting his presence might be a "curse" that leads to hand injuries, earning him the nickname "The Hand Crusher".
Iida learns his left arm has severe nerve damage. He chooses to leave it unhealed for now as a reminder of his mistakes and a motivation to become a true hero.
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This guide covers the 18th episode of the second season of Boku no Hero Academia (also known as My Hero Academia ). Depending on how you count the episodes, this refers to of the overall series. Episode Overview Title: "The Aftermath of Hero Killer: Stain" Adaptation: Adapts chapters 56 and 57 of the manga.
A video of Stain's ideology—that modern heroes are "fake" and only those like All Might are worthy—goes viral. This inspires numerous villains to seek out the League of Villains, significantly boosting Shigaraki's influence.