: Reviewers from Leisurebyte lauded the episode as a return to form, giving it a "full score" for its top-notch music and animation.
: The episode probes the "skeletons in Endeavor's closet," specifically his past treatment of his family. His inability to act when his son Natsuo is threatened—tripped up by Natsuo's earlier harsh words—humanizes the Number One Hero in a way rarely seen. Boku no Hero Academia 5th Season Episode 18
: Seeing Midoriya, Bakugo, and Shoto blitz the villain, "Ending," before Endeavor could even move, provides a visceral sense of their growth under his tutelage. Deku's controlled use of Blackwhip in a high-pressure scenario was a particular highlight for many viewers. The Villain: Ending Boku no Hero Academia Season 5 - Episode 18 discussion : Reviewers from Leisurebyte lauded the episode as
The episode is praised for its pacing and technical execution, especially after slower preceding chapters. : Seeing Midoriya, Bakugo, and Shoto blitz the