: Reviewers highlight the mutual respect between Deku and Gentle, noting how Deku sees a reflection of what he could have become in Gentle's failed hero path.
: Gentle’s decision to shoulder the blame to protect La Brava adds a layer of maturity to the series' portrayal of villainy. Critical Consensus Animation Highly praised for the music video-style performance. Emotional Impact My Hero Academia Legendas InglГЄs S04E23
The 23rd episode of My Hero Academia Season 4, titled (originally aired March 21, 2020), is widely celebrated as the emotional peak of the season, delivering a rare but vital moment of pure joy after the darkness of the Overhaul arc. The Climax of the School Festival Arc : Reviewers highlight the mutual respect between Deku
: The narrative focus remains on Eri . Her genuine smile during the performance represents her finally breaking free from the lingering shadow of Overhaul’s trauma, a moment that many reviewers found deeply moving. Resolution of the Gentle Criminal Arc Emotional Impact The 23rd episode of My Hero
Before the music starts, the episode wraps up the conflict between Deku and Gentle Criminal.
: The centerpiece is the high-energy song-and-dance performance featuring the original track "Hero too." Led by Jiro Kyoka's vocals, the animation by Studio Bones is praised for its vibrancy and ability to capture the class's collective effort.
Considered "Anime Moment of the Year" by some for Eri’s smile.