Episode 23
Shoto Todoroki: Origin
Jun 3, 2017
9.4 Rating
Arc: U.A. Sports Festival Arc
Episode Overview
Todoroki's tragic backstory is revealed in full during his battle with Izuku, who pushes the ice-and-fire user to acknowledge the entirety of his power. The episode is the emotional centerpiece of Season 2.
What Fans Think
Consistently ranked among the best episodes in the series and a contender for one of the best in any recent anime. The battle doubles as a psychological confrontation and the emotional release is a genuinely cathartic moment.
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