Episode 98
Tomura Shigaraki: Origin
May 29, 2021
9.0 Rating
Arc: Joint Training Arc
Episode Overview
The origin of the series' primary villain Tomura Shigaraki is revealed in full — a traumatic backstory that reframes his monstrous nature as a product of deliberate manipulation and personal tragedy.
What Fans Think
Widely considered the standout episode of Season 5 and one of the most important villain origin stories in shonen anime. The revelation transformed Shigaraki from an irritant into a genuinely tragic antagonist.
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