My Hero Academia season 7 episode 16, titled “The Chain Thus Far,”premiered on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 5:30 PM JST. In this episode, Toga exploits Twice’s quirk with Kurogiri’s assistance to deploy her duplicates across various battle sites, shifting the battle’s momentum in favor of the villains.
This episode highlights the impending showdown between Dabi and Endeavor, as Hawks intervenes to stop AFO from escaping to support Shigaraki. Toga’s duplicates also infiltrate the Coffin in the Sky site, creating chaos and neutralizing Monoma’s Erasure quirk.
Deku faces a significant challenge against Shigaraki, who is no longer impacted by Erasure. Concurrently, Skeptic successfully hacks U.A.’s systems, creating further complications for the heroes. However, an unforeseen rescue comes from La Brava, Gentle Criminal, and Lady Nagant, who arrive at a pivotal moment to assist the heroes.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from My Hero Academia season 7 episode 16.
My Hero Academia season 7 episode 16: Gentle, La Brava, and Nagant support the heroes amidst overwhelming odds from Dabi, Toga, and Kurogiri
My Hero Academia season 7 episode 16 begins with Dabi and Toga’s chaotic entrance at Gunga Villa
The episode kicks off with Dabi and Toga making their dramatic entrance into the Gunga Villa battle. Hawks speculates that Dabi aided Toga in acquiring Twice’s blood, a theory supported by a brief flashback.
Toga unleashes a relentless stream of Twice’s duplicates through her Sad Man’s Parade, overwhelming the heroes, while Dabi engulfs the battlefield in flames, preventing any chance of escape.
During this chaos, Ochako and Tsuyu emerge from Kurogiri’s portal and attempt to converse with Toga about love. However, Toga dismisses them, declaring that she no longer identifies as a maiden in love, prompting Ochako and Tsuyu to regroup with Tokoyami and Jiro to strategize on halting Toga.
Meanwhile, Endeavor notices Dabi’s ominous Phosphor and expresses concern for Shoto’s well-being. Dabi reveals that Shoto is indeed strong, proclaiming his intent to strip away as much from Endeavor as possible, even if it means his dreams won’t all be fulfilled.
Amidst the chaos, AFO observes the situation with satisfaction, realizing the battle is going in his favor. He attempts to escape to aid Shigaraki, but Hawks preemptively blocks him, noting the two are not yet synchronized.
AFO grudgingly admits that Shigaraki isn’t a fully prepared vessel and still requires his assistance. Hawks reminds Endeavor that their previous plan has faltered and urges him to stop Dabi, leading the two to prepare for their confrontation.
My Hero Academia season 7 episode 16: Toga’s duplicates cause chaos in the Coffin in the Sky as La Brava and Gentle come to the heroes’ aid
As the narrative unfolds, the scene transitions to the Coffin in the Sky location. Toga’s duplicates, delivered via Kurogiri’s warp, appear behind Monoma and Aizawa, throwing the heroes off guard. Monoma is pushed forward, resulting in the suspension of his Erasure quirk, allowing Shigaraki to activate his abilities once again.
This creates a significant explosion, damaging the structure greatly. Meanwhile, Mandalay reports that the systems are compromised, resulting in failures across the levitation system. Elsewhere, Skeptic revels in his successful infiltration of U.A.’s technology.
As Deku receives updates on the troubling situation, he questions whether the Central Hospital team has been affected with Kurogiri’s sudden appearance. With Erasure ineffective, worries grow regarding the potential devastation Shigaraki could cause.
However, Shigaraki remains inactive and starts peeling, claiming he can’t chat with Deku and asserting his identity as Deku’s villain.
Deku contemplates the lingering presence of Shigaraki’s former persona and struggles with the challenge of stopping him while managing the battlefield’s structural integrity, all while dealing with the backlash from his earlier Gearshift use.
The second OFA user, Kudo, appears to reassure him, explaining that their quirks resonate, allowing them to sense each other’s states. Kudo shares that Shigaraki is currently immobilized, presenting a vital opportunity for the heroes.
Meanwhile, Skeptic’s victory is interrupted when La Brava manages to regain control of U.A.’s network, locating Skeptic and thwarting his actions. Despite his efforts to escape, he is caught by the heroes.
La Brava attempts to write new code to restore the levitation system, but as time dwindles, anxiety about her success heightens. Just then, Gentle arrives at the Coffin site, deploying his air trampolines to keep the structure aloft.
A flashback reveals Gentle’s previous intervention during a prison break at Mizuku Prison, leading to his chance for redemption alongside La Brava. In the present, Gentle employs his Gently Super-Lover move to prevent disaster.
As reports of the air trampoline’s effectiveness spread, Deku realizes that Gentle has aligned with the heroes, significantly aiding their cause.
My Hero Academia season 7 episode 16: Lady Nagant’s crucial intervention saves the heroes
In the concluding scenes of My Hero Academia season 7 episode 16, as Deku is on the verge of celebrating, Banjo alerts him to Shigaraki’s movement as he prepares to reach the ground. While Deku struggles due to Gearshift’s backlash and fears the worst, Lady Nagant’s bullet strikes unexpectedly, severing Shigaraki’s arm before he lands.
Detective Tsukauchi reflects on the necessity of understanding villains from a human perspective, highlighting how these villains chose to intervene this time to assist the heroes when hope seemed lost. The episode concludes with a powerful image of Lady Nagant perched on a building after making her decisive shot.
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