My Hero Academia season 7 episode 5: Anime vs. Manga comparison

The fifth episode of season 7 of My Hero Academia aired on June 1, 2024. This installment stayed true to the manga series by including minimal anime-original scenes and even omitting certain parts to showcase each character’s personal development before the onset of the final battle.

The chapter depicted the villains preparing for the ultimate battle, with Toga making a visit to her former home and All for One entrusting Spinner with a significant task. Meanwhile, the students of U.A. High were relocated from their previous dormitories to a more secure location, all while the anticipation for the impending final war loomed over them.

In this article, the latest episode will be examined in relation to its corresponding chapters from the manga series, allowing fans to see how faithful the episode was to its source material.

Please be aware that this article may contain spoilers from the fifth episode of season 7 of My Hero Academia, as well as the author’s personal opinions.

Comparing My Hero Academia season 7 episode 5 to its manga chapters

Preparing for the Final War: Episode 5 of My Hero Academia Season 7

The fifth episode of season 7 of My Hero Academia, titled Let You Down, covered chapters 341-343. The opening scene featured Himiko Toga returning to her childhood home and recalling past instances where she was ridiculed for her unconventional behavior.

As she explored further into the house, she couldn’t help but smile as her memories flooded back. However, as she prepared to depart, Dabi appeared outside and playfully teased her for having a soft heart. Toga quickly brushed off his advances.

Spinner as seen in the anime (Image via Bones)

Toga confessed that she had been prepared for the ultimate battle, despite Dabi destroying her home and mentioning Twice. Meanwhile, at All for One’s hideout, Spinner bore witness to Shigaraki’s suffering as he recuperated from the injuries inflicted by New Order.

Immediately following this moment, Spinner was tasked with the responsibility of gathering all the heteromorphs who harbored a grudge against the heroes for the impending final battle. Interestingly, no alterations had been made to the source material up until this point.

My Hero Academia: The Final War Approaches – Season 7, Episode 5

Panels episode 5 skipped (Image via Shueisha)

As the heroes arrived back at their dorm rooms after training, All Might made a dramatic entrance and discussed the final plan for the upcoming war, which was kept secret. The focus then turned to the aftermath, as the students announced their departure for Troy, a formidable residence center.

The anime failed to include a crucial detail at this point. In the manga, Hawks and several other heroes were seen strategizing for the upcoming war, while Aizawa observed Shirakumo (Kurogiri) and Aoyama sat inside his cell.

Deku and Uraraka as seen in the episode (Image via Bones)

After announcing their departures, the students said their goodbyes to their parents and loved ones. Upon arriving in Troy, Izuku and Uraraka rendezvoused at the edge of a hill, where Deku expressed his gratitude for her unwavering support during the Dark Deku arc.

Uraraka blushed and expressed her concern for Toga, admitting that she felt strange thinking about her. They both agreed that it was imperative to stop the villains from destroying Japan by any means necessary.

My Hero Academia: The Final War Begins – Season 7, Episode 5

Upon being summoned by Aoyama, Deku arrived at a factory site where he learned from him that the villains’ actions had greatly affected Japan’s economy, causing the value of the yen to plummet. As Aoyama wept, All for One appeared behind him, commending him for successfully luring Deku into his trap.

Despite Aoyama using his laser on All for One, it was revealed that the heroes had actually used him as bait in order to lure out All for One. In a state of confusion, All for One summoned his fellow villains using his wrap ability.

Much to his surprise, the heroes also appeared using Kurogiri’s warp ability, which was actually Monoma’s quirk. The episode concluded with the heroes gathering in front of All for One, and notably, Endeavor was included among them, a detail that was not present in the manga.