My Hero Academia season 7 episode 5: Aoyama lures out AFO as the final war begins

The fifth episode of season 7 of My Hero Academia, named Let You Down, was broadcasted on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. JST. The episode highlights the preparations of both villains and heroes for the upcoming battle. Dabi provides Toga with Twice’s blood, while the students of the hero academy relocate to their new base, Troy.

This event also signals the beginning of the ultimate battle, as Aoyama and Deku’s scheme successfully draws out AFO. All the pro heroes and aspiring hero students unite as AFO calls upon all the villains, setting the scene for the grand and decisive showdown.

My Hero Academia: Toga Acquires Twice’s Blood and the Hero Students Leave U.A. High – Season 7 Episode 5

Recap: Toga’s Reflection and Dabi’s Gift – My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 5

After the events of episode 4, the fifth episode of My Hero Academia season 7 opens with Himiko Toga’s return to her childhood home, which has been left deserted and covered in graffiti containing malicious remarks towards her and her family.

As she strolls around the house and her bedroom, bits and pieces of her history resurface. Upon her departure, she engages in a conversation with Dabi, who advises her to maintain a positive attitude while he sets the house on fire, much to her astonishment and joy.

Dabi informs Toga that he was able to obtain Twice’s blood before Machia took them away. He then presents it to her, stating that if she drinks the blood of a loved one and transforms into them, she will be able to utilize their quirk, similar to her previous experience with Ochako’s blood. Dabi emphasizes that using Twice’s Sad Man’s Parade will guarantee their success in the ultimate battle.

My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 5: Spinner’s Rise as Leader of the Heteromorph Rioters as U.A. High Prepares for War

AFO summons all the villains (Image via Bones)
AFO summons all the villains (Image via Bones)

In episode 5 of My Hero Academia season 7, the focus turns to AFO’s hideout, where Shigaraki is still suffering from the effects of absorbing Star and Stripe’s New Order. AFO comforts Spinner, ensuring him that Shigaraki is making a good recovery and defying the quirk singularity theory.

Spinner questions whether Shigaraki remains the person he once knew. Doubters reveal that the heteromorph society holds a strong resentment towards the heroes. As of now, they are uniting under Spinner’s leadership, viewing him as their beacon of hope. Despite his initial reluctance, Spinner ultimately takes on the responsibility of leading the protestors in support of Shigaraki.

In the fifth episode of My Hero Academia season 7, the U.A. grounds are featured as AFO’s minions blend in with the crowds in an attempt to recruit more followers. Their goal is to exploit the discontent among the masses and lure Deku out of the safety of the school.

Kurogiri summons all the heroes (Image via Bones)
Kurogiri summons all the heroes (Image via Bones)

Despite the continued search efforts, Deku narrates that no progress has been made. After another day of searching for the villains, the 1-A students return to their dorms. Shortly after, All Might, Detective Tsukauchi, and Principal Nezu arrive at the dorm to discuss the final plan for the upcoming second war.

The following morning, U.A. High reveals that Shigaraki will be making a move in four days and outlines plans to protect the public. The 1-A students bid farewell to their families and the general public before departing the school grounds for their new base, Troy, which is situated 30 kilometers away.

The news of the evacuation plans brings great joy to the moles in the crowd, as they believe it will simplify their task.

Synopsis: My Hero Academia season 7 episode 5: 1-A students move to the new hero’s stronghold fortress Troy as Aoyama and Deku’s acting lures out AFO

Deku and Uraraka before the final battle begins (Image via Bones)
Deku and Uraraka before the final battle begins (Image via Bones)

In episode 5 of My Hero Academia season 7, the students settle into their new base, Troy, in preparation for the ultimate showdown. During a heartfelt conversation, Deku expresses his gratitude to Uraraka for her assistance in garnering public support.

While discussing Toga and Shigaraki and attempting to comprehend the motives of the villains, Todoroki, Iida, and Bakugo also delve into the topic of Toya/Dabi. Despite their efforts to understand the antagonists, they remain resolutely committed to putting an end to their actions.

Three days later, AFO, who can detect lies with his quirk, has a conversation with Aoyama’s parents to plan a meeting between Aoyama and AFO. After detecting no lies, AFO feels content.

The following day, Aoyama contacts Deku and arranges for them to meet at an abandoned location. When Deku inquires about how he was able to leave the detention center, Aoyama reveals that his parents’ lawyer paid for his release. Despite Deku’s attempt to inform their friends, Aoyama interrupts and reveals that he has something significant to reveal.

Despite Aoyama’s apology to Deku, he still takes the time to explain AFO’s world-domination goals to him. Just as Aoyama finishes speaking, AFO appears and praises him for successfully luring Deku. However, Aoyama takes this opportunity to use his Naval Laser on AFO, although it proves to be ineffective against the villain.

The Final War Begins in My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 5: AFO Summons Villains and Kurogiri Warps Heroes

In the final moments of My Hero Academia season 7 episode 5, Aoyama and Deku praise each other’s acting abilities, grateful that their plan to lure AFO was executed flawlessly.

AFO is baffled by his inability to detect lies during his phone conversation with Aoyama and his parents. However, with Deku standing in front of him, AFO is convinced that he can obtain One For All. Therefore, he makes the decision to disregard the trap.

AFO’s search quirk gives him confidence as it reveals that the heroes are spread out across the country. He declares that they will not be able to reach Deku in time and proceeds to gather all the villains, including Shigaraki, Toga, and Dabi.

Suddenly, all the pro heroes like Endeavor, Edgeshot, and Mirko were teleported by Kurogiri’s warp gates, along with the hero students. The episode ends with Aoyama’s declaration that they will defeat AFO and the villains on that same day.

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