[IZUKU] This world is
a superhuman society,
with about percent of
the population possessing
some uncanny ability
called a "Quirk."
Those who stand up against
villains who abuse
their powers for evil
are called heroes.
They are our champions.
[IZUKU]
My name is Izuku Midoriya,
and I've always dreamed
of being a hero.
So I enrolled in the
prestigious UA High School.
My friends and I are working
hard toward a shared goal.
Facing every challenge
that comes our way,
and saving people with a smile.
[IZUKU] We're training to become
the world's greatest heroes.
That's right. This is
My Hero Academia.
Hey, guys! C'mere! Check this!
[music plays]
[ASHIDO]
I'm a breakdancing queen!
--[SERO] Aw, yeah!
--[HAGAKURE] Get it!
[ASHIDO]
Clock this breakdown!
[SERO]
You're on fire!
She's obviously
practiced extensively.
Why're you wearing shorts
underneath your skirt?
[HAGAKURE] When will you learn
to stop being such a creep?!
I bet Ashido's dancing
skills end up being
super useful in
hand-to-hand combat.
When it comes to a fight,
she would have complete control
over every part of her body.
Oui. I've witnessed that.
She b*rned through my cape
in our first training match,
and then, in the sports
festival finals...
I will never forget that.
Huh, maybe I should
take up dancing, too.
She could teach ya!
[ASHIDO] Aw, yeah, boi, let's
see what moves you've got.
Um. Okay! Please show me how.
[ASHIDO]
We'll start with somethin' easy.
Step forward and back
and left and right,
while swinging both arms.
Make sure you're stayin' loose!
Sure.
Think I got it! Yep!
This reminds me of how
Sato's always baking stuff.
It's a hobby, but also
helps out with hero work.
Man. So smart.
Speaking of hobbies, I bet
yours is the same, Jiro.
What? I don't know...
Come on!
Your dorm room looks
like a recording studio!
One look and I could tell
music is your whole life.
Drop it, moron. Forget about
what you saw in there.
Oh, yeah. That's passion.
For real, though. You
should start a jam sess--
[whimpering]
Just shut it.
What?
[IZUKU]
October was here.
Which meant it was about
time for UA High School
to start preparing for a big
event around the corner.
Sure, we weren't the
only school doing this,
but we were still excited.
[AIZAWA] It's coming.
The school festival.
[STUDENTS]
Normal school stuff!
So awesome!
Gotta love this time of year!
[HAGAKURE] We gotta think
of something cool to do!
Hold on, Mr. Aizawa.
Are you sure this is okay?
Hush, Kirishima.
Don't you ruin this!
Think about it, though.
There are villains
everywhere right now!
You're right. That's
a reasonable point.
However, there are students here
besides those in
the hero course.
You get the spotlight
every year at the sports fest.
This is for everyone else.
The support course,
general studies,
and don't forget the
business course students.
This doesn't get as much
attention as the sports fest,
but it's still the yearly event
they all look forward to.
Many of your peers
are feeling stressed out
by the current
conditions here at UA.
Especially the dorm system,
which had to be adopted
because of the hero course.
When you put it like that, guess
it'd be unfair to cancel it.
[AIZAWA]
Correct.
So, yeah. It's still on.
And hopefully everyone
will enjoy it.
Though unlike
festivals in the past,
this year's will only be open
to UA students and staff.
With a few exceptions.
You may not be
the focus this time,
but your class still
needs to participate
with some kind of
original programming.
You need to decide what
you want to do today.
[AIZAWA snores]
[STUDENTS]
He's out!
All right! As class
representative,
it is my duty to facilitate
the process from here!
I promise I will do my
very best. Let's start!
First, we will have a quick
brainstorming session!
If anyone has an idea,
raise your hand!
[STUDENTS]
Me, me, me, me!
Well, I wasn't expecting
such enthusiasm!
Calm down now! We'll go
one at a time, please.
Yes! You, Kaminari!
A maid cafe!
Seriously! Imagine it!
Now imagine it again,
but with more details.
And if you imagine me in
the center of the action...
Oh, yeah.
I think we've already
got a winner.
Maids. It is good
to serve others.
That's way too tame!
--[TENYA] Mineta!
--A topless--
Wanna help me tie this off?
Sure thing.
A mochi shop!
[TENYA]
Celebrating Japanese cuisine!
An arm-wrestling match.
[TENYA]
So intense!
[HAGAKURE]
A fun house!
[TENYA] I don't know what you
mean, but sounds interesting!
A crêperie!
[TENYA] That'd be great
for eating on the go!
Disco!
[TENYA]
Sounds invigorating!
A Hero quiz.
[TENYA]
As I'd expect from you!
The "Frog Song" in a round.
[TENYA]
How charming!
Maybe a petting zoo.
[TENYA]
Also a suggestion!
Soba stall.
[TENYA]
It is your favorite!
Fight to the death.
[TENYA]
Unexpected for a festival.
A mad banquet of darkness.
[TENYA]
Oh-ho-ho-ho!
A twinkling extravaganza!
[TENYA]
Huh?
Maybe a skit?
[TENYA]
Possibly!
[KAMINARI]
Hm?
[TENYA]
Right. Anybody else?
[SERO]
A traditional café!
[OJIRO]
A dance routine!
[SHOJI]
Takoyaki shop.
[TENYA] Okay. I think we've got
something from everyone now.
To begin with, let's cut some.
Anything inappropriate,
impossible, or confusing.
[AOYAMA gasps]
--So harsh.
--[MINETA] Aww!
Why'd you even bother asking?
[HAGAKURE] Who said a local
history presentation?
That sounds super boring.
[SHOJI]
Definitely.
[OJIRO] It's not awful, but
the others seem more fun.
Very well, my classmates
have spoken.
[KAMINARI] And we do group
study sessions all the time.
Yes, that's true. I guess...
What if we rolled all the
food stuff into one idea?
Doesn't soba with crêpes
kinda sound gross?
Besides, seems kinda weird
to offer a buncha random food.
Quiet down!
[HAGAKURE] I'm telling you--
a fun house would be so cool!
[KAMINARI]
What does that even mean?
Silence! Be civil!
A consensus is going
to be difficult.
Order! Please!
[bell chimes]
[AIZAWA] That was a highly
unproductive meeting.
Decide what you'll do
by tomorrow morning.
If you don't, we'll
go with my idea:
an educational lecture.
[STUDENTS]
You mean, just a class?
Who'd come see that?
He's joking, right?
[KIRISHIMA] No way. We'll decide
what we're gonna do by tonight!
[STUDENTS]
Yeah!
[OJIRO]
Huh. Where's the raid team?
Not here. They're catching
up on extra classes,
so we'll have to pick for them.
What about Bakugo?
[KAMINARI]
Sleeping.
[TENYA] Now that things
have quieted down,
I have some thoughts
about our list.
It's obvious that we've caused
some strain on
the other students.
It would make sense
to choose something
that might raise their spirits
in an effort to make
it up to them.
I don't disagree.
We're aiming to
be heroes, right?
So we should be aware of any
trouble we've caused for others.
Correct, and with that in mind,
I don't think we can offer
the students of UA
a meal that satisfies
their taste buds
since they're used to Lunch
Rush's gourmet cooking.
Aw, so food is out
of the question?
[TENYA] I believe that
would be for the best.
There must be another way
we can be of service.
[SHOJI] We have to keep
their needs in mind.
If we're the only
ones having fun,
the event'll be a disaster.
It's frustrating, but Lunch
Rush is just too good.
[HAGAKURE]
'Kay. So, what, then?
Well, we can cut out
all the food ideas,
and that way we can
focus on experiences.
There's the maid café,
petting zoo,
and whatever a fun house is.
A zoo sounds kinda
smelly and unsanitary.
[HAGAKURE]
Hmm, stress relief...
I still think a skit
would be a lot of fun.
Watching amateurs perform
can be pretty stressful.
Why don't we have
a big dance party?
[TODOROKI grunts]
Dancing. That's a good idea.
Uh? Wait, you mean
you'd be into that?
[TODOROKI]
Hang on a second.
There's something
I've seen before.
I don't know what
it's called, exactly,
but it looks like everyone
really enjoys it.
--[music playing]
--[CROWD cheering]
[TODOROKI]
There, something like this.
[MINETA] Not what I
expected from Todoroki.
Uh! Wait, are you some
kinda secret raver?
[TODOROKI] No. I just agree with
Iida's opinion that we should
provide stress relief for the
people in the other courses.
In order to do that,
maybe we should focus
on something that offers
entertainment for everyone.
I got the idea from
my extra exam training.
[CROWD cheers]
[SATO] What're they doing in
those supplemental classes?
Interesting. Singing
and dancing, huh?
None of us really dances, do we?
No one wants to see
a cringy routine.
No prob. I got you, fam!
[AOYAMA]
C'est magnifique!
Ashido taught him
how to throw it down!
The work of a real dance
master right there!
I've got total faith
in her skills.
Hold on, you idiots!
Dance is about rhythm!
Thunderous beats! If we do this,
we'll need some serious jams!
[HAGAKURE] Well, if we're
talking about music...
[JIRO gasps]
[JIRO]
Uh. What?
[HAGAKURE] Why don't we perform
live? With all your instruments?
Absolutely not!
[HAGAKURE]
What's wrong?
You're really good at playing
and teaching people how to play!
And you always look like
you're having a ton of fun
when you make music!
I bet everyone in school would
love to hear you rock out!
[JIRO]
No. I'm not Ashido or Sato.
Their hobbies actually
help their hero work.
They have a purpose.
But music... It really
is just a hobby.
Sorry, I just don't
think it's something
I want to show off
to the school.
Speaking of hobbies,
I bet yours is the same, Jiro.
What? I don't know.
Just shut it.
Oh, that's why you got weird.
But you can play so
many instruments!
You're freakin' awesome!
[KODA]
Jiro!
Why not use your skill to
make other people smile?
I think your music will
definitely be useful
when you're a pro!
Look, I understand where
both of you are coming from,
but it is her choice.
If she doesn't want to
perform, that's fine.
Well, after what
you've all said...
If I didn't do it,
I guess it wouldn't
be rockin' at all.
[STUDENTS]
Yeah!
[KAMINARI]
Woo-hoo! Yes!
Class -A will do
a live performance
and throw a dance party like
this school's never seen before!
[STUDENTS]
Yeah!
[IZUKU, MIRIO]
Eri!
Huh?
Sorry we couldn't
come see you sooner.
We brought you some
yummy snacks, though!
Hope you're feelin' hungry!
What's your favorite fruit?
Oh! No! Lemme guess.
Peaches are you fav, right?
'Cause you're a peach!
Apples.
[MIRIO]
Yeah, that's what I meant!
Let's get this sucker peeled
for ya! It'll be delicious.
[TSUYU] Eri said that she
wants to see Midoriya?
[AIZAWA]
Yes. More specifically,
she seems concerned
about him and Togata.
Apparently, this is
her only request
since she regained
consciousness.
So we're obliging her.
[gasping]
[NURSE A]
Are we sure this is okay?
You said it'd be better
for her to be quarantined
and kept away from anyone
involved in the incident.
I was worried about her powers,
but now I don't think
we need to be concerned.
Currently, there's not
enough energy left
in that girl to go
out of control.
[ERI] This whole time,
even when I had a fever,
all I could think about was
how much you did for me.
How you saved me.
But... I don't even
know what to call you.
I know Lemillion's name, but
that's it. So, who are you?
[IZUKU] I'm Izuku Midoriya.
My hero name is Deku!
You know what?
Deku's probably easier to
remember since it's shorter.
So, yeah. I'm Deku!
[ERI]
A Hero name?
It's like a nickname. Sorta.
[ERI]
Deku.
[IZUKU]
Mm-hm! Right!
So Lemillion and Deku.
And then...
[ERI] There was the
man wearing glasses.
All of you ended up getting
hurt real bad because of me.
[AIZAWA]
From what I understand,
she's racked with guilt,
and has been blaming herself
for everything that happened.
So we haven't told
her about Nighteye.
It's all my fault.
All the terrible stuff
that happened...
I'm so sorry.
[AIZAWA]
She'll find out someday,
but it's too cruel
to tell her now.
I know that... that
you lost your power
because you were
protecting me, Lemillion.
[gasps]
[MIRIO]
Eri.
I guarantee that none
of us think this
was your fault at all.
You know what we are
thinking though?
"Man, I am stupid glad
that Eri's okay."
So ya see, there's no
point in apologizing.
Promise! Don't worry about it.
Besides, everyone fought because
they wanted to see you smile.
[grunting]
--[IZUKU] Uh.
--[MIRIO] Hm?
This is so silly. I think I've
forgotten how smiling feels.
[IZUKU]
Eri...
[CHISAKI] Someone else is
about to die because of you!
Ah, yes, it's so much
easier to be hurt yourself
than to watch while others
are hurt for you, isn't it?
[IZUKU] Chisaki's shadow
is blocking out the light.
The horrible things he did
are still hurting her.
This girl hasn't been
saved. Not completely.
[IZUKU] She doesn't know the
first thing about what it means
to be happy, or
even how to smile.
[IZUKU]
Come on, think.
There has to be something
I can do to help her.
Surprise.
Aren't surprises the best?
[gasps]
[IZUKU]
Wait. According to the doctor,
now that her horn is smaller,
she's more in control,
and less likely to accidentally
use her power.
Though unlike festivals
in the past,
this year's will only be open
to UA students and staff.
With a few exceptions.
[IZUKU]
This is perfect.
No real chance she'll run into
anyone from outside the school.
[IZUKU]
Mr. Aizawa!
Do you think Eri could
leave the hospital?
Just for one day, I mean.
[AIZAWA] It's not totally
out of the question.
Actually, we were thinking
we might have her--
[IZUKU] Then I have an idea
to bring her spirits up!
[AIZAWA]
And what would that be?
She should come with
us to the UA festival!
[MIRIO]
Ha!
What's a festival?
Eri, this is the best idea ever!
You're gonna have such a blast!
A school festival is a festival
that takes place at our school!
It's great!
All the students plan
super-duper exciting things
for the rest of the classes
to have fun with.
There are different games and
performances, they sell food.
Oh! And get this! I bet
there'll be candy apples there!
What're candy apples?
[MIRIO]
It's when they dip an apple
into some crackly sugar stuff
and make it even sweeter!
Sweeter how?
[AIZAWA] All right. I'll talk
it over with the principal.
Thank you!
Well, Eri. What do you think?
You know, a minute ago,
when I didn't know your name,
I was sad and didn't
know what to do.
Because I knew more
than anything
that I just wanted to be friends
with the people who helped me.
Yes! That's what we want, too!
We should start putting
a case together
to convince the principal.
That way we can be sure
she'll be allowed to come out.
Yeah!
[MIRIO] I'm on a break
from school right now,
so I can totally hang out with
you before our festival date!
Our date?
[MIRIO] That's when two
people who like each other
spend time together.
[ERI]
So, we're going on a date?
[IZUKU]
Maybe that's enough for today.
Chief! C'mere, you need
to see this post!
It's a new video
from you-know-who.
Woof, we still haven't found
a single clue yet, right?
Let's find out where he
uploaded this video from.
We've tried, but he's way too
good at covering his tracks.
No excuses, please.
[STATION EMPLOYEE A]
Yes, sir!
[GENTLE] Welcome, dearest
viewers. I bid you good day.
[GENTLE]
Can you guess what I'm up to?
Worry not, friends.
I'll show you.
Hold on. Oh, no.
It's you... The guy who's
all over that video site.
[GENTLE] I hope you'll
pardon my rudeness,
but I simply don't have
the time for idle chatter.
Kindly put the cash
into this briefcase.
Before those worthless heroes
decide to show themselves.
Please.
[CLERK A]
U-Uh. Yeah, okay.
[GENTLE] Oh, and it
would be ever so lovely
if you could put the bills
in stacks of ten.
Sure. Of course.
[GENTLE]
Much obliged.
[tires squealing]
[HERO A]
Drop your w*apon!
[LA BRAVA] This is bad, Gentle!
There are two heroes!
Will you be all right?
[GENTLE laughs]
Calm yourself, La Brava.
Do you think a duo
of dodgy do-gooders
could hope to stop me?
[HEROES]
Drop your w*apon!
[GENTLE]
Uhh...
[HERO A] Smart move.
Now, the briefcase.
[GENTLE]
La Brava.
[LA BRAVA] Don't worry,
I've got you covered!
Cut to black, if you please.
Post haste, my darling girl.
[LA BRAVA] We can't leave yet!
You forgot the cash!
[GENTLE]
Pish tosh, La Brava.
I'm merely paying
the appearance fee.
[GENTLE laughs]
[GENTLE]
Money is not the goal.
Rather to write my name
in the annuls of history!
Yes! For 'tis I...
I, Gentle! Gentle Criminal,
at your service.
And now, dear viewers,
I must say cheerio.
Until next time.
Gentle Video. See you next time!
[STATION EMPLOYEE A] These
are becoming more elaborate.
Going by "Gentle Criminal," huh?
Think this guy is serious,
or is it all a joke?
It's impossible to tell.
[LA BRAVA]
Oh man, Gentle!
[GENTLE]
What is troubling you, La Brava?
[LA BRAVA] We're not getting
many views on the new video!
Even though you were absolutely,
undeniably, wonderful today.
I just don't get it!
[GENTLE]
As I thought...
To go down in history,
I will need to accomplish
greater feats.
It is time for a
proper spectacle.
The question, of course,
is what will it be.
Hot!
[GENTLE] We must leave the
entire world gobsmacked.
Impact is key. I need a scheme
that no soul can ignore.
Fret not. I will settle on
something quite perfect.
Of that, I'm sure.
Hot!
[IZUKU]
Here's the preview!
For the school festival,
we'll be putting on a show
that combines a live
band performance
with tons of dancing.
But first, we have to decide
what everyone's going to do.
And of course there's the
choreography and costumes,
and all the other
elements that'll make
everyone at UA smile!
But elsewhere,
Gentle Criminal fixes
his gaze on our school,
threatening our hard work.
Next time: "Prepping
for the School Festival
Is the Most Fun Part."
Go beyond! Plus Ultra!
04x18 - (D) School Festival
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