2nd Season Episode 2 — Boku No Hero Academia

Reviews generally praised the episode for its pacing and setup, often receiving scores around 4/5 for successfully transitioning from the previous arc's tension to the festival's excitement.

Students from other departments (General Studies, Support, and Business) crowd the Class 1-A exit, with some declaring war on the hero course students. They reveal that strong performance in the festival can lead to transfers into the Hero Course. Boku no Hero Academia 2nd Season Episode 2

Before the festival begins, Shoto Todoroki confronts Izuku Midoriya , declaring his intention to defeat him. This establishes a major rivalry for the arc, as Todoroki aims to prove his dominance as the strongest in Class 1-A. Reviews generally praised the episode for its pacing

This episode prominently features the first significant appearances and dialogue for students outside Class 1-A, notably Hitoshi Shinso from General Studies. Before the festival begins, Shoto Todoroki confronts Izuku