The English dub received positive marks, particularly for Justin Briner (Deku) and Luci Christian (Ochaco), for delivering the emotional weight of their private conversation about their "whys" for being heroes. Critical Reception Summary Rating / Sentiment IMDb 7.1/10 (based on over 2,700 user ratings) Bubbleblabber 8/10 ("Great") Rotten Tomatoes Generally positive (Audience focused)
Reviews often mention the "calm before the storm" feel. It balances the heavy fallout of the villain attack with the lighthearted, "teenage" energy of the students returning to school before the competitive Sports Festival was announced. 1 : That's the Idea, Ochaco
The episode is highly regarded for humanizing Ochaco Uraraka . It reveals her surprisingly grounded reason for becoming a hero: to earn money to support her parents' struggling construction business. Reviewers from Bubbleblabber note that this selfless, practical goal makes her one of the most relatable characters in the series. The English dub received positive marks, particularly for
Because Season 2 began after a break, the episode includes a recap of the USJ attack from Season 1. While some viewers found the recap slightly long, critics argue it does an excellent job of re-establishing the high stakes and the current limitations of All Might’s power (now down to about 50–90 minutes). The episode is highly regarded for humanizing Ochaco Uraraka
is the first episode of My Hero Academia Season 2 (Episode 14 overall). Critics and viewers generally praise it as an effective "bridge" episode that seamlessly transitions from the intense Season 1 finale into the iconic U.A. Sports Festival arc . Key Highlights from Reviews