My Hero Academia [Season 8 Episode 4]

My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 4: The Explosive Climax We’ve All Been Waiting For

Let’s cut straight to the chase—My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 4 is the kind of anime episode that makes you want to scream into your pillow and then rewatch immediately. After weeks of building tension, this installment delivers the goods: a mind-blowing backstory, a fight that’ll have you on the edge of your seat, and character growth so satisfying it’ll make you tear up (no, just me? Okay, maybe not).

First off, let’s talk about the elephant in the room: the leak. Fans were losing their minds when the episode dropped a day early, with comments like, “Why Crunchyroll doesn’t do anything about their episodes being leaked? XD” (we feel you, buddy). But honestly, the hype was worth it. The episode kicks off with a deep dive into All For One’s origin story, and let’s just say… this guy was born evil. Like, literally born evil. The flashbacks show his twisted childhood, and it’s dark—darker than anything we’ve seen in MHA before. As one fan put it, “This has to be the darkest moment so far. The origin of All for one. He born in the height of the conflict between people with and without quirks.” It’s a chilling reminder of how far this villain has come, and it sets the stage perfectly for the chaos that follows.

Then there’s Bakugo. Oh, Bakugo. If you thought he couldn’t get any cooler, think again. His fight with All For One is insane. The animation? Top-tier. The choreography? Mind-blowing. Fans are raving about it, with comments like, “Bakugo being sick af” and “Katsuki Bakugo has grown so much and this achievement proves he’s amazing. So proud of him!” And can we talk about that final blow? When he lands that explosion and All For One goes down? Chef’s kiss. One user even compared it to All Might’s iconic win in Season 3: “It was like the same moment when All Might took down All for One in season 3. Kacchan showed his MIGHT 💥💥🔥🔥.”

But wait—let’s not forget the emotional beats. Bakugo’s character development has been a slow burn, but this episode? It’s the payoff. He’s no longer the hot-headed kid we met in Season 1; he’s a hero. A real hero. Fans are loving it, with one commenter saying, “Bakugo trying to stand up raising his fist after the fight was peak hero moment, he’s grown so much this season.” And let’s not overlook the little things—like when he tries to strike All Might’s pose. Adorable? Yes. Iconic? Absolutely.

Now, let’s address the elephant in the room: the ending. All For One’s defeat is… unexpected. Instead of a traditional knockout, Eri’s quirk comes into play, and let’s just say AFO gets “reverted” to a much younger state. Some fans were split on this—“I did find Bakugo’s final bout with AFO to be a bit whelming,” one user admitted—but most agreed it was a fitting end. As another fan put it, “Note Katchan didn’t kill All For One, he just damaged him enough that AFO dissapeared by Eri chan’s power. I’m guessing that only she would be able to fully control her power and that such outcome was inevitable.”

Overall, Season 8 Episode 4 is a home run. The animation is stunning (shoutout to Bones for killing it), the story is gripping, and the character moments are heartwarming. Fans are calling it “another 10/10 episode mind blowing” and “the best season so far.” Even those who were skeptical of the final arc are on board now: “This final season might be the peakest peak of anime.”

If you haven’t watched it yet, what are you waiting for? Grab your popcorn, turn up the volume, and prepare to be blown away. My Hero Academia is going out with a bang, and Episode 4 is just the beginning.

Final Verdict: 10/10. Bakugo’s time to shine, and he doesn’t disappoint. This is why we love MHA—it’s not just about the fights; it’s about the characters, the growth, and the feels. And this episode has all three in spades.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to rewatch that Bakugo fight for the 10th time. Explosions, am I right? 💥🔥