Boku n hero ep 31

My Hero Academia has shared the stunning cover art for Volume 31 of the series! My Hero Academia’s […]

Kenji admits that this was his opinion as a member of the Police Force and reveals that they would have been punished had it been an official disclosure. Since there were not enough witnesses to report the incident regarding Stain the incident will remain undisclosed. However, as a result, Izuku, Shoto, and Tenya will not get any recognition for their valiant efforts. Shoto says that the chief should have lead the conversation with that, and the trio thank him for pardoning them. Kenji says that Izuku, Shoto, and Tenya have a promising future awaiting them and thanks them for their heroic actions.

Back at the hospital, Tenya tells Izuku that his hand has received serious damage. Although it can be healed through surgery, Tenya states that he won’t get it healed until he’s become a true hero and use it as a reminder of his foolish actions. Izuku can relate and says he will do the same with his crooked hand. They make a pact to become strong together, but Shoto feels guilty that they both hurt their hands in skirmishes involving him. Shoto claims he isn’t joking, but Tenya and Izuku laugh in response.

Villains rally in the aftermath of Hero Killer: Stain.

All Might replies that heroes will rise to defeat them, but Gran Torino responds that the

After the thrilling finale to Stain’s arc last week, My Hero Academia takes a break from all the action in “The Aftermath of Hero Killer: Stain” to set up what looks to be the series’ biggest threat yet. While this was a much more low key episode than the few that came before, it never dragged or failed to hold my interest, thanks to the seamless blend of world building, character development and expertly written moments of comedic levity.

The story behind All Might’s debilitating injury, which was introduced at the very beginning of the entire show, has been shrouded in mystery. In “The Aftermath of Hero Killer: Stain,” All Might’s conversation with Gran Torino does an excellent job of pulling back the curtain ever so slightly, teasing what one can assume is My Hero Academia’s true big bad, All For One.

True to the episode’s title, Stain’s actions in Hosu city have motivated the villains scattered about to unite under the League of Villains, potentially making Shigaraki’s crew a much more compelling antagonist than it was in Season 1. The brief glimpses we get at a few never-before-seen villains was very effective, as the eerie music heightened its haunting impact.

I also appreciated how “The Aftermath of Hero Killer: Stain” took its time to flesh out the consequences for Deku, Todoroki and Iida’s actions in Hosu. They are not yet full-fledged heroes and defied the instruction of their mentors, and because of this Endeavor is publicly given all the credit for taking down Stain. What I wasn’t a big fan of, however, is the portrayal of Tsuragamae, the Chief of the Police Force. His dog-like appearance and “Woof” tick made it difficult for me to take the character seriously, and I didn’t find it all that funny.

That said, there were some truly great moments of comedy in “The Aftermath of Hero Killer: Stain,” one of which adds some welcomed levity to a touching moment between friends. The revelation that Iida’s left arm is permanently damaged not only serves as a great illustration of how there’s a cost for one’s reckless actions, but also sets up a great moment for Todoroki.

Despite not having any dramatic action moments, "The Aftermath of Hero Killer: Stain" had me thoroughly engaged from start to finish. The episode does an excellent job at dealing with the consequences of Stain's attack on Hosu, further building out the world of My Hero Academia and slowly peeling back the curtain on what promises to be an even greater villainous threat. The touching conversation between Deku, Iida and Todoroki serves as an endearing reflection on just how far these characters have come. The handful of glimpses we get at some of the other students deliver some great comedy and have me excited to see how the internships of Deku's other classmates have been going in next week's anime-original episode.