My Hero Academia (僕のヒーローアカデミア)

The world has become a superhuman society,

and about 80% of the world's population now has some kind of special trait.

In this world swirling with chaos,

the profession that everyone once dreamed about and admired

came into the limelight.

Heroes of justice fighting villains and saving people from distress.

Yes, this is the story of how I became the greatest hero.

I'll definitely become a hero and make money

and let my parents take it easy.

You're amazing, Deku.

I keep seeing more and more amazing sides to you.

During the cavalry battle, I thought it'd be easier to team up with friends,

but now that I think about it, I might've been trying to rely on you.

That's why, when Iida said he'd challenge you,

it actually made me feel a little embarrassed.

Uraraka...

Everyone's facing the future and trying their hardest.

That means we're all rivals, right?

That's why...

Let's meet in the finals!

"Bakugo vs. Uraraka"

The eighth and last match of the first round!

He was kind of famous in middle school!

This isn't the face of a regular person!

From the hero course, it's Katsuki Bakugo!

Versus--

She's the one I'm rooting for!

From the hero course, it's Ochaco Uraraka!

You're the one that makes things float, right, Round Face?

Round...?

If you're gonna withdraw, do it now.

You won't get off with just an "ouch."

Midoriya.

What was the strategy you were going to tell

Uraraka earlier for her to use against Bakugo?

It wasn't much, really.

"Hero Analysis for the Future"

Kacchan's strong.

In a real close combat fight, he has almost no openings,

and the more he moves, the more he sweats, making his Explosion Quirk stronger.

He can use the blasts from his explosions to move around in the air,

but if Uraraka touches Kacchan and uses her Quirk to make him float,

then she would have the upper hand.

That's why...

...the first thing Uraraka should do is...

Eighth match, start!

...a swift attack!

Withdrawing isn't a choice!

All right! That's good.

Even if it's an accident, as long as she can touch him, she can make him float!

Bakugo won't want Uraraka to get close to him.

That's why Kacchan won't want to evade. He'll want to counterattack!

Then, die!

Kacchan...

You usually start with a big right swing.

Here!

Here...!

If I dodge here...!

Uraraka!

Did he blast her?

Even though you're fighting a girl, you have no mercy, do you, Bakugo?

This is no good.

Even if I knew about it, I couldn't react in time.

I'll take care of you.

Don't underestimate me!

Oh, she made her jacket float and sent it over there?!

She did it in an instant, too!

If I make him float now--

He moved after he saw her?

With that reaction time, it doesn't matter if there's a smokescreen.

With Uraraka not being able to activate her Quirk unless she touches him,

she's at a disadvantage with Bakugo's reflexes.

Too slow!

Take this!

Ochaco...

I can't watch!

Bakugo, don't tell me... your tastes run in that direction...

Not yet!

Uraraka keeps attacking without rest, but... this is...

Uraraka...

Her substitution earlier didn't work, so she's getting desperate.

What an idiot.

Hey, shouldn't you stop this?

Isn't he going too far?

I can't watch...

Hey! How can you say you want to be a hero like that?!

If there's such a huge difference in your abilities,

then hurry up and send her out of bounds!

Stop bullying and playing with the poor girl!

Yeah! Yeah!

There's booing from part of the crowd...

But honestly, I also feel the sa--

An elbow?! What're ya doin'?!

Was that a pro saying he's playing around?

How many years have you been a pro?

Huh?

If you're saying that with a straight face,

there's no point in you watching anymore, so go home!

Go home, and look into changing careers!

Mr. Aizawa...?

Bakugo is being careful because he's acknowledged the strength of his opponent

who has made it this far.

It's because he's doing everything he can to win

that he can't go easy on her or let his guard down.

Not yet...

She's still...

...not dead!

It's about time... I think...

Thanks, Bakugo...

...for not letting your guard down...

Huh?

It can't be helped from where Bakugo is,

but it's embarrassing for a pro in the stands to start booing without noticing.

She kept her body low as she advanced,

concentrating Bakugo's attacks on the ground,

storing up weapons.

And then, she narrowed his field of vision with relentless attacks

to keep him from noticing.

I'm gonna win!

A meteor shower?

You should've noticed.

She had a desperate plan like that up her sleeve?

With this much debris,

whether he's evading or counterattacking,

there will definitely be an opening!

In that moment, I'll get close to him with my secret move!

I'll win! I'll win and be like Deku, too!

Since you're friends with Deku,

I thought you'd be up to something...

In one shot...

B-Bakugo delivers a satisfying explosion!

He blasts boldly through Uraraka's secret plan!

That was close...

I did as much as I could...!

But he wasn't fazed at all...

Uraraka...

Even so...

All right, let's get serious then, Uraraka!

If it were Deku...

...he wouldn't give up--

Uraraka's down!

My... body... won't do... what I want...

Uraraka...

She passed her limit a long time ago...

I-I also...

...also...

...can still...!

When I get big, I'll help you and Mommy!

I appreciate the thought, Ochaco.

But as your dad, I'd be even happier if you could achieve your dream.

When that happens, you can take us to Hawaii!

I'll become... a hero...!

Daddy...

Uraraka's out of commission.

Bakugo advances to the second round!

"Katsuki Bakugo"

Take her to Recovery Girl.

I know.

The eighth match of the first round...

Oh, Uraraka...

Oh yeah, Bakugo advances to the second round.

If you're gonna do it, do it properly.

Now, let's pull ourselves together--

You're really letting your personal feelings take over...

The first round is all done!

Let's move on to the next round quickly after a short break!

"Player Waiting Room 2"

Let's meet in the finals!

Uraraka...

Whoa, Kacchan?