My Hero Academia Final Season Episode 9 Review: The Calm After All for One’s Defeat Feels Unreal

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My Hero Academia Final Season Episode 9 Review: After the explosive defeat of All for One, Episode 9 takes a dramatic step back with an eerie, unsettling calm. The battlefield has gone quiet, but the emotional tension has never been higher. In this review, we break down how BONES delivers a slower yet powerful episode that explores trauma, exhaustion, and the frightening uncertainty of what comes next.  Deku, the heroes, and the world finally take a breath — but it doesn’t feel like victory. With subtle foreshadowing, character reflections, and a lingering sense of dread, Episode 9 proves that silence can be just as impactful as action in the final season of My Hero Academia.  If you’re following every twist of this final arc, this is one of the most emotionally loaded episodes yet, and we’re here to unpack every detail.

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00:00My Hero Academia Final Season, Episode 9 Review. The calm after All for One's defeat feels unreal.

00:08My Hero Academia Final Season, Episode 9 marks the start of the epilogue arc,

00:14involving a bittersweet blend of goodbyes and new beginnings. Now that All for One,

00:19Shigaraki, and the Paranormal Liberation Front have finally been defeated,

00:23the world of My Hero Academia is more hopeful than ever. There's still a lot of work to be

00:28done for everyone to go back to normal, but the highlight of Episode 9 wasn't the heroes helping

00:34Japan. It was the growth shown by several characters, even if I didn't personally agree with some

00:40plotlines. We've now officially entered the epilogue arc of My Hero Academia. While many fans took issue

00:46with the bittersweet ending, the anime shows why it was fitting. It encompasses what Kohei Horikoshi

00:52was conveying throughout Deku's journey. It's not a typical shonen hero story, but about embracing

00:58your flaws and doing better despite them. My Hero Academia has always been about personal growth.

01:05As Japan rebuilds and grows again, so do the main characters that we've followed in My Hero Academia.

01:12We first meet Bakugo in the hospital after the war, being told that his arm has received

01:17irreparable damage, but he responds by saying he'd do anything to gain his strength back.

01:22He then visits Deku and All Might, overhearing that the former has lost one for all. This is where

01:28it gets emotional, and I teared up. My Hero Academia final season can't keep doing this to me,

01:34especially when it comes to Bakugo. He feels incredibly guilty over how he treated Deku all

01:39these years, and it's such a surprise to see him crying this much. All Might's words hit even harder

01:45as he calls both of them the greatest heroes. I can't imagine how it must feel for Bakugo to hear

01:51that from his idol. This small scene, more than any other episode, perfectly portrays his development.

01:57Bakugo and Deku are now true equals and friends. Class I, A becoming Class II, A was also touching.

02:04Growing up with My Hero Academia and seeing this moment adapted feels like a dream,

02:09a wonderful dream. The biggest moment of Episode IX, however, was the Todoroki family visiting Dabai,

02:15also known as Toya Todoroki. He's on his deathbed, being kept alive. Things are still tense between

02:21them, as it should be, given what Endeavor has done. However, when Dabai began crying and even told

02:27Shodo his favorite food, my heart broke a little. Although Endeavor's redemption arc is necessary,

02:33I can't find myself liking his character. Natsuo's rejection was satisfying, but I was disappointed

02:40that the story made Rey stay with her abusive husband. It's the biggest complaint I have about

02:45Episode IX. The epilogue isn't action-packed, but packs an emotional punch. The action of My Hero Academia

02:53is over, and the epilogue feels like a much-needed break. After all, we keep forgetting that they are

02:59in high school. They shouldn't have to put their lives on the line, but they did. Mirio's speech

03:04solidifies just how much pressure is on them to be the heroes. Episode IX is a great reminder that

03:10emotions are the crux of My Hero Academia. There's no action or villain to hide behind. It's a pure

03:16rollercoaster of emotions, from humor and love to harchetering tragedy. Aeyama's farewell is the

03:22perfect example. At first, the students are shocked and even cry, but then Shinsu's joining their class

03:29distracted them. Overall, regardless of the hardships, the characters move on and grow through them.

03:34The hero world is now more vulnerable yet powerful than ever. The epilogue arc might prove to be

03:40divisive, but it's a great conclusion to My Hero Academia. It's a solid episode for me, with a few

03:46preachy narratives that I could have done without. Still, it's unbelievable that it's the end of an

03:51era. Did you enjoy Episode IX of My Hero Academia final season? Let us know your thoughts in the

03:58comments below. My Hero Academia can currently be streamed on...

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