The episode follows the intense morning of the U.A. School Festival. While Class 1-A prepares for their highly anticipated live performance, the protagonist, , finds himself in a desperate struggle to protect the event from being canceled.
: Deku encounters the gentlemanly villain Gentle Criminal and his loyal partner, La Brava , who intend to infiltrate U.A. to gain internet fame. 22 : School Festival Start!!
: Unlike previous high-stakes arcs focused solely on combat, this episode highlights the importance of the students' happiness and emotional recovery following traumatic events. The episode follows the intense morning of the U
: Gentle Criminal is introduced as a more sympathetic "modern-day" villain motivated by a desire to be remembered, rather than pure malice. : Deku encounters the gentlemanly villain Gentle Criminal
: Deku uses his "Shoot Style" and long-range "Delaware Smash Air Force" techniques to engage Gentle in a fight that showcases his strategic growth. Highlights & Impact