All for One Shouldn’t Underestimate Ants

My Hero Academia S7 Ep 10 Review

We are now in the second half of what may be My Hero Academia’s final season, and the final war continues to heat up. Despite the heroes best efforts to stop All for One, the Demon King won’t go down so quickly. He’s like that one boss in a video game that takes everything the players have to win! However, he shouldn’t write them off as “side characters” or ants meant to be crushed under his boots. Ants are robust and dangerous, and in enough numbers, they can take down an animal as big as an elephant.

No, seriously. Enough ants can bring down an animal that most predators avoid messing with. All for One shouldn’t underestimate people just because they’re side characters.

I love the new opening, by the way.

Don’t Underestimate the Supporting Cast

So, despite managing to maim Jiro and Hawks and trying to break Endeavor emotionally, do any of the heroes try to run from All for One? No, they don’t. Despite losing one of her earphone jacks, Jiro refuses to run away scared. Instead, she remembers the absolute hell AFO has put Deku and Aoyama through…and she gets angry and hits the villain with everything she’s got. Then, Hawks, Tsukoyomi, and Endeavor start to do the same. And surprisingly, it works! They smash his mask off!

It’s less of a case of them taking a level in badassery, though, and more of a sign that something’s wrong with All for One. Which there is. Inside his mind, All for One is surprised to find that the Quirks he stole from others have begun to fight against him.

I enjoyed this scene the most out of the entire episode. It shows how, after almost a century of getting his way and hurting countless people, All for One is starting to lose control. And the fact that he’s starting to lose thanks to the efforts of those he considers “side characters” and ants makes it all the sweeter.

As satisfying as it is to see All for One’s stolen Quirks turning on him, though, it’s still far from over. He’s already got another ace up his sleeve. And, having read the manga, I know it’s dangerous.

Shigaraki is Getting Stronger Every Second!

Of course, the other big highlight of the episode is the ongoing fight in the Sky Coffin against Shigaraki. Despite being vastly outgunned by Shigaraki, the heroes present are doing everything they can to make sure he can’t win. Bakugo and the pro heroes are fighting like crazy. Kaminari and the electric heroes are pouring everything into ensuring the structure stays on. Yaoyorozu and the support item department are working around the clock to keep it up and running. The entire thing shows us how this fight isn’t going to be decided by just one person. To beat All for One and Shigaraki, countless people work as one. That’s their big strength. Hence, anyone who considers them ants should be more of a compliment than an insult.

The fight’s far from over, and I wonder if they can fit all of it into the season. That being said, I’m still looking forward to seeing it through. With the manga due to end in less than a month, this makes the anime all the more meaningful! Go beyond, PLUS ULTRA!!!

I Give “Wounded Hero, Burning Bright and True!!” a 4/5

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