[IZUKU] Classes -A and -B
from the hero course at UA high
are battling it out
against one another
in team combat training.
[IZUKU] In the first match,
special guest Shinso succeeded
in disrupting his opponent's
ability to communicate.
It ended with a win
for my classmates.
Explain what you learned
or would do differently.
Well, if I'm not brawling
with my enemies,
then my Quirk ends up
kinda of useless.
If that'd been real,
Shiozaki would've just m*rder*d
me before I ever hit the ground.
[KODA] I need to be able to give
more detailed instructions
to the bugs I call.
And I pretty much k*lled it!
Thinkin' I probably
made some new fans.
It's cool. Those warm feelings
aren't something
you can control!
Now, let's hear some praise.
I'm not shy!
We lost Koda and
Kirishima quick.
It was a blow to
our team's morale.
I wish we could've won
without losing anybody but...
We were sloppy out there.
[SHINSO]
The binding cloth.
I couldn't even use a tenth
of what I'd learned from you.
It's so frustrating.
There's a reason that
they call it training.
The scarf is hard to use.
Took me six years to master.
Move on, but don't
forget this feeling.
Right...
The two who went
through work studies
dug deep in their reflections.
It's not surprising.
They faced those
Shie Hassaikai villains.
I heard it was a
pretty intense raid.
If you experience fighting
like that, it changes
the way you think and
how you approach a battle.
Even a training battle
like this, I guess.
[JIRO]
Compared to the others,
that brain-dead shock jock
looks like a total moron.
Listen up.
Kirishima, you should focus
on forcing your opponent
into a head-on fight.
Yes, sir!
[AIZAWA]
Koda, it's exactly as you said.
Increase the accuracy with
which you control animals.
Don't rush.
Think about your
enemy's weaknesses.
Kaminari!
You weren't serious
at the start!
Are you only strong if
your team's in trouble?
No.
[AIZAWA]
Asui, focus on how to recover
from a mistake instead of
the mistake itself.
Yes, sir.
[AIZAWA] Use what you learned
today to improve your future.
Dismissed!
--[STUDENTS] Yes, sir!
--[KAMINARI] Yay...
[SHINSO gasps]
[MIDNIGHT]
Even though he won,
he's still painfully aware
of his inexperience.
Yet, instead of
getting dismayed,
he's replaying the match
in his head to find ways
to improve his performance,
so that he dominates
the next match.
[squeals] It's so invigorating.
Contain yourself.
Do you know why you lost?
Or shall I explain it to you?
[VLAD KING]
Shishida was your focal point.
Or, wait. Was Shiozaki your ace?
If you'd only come
together as a team,
you could've taken them all.
[TSUBURABA] Mr. Vlad's eyes
get so scary when he's mad.
It's not in Shiozaki's
nature to deceive.
Forgot to consider that fact,
Beast man, didn't you?
You're correct.
And as a result,
we allowed our opponents
time to come up with a plan.
You have my sincerest apologies.
Hellfire spares no one.
What a shame.
But I learned something
swell. He's good.
I'm looking forward to
having him on my side.
Shinso, buddy!
Let's come up with a plan
to make Class A
cry like toddlers!
Something that'll really
ruin their lives.
If you brainwash one of 'em...
[MINETA]
He's just talking to himself.
We should start coming up
with a plan, too.
[IZUKU] Let's brainstorm
some ideas about
how we can best
approach our match.
[OCHACO]
Smart, Deku!
[ASHIDO]
Let's do combos!
Like a super move in a game!
[TENYA]
We should strategize as well.
[SHOJI] Todoroki is
a strong focal point.
[TODOROKI]
I am?
[SERO]
What about us?
[JIRO] Bakugo! Let's get
on the same page.
The page is stay outta my way!
Of course.
We'll be up against Shinso
in the fifth match.
[OCHACO]
Mm! Mm-hm!
His voice modifier
is a big thr*at.
Sticky Acid Floating Kick
for the win!
[MINETA]
What the heck is that?
[TENYA] There are plenty
of places to hide.
It'll be a pain
to find the enemy.
[SHOJI]
I'm on it.
Their team's dead!
I'll blow 'em straight
to hell. I don't need you!
We can save Iida for our
Tr*mp card if we're in a bind.
[TENYA] Uh... Before you rely
on me, there's something
I wanted to tell you
about my Recipro.
[ASHIDO]
Instant-k*ll Floating Ball!
None of these terms make sense!
[ROBOT A] Injured students
should see the nurse.
Humans are inferior beings whose
parts can't be replaced.
Feel that? Such passion.
Such vigor! Like a
spring awakening!
It's winter, though.
[ALL MIGHT] The end of the
year is almost upon us.
Everyone's been working
to develop their Quirks
and perfect their
ultimate moves.
Young Midoriya, too,
has become better
at using One For All.
He learned sh**t Style
and Air Force.
Most got provisional licenses.
A few even fought against
the Shie Hassaikai.
And bounced back.
[ALL MIGHT] In the midst of all
these events and troubles,
they pushed on earnestly,
reaching toward their goals.
And now they have the
chance to compare themselves
to other students
chasing the same dream.
They'll gain a better
understanding of where they are.
In a way, this is a rehearsal
for the rest of their lives.
[VLAD KING]
So, All Might.
What did you think of Shinso?
He's great! And he has guts.
It's telling that the
first emotion he felt
after the match
was "frustration."
This is a test for him.
A good showing, and he
could end up transferred.
I'd wager he's eager to
show off in his next match.
Well, Vlad. A lot left to go.
I know.
[VLAD KING]
Second round teams,
to the field!
Hey, Yaoyorozu.
Yes? What is it, Kendo?
Why weren't you in the pageant?
I though I'd see you there.
I'm sure you would have
stood a good chance.
For some reason,
Mr. Aizawa failed to tell us
that something like that
would be taking place.
I also had band practice,
so I wouldn't have had
time to prepare for it.
I suppose he must have
decided that a pageant
wasn't necessary
for my hero progress.
[KENDO] Hm. After we were
in that commercial
during our intern days,
I think some people
have started to put us
in the same category.
Our fans have
pushed us into a box.
Into a box?
[HAGAKURE] You know!
It's like when people think
idols in the same group
are all alike!
At the school festival,
the same people shouted
"Yaoyorozu" and "Kendo"
cause they've
lumped ya together!
Oh, now that you mention it...
Idolatry. A troubling ritual.
[KENDO]
Look, if I'm being honest.
Your grades and Quirk are both
better than mine, Yaoyorozu.
It's easy to see.
I wanna be my own hero.
Which is why I'm dying to try
my hand against you today.
I accept. Gladly.
With all of my heart.
[KUROIRO] Hey, Tokoyami.
If you think about it,
we're basically
the same type, too.
If you say so.
[TOKOYAMI]
Shihai Kuroiro.
Your Quirk lets you
merge with darkness
and move freely within it.
[KUROIRO chuckles]
You and I share a destiny.
We are brothers in the shadows.
Oh? You have also
stared into the abyss?
Long live eternal
darkness, friend.
[HAGAKURE growls]
Huh! Those two aren't
twinkling at all.
[VLAD KING]
Both teams are at their bases.
And now, it's time.
Team Kendo, tear them to pieces!
Start the second match!
Stop with the biased commentary!
[GROUP]
For real!
[KENDO]
'Kay, team! Let's go!
[CLASS -B]
Right!
Kendo seems like
a really important
part of your class dynamic.
Yeah! She gets the job
done, no matter what!
Why're you yelling?
That's our brilliant
class representative for ya!
She's smart and decisive,
even under pressure!
It's so awesome!
She's also brave,
risking herself
on the front lines when
others are counting on her!
Not to mention
her attitude rocks!
Without her, we would've
k*lled Monoma
or become a buncha fools
like him by now!
[MONOMA]
Uncalled for.
[TETSUTETSU] Think of her
as our class's big sister!
Itsuka Kendo inspires
all of us to do our best!
If that's the case,
I wonder if Yaoyorozu's
plan will work.
Why, what's she up to?
[YAOYOROZU] We'll start
reconnaissance immediately.
If you please!
[TOKOYAMI]
Roger. Now, Dark Shadow!
[DARK SHADOW]
Got it!
[TOKOYAMI] Report back
when you find the enemy.
[DARK SHADOW]
Leave it to me!
[KENDO] They pretty much know
what our Quirks are by now,
but we've been improving on
them and developing new moves.
So they have to be
ready for anything.
That's why, first,
they'll try for some recon.
[TOKOYAMI] Dark Shadow's
found our opponents.
They're located
near the chimneys.
[YAOYOROZU]
Quickly then.
[DARK SHADOW] Why are you
just standing around?
[DARK SHADOW] I'll take care
of whoever I can catch first.
I'll leave it to you, Kuroiro!
[DARK SHADOW yells]
Into the abyss.
[AOYAMA]
Magnifique.
You're able to let Dark
Shadow go pretty far now.
Did you level up during
your work study, as well?
[TOKOYAMI]
Somewhat, yes.
But the farther he is,
the less time he lasts.
Oh. Speaking of.
[TOKOYAMI]
Hm?
[DARK SHADOW yelping]
Stand back!
Tokoyami!
[HAGAKURE]
Huh?
What's going on?
This isn't right!
[grunting] Fumikage.
He... He got me!
[OCHACO]
What's wrong with Dark Shadow?
[ASHIDO]
He lost control!
[IZUKU] No. There's
plenty of light out here,
so Tokoyami should
be in full command.
So maybe someone possessed him?
Is there another
power like Shinso's?
[AOYAMA]
Um. Please don't.
[YAOYOROZU]
Quick, Hagakure. Light!
[HAGAKURE]
Okie doke!
Warp Refraction. Say Cheese!
[DARK SHADOW groans]
Come. Quick. Back to me!
[HAGAKURE] Look! Kuroiro
was inside Dark Shadow!
[KUROIRO laughs]
He vanished!
[YAOYOROZU]
Escaped into the shadows.
So that's his power in action.
[KUROIRO laughs]
[PRESENT MIC]
Class B's Shihai Kuroiro.
Quirk: Dark.
He can melt into
shadows immediately.
And by developing his Quirk,
he's become able to move
through the darkness!
But it has to be
something stationary
in order for him to zip around!
[KUROIRO] Fumikage Tokoyami.
I swear, I will vanquish you.
[laughs] You and I share
a hallowed destiny of darkness.
I see. Fated rivals.
Very well.
I'll use your challenge
to reveal something.
A move I discovered
working with Hawks.
A new move.
That's right.
Dark Fallen Angel.
[TOKOYAMI] He always ends up
taking care of things himself.
[VILLAIN A laughs]
Natural diamonds!
Not that synthetic stuff!
I could easily get mil for--
[VILLAIN A yelps]
Thanks. I'll take these.
[VILLAIN A]
Aw, crap. Hawks?
[HAWKS] Come on, team,
why're you so slow?
There's a fight
at a bar in Kantina,
so I'm flying there next.
[panting]
You head back.
Deal with all the
paperwork, yeah?
[SIDEKICK A] Tsukuyomi.
Let's take this guy in.
It's our job as sidekicks.
[SIDEKICK B]
Only because Hawks is too fast.
[SIDEKICK A]
You gotta admit, though,
it is an efficient system.
[TOKOYAMI]
I'll help him.
[SIDEKICK A]
Hold on, what?
[SIDEKICK B]
That kid's an eager one.
[TOKOYAMI] Apparently,
I was the first student
Hawks ever made an offer to
after the sports festival.
[TOKOYAMI]
During the internship,
I chased after him constantly.
But I mostly did clean-up
for incidents he resolved.
[TOKOYAMI]
Questions arose in me.
[HAWKS]
I can't let things get worse
while I wait for you guys
just so you get practice.
[TOKOYAMI] Then why'd you
ask me to intern with you
in the first place?
We're birds of a feather.
Is that a joke?
Nope. I'm percent serious.
Half a' the reason was because
I wanted to talk to
someone from Class -A.
I'm interested in those thugs
from the League of Villains
who att*cked you.
To make things easier on me,
I figured I might as well
find a solid recruit
who could keep up with me.
So from the top finishers
at the UA sports festival,
I chose the fellow faux-avian
who seemed like
he'd be worthwhile.
Now then. Why don't we start
with how the first
att*ck went down.
At the USJ.
[TOKOYAMI] As I told him about
the details of our encounter,
my frustration
started to simmer.
[TOKOYAMI]
I'm not a messenger pigeon.
[TOKOYAMI]
My weeklong internship ended
without me learning a thing.
[HAGAKURE]
Hey! How was Kyushu, huh?
[TOKOYAMI]
It was... nothing special.
[TOKOYAMI]
And then, for my work study,
the pro who moves too fast
took me under his wing again.
Since the internship,
my class at UA
had experienced many trials.
You probably want
to hear about those,
don't you, Hawks?
Don't look down
on me, number three.
No, now the number-two hero!
That Tsukuyomi's going all out!
[SIDEKICK B]
He's definitely got potential.
Hey.
[SIDEKICK A]
Good work today.
[SIDEKICK B]
We'll see you tomorrow!
Tokoyami. You got a sec?
What intel do you want now?
Let's take this to the sky.
[TOKOYAMI]
Wha-- Hawks!
[TOKOYAMI] It's like
we're one with the wind.
[HAWKS] Is this your
first time flying?
I asked you back
percent for your Quirk.
Birds of a feather and all that.
And percent was for
info on the League.
But that last ...
Well, to be frank,
it's because I thought you were
wasting your true potential.
Look around.
It's amazing.
Nothing beats a birds-eye view.
I'm wasting my potential?
[HAWKS] It's good to put
effort into beefing up
your short-range
combat weaknesses,
but you shouldn't forget
about what you're good at.
Use your Quirk
to move more freely.
I'm not interested in training
the next generation or anything.
But... I couldn't pass this up.
[HAWKS] Those of us
who can fly, should fly.
[HAWKS] There's no need
to be stuck on the ground
with everyone else.
I'll use your challenge
to reveal something.
A move I discovered
working with Hawks.
[laughs] Dark Fallen Angel?
Sounds dramatic.
Show me what you've got.
[YAOYOROZU] He's moving
through the shadows again.
[AOYAMA] Still only
one of them attacking?
This is unexpected!
[OJIRO] Isn't this the same plan
that failed the first match?
It's a pretty smart move.
In an area like this,
I'd say he definitely
has the upper hand.
[HAGAKURE]
Tokoyami, are you okay?
[TOKOYAMI]
Yes.
[KUROIRO]
Fumikage Tokoyami.
I swear, I will vanquish you.
[TOKOYAMI]
His eyes are fixed on me.
[KUROIRO] Class A is
completely in the dark.
You and I share a destiny.
Brothers in the shadows.
[KUROIRO]
I set an emotional trap
before the match even started!
You probably think
the one I'm after
is my supposed rival,
Fumikage Tokoyami.
But that's not true!
I'm the Scheming
Hero, Vantadark.
And misdirection is
the key to my designs.
[yelps]
Aoyama?
--[KUROIRO laughs]
--[AOYAMA screams]
[SHIOZAKI]
Trickery. How despicable he is.
Wretched soul. Repent at once!
[KUROIRO]
This cramped, intricate stage
gives me plenty of pathways!
I've got speed on my side.
And poor Dark Shadow's tethered
to his host on the ground.
Which means, he can't
possibly catch up to me--
there's no way!
[TOKOYAMI]
Did you think I was slow?
[TOKOYAMI]
Dark Shadow: Dark Fallen Angel!
[GROUP]
Wait, he can fly?
Look at Tokoyami go!
It's a new move!
But how's that possible?!
The principle behind it
is so simple!
Dark Shadow is always floating,
so he can hold onto Tokoyami
and carry him through the air!
And by covering
himself with a cape,
Tokoyami can block the light
that weakens his Quirk
in order to achieve a
continuously high output!
Plus with that hold,
Tokoyami's hands remain free
to do whatever he needs!
It's such a brilliant
move, you guys!
So obvious that it
didn't cross our minds,
but he figured it out and look
how's perfect it's working!
It's kind of like
he's cut through
his own personal Gordian Knot!
So cool! Whoa. I'm impressed!
[HAWKS] You shouldn't forget
about what you're good at.
[TOKOYAMI]
Hawks. I thank you.
[TOKOYAMI]
I will fly even higher!
An unexpected rendezvous!
[KUROIRO]
Plan A was a failure.
Aoyama, your Navel Buffet!
Tokoyami, cover the area!
Dark Shadow,
get under the cloak!
[DARK SHADOW]
Got it!
I shall give light
to these shadows!
Navel Buffet!
[YAOYOROZU]
There he is, Hagakure!
[HAGAKURE]
I see him!
Let's nab him! Hurry!
[YAOYOROZU]
That's as far as you go!
[HAGAKURE]
We won't let you escape!
[YAOYOROZU] Launching
a surprise att*ck alone.
Bold move. And
certainly unexpected.
No matter. Because I
expect the unexpected.
Oh, I don't know about that.
[YAOYOROZU]
Stand down!
[HAGAKURE]
You don't know when you're b*at!
[gasps]
[HAGAKURE yelps]
Mushrooms? What the heck?
[KUROIRO laughs] So it's true.
Kendo is better than you.
[KOMORI]
It's just like our brilliant
class rep said, shroom!
If we see too much light,
then plan A failed.
So we start plan B.
Cute little mushrooms
for everybody.
[IZUKU]
Here's the preview!
Class A tries to fight back, but
with the wide range of att*cks
employed by Class B's
Komori and Fukidashi,
they lose their advantage
and have to break
formation once again.
On top of that,
Yaoyorozu gets separated.
Come on, you guys.
Think of something!
Next time: "Foresight."
Yaoyorozu predicts the
progress of their fight
and tries to create
a path to victory!
Go beyond! Plus Ultra!
05x05 - (D) Operation New Improv Moves
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