[AIZAWA]
It's coming.
The school festival.
[STUDENTS]
Normal school stuff!
But your class still needs
to participate with
some kind of original
programming.
[TENYA] Interesting.
Singing and dancing, huh?
[HAGAKURE] Well, if we're
talking about music...
[JIRO gasps]
[JIRO]
Uh... What?
You can play so
many instruments!
You're freakin' awesome!
Well, after what
you've all said...
If I didn't do it,
it wouldn't be rockin' at all.
[IZUKU]
Mr. Aizawa!
Do you think Eri could
leave the hospital?
Just for one day, I mean.
Please say yes.
Let her go to the UA Festival.
[music plays]
[GENTLE] All Might,
the Symbol of Peace.
His is a face known
'round the world.
Like this virile vigilante, many
a hero will no doubt be recorded
in the history books thanks
to their notable exploits.
Of course, one must not forget
the legendary All For One.
Destro, the commander of
the Meta Liberation Army,
and the peerless
thief, Oji Harima.
These so-called villains
have likewise found
a notoriety that will ensure
their names are never forgotten.
Before the legislative system
of superhuman society
worked in absolutes--back when
the distinction between "hero"
and "villain" was still
vague--there was chaos.
But there was freedom.
That's right.
It was a raw, unfettered freedom
not unlike that of the Anglaise!
Lovely to see you,
dear viewers.
May I delight you with a
smashing new adventure?
Yes! 'Tis I, Gentle!
Gentle Criminal,
at your service!
[LA BRAVA squeals]
So good!
That was wonderful, my Gentle!
Oh! You couldn't
be more talented!
[LA BRAVA laughing]
[GENTLE] La Brava, has
the upload been completed?
Yep! You bet it has!
The account was deleted again,
but don't worry,
I reuploaded everything,
starting with your debut video!
You remember that one?
It had me swooning.
More exhilarating
than a cup of coffee.
[laughs] I'd expect nothing
less from you, dear girl.
Exceptional work,
as alwa-- Ouch!
Right, then.
Shall we discuss the finer
points of today's sh**t?
After finishing this cup,
elegantly savoring
each and every sip.
[GENTLE]
Tis I, Gentle! Gentle Criminal!
I upload cinematic
snapshots of deeds
that some would
consider heinous.
But my darlings, do not
jump to conclusions.
I am not committing
crimes at random.
For example, I recently
robbed J-Store,
the largest convenience
store chain in the nation.
A veritable corporate behemoth.
Their best-selling item
is Fluffy Pudding.
But hark, viewers!
This maniacal market is
suspected of mislabeling
said dessert and forging
its expiration date!
Naturally, the company feigned
ignorance, and it began to look
as though no one would be
punished for these deeds.
Catching on, my loves?
Yes! I reprimand those who
behave in an ungentlemanly way.
I am the modern-day
"gentleman thief."
Ugh, this is so frustrating!
Whatever do you mean, dear girl?
The J-Store video should
be racking up views,
but it's barely being watched!
People on the internet
have no taste!
Someone as charming as
you are should go viral!
[laughing]
If you always blame others,
then you will never live up
to your fullest
potential, La Brava.
But it just isn't fair!
You've been putting out
villainous internet videos
for a good six years now, and
what've you got to show for it?
Nothing!
Then, suddenly, this Stain
guy steals all the glory
with a video of his
stupid life story!
And he didn't even upload
the darn thing himself!
Now, when people mention
villains, they're talking about
the League of Villains, and
they're mean and gloomy!
Nothing like you!
You are absolutely correct.
Extreme and violent actions
do seem to fascinate
the barbaric masses. It goes
against the fiber of my being.
However...
It's true that these foul
fiends have momentum.
All of the videos concerning
them have over , comments
of varying natures, while
the scant notes on my own
videos are far from encouraging.
[MAN A] His so-called
"exploits" are so lame.
[MAN B] Doesn't look like
J-Store lost anything.
[MAN C]
His crapiness stresses me out.
[MAN D]
He should really ramp things up.
[MAN E]
Show us La Brava!
[laughs]
But I refuse to be gutted by
these impertinent comments,
La Brava! Why, do you ask?
Because my next plan will
surpass all expectations!
Ah! I never doubted you
for a second Gentle!
Let's hear it then,
what's your next plan?
[GENTLE] Grand displays
and great works of art
always question
the current times.
I'll target the place
that's responsible
for this age of heroes. Soon,
everyone will know my name.
Still making up classes
from your work study?
--[KIRISHIMA] Yeah!
--[IZUKU] Yes. Sorry.
Aw, there's no need
to apologize.
We'll handle the school festival
prep while you catch up.
We have, like, so many
decisions to make
about costumes and choreography.
[SHOJI]
What music do you think
the rest of the
school would enjoy?
We should do whatever's
trendy. Right, Jiro?
[JIRO]
Mm...
[AGOYAMATO]
Hey, did ya hear?
Class -A from the Hero
course is doing a concert.
And it's for us.
[KATSUKI]
General studies.
Oh my god,
talk about egotistical.
Do they think we're,
like, dying to see them
do some kind of
dumb performance?
Well, yeah. We all
know they're clueless.
What did they do after
getting att*cked by villains?
They went to a summer camp,
where, of course,
they got att*cked again.
We all know how that turned out.
And we have to put up with the
repercussions of their stupidity
even though it was their fault.
[TENYA] The school festival
is one month away!
We don't have much time.
We should start making
decisions right now.
[HAGAKURE] First, we need
to pick out a song, right?
What should we do?
I don't know much
about popular music,
so I'll leave that
up to you guys.
[SHOJI]
Same.
If we're doing
this for everyone,
shouldn't it be a song
that most people know
so they could dance and
sing along with us?
[SERO] It's gotta be
somethin' with a good beat!
[ASHIDO]
Yeah! So we can get down!
With those things in mind,
I think I know what
would make sense.
A hardcore four-on-the-floor
club song.
It'll be like a
rave-meets-rock show.
As for dance music,
EDM would probably be
the most popular.
But you guys want to play
instruments, right?
[SERO, OJIRO]
Huh?
[JIRO] Anyone play bass
or drums or anything?
Okay. Well, I'd say that drums
are the backbone of any band.
I'd take on the responsibility
myself, but, honestly,
I main the guitar,
not percussion.
Teaching a beginner to play an
instrument while practicing
myself would be impossible
to do in just one month.
Hey! Didn't you
accidentally admit
your parents made you take music
classes when you were a kid?
Huh?
--[STUDENTS chattering]
--[ASHIDO] What? Really?!
Awesome! Take a seat and
show us what you've got.
In your dreams, moron.
Right, I bet the drums're
too hard for ya.
Well?
That was k*ller!
He's so good.
Who'd have known that
you've got talents?
That's it, Bakugo's
gotta be our drummer!
Heh. No way am I making a fool
of myself up on that stage.
Bakugo, come on! Do it!
If we rock this, everyone'll
have a great time!
[KATSUKI] Don't you get
what's gonna happen?
[gasping]
[KATSUKI]
I'll spell it out for you.
We're doing this because we
want to let the other courses
blow off some steam, right?
But we're the ones who caused
their stress to begin with.
So we're just trying to make
ourselves feel better.
This is gonna seem
like a slap in the face
from the people
they can't stand.
[HAGAKURE] Don't be rude.
We're just trying to help!
Yeah, that kinda thinking
is what I'm talking about.
I see. Perhaps he's right.
Did we think this
through enough?
You didn't help us
decide what to do,
so you can't complain now.
Doesn't all this make you mad?
It's not like we wanted
villains to show up
and ruin things for everybody.
Why do we have to be so
concerned about how these
weaklings feel? Stop trying
to get on their good side!
We're not here to make friends,
we're here to fight!
If we're gonna put on a show,
then we can't hold
anything back!
Let's m*rder everyone
in UA with k*ller music!
[STUDENTS]
Bakugo!
[HAGAKURE] Your reasoning is
scary, but if you'll do it,
who cares!
[KATSUKI]
Don't ignore the other part!
[ASHIDO] Yeah. Yeah.
Tough guy. We know.
[KAMINARI] I get it, you
weren't being serious.
[KATSUKI]
I'm always serious!
So that's it.
[KATSUKI]
Stay back, Deku.
[TODOROKI]
At the summer training camp,
Bakugo was kidnapped
by the villains.
[TENYA]
And ever since then
he's been carrying
that burden with him.
[HAGAKURE]
Isn't this awesome, Jiro?
Yeah. I promise.
I'll do my best.
[LA BRAVA] Hey, Gentle,
will you tell me now?
What's our next move
going to be?
I'm dying to know
your brilliant plan!
[GENTLE] If history repeats
itself, as it's wont to do,
next month there will be a
festival at a certain school
with unrivaled security.
An institution from where many
of the most regaled heroes hail.
Oh, don't tell me.
Yes! I know the place!
[laughing]
If I show I'm capable of
sneaking past their defenses,
then I'm sure it will be a
headline-worthy caper.
Mark my words.
This might help.
As part of my
classical education,
I've studied the piano since
I was just a little girl.
I'd be happy to play in
the band if you need me.
Aw, yeah! Momo'll totally
rock those keyboards!
I mean we've gotta have someone
on synth for the dance music.
I think you'd be
perfect for the gig!
Then I'll do my best!
Aww, I wanted all the girls
to get together for a big
choreo number, but you'll
still look cute up on stage.
Bass is my specialty, so now we
just need guitars and vocals.
[OJIRO] Okay. So does that mean
everybody else'll be dancing?
[TENYA] Hmm... I'm not
really sure this is enough
to get the audience excited.
In that video I
showed you earlier--
We've gotta have
special effects!
Exactly.
Special effects?
[music plays]
This is what I'm
talkin' about.
See, they use sparks and
streamers a disco ball
to fire everyone up!
We gotta be extra
to set the right mood!
[HAGAKURE] Ooh, let's
pull out all the stops
and make it look like an
expl*si*n of lights, you guys!
With our Quirks,
we can totally do that!
We're puttin' this party on
in the gym, is that right?
Uh-huh. Mr. Aizawa has already
made the arrangements for us.
Hold up! How's this for an idea?
Uraraka makes Todoroki
and Kirishima float.
And then Kirishima chops
away at Todoroki's ice
and sends it flying.
Then, Aoyama can be a mirror
ball, and the light twinkling
off him and the ice will make it
look like it's raining stardust!
And... And we can call
them "Team Snowmen"!
Ha, ha! A human
shaved-ice machine!
It's like the team-ups we
were talking about before!
You want moi to be a disco ball?
I was born to do this.
I can see it, the gym
will look spectacular.
Agreed! This is just
what we all needed.
[HAGAKURE] We'll have to have a
crew working behind the scenes
to pull this off though.
[KIRISHIMA]
Hey, you guys.
Sorry we're showing up so late.
We finally made up
the classes we missed
during our work studies, and
now we can help out for real!
Ribbit!
[TSUYU]
I see.
So we've decided to go
with rave rock club music
for our performance?
Having Jiro on the bass
and Yaoyorozu on keyboards
makes sense for sure, but...
Bakugo on the drums is kind
of, uh, how do I put it...?
[HAGAKURE]
Shocking!
You got a problem with me?!
[ALL grunting]
Question. Who'll be singing?
Isn't that the most
important thing.
Well, we haven't figured
that part out yet.
Huh? Doesn't it have
to be you, Jiro?
Uhh!
Lead singers get all the
chicks. I could do it.
Just imagine a singing disco
ball. C'est magnifique!
Guys! Not to brag, but I'm
a pretty awesome singer!
♪ Tough guy captain
of the ship ♪
♪ Stand up tall ♪
♪ Cuz you
are the manliest ♪
[OCHACO] Yeah, that's
not the right genre.
[yelling]
[ASHIDO]
And that's just yelling.
[AOYAMA]
♪ Ahhhhhhhh! ♪
[HAGAKURE]
Oh, boy. I'm with Ochaco.
It's gotta be you, Jiro!
When you were teaching us how to
play instruments in your room,
your singing was super cool!
I know you'll bring
the house down!
Come on. It wasn't that great.
Maybe we--
[HAGAKURE]
Hey, look, a mic!
We just laid our souls bare for
them and they're ignoring us?
Can Jiro really be that good?
Ugh. I mean come on!
Don't be shy,
show us those pipes!
We wanna hear ya
sing somethin'!
[inhales]
♪ You know everyone
wants to sparkle ♪
♪ Like the stars
in the night sky ♪
♪ In this wonderous place
filled with all the dreams ♪
♪ I've been wishing for,
waiting for the chance ♪
[OCHACO]
My ears are so happy!
[ASHIDO]
You have such a sultry voice!
[HAGAKURE]
I told you!
[TENYA] All right! I'd call
this a unanimous decision!
Well. Let's set
that aside, then.
Now. We need guitars!
I'm thinking two!
Oh, yeah! Pick me! It's so
cool to play instruments!
Let me strum!
I'd just break the strings.
Don't you dare volunteer unless
you're gonna k*ll it, dimwit.
Yeah! I totally will!
The guitar is the star
of every rock band.
My fingers won't reach because
of my character design!
I want to be on the dance crew!
Me, too! I can move
pretty well with my tail.
And I can use my tape to help
with the special effects.
[guitar plays]
It's like that riff is speaking
directly to my heart.
[SHOJI] You can play?
Why didn't you say anything?
I put down the axe when I
was bested by the F chord.
[PRESENT MIC]
The F chord is a roadblock
for many beginners
learning to play guitar!
Mineta, if you can't
play for yourself,
then I will strum
for you, as well.
Do whatever you want, damn it.
This is so stupid. Let's get
this festival over with.
I hope all your nails break off.
[ASHIDO] Mineta! Will you
be part of the dance team
if I can get a harem together?
The school festival
can't come soon enough!
[IZUKU] And so, a little after
one in the morning...
[TENYA]
That's it!
Everybody's role in the
festival has been decided!
We've got the band team.
And the effects team.
And the dance team.
Rest up, guys! Starting
tomorrow we're hard at work!
[STUDENTS]
Yeah!
[ALL MIGHT] I heard what you
guys are doing for the festival.
Some kind of live performance
combined with a dance party?
That sounds like a good time.
Yeah. It'll take a lot
of work to pull off,
but that's one of the things
I'm looking forward to.
Well, with that in mind,
why did you want to meet?
Heh. It feels like it's been
forever since we had a chance
to sit down and talk,
just the two of us.
[IZUKU]
During my work study,
I was able to fight using
percent of One For All.
It took a toll on my body,
and I could only use it
for a short period of time.
But even at that level,
I couldn't win.
In fact, if Eri
hadn't been there,
I probably would have
ended up dead.
I couldn't do anything
to counter Chisaki's
long-distance att*cks. I've
tried to think of a solution,
but I don't know how
I should fight
in my current state,
when I still can't use
a hundred percent
of my strength.
I have to figure out
something new.
Sounds like you're
at a dead end.
That's right.
[ALL MIGHT] There's only
one thing I can suggest.
You need your own
long-distance attack.
[IZUKU]
Uh!
I wish I could harness enough
power to pull off moves
like you could, All Might!
But I'm not good enough yet.
I've been thinkin'
about your progress.
Analyzing the various
ways you've grown.
Uhh...
[ALL MIGHT]
And I have an idea.
But I think we should
take this outside.
Go change into
your gym clothes.
I'll meet you out there.
You want me to use
percent here?
Right! Just go Full Cowling!
[IZUKU] But... Like I
was saying earlier,
when I'm at percent, it puts
a lot of strain on my body
and I end up not being
able to move well.
That's why I'm working hard
to strengthen up right now.
So? Forget that and just do it!
Uh! Yes, sir!
[IZUKU] One For All:
Full Cowling... percent.
[IZUKU grunting]
Now stay at this
level and attack
as though an enemy
was in front of you.
[IZUKU grunting]
[IZUKU grunts]
[IZUKU]
The wind pressure.
I was going to teach you
this once you were able
to use percent without
thinking about it,
but it sounds like you
need the lesson now.
If you didn't figure this
out in that last fight,
you must have been concentrating
really hard on your defense.
You didn't realize
you have the power to
weaponize wind pressure
without breaking yourself.
[IZUKU groans]
But wait. It still feels
like it's too much.
Let's take a look at the stages
your training has gone through.
First, use One For All
at a hundred percent
on one part of your body.
Second, control
the percentage you use
on one part of your body.
Third, control the percentage
you continuously use
on your whole body.
Fourth, use sh**t Style,
which utilizes your legs
rather than your weaker arms.
Fifth, raise your control from
five percent to eight percent.
Finally, sixth.
Use up to percent for
a short amount of time,
even if it's past your limit.
And now, for today's lesson:
How I used One For All.
[IZUKU] You weren't
continuously putting out
percent of your
power, were you?
[ALL MIGHT grunts]
[IZUKU] If All Might was always
at a hundred percent,
his every move would
create shock waves
and cause disaster
everywhere he went.
It doesn't make sense to
constantly be at full power.
Since I can't hold
percent for very long,
I should combine the second
and sixth lessons I learned.
I'll control the percentage
on one body part,
and raise it to percent
for a split second.
A focused blast!
That could work!
Easy to say, but you
must be able to push past
your normal limit in an instant.
That requires a higher level of
control than you've used so far.
Which means, I have a question
for you, Young Midoriya.
What part of your body do
you think you can you move
with the most precision?
[ALL MIGHT]
That's right.
Practice controlling One For All
using your fingers
for this move.
[IZUKU] One For All: Full
Cowling at eight percent.
And then, at the moment of the
attack, boost to percent.
[IZUKU grunting]
You won't get the hang
of it right away,
so be sure to keep at it, okay?
Thanks for the advice, sir.
I've got it. I know
what I have to do now.
[IZUKU] Once I master
controlling my power,
I can go beyond,
to the next stage!
[MIRIO]
Okay, this is it!
Don't worry, Eri. Everyone's
nice here, I promise!
[MIRIO]
Welcome to UA High School!
[GENTLE]
Gentle Video.
[music plays]
[GENTLE]
Dearest viewers,
do you drink different types of
tea for different occasions?
Whenever I'm preparing
my personal kettle,
I select a tea that correlates
to the size of my current job.
This particular fine blend
is called Royal Flush.
Whatever could that
name imply, I wonder.
[LA BRAVA] That your
discriminating taste
sets you apart from
the rest of the world?
Be sure to stay tuned.
My next video will
be an alarm bell,
not just to my
ever-faithful viewers,
but to all of society.
Try to contain your
anticipation till then.
[LA BRAVA screams]
[IZUKU]
Here's the preview!
The clock is ticking as we
prepare for the school festival,
but we're excited
for Eri's visit!
Meanwhile, Gentle Criminal
is making steady progress
on the preparations
for his grand scheme.
When he's finished drinking
a legendary tea blend,
his villainous plans
will spring into motion.
And the name of that tea is...
Next time, "Gold Tips Imperial."
If he manages to break into UA,
what will it mean for us?
Go beyond! Plus Ultra!
04x19 - (D) Prepping for the School Festival Is the Funnest Part
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