02x01 - (D) That's the Idea, Ochaco

[bunniefuu]

[IZUKU] The first incident

was in Qingqing City.

An extraordinary child was

born who radiated light.

[IZUKU] After that, reports

of people with superpowers

popped up across the globe.

No one knew what was

causing these Quirks.

The world became a

superhuman society,

with about percent of

the population possessing

some uncanny ability.

Our streets looked like

scenes from comic books.

As cities swirled with

chaos and confusion,

a new profession dominated

our collective consciousness.

It was an age of heroes.

[ALL MIGHT laughs]

[ALL MIGHT]

Fear not, citizens.

Hope has arrived.

Because I am here.

[yells]

[giggles] He's the coolest

in the whole world!

And once I get my Quirk, I'm

gonna be a hero just like him!

[IZUKU'S MOM] I'm sorry, Izuku.

I wish things were different.

[IZUKU]

I was born without superpowers.

Quirkless.

Just an ordinary kid.

I wanted to be like him

so badly, but I wasn't.

And so, I started to

give up on my dream.

[IZUKU grunts]

[IZUKU] Still--even though my

brain told me I could never

be a pro, in my heart I knew

all I wanted was to be a hero.

And, thanks to the people who

guided me and supported me...

[IZUKU]

I am here now. On my way.

[IZUKU]

My dream is becoming a reality.

[IZUKU]

And though I've had setbacks,

I keep pushing forward.

[IZUKU]

My journey is just beginning.

You see, this is the story...

[IZUKU] ...of how I become

the world's greatest hero.

[NEWSCASTER A]

Up next: an update

on yesterday's

incident at the UA

rescue training center

where hero course students

were att*cked by

a g*ng of villains.

According to new

police officials,

the criminal forces

called themselves

"The League of Villains."

Investigators have reportedly

uncovered that this group

has been plotting to k*ll

UA teacher and popular hero

All Might since the

spring of this year.

Police arrested

villains at the scene,

but the League's leader escaped.

His whereabouts are unknown.

[ALL MIGHT]

Greetings. The air is warm here.

It feels like summer is

just around the corner.

I hope this letter

finds you well, sir.

In good health and

even better spirits.

This semester,

I took a position

as a teacher at UA High School.

Heh. That's right.

I'm now guiding the next

generation of heroes.

I was hoping to

find someone worthy

of inheriting my power among the

elite students at the school.

A hero-in-training with

outstanding test scores

and a powerful Quirk.

However, before I

ever began my tenure

at UA, I met a young man.

Even though he was weak,

and had no Quirk of his own,

he showed incredible bravery.

He rushed into

a dangerous situation

that caused pro heroes,

including myself, to hesitate,

and managed to save

the life of a classmate.

He may not have had

a plan when he acted,

but he knew he had

to do something.

I feel like watching

this young man

spring into action taught

me something that day,

and it reminded me of

the virtues I must embody

in order to call

myself a pro. A hero.

That's why... I meant it

when I said to him:

"Young man. You, too,

can become a hero."

Soon after that, I told

this pupil the secret

of my Quirk, and proposed

that I transfer it to him.

This ability I have,

that's been passed on

from person to person,

cultivated, and made stronger,

the crystallization of

power that binds itself

to a courageous heart for

the good of those in need:

One For All.

He accepted without

hesitation, and I began

training him for the trials

he'd need to overcome

in order to be accepted

into the hero course

at UA High School.

Even though he

sometimes struggled

with his newfound abilities.

he never stopped fighting,

and gave percent

as he tried to

harness One For All.

I don't like to

toot my own horn,

but I believe I found

the perfect person

to pass my Quirk on to.

He has shown me time

and again that he has

what it takes to be a real hero.

I'm still quite new to

the role of instructor.

The day may come when

I must trouble you,

my old teacher, for advice.

I'll be counting

on your wisdom

and patience when

that time comes.

Until then, please

take care of yourself

as the seasons begin to change.

I'll continue to

keep you updated

about what's happening.

Sincerely yours.

[GRAN TORINO] So, Toshinori

has found a worthy successor.

[TSUKAUCHI] Our investigators

are trying to learn

everything they can about this

so-called "League of Villains."

We've made some progress,

but we can't find anything

on this Shigaraki so far.

We've searched our

records for men

in their s or s who

are registered as having

some sort of

disintegration Quirk,

but so far, we've come up empty.

Same for the Warp Gate

villain, Kurogiri.

So they're not citizens

or they're using aliases.

Hard to find, either way.

So what you're really saying

is we don't know anything.

[SNIPE]

We've gotta track 'em down.

I shot their ringleader, but

once he heals up he'll probably

try pullin' somethin'

like this again.

What a pain.

He did seem like the type.

Is something on

your mind, All Might?

[ALL MIGHT] The attack

on the USJ was too bold.

No sane adult would

ever attempt it.

The ringleader kept monologuing

about the reasons he was there.

And he bragged about

Nomu's many Quirks,

but he never said a word

about his own powers.

When things didn't go his way,

he was visibly upset.

Like he was gonna

throw a tantrum.

Ah, I guess bragging

about Nomu's Quirks

was a quick way to

draw me into a fight.

That might be true,

yes, but strategically,

it was foolish to reveal

his Quirks up front

instead of keeping

them a secret.

[ALL MIGHT] Shigaraki made

wild, immature claims,

but did so with a

completely straight face.

And he talked about Nomu

like he was some kind of a pet.

It seemed like he'd never

been told "no" before--

like he thought things would

go his way no matter what.

He has the personality

of a spoiled little

brat. A man-child.

A child with incredible

power, though.

It's possible he never

got the Quirk counseling

students receive

in elementary school.

[SNIPE] Maybe so, but it

doesn't really matter now.

[TSUKAUCHI]

There were villains arrested

in the aftermath

of the USJ attack.

They were all small-time thugs

who usually lurked

around back alleys.

What worries me is

that this "man-child"

got them all to

follow his crazy plan.

They viewed him

as a real leader.

Criminals are starting

to feel more pressure

now that the world is

brimming with heroes.

That could be why they

were so quick to back

such simple-minded villainy.

Guess that makes sense.

[SNIPE] There are plenty a'

people out there lookin'

for a cause to get behind.

So, what can we do to stop them?

Well, it is thanks to

you heroes that we have

the time to devote

ourselves to this case.

We'll expand our

investigation and continue

searching for the perpetrators

who planned this attack.

A man-child, huh?

In some ways, he shares common

ground with our students.

They both have

so much potential.

And, like our students,

I suppose it's possible

someone is guiding him,

trying to nurture

his malice and villainy.

[ALL MIGHT sighs]

[ALL MIGHT] I don't wanna think

about what that could mean.

[DOG barking]

[IZUKU]

School was closed the day after

the League of Villains

att*cked the USJ.

I think they wanted us

to have a little break,

but it was pretty

tough to relax.

[MAN A]

Who is he?

The guy's already saved

people at least,

and it hasn't even

been ten minutes.

This is-- This is crazy!

I can't believe it!

[ALL MIGHT laughs]

[CAMERAMAN A]

Look, he's got more!

Fear not, citizens!

Hope has arrived!

Because I am here!

[IZUKU] I'm still so far away

from becoming a real hero.

During the USJ attack,

all my classmates and I did

was slow Mr. Aizawa

and Thirteen down.

If it weren't for

All Might and our teachers,

we never would have stood a

chance against those villains.

[IZUKU]

In order to truly oppose evil,

I have to make

All Might's power my own.

I have to embody

One For All and master

every aspect of it, until

it's second nature for me.

Because... there

isn't much time left.

And because I'm the one he

chose, I'll make him proud!

[knocking]

[IZUKU'S MOM]

Izuku?

[IZUKU]

Yeah?

Lunch time. Your

food's getting cold.

I'll be right there.

Thanks, Mom.

[IZUKU'S MOM]

Eat up!

Those new muscles

need lots of fuel.

[HAGAKURE]

You guys!

Did you watch the

news last night?

Yeah.

[HAGAKURE]

It was so cool that we got

a few seconds of screen time!

Though I bet nobody

noticed me hanging out

in the background.

[SHOJI]

Probably not.

It is difficult to stand out

when you're just gloves.

We're totally big deals.

Those news channels love us--

we're basically celebrities.

Yeah, it's kinda crazy, right?

Get over yourselves.

The hero course that pumps

out pros was att*cked,

and that's what they care about.

Who knows what

woulda happened to us

if the teachers hadn't shown up.

Why'd you say that?

I'm gonna pee myself

just thinking about it.

Oh, shut up!

Grow a pair, loser!

Did you guys see All Might

fighting the bird guy?

That dude was super strong,

and he still destroyed him!

Yes.

His is strength is truly

a thing of wonder.

Attention!

Homeroom class is

about to begin!

Everyone stop talking

and take your seats.

[KIRISHIMA]

Uh, we're all sitting.

[SERO] Yeah, You're the

only one standing.

Dang it!

Don't sweat it.

Hey, Tsu.

So... Who do ya think's

gonna teach class today?

No idea.

Mr. Aizawa's still

in the hospital

--recovering from his injuries.

--[door scrapes]

[BOTH]

Huh?

[AIZAWA]

Morning, class.

[STUDENTS] Mr. Aizawa,

what are you doing here?

Whoa! What a pro.

[TENYA] Mr. Aizawa.

I'm glad you're okay.

You call that "okay"?

[AIZAWA]

My well being is irrelevant.

What's more important is that

your fight isn't over yet.

Our fight?

Don't tell me...

Not more bad guys!

The UA Sports Festival

is about to start.

Yes!

[STUDENTS] Ugh! Why would

you scare us like that?

[STUDENTS]

The sports festival!

Let's go kick some ass!

Wait a second.

Is it really such a good idea

to hold the sports festival

so soon after the

villains snuck inside?

They could attack once

we're all in the same place.

[AIZAWA] Apparently, the

administration thinks this is

a good way to show that

the threat has been handled

and our school

is safer than ever.

Plus they're beefing up security

compared to past years.

This event is a huge opportunity

for all students at UA.

It's not something we can cancel

because of a few villains.

Uh, I'm sorry, but why not?

It's just a sports festival!

Huh? Mineta, don't you

know how important

this competition is?

Of course I do!

I just don't wanna get m*rder*d.

[AIZAWA] Our sports

festival is one of the

most-watched events

in the entire world.

In the past, everyone obsessed

over the Olympic games.

But then Quirks

started appearing.

Now, the Olympics

have been drastically

reduced in terms of

scale and viewership.

For anyone who cares

about competition,

there's only one

tournament that matters.

The UA Sports Festival.

That's right!

And top heroes everywhere

will be watching.

This is where you get scouted.

Sure, unless you're dead.

She's right.

After graduating,

a lot of people

join pro agencies as a sidekick.

Yeah, but that's as far

as some people go.

They miss their

chance to go indie

and stay eternal sidekicks.

Actually, that's probably

where you're headed.

You're kinda dumb.

[AIZAWA] It's true that

joining a famous hero agency

can garner you greater

experience and popularity.

That's why the festival matters.

If you wanna go pro

one day, then this event

could open the path for you.

One chance a year.

Three chances in a lifetime.

No aspiring hero can afford

to miss this festival.

[AIZAWA] That means you

better not slack off

on your training.

[STUDENTS]

Yes, sir!

[AIZAWA]

Class is dismissed.

[school bell chimes]

[KIRISHIMA]

That villain stuff sucked, sure,

but I'm pumped for these games!

We put on a good show,

and we're basically

on the road to bein' pros!

Yeah, this is why I'm even

here in the first place.

We get so few chances.

We have to make

the most of this.

[HAGAKURE] Oh, man, Ojiro,

I'm getting kind of nervous

about the festival.

I have to come up with

a way to get noticed!

--[OJIRO] Uh, sure.

--[HAGAKURE] Maybe with a cheer!

Maybe you should be looking at

a shinier costume or something?

Otherwise, you're gonna

have to try really hard.

My, what's a boy to do?

I stand out even when

I'm standing still.

That means the scouts

won't be able

to take their eyes off me!

Don't you agree?

[sighs] You're so lucky, Shoji.

People are bound to

notice your unique Quirk.

[SHOJI] Sure, but what

matters is that I show them

how useful I can be.

No doubt you'll

make a scene, too.

[KAMINARI growls]

This is gonna be nuts!

Everyone's so excited.

Well, yeah, of course we are!

We enrolled at this school with

the sole aim to become heroes.

So naturally, we're

all getting fired up.

Wow, Iida.

Those are some

interesting moves. Ribbit.

You have to be excited,

too, right, Midoriya?

Well, yeah, of course I am!

And also nervous.

[OCHACO]

Deku! Iida!

--[TENYA] Uh...

--[IZUKU] Ah.

Let's do our best

in the sports festival.

[IZUKU] Uraraka, what

happened to your face?

Seriously, what's up?

You're normally, like,

the most laid back girl ever.

PMS?

[OCHACO grunts]

Everyone! I'm gonna do my best!

[TENYA, IZUKU]

Yeah!

[ASHIDO]

Yeah!

I said, I'm gonna do my best!

--[KIRISHIMA] Got it...

--[SATO] Uh...

[KIRISHIMA]

You okay?

Ya kinda look like

you're losin' it.

[IZUKU]

Now that I think about it...

There's something I've

been meaning to ask her.

[IZUKU]

Hey, Uraraka?

[OCHACO]

What's up?

[IZUKU] Why did you

decide to come to UA?

What made you wanna

be a pro hero?

[OCHACO gasps]

Oh...

Well... Because...

[IZUKU]

Uh-- For the money?

You wanna be a hero

so you can get rich?

[OCHACO]

If we're cutting to

the chase, then, yeah.

I'm sorry if it sounds greedy.

You two have such

admirable motivations.

I hope you don't

think less of me now.

Not at all!

Your goal is to

support your wellbeing,

which is a perfectly

admirable ambition to have.

[IZUKU] Mm-hm. It's just

kinda surprising.

[OCHACO sighs]

Well, you see,

my family owns

a construction company,

but we haven't gotten any work

lately, so we're flat broke.

Anyway, this isn't

really something I usually

tell other people, but...

Construction, eh?

[gasps] If she got licensed,

I bet she could use her Quirk

to bring costs down a lot.

[TENYA]

And they could sell their

heavy-lifting equipment.

She could float everything!

[OCHACO]

I know, right?

I've been telling Dad

that since I was a kid!

But...

[OCHACO'S DAD]

You want to work for us?

When I grow up

all big and strong,

I'll help you and Mommy

out any way that I can.

[chuckles]

[OCHACO'S DAD] I really

appreciate the thought, Ochaco.

But as your dad,

I'd be even happier

if you achieved your own dream.

That's the way to make us happy.

And if you do make money,

you can take us to

Hawaii or something!

Daddy...

[OCHACO]

I'm gonna become a pro.

I'll sign with a good agency

and make plenty of money.

Then I'll be able to let my

parents have an easy life!

[BOTH gasp]

That's beautiful!

So noble!

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!

[IZUKU] She's not here because

of some hero fantasy.

She's more grounded

than any of us.

[ALL MIGHT laughs]

Young Midoriya is here!

Whoa, All Might!

What are you doing here?

Lunch! Ya wanna eat with me?

[OCHACO]

That's adorable!

[ALL MIGHT]

Whaddaya say?

Sure thing!

[IZUKU]

Is something wrong?

[OCHACO] I wonder what

he wanted with Deku.

I heard that when

All Might was att*cked

by villains during

the USJ incident,

Midoriya tried to

stop them himself.

Perhaps that's what

this is about.

Oh, yeah!

Also, remember what

Asui said on the bus?

That power of yours...

Isn't it a lot like All Might's?

Since their Quirks are

so similar to each other,

it's possible that All Might's

taken a liking to him.

How lucky!

[TODOROKI] All Might and

Izuku Midoriya, huh?

[IZUKU]

Only 50 minutes?

[ALL MIGHT]

Yeah.

That's about how long

I can use my power now.

I overdid it too many times.

That Nomu was a

real tough customer.

He took a lot outta me.

At this point, I can

barely even look like

All Might for an

hour and a half.

I'm so sorry.

I should've just--

--[IZUKU yelps]

--[ALL MIGHT laughs]

[ALL MIGHT] You don't need

to apologize for anything!

Man, we are alike, you and me.

Have some tea.

[IZUKU]

Thanks.

I brought you here to

talk about the festival.

The problem is, you still can't

fully control One For All yet.

So then, what's your plan?

[gasps] Wait, I did once!

When I landed a smash

on that brain villain,

there was no backlash at all!

Oh, that's right,

you did mention that.

What was different

about that smash?

Let's see...

We were facing real villains

and I didn't have

much time to think,

but maybe that's part

of it, since I knew

this wasn't just more training.

[THIRTEEN] I'm sure you're

aware that I have

a powerful Quirk.

It's called Black Hole.

I can use it to suck up

anything and turn it into dust.

But my Quirk could

also very easily

be used to k*ll.

This was the very

first time, ever,

that I used my power

against a person.

[ALL MIGHT] Hm... Sounds like

you succeeded in subconsciously

putting on the brakes so so you

wouldn't have to k*ll anyone.

Hey, that's some kind of

progress at least.

[ALL MIGHT]

Tea's gettin' cold.

Oh, right, thank you.

[ALL MIGHT] To be frank,

I don't have much time left

as the world's Symbol of Peace.

Soon, I'll have to

put that title to bed.

No way...

And some villains out there

are startin' to notice that.

Someone has to step up

and keep the people safe.

[gasps]

I gave you my power

for one reason:

'Cause you will be the

hero who takes my place.

[IZUKU] I want to be the

greatest hero in the world!

I want to save people

just like you do.

When they see my fearless

smile, they'll feel safe.

[ALL MIGHT] Do you still

feel the same way you did

when we met? Do you

still wanna be a hero?

Yes.

Excellent.

The time has come

for you to prove it.

[gasps]

This sports festival:

it's something that the pros--

no, the entire country will

be watching very closely.

Uh...

I want you to think

of this sports festival

as your debut. You are the

fledgling Symbol of Peace.

The next All Might!

Izuku Midoriya.

[ALL MIGHT] I want you to

introduce yourself to the world

and proudly say "I am here!"

[ALL MIGHT] The next

episode preview is here!

[IZUKU] The UA Sports Festival

is finally starting!

[ALL MIGHT] The first event

is an obstacle course

everyone participates in.

And, there's no

limit to Quirk use.

[IZUKU] Doesn't that sound

kind of dangerous?

[ALL MIGHT] Regardless,

you must aim for the top!

Show the world that

you're Izuku Midoriya,

the world's next great hero!

[IZUKU] Next time:

"Roaring Sports Festival"!

[ALL MIGHT] Ooh, don't

miss Young Todoroki

pick a fight with

Young Midoriya!

[IZUKU]

Uh, go beyond!

[IZUKU, ALL MIGHT]

Plus Ultra!