02x08 - (D) Battle on, Challengers!

[bunniefuu]

[IZUKU]

This is a superhuman society,

with percent of us possessing

some uncanny ability.

Cities swirled with

chaos and confusion

following the appearance

of these powers,

and a new profession emerged.

We called those

who fight for justice

and help others

in need, "heroes."

Oh, by the way,

this is the story

of how I became

the world's greatest hero!

[CROWD cheering]

[PRESENT MIC] Welcome back

to the finals, everyone!

Sorry for that long wait.

The insane amount of ice

from the second match

has finally been

cleared, though,

so it's time to

welcome new competitors!

Even beautiful flowers

have thorns.

It's the assassin

from Class -B.

Ibara Shiozaki from

the hero course!

Versus the boy with

the electric personality!

Another hero in the

making, Denki Kaminari!

[CROWD cheering]

Keep those eyes peeled.

I wanna see a super-flashy

battle this time!

[SHIOZAKI]

Excuse me!

Please pardon the interruption.

I'm not sure why you

called me an assassin.

I've come to the festival

in search of victory,

not to take my opponent's life.

That wouldn't be in line

with the values of

a hero at all, sir.

Right. I'm sorry.

Gentlemen, I didn't

enter UA for wicked

or selfish reasons, but to

deliver salvation to others!

It is my humble quest to spread

true good across this world.

[PRESENT MIC]

Listen, I said I was sorry!

That was my bad, okay?

I thank you for your

kind understanding.

I thought everyone in

Class -B was a jerk.

[KAMINARI] Look at those

big beautiful eyes.

And it looks like she

might be strong, too.

Come on, you idiot--remember,

this is a competition.

But, oh, man,

she's so cute, though.

This is terrible. I'm gonna have

to ask this girl out sometime.

[KAMINARI]

Once I win this!

[PRESENT MIC]

So, anyway. Begin!

What do ya say me and

you go out after this?

I'd be happy to

treat you to a bite.

Hm?

[KAMINARI]

And comfort you after your loss.

'Cause this is all gonna be

over in two seconds, honey.

Indiscriminate Shock.

One point three million volts!

[KAMINARI]

Uh?

Uh, what?

[yelps]

[PRESENT MIC] He's immobilized!

That's all, folks!

It was over in an instant!

The winner is Shiozaki!

She advances on!

[CROWD cheers]

[SHIOZAKI] I'm just so thankful

that I was able to make

the most of the opportunity

I was given today.

[PRESENT MIC] Ibara Shiozaki.

Her Quirk: Vines!

The vines on her head can

extend to great lengths.

Plus, they're detachable!

As long as she gets plenty

of water and sunlight,

they can grow instantly!

It's one k*ller head a' hair.

Oh, yeah! Way to

represent Class -B!

Man, she's good.

[MONOMA]

Guess he was right.

That match really was

over in just two seconds.

I wonder if his real

Quirk is the ability

to tell the future.

Hey! Wasn't Class -A supposed

to be so much better than us?

[laughing]

[KENDO grumbles]

[MONOMA grunts]

Sorry 'bout him.

[YAOYOROZU, JIRO, ASHIDO, TSUYU]

I hate that guy.

[MT. LADY]

Kamui, did you watch that?

[KAMUI WOODS]

Hm?

[MT. LADY]

Wouldn't she make, like,

the perfect sidekick for you?

[KAMUI WOODS]

Yeah, wish I coulda seen more.

She's great for your brand.

You need someone cute!

[KAMUI WOODS]

Just get back to work.

[HERO D] As soon as she

detached her vines, it was over.

No way was he going

to avoid those.

[HERO A] Yeah, and his

electric current couldn't

travel through them,

so he couldn't hurt her.

Excellent offense and defense.

[HERO B] That binding hold

was really impressive.

Smart girl. Kaminari never

stood a chance against her.

[HERO A]

It's tough when someone's Quirk

cancels yours out, but he still

could've put up a fight.

[IZUKU] I've seen Kaminari

in action--he's super strong.

But Shiozaki placed fourth

in the entrance exam.

And those vines.

I wonder if she's studied

Kamui Woods' moves.

Binding att*cks can

be really powerful.

I hardly ever see anyone

break out when they're used.

It would be impossible

to get close to her

while avoiding all

those thorns and vines.

You'd have to find

some way to tear them off

or just hack your way

through using brute force.

Oh, but in order to keep

you from doing that,

she'd probably go after

your hands first,

so then what do you do?

Maybe you should

take a sec to relax

before planning too

many matches ahead.

[IZUKU yelps]

Oh, sorry!

Sometimes I don't realize

I'm talking out loud

when I'm taking notes.

t's not every day I get

to see incredible Quirks

from people outside our class!

[OCHACO chuckles]

Uh, actually...

I've been taking notes on

everybody in our class, too!

Here's what I've got

on your Zero Gravity!

Uh--

[chuckles] Y'know, Deku,

I've always know

that you're amazing.

You've got so much drive

and focus in you.

And the sports festival's

reminding me of that.

Uh?

[PRESENT MIC] Let's keep pumpin'

out these hits and move on!

Time for the fourth match!

Get ready to watch two

new players duke it out!

[CROWD cheers]

[PRESENT MIC] He's the kid

with engines in his legs.

Tenya Iida from the

hero course! Versus...

...a fully-equipped

gadget dynamo.

The support course's

Mei Hatsume!

So it's hero class

versus support.

I have no idea what this

fight will look like.

Uh, what's up with Iida?

[SATO] Where the heck did he

get all that weird gear from?

Hero course students

can't use support gear

unless they have to.

And you didn't fill out any of

the proper paperwork for that.

[gasps] I didn't know

that was the rule!

Aoyama got to wear his belt,

so I thought it was fine.

[MIDNIGHT]

<i>He</i> turned in the proper forms.

I apologize, ma'am.

It's just that,

my heart was moved

by my opponent's sportsmanship.

Even though she's from

the support course,

she wanted this to be as

even a match as possible

since she made it this far.

To have a fair fight!

So, she offered to

give me this equipment.

I respect her integrity.

That's why, to honor her,

I would like to wear this gear!

Such youthful vigor!

[giggles]

I'll allow it.

[PRESENT MIC]

Really?

[AIZAWA] I guess if everyone's

in agreement, then it's okay.

Right?

[IZUKU] Weird, that doesn't

seem like something

Hatsume would do. Unless...

[giggles]

[PRESENT MIC] Well, if

everyone's on the same page,

let's begin the fourth match!

[CROWD cheers]

Bet you love how fast

that gear makes you!

Huh, Iida?

She's got a mic?

Hey, now.

[AIZAWA]

Is she wearing speakers?

[TENYA panting]

[HATSUME] Don't your legs

feel lighter than usual?

That's to be expected.

I designed those leg parts

specifically to increase

the wearer's speed and mobility.

But, of course...

[TENYA yelps]

[HATSUME]

I can easily evade you

with my hydraulic attachments!

[HATSUME] Those are boxes

for support companies.

[HATSUME squeals]

They love my babies!

I've got this in the bag!

[PRESENT MIC]

Mei Hatsume. Her Quirk: Zoom!

If she gets serious, she can

see up to five kilometers away!

Since I've got sensors

in every direction,

it's impossible for an

opponent to sneak up on me!

[TENYA yelps]

[TENYA yelps]

What the heck is going on?

Look at how adeptly Iida

just changed his course!

It's all thanks to the ingenious

auto-balancer I created.

This is weird.

[AIZAWA]

She's turning the festival

into one big commercial.

[HATSUME]

There's absolutely no lag time!

[TENYA growls]

[HATSUME]

The auto-balancer is equipped

with a custom

-axis gyro sensor!

As you can see, it can

keep the user from falling

unless they actually want to.

I thought you said you wanted

this to be a fair fight!

[yells]

[HATSUME cackles]

That's right, I'm practically

flying through the air!

These electro shoes use

electromagnetic induction

on both feet. They're perfect

for evasive maneuvers

or just keeping things light!

As soon as she lands,

I'll stop her!

Huh? What is this?

[HATSUME] A capture g*n

to use against villains!

The nets are loaded

into small cartridges.

You can fire up to five

before having to reload!

And all of these

items were developed

by yours truly--Mei Hatsume,

support course prodigy!

So, to any support

companies out there

looking for strong new recruits,

the choice is clear.

You want me!

Again, I'm Mei Hatsume,

that's H-A-T-S-U-M-E.

She's something.

[HATSUME]

And now, let me introduce you

to a few more of my babies.

Wait, there's more?

[HATSUME] Whew! That was fun,

but I think now I've shown off

everything I wanted to.

I suppose it's time for me

to wrap this show up.

Uh, Hatsume stepped

out of bounds,

so Iida advances

to the next round.

[TENYA] I can't believe

I let you trick me!

Sorry about that.

I needed to use you to

make a name for myself.

[TENYA]

I looked like a fool!

Iida's so sincere,

he trusted her motives.

She probably made it sound like

she was doing him a favor.

She's so driven.

Straightforward about her goals.

And from what I can tell,

she'll pretty much do

whatever it takes to reach them.

Amazing.

[CROWD cheering]

[PRESENT MIC]

We're gonna charge right along

to the fifth match.

Let's hope that gaudy belt

serves some kinda purpose.

It's Yuga Aoyama

from the hero course!

Bonjour.

[PRESENT MIC]

Versus...

Is there some kinda

purpose for those things

sticking out of her head?

From the same class,

Mina Ashido!

This match is gonna

be a piece a' cake.

I do believe you're going to be

eating those

words, mademoiselle.

Come on, Mina, you can do it!

[MINETA] Don't show her

any mercy, Aoyama!

Fight like you're in

one of those video games

where everyone's clothes

get beaten off!

[JIRO]

You pervert!

A match between

Aoyama and Ashido.

Let's see. Considering

what their powers are,

Aoyama will probably

keep his distance

and try to attack with

his laser from far away.

So it'll all depend on

whether or not Ashido

can dodge his att*cks

and manage to use her power

against him in close combat.

Problem is, there's nothing

much for her to use

as cover in this ring.

So she's at a

slight disadvantage.

Now let's get started!

Fifth match... Begin!

[AOYAMA]

Navel laser, activate!

Think again!

We were on the same team

for combat training,

so I know all about

your Quirk, Aoyama.

I can say the same

thing about you.

Sure, but there's

a big difference.

I remember something you said.

sh**ting my beam for

more than a second

can sometimes hurt my tummy.

I know your weakness!

Here's a big one!

Ow. My tummy.

There's my shot!

Oh, no! Oh, no, no, no!

Not my precious belt!

[yelps]

[AOYAMA]

My pants!

For my finishing move...

...an uppercut!

[AOYAMA whimpering dramatically]

[MIDNIGHT]

Aoyama has fainted!

The winner of this

match is Ashido!

Dang, Aoyama went down hard!

That's an indisputable victory

if I've ever seen

one, sports fans!

Wow, Mina is amazing!

[thud]

I got to see panites,

but why were they his?

[JIRO]

Oh, for crying out loud.

[MINETA whimpers]

[sighs]

[IZUKU] The match unfolded

like I though it would,

but I definitely

underestimated Ashido.

Although, now that I think

about it, she did place ninth

outta the class in that

Quirk assessment test.

She has a great

power, but she won

because of her

physical strength.

[PRESENT MIC] Now, let's not

let this hot streak cool.

Time to move on

to the sixth match!

[KAMUI WOODS]

We're not here to watch TV!

[PRESENT MIC]

Offense and defense in one!

The dark samurai and

his darker shadow!

From the hero course,

Fumikage Tokoyami!

Versus...

The great creator!

She was admitted

because of recommendations

and I think we can all see why.

Also from Class -A,

Momo Yaoyorozu!

How do you think this

one will end? Any clue?

Timing is going to be

the key thing here.

Oh? How so?

[YAOYOROZU] Present Mic's

description of Tokoyami

was accurate. With Dark Shadow,

he's skilled at both

attacking and defending.

He can also call upon

the creature instantaneously,

so there's little doubt

he'll start the match

with a preemptive strike.

If I can make a simple

shield, I can block him.

But I'll have to

be fast about it,

or else this fight will be

over in a matter of seconds.

Just like that.

Then, if I have

enough time to make...

[PRESENT MIC]

Sixth match... Begin!

Go, Dark Shadow!

[DARK SHADOW]

I've got her!

[YAOYOROZU]

Quickly! A shield!

Now it's my turn to attack!

[YAOYOROZU]

I can't focus on my Quirk!

[yelps]

[YAOYOROZU yelps]

[YAOYOROZU] Why has he

stopped? This is my chance!

[MIDNIGHT]

Yaoyorozu!

You're out!

[gasps]

[MIDNIGHT]

This match goes to Tokoyami!

[CROWD cheers]

[PRESENT MIC] Yikes! Another

fast, overwhelming victory!

Is it possible that

Tokoyami's Dark Shadow

is the greatest Quirk

ever? I think so!

I lost...

I didn't even... do anything.

Tokoyami is way too powerful.

I can't believe he

forced her out of bounds

by focusing his

att*cks on her shield.

He obviously had a

strategy worked out.

Yeah, I guess so.

Maybe he didn't wanna hurt her.

I bet she's really upset

about how that went down.

[OJIRO]

I feel bad for her.

[PRESENT MIC] Okay, let's see

who we've got for ya next.

[PRESENT MIC]

The seventh matchup includes

two completely redundant Quirks!

One of them's a passionate,

manly fighter made of steel.

The hero course's

Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu!

Bring it!

[PRESENT MIC]

Versus...

...a passionate, manly

fighter made of rock!

The hero course's

Eijiro Kirishima!

Seriously, even our

intros are the same?

Make us proud, Tetsutetsu!

Win just like Ibara did!

[snoring]

Look alive, shorty.

[yelps]

[PRESENT MIC] Can't wait to

see how this one ends!

Begin!

[yells]

[yells]

[KIRISHIMA, TETSUTETSU grunt]

[TENYA sighs]

[OCHACO] Hey, Iida,

you did great out there.

Oh. Urara--

Whoa, what's with

that face? Ugh!

My face?

Oh, it's nothing!

I guess I'm not great at

hiding how nervous I am.

I get that. You are up

against Bakugo, after all.

Not exactly an easy match.

Yeah, I'm kinda scared.

But, you know, after seeing your

match, I feel a little better.

What's that supposed to mean?

[door clicks]

[IZUKU]

Uraraka!

[OCHACO]

Deku!

Why aren't you out there

watching the matches?

Well, most of them ended

how I expected them to.

And, it's looking

like Kirishima's fight's

going to drag on

for quite a while.

[yelling]

I thought you were

supposed to be strong!

Funny, I heard the

same lie about you!

I'm next.

So this is it. My fight.

It'll be okay!

I don't think Bakugo

would use the full power

of his explosions

on a girl, right?

Yeah, he would.

[OCHACO whimpers]

And besides, everyone's

trying to get the top spot

in these games. Even if she

wasn't fighting Kacchan,

I don't think anyone

would hold back.

You've helped me so much.

It's my turn to help you.

Maybe I can repay you

a little bit with this.

[IZUKU] I've got a plan

for how you can use

your Quirk against Kacchan.

It's not much,

but I did my best.

Hey! Well, all right!

This is perfect!

[OCHACO] Thank you

so much for doing that.

But, no. Sorry.

What?

[OCHACO]

You're wonderful, Deku.

I keep seeing that

over and over again.

During the cavalry

battle, I told you

it was good to

team up with friends.

But now that I think about it,

I might've been trying

to rely on you to get by.

That's why

when Iida said that he was

trying his best to beat you,

I actually felt kind of

embarrassed for myself.

Uraraka...

So it's fine. Really.

[OCHACO]

Everyone's facing their future

and giving this their best.

That means we're all rivals.

Even you and me, Deku. So...

Guess I'll see you

in the finals.

[KIRISHIMA grunts]

[TETSUTETSU grunts]

[KIRISHIMA grunts]

[TETSUTETSU, KIRISHIMA

grunt, groan]

[yelling]

[yelling]

[PRESENT MIC] Wow, that

hurt me and all I'm doin'

is watchin' these guys!

Is it over?

The hardheads look

like they're KO'd!

But who is the winner?

They're both down! It's a draw!

When the contestants

recover from this battle,

the winner will be determined

by a simple contest.

Perhaps arm wrestling.

Weird, they're basically

copies of each other.

You gotta appreciate the passion

they brought to the ring.

It's inspiring, really.

I could use a good

sidekick like that.

[PRESENT MIC] While we wait

for Tetsutetsu and Kirishima

to recover, we'll move on

to the next battle.

[CROWD cheers]

Ribbit. This might be the

most disturbing matchup.

I know. I almost

don't wanna watch it.

[BOTH gasp]

[IZUKU]

Do your best. You got this.

[PRESENT MIC]

The eighth and final battle

in the first round of matches.

He was kind of a hot shot

in middle school,

and just look at

that determined face!

From the hero course,

Katsuki Bakugo.

Versus...

The one I'm personally

rooting for,

also from Class -A,

Ochaco Uraraka!

[inhales]

[exhales]

[PRESENT MIC]

Let the eighth match... begin!

[OCHACO]

Oh, hi, Deku.

I guess we should do

the preview now, huh?

[IZUKU] Uraraka, why do

you sound so down?

Oh, wait, it's because your

first match is against Kacchan.

[OCHACO]

But I can beat him!

I have to so I can get

scouted and become a hero.

Then my parents can

have an easy life!

Deku! I'll meet you

in the final match!

[IZUKU] That's the spirit!

Good luck, Uraraka!

[OCHACO]

Next time: "Bakugo vs. Uraraka"!

[IZUKU] An unexpected meteor

shower could pave the way

for your path to victory!

[OCHACO]

I'm gonna go beyond!

[OCHACO, IZUKU]

Plus Ultra!