
It's at this event that the students of U.A. sports festival, a yearly event where the students will face off against one another in an Olympics-like competition. It's clear the focus of Season 2 will be the U.A. Likewise, the excellent sound direction adds an emotional weight to the events that transpire, with somber piano tones accompanying Ochaco's touching story about her family's struggling construction company and unsettling notes resonating during All Might's discussion of the villainous Shigaraki. The characters are as expressive as ever, giving a real sense of personality and identity to each member of U.A. While it wasn't My Hero Academia's flashiest episode, "That's the Idea, Ochaco" delivers the level of polish you've come to expect from animation studio Bones. Young Ochaco, troubled by her family's financial problems sports festival, I'll be all the more emotionally invested in Ochaco's success knowing she's doing it for her family. When the students do eventually duke it out at the U.A. It's interpersonal moments like these that make My Hero Academia such a compelling series. True to her character, though, it's not an entirely selfish endeavor, as she hopes to become a hero so she can support her family, whose construction business isn't doing all that well. Living up to its title, "That's the Idea, Ochaco" also delivers a great moment for Ochaco Uraraka, who confesses to Deku and Iida that her desire to be a hero is motivated by money. I especially appreciated the comedic banter between Kyouka and Denki, as Kyouka in her typical snarky fashion told Denki his lack of intelligence will likely mean he'll forever be another hero's sidekick. From Mineta's nervous rambling to Bakugo's impatient anger, there was no shortage of great character moments that made me feel like I too was being reunited with old friends. Upon seeing Deku back with his friends, I was reminded how much I love My Hero Academia's diverse crew of aspiring heroes. The rest of "That's the Idea, Ochaco" is primarily spent laying the groundwork for the U.A. While is yet another slow moment that revisits past events, I appreciated how it succinctly conveys the current state of the protagonist and the personal challenge he seeks to overcome. Meanwhile, Deku reflects on the tragic incident at USJ and comes to the realization that he must take further ownership of the power he inherited from All Might if he hopes to defeat evil. As such, I'm already feeling a sense looming dread more potent than the threat presented in Season 1 and I look forward to seeing how it all unfolds. He's described by All Might as a "man-child" whose immaturity Nedzu likens to that of a student, foreshadowing how dangerous Shigaraki could be if the wrong person were to nurture his evil ways. Thanks to the sheer number of heroes cleaning up the streets, the police fear the increasing amount of oppressed villains will look to Shigaraki for leadership. While 72 of the villains involved in the event were arrested, their leader, Tomura Shigaraki, managed to get away. principal Nedzu, and several other heroes are briefed on the police’s investigation following the League of Villains' attack on USJ. We’re then taken to a conference meeting where All Might, U.A. Not only does this provide a bit more insight into All Might's insecurities as a teacher, but it also offers an early glimpse at his mysterious mentor and hints at the important role he may play in the future. That said, I did appreciate how some of the backstory was presented through a letter written by All Might to his mentor.
