The emotional core of the episode is the mission to help —a young girl traumatized by Overhaul—experience joy for the first time. As the music peaks during the song "Hero too," the visual representation of Eri’s "darkness" shattering remains one of the series' most celebrated moments. The performance successfully breaks her psychological barriers, ending the episode with her first genuine smile. Critical Reception
Using their Quirks to create professional-grade lighting and effects. 23 : Let It Flow! School Festival!
Keeping the energy high throughout the auditorium. The Goal: Eri’s Smile The emotional core of the episode is the
Critics often highlight this episode for its shift in tone from the series' typical high-stakes combat to a "slice-of-life" celebration of heroism through art and community. The episode is lauded for its high-quality animation
The episode is lauded for its high-quality animation during the dance sequence and the original song "Hero too," which was specifically composed for this scene.
The title refers to the 23rd episode of My Hero Academia Season 4 (the 86th episode overall), which originally aired on March 21, 2020. This episode serves as the climax of the School Festival arc, focusing on Class 1-A's highly anticipated musical performance. Episode Summary