As the League enters Deika City, they realize they have walked into a trap where nearly all 110,000 residents are MLA members.
Toga uses this new power to float Curious and her lackeys high into the air before dropping them to their deaths. The Battle in Deika City
Reviews of the episode highlight a mix of high-stakes drama and production concerns: Boku no Hero Academia 5th Season Episode 21
Confronted by the MLA's Curious (Chitose Kizuki), Toga experiences a life-or-death situation that triggers a Quirk Awakening . By consuming a vial of Ochaco Uraraka’s blood, she gains the ability not just to transform into her, but also to utilize her Zero Gravity quirk.
Some fans and critics expressed disappointment over the arc's pacing, feeling it was "squished" compared to the manga. Others from LeisureByte noted that Studio Bones seemed to be "cutting corners" with animation visuals in certain scenes. My Hero Academia Season 5 Episode 21 Review: Revival Party As the League enters Deika City, they realize
Flashbacks reveal Toga was a cheerful child whose parents and society forced her to repress her natural attraction to blood. After a middle school incident where she attacked a classmate to drink his blood, her parents labeled her a "demon child," forcing her to live on the run.
Dabi faces off against Geten, an extremely powerful ice user who makes his anime debut. By consuming a vial of Ochaco Uraraka’s blood,
The League members are forced to split up to survive the sheer number of opponents.