Students from other departments (General Studies, Support, and Business) crowd the Class 1-A exit, with some declaring war on the hero course students. They reveal that strong performance in the festival can lead to transfers into the Hero Course.
Reviews generally praised the episode for its pacing and setup, often receiving scores around 4/5 for successfully transitioning from the previous arc's tension to the festival's excitement. Boku no Hero Academia 2nd Season Episode 2
The festival begins with an Obstacle Course Race . Todoroki immediately takes the lead by freezing the ground to trap his classmates, though top students like Bakugo and Kirishima quickly break free to pursue him. The festival begins with an Obstacle Course Race
This episode prominently features the first significant appearances and dialogue for students outside Class 1-A, notably Hitoshi Shinso from General Studies. notably Hitoshi Shinso from General Studies.