My Hero Academia - Season 2, Episode 23 Review (Spoiler Alert)

Seasons: 7 Episodes: 159 + 10 OVAs Genre: Shonen, Superhero, Drama

Episode Rating: 8.8/10 In One Word: Epic Available On: Crunchyroll, Funimation, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video

The UA Sports Festival is a big event where students battle to prove their strength. Deku fights Shoto, not just to win, but to help him accept his fire power.

Deku never gives up, even when his fingers break, showing his strong will. Shoto is powerful but refuses to use fire because of his dad, until Deku helps him see it as his own.

The fight looks amazing, with giant ice walls and shockwaves from Deku’s punches. Fire and ice effects make it intense and exciting. It teaches perseverance — Deku keeps fighting no matter what. It also shows self-acceptance—Shoto realizes his fire doesn’t define him by his father.

The battle is emotional and action-packed. The animation is stunning, especially the fire and ice effects.

The fight could have been a little longer. Deku breaking so many fingers feels painful to watch!

This is one of the best fights in My Hero Academia! It’s not just about winning but about personal growth and friendship.