Boku No Hero Academia 2nd Season Episode 2 -

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.

Fans noted that this episode adapted approximately two chapters of the manga and included extra animated scenes, such as the Mt. Lady omake. Boku no Hero Academia 2nd Season Episode 2

The episode ends with the participants facing giant "Zero-Point" villain bots from the original entrance exam, with Midoriya forced to find a strategic way through without relying solely on his Quirk. Critical Reception & Trivia Lady omake

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. Before the festival begins, Shoto Todoroki confronts Izuku

Before the festival begins, Shoto Todoroki confronts Izuku Midoriya , declaring his intention to defeat him. This establishes a major rivalry for the arc, as Todoroki aims to prove his dominance as the strongest in Class 1-A.

This episode prominently features the first significant appearances and dialogue for students outside Class 1-A, notably Hitoshi Shinso from General Studies.