: Shoto tries to end things quickly with a massive ice wall, but Juzo Honenuki counters instantly with his Softening Quirk . He turns the ice into a trap, sinking Iida and the others into the ground.

Before the battle begins, the episode takes a moment to breathe with critical character developments:

: The battlefield fractures into intense 1-on-1s. Mashirao Ojiro struggles against Sen Kaibara ’s drill-like Gyrate quirk, while Pony Tsunotori’s Horn Cannon separates Shoji from the group. The Highlight: Iida’s Brutal Evolution

Just as Class 1-B seems to have the upper hand, Iida reveals the result of his "brutal" off-screen training. Boku no Hero Academia Season 5 - Episode 7 discussion

: We see the No. 1 hero, Endeavor, in action saving children and eagerly checking his phone for a response from Shoto. It’s a bittersweet look at his ongoing efforts to mend his broken family.

Boku No Hero Academia 5th Season Episode 7 • Pro

: Shoto tries to end things quickly with a massive ice wall, but Juzo Honenuki counters instantly with his Softening Quirk . He turns the ice into a trap, sinking Iida and the others into the ground.

Before the battle begins, the episode takes a moment to breathe with critical character developments:

: The battlefield fractures into intense 1-on-1s. Mashirao Ojiro struggles against Sen Kaibara ’s drill-like Gyrate quirk, while Pony Tsunotori’s Horn Cannon separates Shoji from the group. The Highlight: Iida’s Brutal Evolution

Just as Class 1-B seems to have the upper hand, Iida reveals the result of his "brutal" off-screen training. Boku no Hero Academia Season 5 - Episode 7 discussion

: We see the No. 1 hero, Endeavor, in action saving children and eagerly checking his phone for a response from Shoto. It’s a bittersweet look at his ongoing efforts to mend his broken family.