“All Might” very much functions as a continuation of the story threads that were put in motion last week. Midoriya and the rest of the U.A. High campus are stuck facing off against Shigaraki and the League of Villains. Fortunately for the good guys, All Might has finallyhit the scene and with his help this mission to vanquish evil goes a lot smoother than before.

All Might’s timing couldn’t be more impeccable as the more durable of superheroes like Eraser Head and Space Hero 13 are out of commission and even the bravest of U.A. High’s students are starting to show wear in their resolve.

The League of Villains’ big weapon here is the monstrous Nomu who’s been present for much of the past few installments, but the extent of his abilities and horrors has yet to be seen until now. Nomu is that classical Hulk-style of creature that packs an incredible challenge when it comes to his strength, but he still brings plenty to the table beyond that (besides looking like road kill).

It turns out that Nomu has been genetically modified to wield multiplequirks, which makes for an unexpected twist to the situation. Even still, Nomu’s brute power alone is enough to act as a challenge for All Might.

The fight between All Might and Nomu really occupies the bulk of the episode, but it’s an incredibly well done sequence that’s just a pleasure to watch. The battle carries a fluidity and rhythm to it that’s deeply reminiscent of Masaaki Yuasa’s Kick Heart, which is a super generous compliment.