Praised for "dynamic and fluid animation," particularly the standout episode 10, "Shoto Todoroki: Origin".

Class 1-A students face off against their teachers in combat to test their growth before the first term ends. Critical Reception

The introduction of Stain provided a "far more interesting" and philosophically complex threat than previous villains.

Produced by Studio Bones , known for high-quality action animation. Key Staff: Director: Kenji Nagasaki. Writer: Yōsuke Kuroda handled series composition. Music: Composed by Yuki Hayashi. Character Design: Yoshihiko Umakoshi.