URARAKA VS BAKUGO | My Hero Academia Episode 9 Reaction (S2)

[@trustmeimanengineer1119]

One of my favorite bits of Bakugo’s character is that if you notice, he gives everyone nicknames because he can’t be bothered to remember their real names. However, during the cavalry battle, he starts calling Kirishima by his real name and here he starts off calling Uraraka “round-face” but by the end he was calling her by her real name. He only starts calling people by their names when they earn his respect.

[@Arbaaltheundefeated]

So one of your favorite bits of his character is that he's a disrespectful rude PoS who will eventually go so far as to be baseline polite to you only if you prove yourself to him...

[@Norbert_Sattler]

Well.... except "Deku". Otherwise he would have started calling him by his actual name, the moment Midoriya defeated him in the 2v2 "villain vs heroes" mock battle, or after being bested in the race part of the festival.

[@Arbaaltheundefeated]

@@Norbert_Sattler Yep... he literally beat Bakugo and he still calls him 'Useless'. I also wonder how people can twist the fact someone calls everyone by insulting nicknames by default as some kind of positive character trait.

[@ailospjellok7475]

@@Arbaaltheundefeated but thats not what he said, he said hes an ass for calling people insulting nicknames. but he also shows them respect once they earn it, in other words hes being fair

[@wavemoon]

​@@Arbaaltheundefeated Nobody says "Wow Bakugou is such a good guy for doing this" it's very obviously a personality flaw that you are so stoked on yourself that you can only remember the names of people who you have respect for. But a character doesn't need to be a great person to be enjoyable. Bakugous trait of only remembering the names of those he respects is a good trait in so far that it totally makes sense for the character and develops the character a little further by telling you that he doesn't let people in easily which is why it's all the cooler when he does actually develop friendships. And most importantly it's a trait that allows to easily deliver exposition on the development of Bakugou and the characters he interacts with and you aren't being hit over the head with it like if Kirishima sat there and said to Kaminari "You know I think Bakugou respects Uraraka now". About the Deku topic: People know that Bakugou knows Izukus name right? He doesn't say it on purpose because saying it would force himself to realize that he acknowledges him which his inferiority complex wouldn't allow.

[@kennichigatchalian6710]

if you can notice the sitting arrangement, it's actually a Bakugo tolerance chart, the closer they are to Bakugo the more they can tolerate him, the farthest side are people who probably actively avoids him.

[@thetower4th]

I love how Monoma works because he acknowledges the strengths of others, he has to analyze things like Deku because he needs to know how people's quirks work. I also think his dynamic with Kendo is funny. Monoma is the same with Shinso, they both need taunt so much to get payoff on their quirks unlike directly offensive types.

[@ATinyWaffle]

Midnight is mostly "baby crazy" as you describe and loves seeing the students do sweet things, but there's also a few times where she straight up hits on the teenagers😬

[@owenbridgers]

Yeah Midnight can be a pretty big Yikes some times

[@MrNephthys17]

In the main series it never gets THAT bad but in the Vigilantes prequel is gets reeeeal bad....

[@CrownofMischief]

Which parts have her hitting on kids?

[@MrNephthys17]

@@CrownofMischief I think in her first appearance in Vigilantes she tells Aizawa the reason she's going to teach at UA is to help teens "wring out" their pent-up frustrations... while almost literally making a jerking off motion.

[@AugustoEL]

She does not hit on them. As far as I remember, like she is the *R* rated hero. So it comes with that her more sensual behavior. There is actually good reasons why.

[@cytorakdemon]

"Is Midnight a creep or is she just 'oh em gee, babies!'" She's somewhere in the middle. She loves passionate, youthful energy, she also has big dommy mommy energy when she's worked up. You'll see.

[@xmant8842]

I love how bakugo respected both uraraka and deku this episode. He respected uraraka's strength and will. And he respected deku's strategic intelligence and threat to him. I had a different interpretation of bakugo talking to deku than you. My way of viewing it was bakugo was basically saying "youre the only one who was able to make her a threat to me." (After all, like you said, bakugo basically said during the fight "youre deku's friend so i knew youd be up to something"). And deku's response was basically "no. You clearly underestimated her."

[@CrazyDontMeanWrong]

"I'm just ignoring everything grape says" This is the way

[@munnymoore9518]

Fun fact: Bakugo won this match without getting touched. It was a perfect victory. Not to take away from Uraraka’s moment, but he deserves that recognition too.

[@GabrielRojasAhumada]

I still think that getting touched by uraraka would not have stopped him from winning. He can control himself in the air like a spacecraft

[@revolution2762]

It wasn’t a perfect victory. She still caused him to damage himself by forcing him to use that massive explosion

[@ianjordan8964]

​@GabrielRojasAhumada yeah but he would have too learn how his explosion propels himself in the air very quickly

[@In-The-Zone]

@@ianjordan8964 That wouldn't be too bad since Uraraka doesn't have any range attacks herself. Its implied he developed his aerial combat ability shortly after he did his fitness test on the first day based on how he comments how his quirk works after the race. Like everyone else he was limited in how he could use his quirk before going to UA, if not more so given the nature of it. So he is an exceptionally fast learner. Since he already can precisely control his blasts to fly, he just has to use equal force in front and behind him when attacking to stay in place, very simple actually.

[@LuxLoser]

​@@GabrielRojasAhumadaYeah but he had no experience in zero-gravity. It'd be an entirely different experience than flying WITH gravity. The slightest mistake and he's out of bounds

[@Miner49er201]

Midnight would not be allowed to be around children if she were a creeper-type. So I definitely think that her outbursts are admiration of younger heroes, specifically for the energy and passion that they bring with them. Very similar to your own admiration of characters being genuinely good beans.

[@hipkiddo1252]

I mean her intro in Vigilantes states she wants to teach at UA so she can help students "wring out their frustrations" as she makes a jacking off motion, and its also stated her "taste" is youth/children

[@hipkiddo1252]

Also her original outfit was just her being naked lol

[@hipkiddo1252]

Nevermind I reread it and its worse. She mentions how heroes turn into villains because they couldnt cum and that shed be the one to wring them dry LMFAO

[@sleepysnorlax5100]

@@hipkiddo1252right meanwhile hisoka is hated 😂😂

[@arthur_here4977]

She literally says “that turns me on”when ojiro refused to participate in the tournament, she is creepy.

[@thilokobs9184]

10:39 I love how Bakugo was acknowledging her strength and was really stocked to fight her more

[@noah509]

I love how you went from tearing up and Ochako to cussing out Endeavor. The two sides of Alicia 😂

[@josemacalintal1915]

As both a manga reader and anime watcher, I can vouch that Midnight is just enthusiastic about the youth and her juniors (Eraserhead and Present Mic). She ain't that level of creepy unlike Mineta

[@Butane9000]

The author of the show has made a cast consisting almost entirely of best boys and girls. Some of the story lines and character development along the show are excellent.

[@solaire2271]

I love how much Deku and Uraraka look up to each other. She sees him as a hero who never stops improving to meet the challenges in front of him whether they be dangerous villains or his own limits which pushes her to try and grow as a hero and a person too. He sees her as a selfless heroine who puts everyone else before herself. She's been there to catch him emotionally everytime he's discouraged from the first time they met on the doorsteps of UA, to trying to give him her points to pass the exam, the practice battles, all the way to now putting him before herself even as she's heartbroken over her loss. Those two are pure cinnamon rolls and I ship the hell out of them.

[@sinnerthesinful552]

Alicia really didn't understand when bakugo said "I'm always calm and rational", no alicia he isn't emotional, he's aggressive, there's a difference he's not gonna take his eyes of his oponent just because people a booing him, he doesn't care what people think about him, as clearly demonstrated in his opening "speech"

[@tyrahnon]

Wow, could you have said this any more condescending? I understand everyone loves Bakugou but you don’t have to mimic his aggression, as you put it, and tell the reactor they’re wrong and speak to them like they’re a child. Genuinely comments like these are why are probably why she stopped Korra and Ant left JoJo for a bit. You can disagree without being holier than thou about what she did or didn’t understand. Especially since compared to most people who watch this show, she’s far more nuanced in her reading of Bakugou as most wrote him off as an average bully/angry teen archetype until the show slaps them with it that it isn’t the case

[@sinnerthesinful552]

@@tyrahnon I wasn't trying to be condecending, I'm sorry if it came out that way, I was just explaining his character in a neutral manner, what did I say that gave you that impression?

[@Xeno_Solarus]

​@@tyrahnonlol you got triggered at nothing.

[@tyrahnon]

@sinnerthesinful552 That’s fair I was reading it a bit harshly myself tbh looking back at it . But I’ll stand by the the she “really didn’t get it”, and the “there’s a difference” parts felt very pointed/talking down to imo. That and after seeing everyone jump on her “not getting” things or doing the “um actually” in previous eps was annoying. No hard feelings though

[@tyrahnon]

@Xeno_Solarus Not triggered at all, but you’re free to interpret it as you wish. more tired of people trying to “one-up” reactors because their reading doesn’t align with people with far more information or context. I’ll admit this wasn’t that bad and my response was a bit overkill and I responded as such after they responded. but I’ve been seeing so many people “um ackshually” in these comments of hers to the point she’s mentioned it several times

[@SleepySlann]

12:07 Notice how Uraka is laying halfway unconscious on the ground, but her moving still put Bakugo on guard. He does not trust that she doesn't have some kind of trick up her sleeve.

[@maxwellcampbell7995]

18:40 I think it's just a character she's playing for the public. She is a selenite afterall

[@Valandar2]

The "Super sexy R-rated Heroine" part of Midnight is a persona. When she's in civvies, she's a lot more calm and not as seemingly lascivious. She flirts, and sometimes flirts HARD, but it's just for the persona.

[@oceanramen7190]

Apparently, your quirk is Prediction

[@oceanramen7190]

@@Squeekysquid Sir Nighteye, I didn't know him at the time when I made this comment.

[@stephanginther9051]

11:11 You're proud of her? Yeah, I think the entire fandom was at that moment. She made Bakugo sweat! There's a reason she's one of the few people he respects.

[@BarlioneManobolge]

Fun fact, when Uraraka talks on the phone with her dad she speaks with an accent (assumedly her natural accent because its how her dad talks too). Specificaly a Kansai accent which is considered a more country accent. In US terms it'd be comprable to a southern accent.

[@WaketheFallen131]

i’ve always interpreted Midnights outbursts as “ah, to be young and full of spirit and vigor” I don’t think it’s intended to be creepy. she really only makes her comments when the kids are being resilient or brave

[@TableSugar66]

I only found this account recently, but it's quickly become a part of my daily routine, thanks for all the great reactions!

[@aliciaxlife]

:D eyyyy! glad to be apart of your day!

[@mordirit8727]

Every MHA character: man I suck. Alicia: I LOVE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU

[@jtcgaming3360]

Everyday… we get closer to my favourite character. I can’t wait for her to either love or absolutely hate him with a passion and break my small fangirling heart 😂

[@sushiroll3795]

Spoilers for the second half of Season 4: Is it Gentle? I absolutely love that dude.

[@kingcaesar3693]

I mean Midnight IS dressed like a dominatrix, but it's more that she's just excited by the energy they give off. She's not being creepy. The dub for some reason went with a more pervy attitude towards some of the kid interactions, but as someone who can speak it, the sub is just that. Excitement for the kids being kids. I guess they felt they needed to double down? But she's only like that with the adults.

[@jordanboyd5729]

Midnight just loves the Youthful energy... Not the kids it's coming from...

[@Zafferaaron]

Nah, Shigaraki ain't ugly, he's just crusty and dry. You're gonna discover it in time Alicia

[@aliciaxlife]

can y'all hand that mofucka some moisturizer or something? dude is crusty af

[@Zafferaaron]

@@aliciaxlife fr he's as dry as the desert lmao

[@Erblorg]

@@aliciaxlife "Moisturize me!"

[@pyroronpa]

Bakugo was already one of, if not, my favorite in the show, and this episode helped solidify it. Taking her seriously, thinking ahead for a counter, focusing on her and not blowing up at the crowd, even acknowledging her strength and using her actual name instead of a nickname.

[@glknight1813]

Midnight's whole thing is that, despite having the looks and powerset of a late night cable skin flick (her quirk basically puts you to sleep with pheromones that she exudes if you're a guy), she's truly passionate about youth and cares deeply for kids. But there was a LOOOOOT of growth that had to get her to this point. The ick was sadly strong in the prequel series, Vigilantes.

[@Bakuganluver23]

Yeah, she basically was practically NUDE, which resulted in them making a law that had to limit how much skin was exposed.

[@leprechaun8717]

Although I don't know a single person who was rooting for Bakugo in this fight, I think this was the moment that a lot of people started to think ''hey, he's not a complete asshole like I thought''

[@Cri_Jackal]

This episode is the core reason why people ship Bakugo and Ochaco, it shows that they actually balance each other's moods out, forcing each other to be more like each other, and have mutual respect for each other's capabilities. Bakugo doesn't think she's weak, he knows how strong she is, that sort of respect is the perfect basis for a relationship.

[@drailvarr_r2q5]

You always are so insightful and touch on things people tend to miss! And something I love about this episode in particular is Bakugo’s reaction to Uraraka falling down. He gave his all fighting her and you can even see him beginning to have to deal his hands shaking due to the recoil from his explosions. Like she was genuinely wearing him out, but the moment she hit the ground, he dropped his fighting stance and backed up. And then it wasn’t until she started getting back up that he went back into the stance, and EVEN THEN he didn’t attack. In fact, Bakugo never truly went on the offensive during that fight; he only counterattacked. He was so cautious, because (like you pointed out) he knew she was capable and respects the hell out of her.

[@zakk143]

This fight is the moment that the show really struck a chord with me. Bakugo vs Uraraka is absolutely amazing - not just for showing the awesome powers they have and how scary Uraraka can be, but I love that only Aizawa and Bakugo show Uraraka the respect she deserves. I get the feeling from Aizawa that he's been through some real violent stuff compared to the other heroes, so he acknowledges Uraraka as a worthy foe. As for Bakugo, he is such a bully that violence and fighting is the only thing he really understands - he knows that going easy on her would be an unforgivable insult, and after getting outsmarted by Deku he knows he can't let his guard down around anyone he perceives as weak. He shows her genuine respect and chews out the guy who he thinks convinced her to do something that could have gotten her seriously harmed. Just goes to show the layers of bias that hero society has, and how disillusioned characters like Bakugo and Aizawa can see right through it. I love the subtle commentary that keeps building up on this setting :D

[@zakk143]

Now that I think about it.... this setting kinda feels like a mix between Watchmen's "a world with superheroes would suck" and The Incredibles famous quote of "If everyone's super, then no one would be". But it's done far more subtly than Watchmen and portrays this world in a very nuanced way. Absolutely awesome!

[@megan8873]

This episode is full of emotions, i was on the edge of my seat when I first watched it, but there's one more fight in the tournament that made me even more anxious and you'll see that in the next episode

[@TimothyGod]

Midnight is exactly like you. I dunno what others are saying ngl. She looks passion

[@unicorntorian]

Ignore the comments on midnight. She's just happy for the beans.

[@spadeas49]

I already said it in the previous episode, but Uraraka VS Bakugo is one of my favorite match and the one that made me appreciate Uraraka even more. The first female character I liked in MHA was Tsuyu, but following this fight, Ochaco's determination made her my favorite. Izuku is really a good boy, it may annoy some people, but that's what also makes him an excellent hero for me. If Todoroki and Bakugo allow a balance with Izuku, Ochaco is for me THE HEART of the series, not in terms of story, but in terms of sensitivity, generosity, kindness, all while being badass, cute, funny and determined. She's really one of the characters I love the most in this series and I can't wait to see you, see her evolution.

[@Rhodair]

In regards to Midnight, there's just a lot of dumbasses out there who think sexuality and wholesomeness are mutually exclusive. They see the BDSM outfit and jump to conclusions, thinking anything kinky that's not in their wheelhouse is automatically morally bad. Almost like guilt by association except the only associating happening is in people's assumptions/judgments.

[@xmant8842]

Midnight is a big pervert. Especially in the dub. Remember that scene in an earlier episode where rhe students were like "i dont remember what happened so i forfeit."? In the dub, her response was like "such foolish selflessness. It turns me on." Or something like that

[@Italianchef26]

Midnight is mostly just "youth crazy" and being the R-Rated hero she also loves to tease everyone. It's mostly just a trope in anime where an "older" woman (she's barely 30 but she's already considered old? Japan do be weird sometimes) is obsessed with youthfullness and everything related being young. It's less of a "creepy obsession" and more of a "ah... to be young again" obsession. There's a spin-off prequel to My Hero called "Vigilantes" where we see a younger Midnight (like 25-ish years old, more or less) and she's a bit more sus there. All in all, if she was actually being creepy for real she wouldn't have been allowed to become a teacher I guess.

[@bradfordlindsey9781]

Uraraka is forever GOATED imo, because even if you put aside that she strategized out on her own kinda exactly what Deku was gonna coach her into if she had let him, and to see her pour everything she had into the battle, especially once it came to the point where it would have been easier to just lie down and let it end, no, she poured out everything she had, and when she had nothing left, she did not throw in the towel, but basically said 'i will not go quietly'. Perhaps not with words, but definitely without reservation. In the final accounting, the real ones saw her heart. And can you imagine the bragging rights her parents now have? Our girl stepped out onto the field with all the fierce determination one needs to sieze victory from overwhelming odds. "What about her was frail?" , indeed.

[@edscarlet865]

The best part about Uraraka and Bakugou's fight, for me, was that "That was close..." Bakugou said while his arm was twitching. That means his arms were getting sore after burning that much lactic acid, being pushed to his physical limit, too. Such a great effing fight, and the reason why Kacchan x Uraraka ship exists, and that's the hill I will die on.

[@keybladeduelist]

I also love how he even keeps his guard up when she is down on the ground and crawling. He knows if she touches him she wins so he is prepared in case it is some kind of ploy. We know she wouldn’t do that and he probably does as well but he respects her enough to be wary.

[@krys9463]

Midnight will say things that are perverted however her whole thing is celebrating youth, going all out and being passionate without repressing yourself. That's actually why she became a teacher, she wants to help these kids express themselves in a healthy way, which is a good lesson since Japan can be conservative and has a 'keep to yourself' mentality. This is more revealed in the spin off series Vigilantes but you don't really get this explanation in the main series. Anyway she's one of my favorite characters :)

[@TheJeSTeR7530]

I think the thing with Midnight is more of a joke about how Midnight, despite her looks, is actually one of the older heroes in terms of age. It is actually a somewhat common trope/joke within japanese media for older characters... and i think people misunderstand it as being a lot worse than it actually is ? In Midnight's case in particular it is probably a bit more confusing since she is also "The R-Rated Hero"... so many people assume everything about her is perverse, and although she has some more sussy moments sometimes, i think the whole "youthful" thing is just suppossed to be a joke about her age.

[@Shady_br]

To be honest i don't Uraraka stood a chance even if she touched him Bakugo can use his quirk to move freely in air, it wasn't even close

[@TimothyGod]

The only thing that would happen guaranteed, is that bakugo wouldn't be able to touch the ground. I'm not sure how useful that is alone, but like you said he can move around in the air super easily.

[@lodsup]

i agree but it would help for sure. bakugo is used to moving around with his own body weight. if he's weightless he might try to boost around but that is just going to blast him around infinitely stronger than what he's used to. he cant attack with a strong enough attack because that will just propel him out of bounds. he cant control himself effectively either. but uraraka can still drop rocks and other stuff. when it comes to weightless air battles uraraka has more experience.

[@TheJeSTeR7530]

The fight would not have been over when Uraraka touched him, thats for sure. But even so, sudden weightlessness is very disorienting, he would have had a much harder time navigating freely in the air and with how much force his blasts usually produce to move him in air, he could easily knock himself out of bonds on accident. The fight would not have been over, but it would have put Bakugo on the backfoot a bit, especially since Uraraka could then control when his weight returns, possibly slipping him up.

[@DKJonez]

her talking to her pops about wanting to be there for them hit so hard for me everytime man

[@batsignal3469]

Midnight is not a creep she just has that aura because her quirk and her persona is really (cough) mature oriented. But she's a momma bear.

[@akayiprice1209]

You right midnight like you. Not creepy love her all you want she deserves it! Veteran hero at its best

[@pj_spirit]

It’s funny how you say Endeavor is going to become a villain when Bakugo is seemingly being set up for that with how he acts and how people reasonably react to his outbursts and general attitude. He’s always glaring or snarling like a psycho

[@ignaciotaborda6538]

2:37 true, but counterpint: despite all, Bakugou is pretty smart too and analytical, despite looks and demeanor, he's not all brute strength, instincts or talents.

[@spacedoubt15]

Midnight is a sexy character in-universe - it's part of why she's a popular hero. She gets to have fun with her public persona, but she also takes her job seriously. That said she truly does have an appreciation for the romantic ideals of youth, like the chivalry displayed in the tournament.

[@NiramBG]

This is such a great episode. It has one of the most hype fights at the start and then hits you right in the feels in the second half. To this day I still get teary eyed when the scene where she talks to her dad starts. I've felt similar issues and frustrations that she felt in that moment so it feels 2real4me. Also Last episode I said you'd look good in Tsu's outfit. I think you'd look good in an Uraraka outfit as well, but I just don't feel like her hero outfit is that iconic. Honestly if you wanted to you could do their school sport outfit (the blue one with the white UA lines) that they all wear in this tournament arc. It's both iconic to this show and represent all of these wonderful beans! Can't wait to see your reaction to the next episode. Damn tomorrow's gonna be a treat!

[@ryucloud]

When it comes to midnight is one of those characters that really benefits from the localization of the dub. She is much more x-rated feeling in the dub then the sub in my opinion.

[@hipkiddo1252]

Shes worst in the vigilantes manga where she talks about students cum lol

[@bagussctr77]

Deku : "Todoroki isn't you either." Endeavor : "But my name is literally Todoroki ...(lastname because idk if dropping a name not revealed yet consider spoiler or not)

[@KingsBard]

Midnight, is kinda sus, but she's not an actual creep, I mostly see it as jealousy for youthfulness.

[@ardawen]

Miss Midnight has a whip that is used with some kink plays. She is definitely very kinky and sex positive, but I she does care for the students as a teacher, it's just like .. Oshii no ko, part of the way some heroes present themselves is kind of an constant act which sorta became their persona. Uraraka's parents are very nice, I guess she got her pureness from at least her dad. And let's just say endavor is a bad father, but in this merrit and popularity based system, he is still the nr.2 out of all the heroes in Japan. He's doing, well something

[@sarafontanini7051]

"what part of her was frail?" in the end, ironically, baugou was the only one giving Ochako respect and consideration, not the people mad at Baugou. (also Aizawa and Deku but I'm making a point)

[@SigmaGuardian66]

Our gravity girl did her best, and against the opponent she faced she did pretty well. Also props to Aizawa and Deku for defending her pride.

[@TheDevilslayer101]

Keep in mind that Bakugo isn't trying to be a jerk, he's actually trying to be nice here. He doesn't want to hurt her, and he knows how much damage his power can do. Her power is more for search and rescue, his power is more for destroying things. Also he has a bad case of RBF (resting B face), but most of the time he's not angry or trying to be intimidating, that's just his face. Also, when he say "die" or anything related to death, that's usually just him saying sh*t to get pumped up. He doesn't actually want to kill anyone, he's just edgy like that.

[@ferroishere1103]

imagine endeavor as bakugo, theyre quite similar actually, (exept for the die part). bakugo hates midoriya because he sees him as someone who is much better than him, so his acknowledgement on midoriyas capabilities turned to jealousy and hatred wanting to surpass him and being better than him, so bakugos coping on this is hating deku, while endeavors coping on allmight is the obsession fo his son.

[@AugustoEL]

That is something I like in Deku, he is a nervous wreck when he has to talk on his own but don't you dare shit talk his friends or he is going off on you. About Midnight, so so she never out-right does anything to kids, it is all part of her being the R-rated hero, that if you ever read BNH:Vigilantes (that is a spin-off) she get more explanation on how and why she is like that (also lots of other heroes).

[@Grimbear13]

I can see how people would think Midnight is gross, but that's not the read I get on her. She says things like "That turns me on" but I equate it to Bakugo telling everyone to DIE it's just using a phrase to emphasize strong emotion. Alternatively it may turn her on but more in a sense of the passion or love that these kids are doing turns her on cause she loves that shit but she's not attracted to the kids themselves.

[@dan-xl4mg]

That was the quickest mood switch i have seen so far.. and a valid one too xD

[@brandonvause8752]

Every time you call bird man "yami" it makes me want him to pull out a duel disk and summon "dark shadow" magician. And that makes me smile.

[@Ockto_]

Genuinely your the only reactor I've seen to point out that Bakugo was mad at Deku after the fight because he thought Deku set her up for failure with one of his crazy plans. Deku has been Uraraka's main inspiration, and her strategies in battle reflect that. So Bakugo noticed her tenacity, and thought of Deku. I love that moment because it cements that not only did Uraraka gain Bakugo's respect in the fight, he genuinely felt mad FOR her afterwords.

[@reilen4359]

As fans point out, Uraraka is the first or second person Bakugo calls by name (not a nickname) Kirishima being the other.

[@mjm3091]

4:20 Alicia you can't just prewatch those episodes - that's Ant's job. xD Also Bakugo is definitely his self-insert. Which would work with her being your self-insert. 9:40 Fun thing to notice - Bakugo was only using his right arm this whole time. The weak point of his power is storage and the force of explosions affecting his body. That's why he has gauntlets and small grenades in his hero costume design. You can see that he barely countered that and it heavily affected his left arm. But by using only the right one before - it was the only way why he could store enough sweat on his left hand. He knew she would plan something (mostly because he expected Deku to make a plan for her) , even if he didnt predict what it would actually be. 10:40 Other thing - he calls her by her name here. With Bakugou it's always those small details that actually show his real personality. Mind you this is even harder to notice in anime, because manga does sometimes include his thoughts, where anime cuts a lot of it (there is one arc later on, where he has full on monologues about other people, that we never see in the anime, that show a lot of depth to his explosive character). 18:55 Nah its definitely the "babies" type of thing. But there are more creepier moments for her. I mean she is also wearing basically nothing aside some harnesses and bats, which is not an appropriate clothes for a teacher. Even if it is needed for her to use her abilities.

[@Iejir_Isk]

Is actually kinda fascinating, there are only a few people in the homeroom group he respects... Aizawa, and Uraraka, and Kirishima... not because they achieve results, however. He's focused on something else.

[@mimid9550]

Midnight does give some creepy comments toward some kids, but honestly I chalked it up to her persona as the R-Rated Hero. It's when the kid either act mature and/or cool she goes off like that. She is one of my more favorite heroes.

[@luxthegamingsquad7783]

Midnight is an awesome and kind person there's nothing creepy about her thats just some people who see that cuz of her outfit and stuff honestly she's awesome and she does love her students and not in the creepy way

[@vegvisir9276]

Bakugo saying that Ochako was anything but frail was an awesome moment

[@olmo7177]

The whiplash from hearing Uraraka's father and then meeting Endeavor

[@KLOTEROLEROTAR]

The localization heavily censors midnight, but in the original japanese, she's using a lot of phrases commonly associated with being turned on

[@rufusmorris9160]

You got to stop predicting what happens 🎉🎉 😂😂😂😂 it’s too funny!!

[@GangstaSouda]

Daddy Todoroki is not bad character. In fact, I'd argue that in the entire series, he's the best written character. A hero who could never beat his idol and was ALWAYS in his shadow, so much that it caused him to do things he himself regrete

[@FlubbedPig]

Everyone like "Man I can't believe you beat up a frail girl like that" like they didn't just watch her take a dozen sticks of dynamite to the face. Girl's DURABLE.

[@sarafontanini7051]

Regarding Midnight i always jsut read it as her loving rad shonen shit being displayed by her students, like putting your personal pride over your advancement or growing respect for your opponent. if she does say and do some out of pocket things sometimes its PROBABLY jsut part of her BRAND and isn't actually her being serious. eitheer way I don't think she's a creep.

[@pjsmith97]

22:10 Not gonna spoil Endeavor's trajectory as a character, but the thing I love about what we've seen so far of him, is he embodies the hypocrisy of hero society, and really even our own. He fights on the side of good but is an awful person behind closed doors. Yeah as far as we've seen he technically hasn't broken any laws, but because of his status as a hero, any consequences he might face for his abuse is a fever dream at best. So many awful people in law enforcement or have ties to law enforcement in our world benefit from this same fucked up circumstance.

[@Professor_Wisteria_]

Midnight (for about 97% of the show) is just really into seeing youth grow into themselves and become the people they want to see. but there are a COUPLE times where she is a little too friendly with the high schoolers and its weird. BUT OTHER THAN THAT SHE'S BASICALLY THEIR MOM

[@tennoyamamoto1800]

18:27 I think she's more like you, sometimes she's a little creepy because of the innuendos but I don't she would be hired in the first place if she was that kind of creep

[@NatyaVT]

Well, about Mightnight... the answer is "Yes, but also... yes."

[@zaltynn]

bruh you make me so excited to watch this all over again i love it uraraka v bakugo is such a good match up, i love how you predicted the coat move like .05 seconds before it happened XD monkey noises hella mad respect from bakugo, hes a good bean under his anger issues yea i never really liked midnight first watch through, but once you get past an initial look-see i do really think she has potential to be a good character so stoked for your reaction to this fight, its a doozy

[@Sarge23]

I like how all the people you roast (outside of mineta) eventually become fan favorites to a lot of people lol

[@whitenobeard]

Alicia has observation haki i'm convinced because she out here with the nonstop predictions.

[@bthsr7113]

Uraraka's strategies were good, but Bakugo is a beast who never holds back. She did great at holding out though. Turning the crowd against him would have been a clever idea. It's not what she went for, but playing on his emotions like that could have been a very clever way to throw him off. Deku kind of underestimated her, but I chalk that up to Bakugo being this larger than life figure in Deku's mind. The benchmark to beat one day. Sadly every body has its limit. Bakugo's respect is loud and hot. Yeah, we stress more about possibly losing than after having lost. Kiri didn't just win the strength contest, but a bromance for the ages. It might be because I watch the dub or just me, but Midnight definitely gives off some vibes these kids are too young for. Remember that Deku is a hero fanboy in general, and that Endeavor is ranked 2nd, with only All Might above him. So for Deku to give Endeavor a piece of his mind is a pretty big deal. Shiggy isn't just watching, he's being lightly coached. "He's ugly" Was waiting for that. From his personality to his grease to dry cracked skin. Next time, the successors of the top two duke it out in what is sure to be a very volatile match.

[@J4j4yd3r]

This series manages to showcase the best parenting and the worst parenting - just one of the aspects that I love about it!

[@jorex4011]

4:20 (hehe funny number) ALICIA WTF, YOU CAN READ THE FUTUE. She is the chosen one. She can see avery posible outcome (as long as she is watching a well writen show that can predict because of her studies) and come out victorious

[@ryanneoverman2498]

Midnight is complicated. In the dub she says stuff that real fucking sus. But in the sub its not that way. She makes general statements that are meant to sound sensual but thats her gimmick. Its not a directed statement. Her hero persona is The R Rated Hero so she has handcuffs on and she uses a flogger thats shes been swinging around this whole arc. But even the sus stuff she says has always felt like more of a persona thing? Like, almight saying "Im here!" Midnight says something that illudes to sensuality. I personally love Midnight. I think that she is such a strong woman, a veteran in the hero scene and one of the most loyal heros in the business. BUT i also get it when people dont feel the same way i do. Like i said. Its complicated.

[@Youalrightboi]

i dont know what would she achieve by making him float . Bakugo can fly using his explosions. Uraraka can direct him to step away from the ground , she has no control over the things she floats . So bakugo would still be in the ground and that might make him imbalance a little but his skills are high enough to get his balance back and the antigravity thing might just help him move even faster

[@natezabinski5615]

Comments for the algorithm god! Clicks for the engagement throne! Thanks for the video.

[@RyokoEarth]

The way you roasted endeavor LMAOOOOO, and the way you was instigating after deku clapped back, I’m glad they couldn’t hear u bc the series prolly would’ve ended right fucking there, endeavor would have to throw hands LOL

[@crimsondtv]

For the midnight thing. I feel like it's neither. I think she just loves the youth lol

[@LazyPeanut01]

4:20 Alicia just casually activating her "Foresight" quirk.

[@varunnarayanswamy8084]

The person who really got the W this episode was Ochaco’s dad. That’s how you parent god damn it

[@BenganGamer]

I mean Midnight borders on creepy and giddy depending on the scene, i definetly dont think she is actually a "pedophile" even if it might come off like that at times. Like how she said she was "turned on" during the beginning part of this which can only be seriously interpreted in one way however it was imo clearly done for "ha ha funny" moment which meh didnt work out great.

[@kacperdudenko6828]

Midnight is just loving seeing youthfulness in student.

[@freemovies411]

I ship... Bakugo and Uraraka so hard. Lol But also Stellar reaction, thanks for making my work day breaks so fun

[@ryanneoverman2498]

I always skim through this episode when i find a new MHA reactor to see if they understand whats happening. A lot of them react exactly like the crowd and give Bakugo NO room for understanding or insight. And i feel like by this point if youre still just seeing episode 1 Bakugo im just not going to vibe with the reactors so i skip it. I had already gotten to the end of your 1-7 recap and loved your commentary a lot before remembering to check this episode so i never went and looked until i finally got here but man im glad you get it. Its exhausting out here. 😂