: Kohei Horikoshi, the creator of the manga, reported in Weekly Shonen Jump that he was moved to tears while watching the animated fight between Midoriya and Todoroki in this episode. Where to Watch
: Pushed by Midoriya’s words, Todoroki remembers his mother once told him it was okay to be a hero and unleashes his fire side for the first time in battle. Production Fact
: To counter Todoroki's massive ice attacks, Midoriya repeatedly breaks his fingers using One For All at 100% power to create shockwaves, sacrificing his physical well-being to stay in the fight.
