In the latest episode of the popular anime series My Hero Academia, the protagonist Izuku finds himself in an intervention staged by his classmates. The students of Class 1A reflect on how much Deku has meant to them, not because of his power or strength, but because of his kindness toward them and others.

Deku struggles with the fear that his actions might hurt or even kill his loved ones, seeing himself as a threat to those around him. To help him, his classmates, including the strongest in the class—Bakugo, Shouto, and Tokoyami—are tasked with subduing him. Yet, even in his exhausted state, Deku is too powerful for any one of them to handle alone, requiring the entire group to bring him down.

The confrontation culminates with Iida, supported by the entire class, catching up to Deku. This is fitting, as Deku had previously stopped Iida from going down a dark path, and now Iida can return the favor.

Additionally, Bakugo finally apologizes to Deku for years of bullying. Deku never held a grudge against Bakugo, but a full apology was necessary for them to move past their history. Bakugo’s apology comes from the heart, and seeing him endure all the insecurities that made him lash out before finally apologizing makes it all the more convincing.

The cult-favorite song "You Say Run" also makes a return, underscoring the moment when Class A itself becomes the heroes.

However, Deku’s homecoming is no easy feat. He returns to a world that doesn’t really want him, as Yuuei has become a refugee camp behind a massive wall. With a target on his back, everyone knows he poses a threat. For the same reason Deku didn’t want to return, the refugees don’t want him there either.

In the end, Ochaco takes responsibility for making everyone feel that Deku’s return is the right thing. Everyone wants to be protected, but sometimes even the protectors need some help.

All in all, the latest episode of My Hero Academia is highly emotional, packed with character development and heartfelt moments. It serves as a reminder that the series isn’t just about epic battles and impressive powers, but also about the relationships between the characters and their personal struggles.