Boku No Hero Academia 5th Season Episode 21 May 2026

At the episode's end, Twice finds an unconscious Toga. He is immediately targeted by Skeptic, who uses his Anthropomorph quirk to create puppets of Twice, triggering Twice's past psychological trauma. Critical and Fan Reception

Critics praised the "Origins" focus for Toga, noting it added significant complexity to her character. The episode was described as "dark and wild" and "action-packed excellence" by reviewers from Den of Geek . Boku no Hero Academia 5th Season Episode 21

The League members are forced to split up to survive the sheer number of opponents. At the episode's end, Twice finds an unconscious Toga

As the League enters Deika City, they realize they have walked into a trap where nearly all 110,000 residents are MLA members. The episode was described as "dark and wild"

Dabi faces off against Geten, an extremely powerful ice user who makes his anime debut.

Reviews of the episode highlight a mix of high-stakes drama and production concerns: