As the first round nears its end, the episode focuses on as she prepares for her daunting match against Katsuki Bakugo . Despite Izuku Midoriya's offer to share his tactical notes, Ochaco refuses, determined to face her rival on her own terms and prove her own strength. Boku no Hero Academia (Season 2) Episode 8 Review
: The two students with nearly identical hardening Quirks engage in a brutal slugfest that ends in a simultaneous knockout and a draw. Their match is later decided by an arm-wrestling contest. Boku no Hero Academia 2nd Season Episode 8
: Mina exploits Aoyama's physical weakness—stomach aches from overusing his Navel Laser—by maneuvering quickly and knocking him out with a single punch. As the first round nears its end, the
: In a comedic match, Mei uses Iida as a literal "walking billboard" to showcase her support inventions to corporate scouts. After ten minutes of self-promotion, she steps out of bounds, giving Iida a hollow victory. Their match is later decided by an arm-wrestling contest