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The episode ends with a significant shift in the series' power balance: Boku no Hero Academia Season 5 - Episode 24 discussion

The 24th episode of Boku no Hero Academia Season 5 (Season 5, Episode 24 / Episode 112), titled serves as the climax of the "My Villain Academia" arc. It concludes the tragic backstory of Tenko Shimura and depicts his full awakening as a leader. The Origin of Tomura Shigaraki

The episode picks up with a young Tenko Shimura wandering the streets after accidentally killing his family. Ignored by civilians and heroes alike—a phenomenon described as the "superhuman-bystander effect"—he is eventually found by All For One.

All For One encourages Tenko to embrace his destructive urges, telling him that his internal "itch" is his power overflowing.

To solidify Tenko's path, All For One has him wear the preserved hands of his deceased family and victims as a constant reminder of his hatred.

The massive beast Gigantomachia arrives on the scene, finally acknowledging Shigaraki as a worthy successor to All For One. Formation of the Paranormal Liberation Front

As his memories return, Shigaraki's "Decay" quirk undergoes a massive awakening. He is now able to spread decay through physical contact with the ground, effectively leveling entire city blocks with a single touch.

All For One renames the boy Tomura Shigaraki , with "Tomura" signifying "to mourn" and "Shigaraki" being All For One's own surname, marking him as his official successor. The Battle in Deika City