: The episode adapts content from chapters 271 to 273 of the manga, with Otaku Orbit praising the animation and music for heightening the tension during the decay sequence.
: On the evacuation front, Izuku Midoriya is contacted by the first user of One For All , who urgently warns him that "he" (Shigaraki) has finally awakened. Episode Highlights & Impact Boku no Hero Academia 6th Season (Dub) Episode 5
: Back at the Gunga Mountain Villa, Fumikage Tokoyami breaks away from the students to rescue his mentor, Hawks , from a lethal confrontation with Dabi . Although Hawks is critically injured with his wings burnt to a crisp, they manage to escape thanks to a timely ice wall from the villain Geten . : The episode adapts content from chapters 271
: Viewers and reviewers at GameRant noted the psychological toll of this episode, as it highlights Shigaraki's new god-like control over his decay, allowing him to destroy everything around him with a single touch. Although Hawks is critically injured with his wings
: Fan discussions on Reddit specifically highlighted John Swasey's deep, booming performance as All For One in Shigaraki's mental landscape and Patrick Seitz's intense portrayal of Endeavor .
: The "Decay" wave spreads with terrifying speed, claiming the lives of several heroes, including the Pro Hero Crust , who sacrifices himself to save Eraser Head .