My Hero Academia season 7 episode 20: Release date and time, where to watch, and more

My Hero Academia season 7 episode 20 is to be released on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 5:30 pm JST. The episode will premiere initially on networks such as Yomiuri TV, Nippon TV, and its affiliates. International viewers can stream the episode on platforms such as Netflix, Crunchyroll, BiliBili, and other services.

The previous episode featured the conclusion of the Dabi vs Endeavor bout. Finally getting his wish to face his father, the Villain unleashed the full force of his Quirk, losing himself in the process. He had raised his temperature so much that he was about to annihilate himself and everything within a 5 km radius. However, a heroic effect from the Todoroki family saved the day.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from My Hero Academia season 7 episode 19.

My Hero Academia season 7 episode 20 release date and time

According to the anime's official website, My Hero Academia season 7 episode 20 will drop on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 5:30 pm JST. Fans should note that while the episode will be simulcast worldwide, the release times may vary depending on viewers' locations.

Given that Crunchyroll will delay the international release of the anime episode by about an hour despite the simulcast streaming, My Hero Academia season 7 episode 20 will be available at the following time:

Time Zone	Release Time	Release Day	Release Date
Pacific Daylight Time	01:30 am	Saturday	October 05, 2024
Eastern Daylight Time	04:30 am	Saturday	October 05, 2024
British Summer Time	09:30 am	Saturday	October 05, 2024
Central European Time	10:30 am	Saturday	October 05, 2024
Indian Standard Time	03:00 pm	Saturday	October 05, 2024
Philippine Time	05:30 pm	Saturday	October 05, 2024
Japanese Standard Time	05:30 pm	Saturday	October 05, 2024
Australian Central Standard Time	07:00 pm	Saturday	October 05, 2024

Where to watch My Hero Academia season 7 episode 20

My Hero Academia season 7 episode 20 will initially air on Japanese networks such as Yomiuri TV, Nippon TV, and its 29 affiliates nationwide. The episode will then be available for viewing on various local streaming platforms, including Hulu, ABEMA, Amazon Prime Video, d-anime Store, Disney+, and more.

For international fans located elsewhere, My Hero Academia season 7 episode 20 will be available on Crunchyroll and Netflix.

My Hero Academia season 7 episode 19 recap

Dabi vs Endeavor (Image via Studio Bones)

The episode began with the Heroes' control room getting updated on the current situation. A mole at the U.A. Sky Coffin was preventing Manami Aiba from gaining full access to its systems. But he was soon caught out. Elsewhere, AFO was closing in, and the Heroes' needed someone to intercept and hold him off.

At the Gunga Site, one of the analysts concluded that Dabi's temperature was steadily increasing—he had stored up too much heat, and in less than 10 minutes, he would annihilate himself and burn up everything within a 5 km radius. There was one major issue—within that same 5 km radius was the evacuation path for the civilians. Circumstances were dire, and there was no one left to help out.

Just then there was static on the comms, and All Might spoke up. With a few rousing words, Shoto and Iida were off to help contain Dabi's oncoming explosion. But more pressingly, there was someone yet to descend on the battlefield—the former No. 1 Hero. With AFO in sight, the two were slated to meet again given their history, and this time, things were different.

Back at Gunga Villa, Endeavor was attempting to lead Dabi away from the civilians. However, the Villain was consumed by his own flames and hatred, responsive to nothing but the abhor he had for his father. He began relentlessly attacking him, grabbing onto his father as he burned even hotter. But this is when Endeavor noticed something—there was a large shard of ice on Dabi's chest, signifying his mother Rei's Ice Quirk. On the verge of death, his Quirk had undergone an awakening and unlocked its full potential.

Just as Endeavor was about to carry Dabi up into the sky for the explosion, Rei appeared, and alongside her, Natsuo, and Fuyumi. The trio were attempting to use their Ice Quirk to cool down Dabi and Endeavor in an attempt to contain the explosion. Out of nowhere, a jet of ice was seen zooming towards Gunga—it was Iida and Shoto, for the latter was the last hope in containing Dabi's explosion.

Reactivating both his Quirks once more, Shoto charged at the location the rest of his family was at. With all he had left, Shoto unleashed one final Great Glacial Aegir on the exploding Dabi. From outside, the sphere of flames seemed to turn to ice before shattering. At its center, Shoto managed to save everyone, freezing Dabi from the inside to stop him from exploding. The episode ended with Endeavor shedding tears as he apologized to each member of his family.

What to expect from My Hero Academia season 7 episode 20

The previous episode adapted the manga till chapter 390. Given this pacing, My Hero Academia season 7 episode 20 should adapt to the next 3/4 chapters. This will likely feature a total shift in scenes on the Ochaco Uraraka vs Togo Himiko bit. With Toga using Twice's Sad Man's Death Parade, she will pick up and focus on Ochaco now.

They do have unfinished business. Moreover, we should get a glimpse at Toga's origins and see her as a child. My Hero Academia season 7 episode 20 should showcase a flashback featuring the League of Villains and an interesting dialogue between Toga and Twice before transitioning back to the present.