My Hero Academia season 7 episode 9: Shoto’s victory over Dabi encourages the heroes while the struggle against AFO continues

My Hero Academia season 7 episode 9, titled Extras, aired on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 5:30 pm JST. This episode focuses on the aftermath of Shoto's victory over Dabi, which inspires the heroes to continue their battles against the villains in other locations.

A significant portion of the episode focuses on Endeavor and Hawks’ confrontation with AFO, who reveals his connection to Dabi. Despite Endeavor's efforts, AFO manages to injure him. Tokoyami and Jiro join the fight, but AFO soon overwhelms the heroes.

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My Hero Academia season 7 episode 9 hints at Dabi’s return as AFO overwhelms the heroes

My Hero Academia season 7 episode 9 opening events: Shoto’s victory over Dabi brings hope

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My Hero Academia season 7 episode 9 begins where the previous episode, with Shoto reflecting on his victory over Dabi using the Great Glacial Aegir and Phosphor, feeling grateful for the support of his classmates. Endeavor's sidekicks report Dabi's defeat, boosting morale among the heroes who then focus on subduing the remaining Nomu in Kamino.

Amid their celebration, some heroes ponder whether their success would hold against Tartarus escapees like Kunieda and Gashly. At the command center, All Might and others receive news of Shoto's triumph, providing a glimmer of hope amid the challenges, especially after Deku's abrupt relocation to another site during the ongoing war. The news swiftly spreads among heroes across different locations.

My Hero Academia season 7 episode 9 then shifts focus to the Jaku site, where heroes including Mina, Kirishima, and Mineta celebrate Shoto’s victory. Inspired not to fall behind, they remain vigilant in safeguarding Gigantomachia from falling into AFO’s hands, as the villains are determined to reclaim their leader's right-hand man.

Meanwhile, Sato, Ojiro, and Sero at the Takoba National Stadium, alongside Bakugo at the Sky Coffin site, also celebrate Shoto's success. At the Troy site, Fatgum shares the news with Aoyama, though one of the Tartarus escapees, Kunieda, warns about the risks of challenging AFO, attempting to discourage the heroes. At the Central Hospital site, Present Mic delivers the news.

All Might praise Shoto's victory (Image via Bones)

While Shoji and Kota discuss Shoto’s victory, their opponent, the heteromorph army leader Spinner, refuses to accept Dabi’s defeat. The narrative shifts to a flashback before the war began, showing Dabi rejecting additional quirks from AFO while Spinner reflects on his weakness and newfound strength after accepting a quirk from AFO to fulfill his new role.

The narrative returns to the present with Spinner, fueled by his faith in Dabi’s resolve, leading the heteromorph army to reclaim Kurogiri, while the heroes prepare to stop them.

My Hero Academia season 7 episode 9 suggests Dabi’s possible return as Endeavor and Hawks face AFO

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In My Hero Academia season 7 episode 9, the focus shifts to the Kamino site where heroes have defeated Dabi and the Nomu. As the heroes secure the unconscious villains, Shoto and Iida regroup. While taking Dabi into custody, the heroes are perplexed by his survival as a glowing light begins to emanate from his chest.

At the Gunga villa site, Endeavor and Hawks confront AFO. Despite feeling moved by news of Shoto’s victory, Endeavor faces AFO's attempts to provoke him with mentions of his past mistakes and Dabi.

Flashbacks reveal a strategy meeting among the top 3 heroes, Endeavor, Hawks, and Jeanist, planning to target AFO's mask, identified as his vulnerability and life support system, based on Stain's info from the Tartarus prison break. They decide only Endeavor and Hawks will engage AFO to minimize casualties and prevent him from acquiring more quirks.

In the present, Hawks and Endeavor attack AFO, but he anticipates their moves and effortlessly counters, exploiting their weaknesses. Endeavor shifts to close combat and begins to break through AFO's defenses. However, AFO reveals his connection to Dabi since the fire at Sekoto Peak, enraging Endeavor.

As Endeavor loses his composure, AFO injures him with a well-timed attack and immediately turns his attention to Hawks, who, knowing he can't evade the attack, ensures Endeavor's safety.

My Hero Academia season 7 episode 9 closing events: Tokoyami and Jiro enter the fray, yet AFO overwhelms the heroes

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In the closing scenes of My Hero Academia season 7 episode 9, AFO attacks Hawks, but Jiro and Tokoyami intervene, saving him. Despite Hawks warning them about the dangers of facing AFO and urging them to retreat, they refuse, determined to support the heroes. Jiro declares their intent to defeat AFO.

It's revealed that Endeavor dodged a fatal injury while Hawks' feathers saved his fall. Endeavor decides to face AFO with a clear mind, and Hawks strategizes to buy him time.

As Hawks, Tokoyami, and Jiro prepare to fight, AFO aims to end the battle swiftly to return to Shigaraki. He targets Jiro and Tokoyami, the weakest links, but they dodge his attack. Hawks then guide them to attack AFO's mask.

Jiro, terrified, notes how Deku and Aoyama were persistently targeted by AFO. The episode ends with AFO launching a blast that successfully hits the two 1-A students while keeping Hawks engaged.

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