My Hero Academia’s Final Season Opens with a Heart‑Stopping All Might vs All for One Fight — That “Far‑Off Country” Line Hits Hard
My Hero Academia’s Final Season opens with episode 1 of the new run (episode 160 overall), titled “Toshinori Yagi: Rising Origin.” The episode drops viewers into the climax of the All Might vs All for One fight, includes a brief recap of season 7’s ending, and features key flashbacks about Toshinori’s early years as a hero.
1. Episode details and setup
2. Key scene and exact quotes
3. Themes and narrative context
4. Where to watch and other production notes
Episode details and setup
The episode title is “Toshinori Yagi: Rising Origin.” It is counted as episode 160 in the series’ overall numbering and opens partway through the final, high-profile battle between All Might and All for One. In this sequence, All Might is effectively Quirkless and relying on advanced battle armor created by Melissa Shield, while All for One has recovered his youth and is attempting to reunite with Shigaraki.
Additionally, the opening portion of the episode functions as a recap of season 7’s final moments, before continuing the clash. For context on All Might’s armor, see this explanation of All Might’s suit. Also, for details on the abilities All for One can use in battle, consult this rundown of All for One’s Quirks.
Key scene and exact quotes
During the fight, the episode shows the world watching the battle through a mobile, high-tech camera feed. Meanwhile, the scene cuts to a foreign country where a child watching television asks his grandmother who the hero is and what will happen. The grandmother replies: “It’s happening in a far-off country anyhow. No matter which one wins, won’t mean a thing for us.”
The episode also includes a flashback in which Toshinori reflects on his first encounter with his master and says: “Everyone has their hands full with their immediate surroundings.” That line appears verbatim in the flashback.
Themes and narrative context
The series repeatedly contrasts public indifference with individual action. For example, the show’s earlier arcs include an incident where a Quirkless Izuku Midoriya (Deku) rushes to help Katsuki Bakugo while bystanders do not intervene. In the Final Season opener, All Might’s stand against All for One serves as a narrative device that highlights the series’ focus on responsibility and the effects of public perception.
Furthermore, the episode reinforces Toshinori’s role as the Symbol of Peace and revisits his origins as someone who was once Quirkless. Those elements are presented through flashbacks and the ongoing battle scenes, and they tie back to the series’ established storyline about heroism and societal reaction.
Where to watch and other production notes
My Hero Academia is produced by Toho and the anime adaptation is available on streaming platforms that hold the license. Images in coverage and promotional materials are credited to Toho/My Hero Academia/Crunchyroll. The Final Season continues on the series’ regular broadcast and streaming outlets; viewers should check local listings and their streaming service for availability.
