Summary
My Hero Academia’s All for One is a Machiavellian villain who is always one step ahead of his adversaries and expertly manipulates people to his advantage. His strategic brilliance and far-sighted scheming make it extremely unpredictable to foresee his next move, pushing the heroes constantly on edge. The archenemy of All Might has masterminded some of the most ruthless attacks on hero society and has, as a result, left an enduring influence that continues to inspire villains to follow in his footsteps.
As the show’s main antagonist, All for Onehas featured in some of the most emotionally charged and exciting moments that have cemented his legacy as one of the most iconic anime villains. In this article, we primarily focus on the top All for One episodes that capture some of his most iconic moments in the series.
5Season 7, Episode 17: “Hopes”
Heroes Try To Stop All For One
In the Final War arc, All for One realizes that the plan tomeld his brain with Tomura Shigarakito create a new personality was not a great idea. He underestimated his mentee’s propensity for destruction and decided to inject his quirk factor to take over his consciousness.
However, when All for One decided to flee the Gunga Mountain Valley, the heroes were quick to realize what the villain was planning. Led by Hawks, they attack him, desperate to ensure that the Demon King does not get away and reunite with his protégé. “Hopes” captures the chaotic drama that unfolds as All for One single-handedly fights Keigo and his allies in an attempt to reach Shigaraki as soon as possible.
4Season 7, Episode 18: “It’s a Small World”
All for One Defeats Heroes And Rushes To Reunite With Tomura
Desperate to stop All for One, the heroes throw everything and everyone at him. But despite their valiant efforts, the collective attacks fail to do any significant damage as the Demon King gets stronger the younger his body getsunder the influence of Rewind.
All for One easily manages to defeat one enemy after another until he faces Hawks one-on-one. The number two hero is injured and weakened as a result, by this point, and cannot fight back against the menacing powers of the Demon King.All for One grabs Keigoby his throat and mocks him before stealing his Fierce Wings quirk. “It’s a Small World” is a melancholic episode as it revolves around the triumph of the forces of evil and its far-reaching repercussions. All for One stands out as a chilling force that seems invincible.
3Season 3, Episode 10: “Symbol Of Peace”
Hero Number 1 Confronts All For One
In the Hideout Raid arc, All Might leads the operation to rescue Bakugo from the clutches of the League of Villains. Although the mission was well-planned, no one foresaw that All for One would arrive at the scene and derail the entire rescue effort. The Demon King defeatshero number 3, Best Jeanist, without breaking a sweat and turns the tide of the battle in favor of the villains.
As soon as All Might realizes that his arch-nemesis is there, he wastes no time in confronting him. The two rivals engage in an intense, high-stakes battle as Japan watches with bated breath, knowing that it will redefine the future of hero society. “Symbol of Peace” is a breathtaking episode that sheds light on All for One’s rivalry with All Might while highlighting the burden the number one hero had been carrying all these years.
2Season 7, Episode 10: “Wounded Hero, Burning Bright And True!!”
All For One Cheats Death One More Time
In the Final War arc, All for One is isolated from his most powerful allies by being warped to the Gunga Mountain Villa by Monoma. Endeavor and Hawks are entrusted with the responsibility of taking on the Demon King with the hope that they will be able to bring down the greatest villain to have ever lived. In “Wounded Hero, Burning Bright and True!!” the two top heroes are joined by Jiro and Fumikage as they collectively attack All for One.
With the will of the quirks that he has stolen trying to stop him, the Demon King is pushed onto his back foot.Endeavor jumps on the opportunityand uses his ultimate move, Prominence Burn, expecting to put an end to All for One’s reign of terror once and for all. But despite being burned to a crisp, the Demon King still manages to remain conscious and proclaims that villains are scariest when wounded. While the episode does not reveal the trick up his sleeve, the monumental fight with emotionally charged flashbacks makes “Wounded Hero, Burning Bright and True!!” a treat to watch.
1Season 3, Episode 11: “One For All”
All For One Fights All Might
As All Might’s battle with All for One in the Hideout Raid arc reaches a fever pitch, the latter resorts to psychological warfare to demoralize his adversary. The Demon King mocks All Might’s predecessor, Nana Shimura, and forces him to let his emotions cloud his judgment. However, he does not stop there. All for One then reveals the shocking truth thatTomura Shigaraki is Shimura’s grandson.
All Might is overwhelmed by the startling revelation and imagines how painful it would have been for his mentor had she been alive. All for One’s psychological trickery breaks All Might’s resolve to fight as he struggles to come to terms with the harsh reality. It becomes evident that the number one hero is overwhelmed, and the civilians start encouraging him. People’s trust and love help All Might overcome his emotional turmoil and regain his confidence.
The two enemies go after one another in a dramatic battle that shapes hero society in complex ways. All for One loses the fight and ends up in Tartarus, but he effectively ends All Might’s career in the process, leaving Japan without theprotection of its Symbol of Peace. “One For All” is an awe-inspiring and captivating episode that delivers a climactic showdown by blending raw emotions with well-choreographed fight scenes, making it one of the most memorable moments of the series.
