Episode 2 — Boku No Hero Academia 2nd Season

The festival begins with an Obstacle Course Race . Todoroki immediately takes the lead by freezing the ground to trap his classmates, though top students like Bakugo and Kirishima quickly break free to pursue him.

The episode ends with the participants facing giant "Zero-Point" villain bots from the original entrance exam, with Midoriya forced to find a strategic way through without relying solely on his Quirk. Critical Reception & Trivia Boku no Hero Academia 2nd Season Episode 2

Reviews generally praised the episode for its pacing and setup, often receiving scores around 4/5 for successfully transitioning from the previous arc's tension to the festival's excitement. The festival begins with an Obstacle Course Race

Before the festival begins, Shoto Todoroki confronts Izuku Midoriya , declaring his intention to defeat him. This establishes a major rivalry for the arc, as Todoroki aims to prove his dominance as the strongest in Class 1-A. Critical Reception & Trivia Reviews generally praised the

Students from other departments (General Studies, Support, and Business) crowd the Class 1-A exit, with some declaring war on the hero course students. They reveal that strong performance in the festival can lead to transfers into the Hero Course.

The second episode of Boku no Hero Academia Season 2 (Episode 15 overall), titled or "That's the Idea, Ochaco" depending on the source, serves as the official kickoff for the high-stakes U.A. Sports Festival Arc . Plot Overview & Key Events

This episode prominently features the first significant appearances and dialogue for students outside Class 1-A, notably Hitoshi Shinso from General Studies.