Key Takeaways
- All for One's exceptional strategic abilities and cunning make him unpredictable and constantly put the heroes in danger.
- The iconic All for One episode captures a touching moment that highlights his legacy as a villain.
- Fierce battles with the heroes of All for One, psychological warfare, and shocking revelations form a society of heroes.
My Hero Academia'All for One' is a Machiavellian villain who is always one step ahead of his enemies and expertly manipulates people to his advantage. His outstanding strategic abilities and insightful tactics make it extremely impossible to predict his next move, putting the heroes in constant danger. All Might's archenemy has led some of the most merciless attacks on hero society, leaving a lasting impact that continues to inspire villains to follow in his footsteps.
The show's main antagonist, All for One, has appeared in some of the most moving and exciting moments that have cemented his legacy as one of the most iconic animated villains of all time. This article mainly focuses on the best All for One episodes that capture some of his most iconic moments from the series.
warning! Spoiler alert!
5 Season 7, Episode 17: “Hope”
Heroes try to stop everything for everyone
- IMDb Rating: 8.7
- The Demon King makes a plan to block Shigaraki's consciousness.
During the Final War arc, All for One realized that his plan to create a new personality by combining his brain with Tomura Shigaraki was not a good idea. He underestimated his mentee's destructive tendencies and decided to inject elements of his own whimsy to take over his consciousness.
But when All for One decided to flee Gunga Mountain Valley, the heroes quickly figured out what the villain was planning. Led by Hawks, they attack him, desperately trying to prevent the Demon Lord from escaping and reuniting with his disciple. 'Hopes' captures the chaotic drama of All for One fighting Keigo and his allies alone to reach Shigaraki as quickly as possible.
4 Season 7, Episode 18: “It's a Small World”
All for One defeats the hero and races to reunite with Tomura.
- IMDb Rating: 8.9
- The devil steals Hawks' habits
Desperate to stop All for One, the heroes throw everything and everyone at him. However, despite their valiant efforts, group attacks fail to inflict much damage, as the Demon King is affected by Rewind and grows stronger as his body grows younger.
All for One easily defeats one enemy after another until he finds himself one-on-one with Hawks. As a result, the secondary hero is injured and weakened, and at this point is unable to fight against the Demon King's threatening power. All for One grabs Keigo by the neck and steals his Fierce Wings trait before taunting him. “It’s a Small World” is a depressing episode that revolves around the triumph of the forces of evil and its far-reaching effects. All for One stands out as a chilling force that seems invincible.
3 Season 3, Episode 10: “Symbol of Peace”
Hero number 1 fights for everyone.
- IMDb Rating: 9.4
- All for one defends his mentee
In the Hideout Raid arc, All Might leads an operation to rescue Bakugo from the clutches of the League of Villains. The mission was well planned, but no one could have predicted that All for One would arrive on the scene and derail the entire rescue effort. The Demon King defeats Hero No. 3 Best Jeanist without breaking a sweat, turning the tide in the villain's favor.
As soon as All Might realizes that his nemesis is out there, he wastes no time in confronting him. The two rivals engage in a fierce and dangerous battle as Japan watches with bated breath, knowing that it will redefine the future of its heroic society. “Symbol of Peace” is a breathtaking episode that highlights the rivalry between All for One and All Might, while also highlighting the burden our greatest heroes have carried for years.
2 Season 7, Episode 10: “A wounded hero, burning bright and true!!”
All about cheating death one more time
- IMDb Rating: 9.1
- Endeavor's Prominence Burn fails to stop the Demon Lord.
In the Final War arc, All for One is warped to Gunga Mountain Villa by Monoma, isolating him from his most powerful allies. Endeavor and Hawks take on the charge of taking on the Demon Lord in the hopes of taking down the greatest villain in history. 『The wounded hero, shining and burning true!!』 The two greatest heroes join Jiro and Fumikage to jointly attack All for One.
With his ingenious will to stop him, the Demon King is put on the back foot. Endeavor jumps at the opportunity and uses his ultimate, Prominence Burn, hoping to end All for One's reign of terror once and for all. However, despite being burned to a crisp, the Demon King still remains conscious, and the villain declares that he is at his scariest when he is wounded. Although his intentions are not revealed in the episode, the monumental fight along with the touching flashbacks make for a “wounded hero, burning bright and true!!” A treat to see.
1 Season 3, Episode 11: “One For All”
All for One Fight All Might
- IMDb Rating: 9.8
- The two enemies face off one last time at the climax.
In the Hideout Raid arc, as the battle between All Might and All for One reaches its peak, the latter resorts to psychological warfare to demoralize his enemy. The Demon King taunts All Might's predecessor, Nana Shimura, and forces his emotions to cloud his judgment. But he doesn't stop there. All for One reveals the shocking truth that Tomura Shigaraki is Shimura's grandson.
All Might is overwhelmed by the startling revelation and imagines how painful it would have been if his mentor had been alive. All for One's psychological tricks break All Might's resolve to fight as he struggles to accept the harsh reality. It becomes clear that the ultimate hero is overwhelmed and the civilians begin to cheer him up. People's trust and love help All Might overcome his emotional turmoil and regain his confidence.
The two enemies pursue each other in a dramatic battle that shapes the heroic society in complex ways. All for One loses the fight and eventually arrives in Tartarus, but effectively ends All Might's career in the process, leaving Japan without the protection of the Symbol of Peace. “One For All” is an awe-inspiring and captivating episode that blends raw emotion with well-crafted fight scenes to deliver a climactic showdown, making it one of the most memorable moments in the series.
