My Hero Academia Episode 18: Cavalry Battle Finale

The Cavalry Battle continues, with Team Mineta having lost their headband despite their strategy of hiding on Mezo's back. Mezo and his team charge at Team Midoriya, but they are not the only ones targeting the ten million point headband. Shoto's team immobilizes other teams charging for Team Midoriya and takes some of their headbands. Eraser Head notes that Shoto is adapting his strategy from the Obstacle Race, using Denki's lightning before freezing opponents.

Team Todoroki then moves against Team Midoriya. Fumikage defends against Denki's Quirk but reminds Izuku of his own Quirk's weakness: Dark Shadow's attack power depends on the amount of light, and more light could have completely destroyed Dark Shadow.

Meanwhile, Neito provokes Katsuki into attacking him. Neito evades Katsuki's initial blast and uses an explosion of his own to repel him. When Katsuki tries to attack again, Neito uses Eijiro's Hardening power to defend himself. Katsuki realizes Neito's Quirk is the ability to copy other people's powers. Katsuki attempts another attack, but his team is immobilized by Kojiro Bondo's Cemedine Quirk. As Team Monoma flees, Neito taunts Katsuki about his pledge before the Festival. Despite his rage and lack of points, Katsuki remains determined.

For the latter half of the game, Team Midoriya keeps its distance from Team Todoroki by staying on Shoto's left side, where he cannot freeze them without hitting Tenya. Shoto's father, Endeavor, comments on Shoto allowing Izuku to exploit this weakness. With time running out, Tenya uses his special move, Recipro Burst, to unleash a burst of super speed. Shoto instantly steals Izuku's headband. Tenya's engines stall as a result, leaving him unable to move, but he reminds Izuku of his intent to defeat his friend.

Fumikage suggests going for other headbands, but Izuku refuses. Ochaco encourages them to get their points back, reminding Izuku that he is not alone and must reward his teammates' trust. Team Midoriya rushes Team Todoroki, and Izuku decides to use his power. Shoto senses Izuku's power and instinctively defends himself with flames from his left arm.

Neito plans to let the clock run out and boasts about his team's accomplishment, but Katsuki suddenly flies at them using an explosion. Kosei Tsuburaba stops Katsuki with his Solid Air Quirk, but Katsuki punches through it and snags two of Team Monoma's headbands. Other teams try to capitalize on Team Monoma, but Neito uses Kosei's Quirk to repel them. With only one headband remaining, Kosei states the team is still in fourth, and Neito agrees to settle for last place. However, Katsuki does the opposite of settling.

Unsatisfied, Katsuki strategically uses his teammates' Quirks to close the distance. Kosei tries to stop him, but Katsuki blasts through the air shield and takes Neito's last headband. All Might is impressed that Katsuki understands the difference between those who aim for the top and those who settle. Shota comments that Class 1-B's strategy failed to account for Katsuki's "overwhelming tenacity." Even after securing enough points to advance, Katsuki urges his team to go after Izuku and the ten million points.

Back at the confrontation between Team Midoriya and Team Todoroki, Izuku uses his power to break Shoto's defense, creating an opening to take a headband. Believing the ten million points is the top headband around Shoto's neck, he grabs it. His team celebrates too early, realizing Izuku took a headband worth only seventy points. Without enough points to move on, Team Midoriya makes one final attempt. Katsuki also arrives, but time runs out just as everyone is about to clash.

With the Cavalry Battle over, Team Todoroki secures first place. Tenya blames himself for the close call, but Momo reassures him their victory is due to his special move. Team Bakugo places second, which is not good enough for Katsuki, who screams in frustration. Team Hitoshi mysteriously takes third place, knocking Team Tetsutetsu out of the games.

Disappointed, Izuku tries to apologize to his team, but Fumikage reveals that thanks to Izuku's attack, Dark Shadow was able to take one of Team Todoroki's headbands. This headband is worth enough to place Team Midoriya in fourth, allowing them to advance. Izuku cries tears of joy while Shoto berates himself for using his left side.

Confused, Team Tetsutetsu blames their loss on karmic punishment for underhandedly stealing Minoru's headband. Tsuyu congratulates Mina, but Mina confesses to not contributing much. Ochaco teases Tenya for holding back, and he explains it was not deception but a strategic move to hide his abilities. Ochaco notices Izuku is missing and is unaware that Shoto has confronted him near the student entrance. At the same time, All Might greets Endeavor.