The episode uses Deku’s perspective to walk through his formative experiences from Season 1, focusing on his journals and personal observations:

: Highlights Deku’s grueling ten-month training at Dagobah Municipal Beach Park to prepare his body for All Might's Quirk.

, titled Hero Notebook (often listed as Episode 13.5), serves as a specialized bridge between the first and second seasons of My Hero Academia . Originally aired on March 25, 2017, this episode functions as a comprehensive recap narrated by the series protagonist, Izuku "Deku" Midoriya , providing viewers with a refresher on the high-stakes journey that brought him to U.A. High School. Key Plot Points Revisited