: To counter Todoroki's massive ice attacks, Midoriya repeatedly breaks his fingers using One For All at 100% power to create shockwaves, sacrificing his physical well-being to stay in the fight.
: Kohei Horikoshi, the creator of the manga, reported in Weekly Shonen Jump that he was moved to tears while watching the animated fight between Midoriya and Todoroki in this episode. Where to Watch Boku no Hero Academia 2nd Season (Dub) Episode 10
: The episode features flashbacks to Todoroki’s childhood, showing the abuse his mother suffered at the hands of Endeavor and the moment she burned Shoto’s face with boiling water during a mental breakdown. : To counter Todoroki's massive ice attacks, Midoriya