Boku No Hero Academia 2nd Season Episode 18 -

He gains a deeper bond with Midoriya and Iida, even humorously suggesting his presence might be a "curse" that leads to hand injuries, earning him the nickname "The Hand Crusher".

Gran Torino calls All Might to warn him that "All For One," the ancient villain who killed All Might's mentor, is likely the one pulling the strings behind the League. Character Development Boku no Hero Academia 2nd Season Episode 18

A video of Stain's ideology—that modern heroes are "fake" and only those like All Might are worthy—goes viral. This inspires numerous villains to seek out the League of Villains, significantly boosting Shigaraki's influence. He gains a deeper bond with Midoriya and