Boku No Hero Academia 5th Season (dub) Episode 17 -

Episode 17: "The Hellish Todoroki Family" This week’s episode of My Hero Academia takes a breather from the high-octane training sessions to deliver something much more uncomfortable and deeply human: a family dinner at the Todoroki household. While the dub continues to deliver stellar performances, the emotional weight of this episode rests on the fractured dynamics of a family trying to heal—or at least coexist—in the shadow of Endeavor’s past. The Elephant in the Room

How did you feel about to his father—do you think he’s being fair, or is he standing in the way of the family’s healing?

, surprisingly, shows a shred of restraint (for him), mostly focusing on the food—which, let’s be honest, looked incredible. Boku no Hero Academia 5th Season (Dub) Episode 17

Amidst the family drama, Deku, Bakugo, and Shoto provide a much-needed outside perspective.

A masterclass in character-driven storytelling. It’s quiet, tense, and essential for everything coming in the Paranormal Liberation War. Episode 17: "The Hellish Todoroki Family" This week’s

Zeno Robinson continues to shine as Hawks, but the real MVP of the dub in this arc is . He manages to convey a man who is genuinely trying to repent without making him feel "forgiven." The nuance in his voice—humbled and awkward—perfectly matches Endeavor’s realization that a simple apology cannot fix years of systemic domestic abuse. Natsuo’s Breaking Point

The core of Episode 17 is the "Celebration Dinner" for Shoto, Bakugo, and Deku finishing their first week under Endeavor’s tutelage. However, the atmosphere is anything but celebratory. Fuyumi Todoroki’s desperate attempt to play peacemaker and create a "normal" family environment is heartbreakingly palpable. , surprisingly, shows a shred of restraint (for

The episode wraps with a poignant transition into the credits. This isn't just about Endeavor becoming the No. 1 Hero; it’s about a family trying to find a "New Normal." With the "Endeavor Agency" arc reaching its climax, the stakes are shifting from physical battles to the internal struggle of legacy and forgiveness.