In (titled " The Thrill of Destruction " or episode 118 overall), the Paranormal Liberation War reaches a terrifying turning point as Tomura Shigaraki awakens from his slumber at Jaku General Hospital . Key Plot Points
: Shigaraki unleashes an evolved version of his Decay quirk, creating a massive wave that disintegrates the hospital and a large portion of Jaku City. Boku no Hero Academia 6th Season - Episode 5
: In a selfless sacrifice, the hero Crust saves Eraser Head (Aizawa) from the encroaching decay but is himself turned to dust. In (titled " The Thrill of Destruction "
: Shigaraki uses a radio to contact Gigantomachia , commanding the beast to "destroy everything" and begin making its way toward his location. : Shigaraki uses a radio to contact Gigantomachia
: Despite the heroes' efforts to stop his transformation, Shigaraki is accidentally jump-started by an electrical jolt from a destroyed machine. Upon waking, he immediately kills the hero X-Less and steals his cape to keep warm.
: At the Gunga Mountain Villa, Fumikage Tokoyami breaks away from the evacuation to find Hawks , who is being brutally attacked by Dabi . Tokoyami and Dark Shadow manage to rescue the severely burned Hawks and escape with the help of a surprise ice wall from Geten .
This episode shifts the tide of the war from a strategic hero raid to a desperate fight for survival as the heroes realize they are now facing a "Plus Ultra" version of Shigaraki who possesses the original quirk. Episode 118 | My Hero Academia Wiki | Fandom