Confronted by the MLA's Curious (Chitose Kizuki), Toga experiences a life-or-death situation that triggers a Quirk Awakening . By consuming a vial of Ochaco Uraraka’s blood, she gains the ability not just to transform into her, but also to utilize her Zero Gravity quirk.

Toga uses this new power to float Curious and her lackeys high into the air before dropping them to their deaths. The Battle in Deika City

Episode 21 of the 5th season of My Hero Academia , titled "," serves as a pivotal origin story for Himiko Toga while intensifying the conflict between the League of Villains and the Meta Liberation Army (MLA). The Origin and "Awakening" of Himiko Toga

Dabi faces off against Geten, an extremely powerful ice user who makes his anime debut.

Critics praised the "Origins" focus for Toga, noting it added significant complexity to her character. The episode was described as "dark and wild" and "action-packed excellence" by reviewers from Den of Geek .