Boku No Hero Academia 2nd Season Episode 17 -

“Stain is a very compelling character. What he's saying isn't exactly wrong... amazing and compelling character though.” YouTube · Aliciaxlife · 2 years ago

: Stain’s chilling final moments—saving Midoriya from a Nomu before delivering a speech that freezes even pro heroes in their tracks—cement him as a force that will reshape the hero society. Boku no Hero Academia 2nd Season Episode 17

“It was definitely an intense episode and other than the fight, there was lots happening with the characters. Very exciting watch.” The Game of Nerds · 8 years ago “Stain is a very compelling character

: Even in defeat, Stain "wins" ideologically. His capture doesn't end his influence; instead, it provides a rallying cry for other villains who feel the same about the "fakes" in the hero world. Community Perspectives “It was definitely an intense episode and other

The fan community frequently highlights the episode's intensity and the "chills" delivered by Stain's presence.

remains one of the series' most compelling villains because his ideology isn't entirely baseless.