Horikoshi’s Potential Timeskip Ending for My Hero Academia

The recently released chapter 423 of My Hero Academia may have hinted at the potential ending of the series, as it featured the defeat of two major antagonists. Released on May 20, the chapter primarily followed Deku and his classmates as they marched towards TomurAFO, with Kurogiri interrupting and demanding that All for One release Shigaraki.

Deku was propelled forward by Bakugo’s unexpected arrival, allowing him to successfully transfer the final embers of One for All into the villain. This ultimately led to the defeat of All for One and later Shigaraki.

As the series nears its possible conclusion, fans are eagerly wondering what mangaka Kohei Horikoshi has in store to make the My Hero Academia ending satisfying. Speculations suggest that the upcoming chapter may feature a time skip of several years, where Deku and his friends lead a peaceful life, leaving fans with unanswered questions about the aftermath of the war.

Please note: This article may contain spoilers from the My Hero Academia manga series.

Why a Flashback in Chapter 424 Could Spell Disaster as the My Hero Academia Finale

All for One, as seen in the anime (Image via Bones)

As Chapter 423 began, All for One came to the realization of his mistake as he witnessed Class 1-A’s unwavering determination to help Deku reach him. The villain also acknowledged the incredible potential of the Class 1-A heroes, as they were able to overpower him, the epitome of evil.

Despite his ego not settling, he continued to belittle Deku even after he managed to land a blow on TomurAFO. However, Shirakumo unexpectedly appeared and demanded that All for One return Shigaraki’s body to his friends. Despite the interruption, Deku had to keep moving forward. In a sudden turn of events, Bakugo appeared and pushed Midoriya towards TomurAFO.

Yoichi, as seen in the anime (Image via Bones)

Deku successfully landed his punch, transferring Yoichi’s remaining embers into the villain’s body. Yoichi then scolded his brother, All for One, and declared that he must face the consequences of his wrongdoings. As a result, the vestiges of One for All and Shigaraki were released.

Together with Deku, they all landed a final punch on All for One, resulting in his defeat. Some time passed before Midoriya and Shigaraki made contact, causing the latter to crumble into dust. This signified the imminent conclusion of My Hero Academia, as its villains had been defeated.

Despite fans’ concerns being temporarily eased, there is still apprehension about the upcoming chapter potentially leaving a negative impression on the series’ conclusion. As speculated by fans, with My Hero Academia concluding in chapter 423, the following chapter may feature a time skip of several years where all of the students have transitioned into adulthood.

Uraraka (left) and Deku (right) as seen in the anime (Image via Bones)

Despite the students deserving a happy life after their fight against All for One and Shigaraki, fans are primarily focused on what occurred after the final war concluded.

There are countless questions surrounding My Hero Academia, but some of the most frequently asked ones include whether Dabi survived his battle with Todoroki, if Deku spoke to Spinner about Shigaraki’s final words, and whether Uraraka finally confessed her feelings for Deku. Fans are eager for answers to these and many other burning inquiries.

If the ending of My Hero Academia ends up being a time skip of several years, it may not be viewed as a successful series as its conclusion failed to address all inquiries.

Bleach and the Thousand Year Blood War Anime: Time Skip

Similarly, Bleach, a manga series from the Big 3 of Shounen, experienced a similar occurrence as fans may have noticed. Following the defeat of Yhwach, the series jumped ahead in time and neglected to address numerous unanswered questions about various characters.

After questioning the fates of Aizen and Uraraka, fans deemed the ending of the series to be one of the worst due to the unresolved fates of its characters.

Despite the uncertain fate of Bleach, there is still hope for the series with the recent announcement of the final sequel receiving an anime adaptation and the author’s involvement in its production. As for My Hero Academia, its ending remains a mystery and the possibilities for its future are endless.