My Hero Academia Chapter 297: Release Date, Delay, Discussion

My Hero Academia takes the portrayal of the fight between good and evil to the next level.

In a world full of quirks that grant everyone powers, our young protagonist — Izuku Midoriya, tries to become the strongest Hero despite being born with no quirks.

My Hero Academia released chapter 296 on Sunday, titled “Hellish Hell.” So, it’s time to discuss the release date, scans, and other details for chapter 297.

1. Chapter 297 Raw Scans, Leaks & Spoilers

Raw scans for Chapter 297 of the My Hero Academia have been released.

The chapter starts by introducing Tartarus, the strongest maximum security prison equipped with unbreakable anti-quirk defenses. We then see one of the guards killed by Shigaraki and the security status turning “red.”

Two guards converse about a new prisoner incoming – Gigantomachia and strike a conversation about why they can’t just kill him. One of the guards speaks ruthlessly against the villains calling them monsters and anti-human, while the other tries to tell him that talking about this is a violation of human rights.

Shigaraki (along with Nomu) continues to muscle his way into the prison while arguing against AFO.

Shigaraki: You’re the one who told me to rest…
AFO: After we get this over with.
Shigaraki: Return…my body.
AFO: You’re the one who wants my power!?
AFO: You spit onto the world who didn’t offer their hand to help you In order to execute that hatred you wanted power. This is the result of your strong-will, therefore this is an important task.

Shigaraki tells AFO that he refuses to be AFO’s pawn, to which AFO replies that he sees Shigaraki as his successor.

The chapter ends as Shigaraki’s raid on the prison is successful, many prisoners escape (including Muscular and Overhaul). We see Shigaraki standing face to face with the imprisoned AFO, saying “Through this vacant era the perfect Evil King is born… This is the story of how I became the greatest evil king“

2. Chapter 297 Speculations/Predictions

I. Damage Control

Throughout this National sweep for villains, we saw a lot of twists and turns and many nerve-racking battles. With the end of this arc right around the corner, we will start to see the Heroes performing damage control by helping citizens and providing medical aid to everyone who got injured.

It is likely that some characters like Mirko and Endeavor may not make it out alive due to their grave injuries.

II. Endeavor’s Defeat

Chapter 290 revealed that Dabi is actually Touya Todoroki, Endeavor’s eldest son. Just like Shoto, he has been scarred by his father’s expectations and is out for blood. In his current State, Endeavor is having a hard time breathing so he is at a major disadvantage in this fight

It is very likely that this battle may be Endeavor’s last.

III. A Brand New Quirk

Chapter 296 showed us Deku awakening yet another quirk passed down from his predecessors. This quirk, known as Danger Sense, is the fourth quirk to manifest inside of Deku’s body.

Undoubtedly, Deku will soon train this quirk to get it under control so that he may use it with ease. A quirk to sense incoming danger will be very helpful in judging scenarios as well as responding to incoming attacks.

3. Chapter 297 Release Date

Chapter 297 of the My Hero Academia manga has been released on Sunday, Jan 17, 2021 at 9:30 am PDT. The chapter title has not been leaked yet.

My Hero Academia manga is published under Shonen Jump magazine, which is a weekly magazine that comes out every Sunday.

I. Is My Hero Academia On Break A This Week?

No, chapter 297 of the My Hero Academia manga is not on a break this week.

Chapter 297 will be released in the Weekly Shonen Jump on Sunday, January 17, 9:30am PDT.

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5. Chapter 296 Plot

The chapter covers the aftermath of this action-filled arc. We see that a total of 16,929 villains have been captured as a result of this national sweep, including Gigantomachia and Mr. Compress. Shigaraki, Himiko Toga, Dabi, Spinner along with 7 near high-end Nomu and a few others make it out to safety despite the best efforts of the heroes.

We see damage control with everyone trying to save as many civilian lives as possible. The side of the heroes suffered casualties as well, the most notable one being Midnight.

Across the country, we see the controversy surrounding Endeavor taking root inside of the hearts of the public. The chapter ends as we see Shigaraki preparing for another round of battle, not giving the heroes a moment of peace to breathe.

6. About My Hero Academia

My Hero Academia is a Japanese superhero manga series written and illustrated by Kōhei Horikoshi. It has been serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump since July 2014, with its chapters additionally collected in 24 tankōbon volumes as of August 2019.

It follows a quirkless boy Izuku Midoriya and how he backed the greatest Hero alive. Midoriya, a boy who has been admiring heroes and their ventures since the day he was born, came into this world without a quirk.

On one fateful day, he meets All Might the greatest Hero of all time and discovers that he was quirkless as well. With his diligent attitude and unwavering spirit about being a hero, Midoriya manages to impress All Might. He is chosen to be the heir to the power of One for All.