The release of My Hero Academia Chapter 397 is delayed due to a holiday week in the magazine. While there won’t be a break from the author next week, the entire magazine will be taking a break, pushing the release date of all the beloved shonen jump Manga by a week. Fans will have to wait until the magazine returns to its regular schedule to read the new chapters.
Chapter 396 Recap
As for the current events in the manga, All Might has taken on the task to fight All For One and buy some time. However, the latest chapter hinted that he might be more than just buying time, as he is wearing an impressive Batman-like suit to confront the superhuman All For One. The chapter left fans curious about what will happen next, but there are no spoilers available at the moment.
Expectations for My Hero Academia Chapter 397
The upcoming chapter is likely to continue the intense fight between All Might and All For One. All Might appears to have the upper hand at the moment, but it’s expected that All For One will fight back fiercely, possibly leading to a brutal confrontation.
The prophecy Nighteye predicted might still come true, unless All Might can change it as Deku did. Fans speculate that this could be a turning point for Deku to defeat All For One, but it might come at a great cost.
Release Date and Time
My Hero Academia Chapter 397 is set to be featured in the 38th issue of the weekly shonen jump magazine, releasing on Monday, August 21st, 2023, at midnight Japanese Standard Time. For other time zones:
| Time Zone | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| US & Canada (Pacific Time, PDT) | August 20, 2023 | 07:00 AM |
| Mexico (Central Time, CDT) | August 20, 2023 | 09:00 AM |
| US & Canada (Eastern Time, EDT) | August 20, 2023 | 10:00 AM |
| India (Indian Standard Time, IST) | August 20, 2023 | 08:30 PM |
| Australia (Australian Standard Time, AEST) | August 21, 2023 | 02:00 AM |
Where to Read My Hero Academia Chapter 397?
After its feature in the magazine, My Hero Academia Chapter 397 will be available to read for free on various platforms, including Viz Media and Manga Plus. Fans can look forward to the continuation of the intense battle between All Might and All For One when the chapter releases.
