However, My Hero Academia goes through time skips, which changes the narrative structure. Whether this approach is beneficial for the storyline remains a topic of debate among fans. Some argue that time skips are unnecessary, suggesting that Deku and his companions should face more immediate challenges rather than skipping three years ahead.
Significantly, the main character can utilize the time during the skips to master the One For All ability. With Kosei’s strength and Deku’s inherent lack of power from the start, the three-year gap could be more believable than a scenario where he quickly becomes significantly stronger in just a few months.
“I don’t think everyone necessarily wants a time skip. However, having the entire series take place over just one year is not only unrealistic but also completely unnecessary. To be honest, it’s the biggest issue for me; there should be more time between events for characters to develop their strengths better.” A Reddit user commented on the matter of time skips in My Hero Academia.
Of course, there are still some who believe that a time skip could weaken the story. Almost all initial series are meant to be experienced through the continuous progression of events, and the way things are portrayed could also become predictable in My Hero Academia. They argue that depicting characters at a young age may not add anything significant to the story.
One avid fan wrote: “To be honest, I don’t think this narrative needs a significant time skip, and I’m really glad that it hasn’t occurred.”
Another commenter simply stated: “Most anime series take the time to develop their plots, and the typical battle arcs don’t usually have large time gaps in between.”
Even though it seems like there may not be a time skip, the manga has recently concluded, suggesting that the author has considered fan opinions. The final chapters depict the main cast traversing the globe as second-year students. Ultimately, we will likely witness the Deku team graduate from their hero academy.
