‘My Hero Academia’ chapter 290 release date, spoilers: Dabi’s real parents are finally revealed

Many expected “My Hero Academia” chapter 290 to be an epic installment mainly because Gigantomachia and the other villains have reached the battlefield. However, Kohei Horikoshi is giving fans one very unexpected reason to make this chapter one of the best in the series, and it involves a long-running theory about Dabi's parents.

‘My Hero Academia’ chapter 290 leaks: Manga settles a long-running debate

Before proceeding, fans should take note that the “My Hero Academia” chapter 290 leaks contain major spoilers that affect the entire series. As mentioned, it holds the answer to the long-running theories about Dabi’s identity.

Dabi was one of the villains who arrived at the battlefield by the end of chapter 298. It turns out that the upcoming fight is much more personal to him as “My Hero Academia” chapter 290 reveals his real identity. The installment is also fittingly titled after him, “Dabi’s Dance.”

Now for the major spoiler, Dabi will address Endeavor directly in “My Hero Academia” chapter 290, but he will act offended when the hero calls him by his known name. The villain will then taunt Endeavor saying the hero should address him as “Toya” instead while removing his hair dye.

Toya was the name of Enji Todoroki and Rei Todoroki’s first son. This is the much-awaited confirmation for one of the biggest theories in the series that Dabi is a Todoroki. This revelation, although not shocking to many fans, means the fight between the hero and the villain will be even more meaningful and should be more intense in “My Hero Academia” chapter 290.

Toya has been presumed dead from an accident, but details around his passing have been murky, especially as it happened just after Rei was brought to a psychiatric facility. Endeavor is obviously not a good father and husband, and Dabi had to suffer through it as Toya. “My Hero Academia” chapter 290 could answer through flashbacks what really happened from the "accident" that everyone thought killed Toya.

‘My Hero Academia’ chapter 290 release date, where to read

It is also going to be concerning how this encounter between Dabi and Endeavor will affect Rei. The “My Hero Academia” chapter 290 summarized leaks mention that Rei’s TV at the hospital may have been hacked to show a live feed from the battlefield. This means she is also going to watch Dabi reveal he is Toya before fighting Endeavor.

Needless to say, “My Hero Academia” chapter 290 is worth reading in full. Luckily, there are no breaks this week, and its official release will be available on Sunday, Nov. 8 through Manga Plus and VIZ online for free.