My hero academia may have ended its historic and beloved ten-year manga run in August 2024, but the hype train is far from reaching its final destination with the upcoming release of My Hero Academia: You are next. The anticipated anime film has already had its domestic debut in Japan, however North American fans will soon get to see My Hero Academia: You are next In theaters on October 11, 2024.
Toho International, the film’s distributor, partnered with Beyond Fest 2024 for an event screening for lucky fans at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood on October 6, 2024. My Hero Academia: You are next It premiered in Japan on August 2, 2024 to a strong critical reception and box office success. However, with the film coming to theaters with English dubbed and subbed screenings in the United States and Canada, fans of the superhero anime can express their passion for the series. As it continues its victory lap as season 7 approaches its end.
With the Japanese release of the film coming just before the end of the My hero academia manga, Longtime viewers and readers continue to get their consistent fix of Deku and his Hero Course classmates.
My Hero Academia: You’re Next Rides Off the Hype of the Anime’s Season 7 and the Manga’s End
The movie is set between seasons 6 and 7 of the anime
My hero academia Ended its acclaimed 430-chapter manga run on August 4, 2024, and given the pace of season 7, it will probably still be happy in the weeks and months to come. The North American theatrical debut of My Hero Academia: You are next Keeps the excitement thriving The film is set between the conclusion of the sixth season of the anime and the final battle. Deku and his allies survive a deadly clash with Tomura Shigaraki amid a larger battle between heroes and villains, only for a mysterious stranger to appear.
“The North American release for My Hero Academia: You’re Next is right around the corner, and we’re thrilled to be partnering with Beyond Fest to welcome fans and celebrate the film in style at the beautiful Egyptian Theater. The combination of Action and history is perfect for the big screen and attendees who get to experience it first hand at Beyond Fest are in for a treat.
– Stacey Burt, Toho International
The character, Dark Might, will proclaim himself the new symbol of peaceStating, “Next, it’s my turn!” Fans familiar with My hero academia And even casual newcomers will immediately realize that something is wrong with this line alone. Not only is My Hero Academia: You are next An exciting theatrical release promising plenty of action and spectacle, but it will present a dark spin on a fan-favorite No. 1 hero.
As shown in the spin-off manga that introduced the movie, My Hero Academia: You are nextis set during the darkest period of Kohei Horikoshi’s story. After the Paranormal Liberation War and the escape of all for one from prison, Japan has suffered unprecedented damage, and society is on the verge of collapse. While Deku and his friends are training to be ready to face the villains in the final battle (shown in season 7 of the anime), they will have to deal with this new, unexpected threat.
Dark Might makes this movie a must-watch for fans of the series
Who runs the Gollini family?
In classic “Evil Twin” fashion, Dark Might is introduced as the antithesis of all Might, with a similar appearance but completely opposing ideals. Viewers attended screenings of My Hero Academia: You are next Will enjoy picking up subtle differences between All Might and Dark Might, but his quirk puts him on par with the No. 1 hero, able to outmatch even Class 1-A’s finest. To add a layer of intrigue, Dark Mite is attended by Anna, with an unknown quirk, who finds herself targeted by the mysterious and menacing butler Giulio.
Dark Might’s ambitions are laid bare My Hero Academia: You are nextWith the mysterious crime syndicate, the Gollini family, also explored. The battle against Dark Might will be a crowd-pleaser for fans who want to see the power of iconic mentor All Might’s caliber turn against the stars of the series. Additionally, for lucky fans attending Beyond Fest, Dark Might and All Might’s voice actor, Kenta Miyake, will join Deku/Izuku Midoriya’s voice actor, Daiki Yamashita, at the Egyptian theater screening on October 6 before the North American Theatrical debut of My Hero Academia: You are next On October 11, 2024.
Source: 42west (Exclusive Press Release)