My Hero Academia: You're Next Explained

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Kanji:僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ユア ネクスト
Revhep:Boku no Hīrō Akademia za Mūbī: Yuā Nekusuto
Director:Tensai Okamura
Screenplay:Yōsuke Kuroda
Music:Yuki Hayashi
Studio:Bones
Distributor:Toho
Runtime:110 minutes
Country:Japan
Language:Japanese

is a 2024 Japanese animated superhero film based on an original story featuring the characters of My Hero Academia manga series by Kōhei Horikoshi. Produced by Bones and distributed by Toho, the film is directed by Tensai Okamura from a script written by Yōsuke Kuroda and features an ensemble cast that includes Daiki Yamashita, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Yuki Kaji, Ayane Sakura, and Kaito Ishikawa.

A fourth film of the franchise was announced in August 2023, with Okamura replacing Kenji Nagasaki as a director, while the rest of the staff returned from the first three films. Its full title was revealed in January 2024 along with the announcement of the release date.

My Hero Academia: You're Next premiered in theaters in Japan on August 2, 2024 and is scheduled to be released in the United States on October 11, 2024.

Synopsis

In the film, taking place after the Paranormal Liberation War, Izuku Midoriya and his classmates join together to stop a mysterious giant fortress and a man who resembles the former "Symbol of Peace".

Voice cast

CharacterJapanese[1]
Izuku Midoriya / DekuDaiki Yamashita
Katsuki Bakugo / DynamightNobuhiko Okamoto
Shōto Todoroki / ShōtoYuki Kaji
Ochaco Uraraka / UravityAyane Sakura
Tenya Īda / IngeniumKaito Ishikawa
Momo Yaoyorozu / CreatiMarina Inoue
Eijiro Kirishima / Red RiotToshiki Masuda
Mina Ashido / PinkyEri Kitamura
Tsuyu Asui / FroppyAoi Yūki
Minoru Mineta / Grape JuiceRyō Hirohashi
Denki Kaminari / ChargeboltTasuku Hatanaka
Fumikage Tokoyami / TsukuyomiYoshimasa Hosoya
Kyōka Jirō / Earphone JackKei Shindō
Hanta Sero / CellophaneKiyotaka Furushima
Toshinori Yagi / All MightKenta Miyake
Enji Todoroki / EndeavorTetsu Inada
Keigo Takami / HawksYuichi Nakamura
Dark MightKenta Miyake
Giulio GandiniMamoru Miyano
Anna ScervinoMeru Nukumi
Hugo GorriniKen Uo
Kamil GorriniYūki Ono
Deborah GorriniMinako Kotobuki
Paulo GorriniYūsuke Kobayashi
Simon GorriniMichitake Kikuchi
Bruno GorriniMasaki Terasoma

Production

In August 2023, a stage event for the anime's sixth season announced that a fourth film was in production.[2] In December 2023, the Jump Festa '24 event announced that the film was planned for a "Q3 2024" release, with Kōhei Horikoshi responsible for general supervisor and original character design.[3] In January 2024, the title and release date were revealed as well as the staff with Tensai Okamura replacing Kenji Nagasaki as director, while the returning staff includes Yōsuke Kuroda as writer, and Yoshihiko Umakoshi as character designer.[4] On April 6, 2024, it was announced that Kenta Miyake who voiced All Might, had been cast as Dark Might.[5] On May 31, 2024, Mamoru Miyano and Meru Nukumi had been cast as original characters Giulio Gandini and Anna Scervino respectively.[6] The cast of the original villain characters as the members of Gorrini Family were revealed in July 2024, including Ken Uo as Hugo, Yūki Ono as Kamil, Minako Kotobuki as Deborah, Yūsuke Kobayashi as Paulo, Michitake Kikuchi as Simon, and Masaki Terasoma as Bruno.[7] [8]

Music

Yuki Hayashi was revealed to be composing the film in January 2024, after previously doing so for My Hero Academia anime series and the franchise's films Two Heroes, Heroes Rising, and World Heroes' Mission.[4] In June 2024, Vaundy was revealed to be performing the theme music for the film titled .[9] In August 2024, he also revealed to be performing its ending theme song titled "Gift".[10] The film's soundtrack was released in Japan by Toho Animation Records on August 7, 2024.[11]

Marketing

A teaser trailer and the visual for the untitled fourth film were revealed in August 2023.[2] A full trailer and the key visual for My Hero Academia: You're Next were released in January 2024.[4] A teaser trailer featuring the villain Dark Might was released in April 2024.[5] The character visuals for the film's original characters were released in June 2024.[12] In the same month, a new trailer and key visual were revealed.[9] A bonus manga by Horikoshi titled My Hero Academia Vol. Next was given to the first 1.5 million people who viewed the film in theaters in Japan.[13] A novel based on the film written by Anri Yoshi was published in Japan by Shueisha on August 2, 2024.[14]

Promotional partners for the film included the latte cafe store Anicafe Gratte;[15] the pizza delivery chain Pizza-La;[16] the sushi restaurant chain Kura Sushi;[17] and the bento take-out chain Hokka Hokka Tei.[18]

Release

My Hero Academia: You're Next was released in Japan on August 2, 2024, and received 4D screenings across 136 theaters in the same day it released.[4] [7] The film will be screening in the United States by Toho International on October 11, 2024.[19]

Reception

The film earned million in its first three days, and ranked first in the Japanese box office.[20] It dropped to third in its second weekend after earning million on weekends.[21] The film earned billion (million) in its third weekend.[22]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Character . heroaca-movie.com . Japanese . June 13, 2024.
  2. Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. My Hero Academia Anime Gets 4th Film. Anime News Network. August 6, 2023. August 6, 2023. August 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230806122253/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-08-06/my-hero-academia-anime-gets-4th-film/.201018. live.
  3. Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. My Hero Academia Anime's 4th Film Opens in Summer 2024. Anime News Network. December 16, 2023. December 16, 2023. December 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231216095114/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-16/my-hero-academia-anime-4th-film-opens-in-summer-2024/.205559. live.
  4. Web site: Mateo. Alex. My Hero Academia Anime's 4th Film Reveals Trailer, Visual, Title, August 2 Premiere. Anime News Network. January 29, 2024. January 29, 2024. January 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240129160610/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-29/my-hero-academia-anime-4th-film-reveals-trailer-visual-title-august-2-premiere/.206990. live.
  5. Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. My Hero Academia You're Next Film's 2nd Teaser Video Introduces 'Dark Might' Villain. Anime News Network. April 6, 2024. June 1, 2024. April 13, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240413075204/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-06/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-2nd-teaser-video-introduces-dark-might-villain/.209606. live.
  6. Web site: Mateo. Alex. My Hero Academia: You're Next Film Casts Mamoru Miyano, Meru Nukumi. Anime News Network. May 30, 2024. June 1, 2024. June 1, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240601025753/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-30/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-casts-mamoru-miyano-meru-nukumi/.211376. live.
  7. Web site: ja:劇場版「ヒロアカ」に寿美菜子、小林裕介、小野友樹ら　IMAXほかでの同時上映決定. "My Hero Academia" movie to be screened simultaneously in IMAX and other venues, featuring Minako Kotobuki, Yusuke Kobayashi, Yuki Ono, and others. https://natalie.mu/comic/news/581843. Comic Natalie. July 11, 2024. July 11, 2024. ja. July 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240711141642/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/581843. live.
  8. Web site: Cayanan. Joanna. My Hero Academia: You're Next Film Reveals Original Villain Characters & Cast, IMAX, MX4D, 4DX, Dolby Cinema Screenings. Anime News Network. July 11, 2024. July 11, 2024. July 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240711140303/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-07-11/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-reveals-original-villain-characters-and-cast-imax-mx4d-4dx-dolby-/.213115. live.
  9. Web site: Mateo. Alex. My Hero Academia: You're Next Film's Trailer Reveals Theme Song by Vaundy. Anime News Network. June 17, 2024. June 17, 2024. June 17, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240617162709/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-17/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-trailer-reveals-theme-song-by-vaundy/.212047. live.
  10. Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. Vaundy Also Performs Ending Theme for My Hero Academia: You're Next Film. Anime News Network. August 2, 2024. August 2, 2024. August 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240802133721/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-02/vaundy-also-performs-ending-theme-for-my-hero-academia-youre-next-film/.213885. live.
  11. Web site: ja:『僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ユアネクスト』オリジナルサウンドトラック. My Hero Academia: You're Next Original Soundtrack. https://www.e-onkyo.com/music/album/pa0015918102/. e-Onkyo Music. August 7, 2024. ja. August 7, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240807012051/https://www.e-onkyo.com/music/album/pa0015918102/. live.
  12. Web site: Dimpsey. Liam. My Hero Academia The Movie: You're Next Reveals Visuals for New Original Characters. Crunchyroll. June 11, 2024. June 20, 2024. June 13, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240613193059/https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/6/11/my-hero-academia-the-movie-you-re-next-anime-dark-might-giulio-gandini-anna-scervino-visuals. live.
  13. Web site: Tai. Anita. My Hero Academia: You're Next Film's Moviegoers Get Manga Volume Bonus. Anime News Network. June 29, 2024. June 30, 2024. June 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240630072656/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-06-29/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-moviegoers-get-manga-volume-bonus/.212624. live.
  14. Book: ja. ja:僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ユアネクスト (JUMP j BOOKS). My Hero Academia: You're Next (JUMP j BOOKS). .
  15. Web site: ja:「ヒロアカ」浴衣姿のデク、かっちゃんらが浮世絵風イラストに　アニメイトフェア開催. "My Hero Academia" Deku, Kacchan and others in yukata robes in ukiyo-e style illustrations at Animate Fair. https://natalie.mu/comic/news/576661. Comic Natalie. June 7, 2024. August 20, 2024. ja. June 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240608233232/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/576661. live.
  16. Web site: ja:劇場版『僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ユアネクスト』とコラボ！！　ピザーラで限定デザインのオリジナルグッズが 買える！当たる！もらえる！. Collaboration with the movie "My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: Your Next"! You can buy original limited edition goods at Pizza-La! You can win! You can get!. https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000368.000037526.html. PR Times. June 14, 2024. August 20, 2024. ja. June 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240615015057/https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000368.000037526.html. live.
  17. Web site: ja:「ヒロアカ」とくら寿司のコラボが7月19日に開始、ビッくらポン！に3種の景品が登場. Collaboration between "My Hero Academia" and Kura Sushi will start on July 19th, and three types of prizes will be available in Bikkura Pon!. https://natalie.mu/comic/news/582264. Comic Natalie. July 14, 2024. August 20, 2024. ja. July 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240715154512/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/582264. live.
  18. Web site: ja:「ヒロアカ」×ほっかほっか亭、“ヒーローは食べてかつ！”キャンペーンを8月に実施. "My Hero Academia" x Hoka Hoka Tei to launch "Heroes Eat and Suck!" campaign in August. https://natalie.mu/comic/news/583258. Comic Natalie. July 22, 2024. August 20, 2024. ja. July 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240726103751/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/583258. live.
  19. Web site: Tai. Anita. My Hero Academia: You're Next Film Screens in U.S. Theaters on October 11. Anime News Network. July 6, 2024. July 7, 2024. July 7, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240707025149/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-07-06/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-screens-in-u.s-theaters-on-october-11/.212923. live.
  20. Web site: Cayanan. Joanna. My Hero Academia: You're Next Film Earns Over 8.9 Million Yen in 1st 3 Days, Ranks 1st in Japan Box Office. Anime News Network. August 5, 2024. August 5, 2024. August 5, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240805145246/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-05/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-earns-over-8.9-million-yen-in-1st-3-days-ranks-1st-in-japan-box-/.213982. live.
  21. Web site: Hazra. Adriana. 2024 Crayon Shin-chan Film Opens at #2, Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: at #6. Anime News Network. August 17, 2024. August 20, 2024. August 17, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240817074855/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-17/2024-crayon-shin-chan-film-opens-at-no.2-bocchi-the-rock-re-re-at-no.6/.214258. live.
  22. Web site: Cayanan. Joanna. My Hero Academia: You're Next Film's Cumulative Earning Exceeds 2.38 Billion Yen. Anime News Network. August 19, 2024. August 20, 2024. August 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240819092318/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-08-19/my-hero-academia-youre-next-film-cumulative-earning-exceeds-2.38-billion-yen/.214456. live.

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