My Hero Academia: You’re Next Shows Its Villain Reveal Moment [EXCLUSIVE]

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My Hero Academia: You're Next Shows Its Villain Reveal Moment [EXCLUSIVE]

Key Takeaways

  • Toho shared a new clip from the English dub of My Hero Academia: You’re Next.
  • The video shows the moment of the film’s villain reveal, in addition to showcasing some of its cinematography sensibilities.
  • My Hero Academia: You’re Next is scheduled for a U.S. theatrical release on October 11.

As a long-time fan of My Hero Academia, I can hardly contain my excitement as Toho shares a new clip from the English dub of My Hero Academia: You’re Next. With its imminent U.S. release just around the corner on October 11, it feels like the wait for this highly anticipated film has been an eternity!

Game Rant is thrilled to unveil an exclusive sneak peek from the English dubbed version of “My Hero Academia: You’re Next“, showcasing a pivotal scene with the villain’s unmasking. Toho International has released this video to commemorate the upcoming domestic launch of the latest My Hero Academia film in the U.S.

In August 2023, it was initially unveiled that the fourth movie of the My Hero Academia series would release. Exactly a year later, Japan saw its premiere in theaters. The English version with dubbing is scheduled for mid-October 2024. Unlike the first three films, which were helmed by Kenji Nagasaki, this sequel will be directed by Tensai Okamura, an experienced industry professional.

MHA: You’re Next spoilers revealing its villain’s identity ahead.

My Hero Academia: You’re Next Showcases Dark Might in New Clip

Prior to the U.S. release of “My Hero Academia: You’re Next” in cinemas, Toho International unveiled a new clip that Game Rant is privileged to present exclusively. This brief video captures the instance when Izuku Midoriya and his companions first encounter the film’s villain, who turns out to be Dark Might. As suggested by his name, this adversary bears a striking resemblance to Toshinori Yagi, more famously known as All Might, Midoriya’s role model and the once-greatest hero in the “My Hero Academia” universe.

As they grapple with the surprising revelation, the characters ponder if Dark Might isn’t truly All Might but instead a younger-looking doppelganger. To underscore this theory, Christopher Sabat voices both characters in the English version, and Kenta Miyake does the same in the original Japanese dub. The show My Hero Academia: You’re Next delves into why and how Dark Might bears a striking resemblance to their legendary guide, offering an intriguing plot point for viewers to unravel.

Even though the video is rather brief, it effectively highlights some of the film’s distinctive visual storytelling techniques. For instance, after Dark Might unveils himself, a lengthy sequence begins around the 33-second point, during which the camera gradually sweeps across, subtly moving Dark Might out of the left side of the screen. This is followed by a scene showcasing a view of Midoriya that moves in the opposite direction, creating a striking contrast with the previous shot. The way both characters are confined to the corners of the frame suggests feelings of claustrophobia, unease, and tension, making it quite disquieting—apparently, this was precisely what the director aimed to achieve.

The highly anticipated film “My Hero Academia: Your Turn” hits U.S. theaters on October 11th. This movie is merely one of the many exciting additions to the jam-packed fall 2024 anime calendar, which also features “Fureru,” “Attack on Titan The Movie: Final Battle,” and numerous other premieres.

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2024-10-10 18:03