IGN can exclusively reveal the English dub voice cast and new poster for the North American theatrical release of My Hero Academia: You’re Next. The film is set after the conclusion of My Hero Academia Season 6 and right before the final battle between its heroes and villains.
Produced by Bones and distributed by Toho International, My Hero Academia: You’re Next – the fourth film in the franchise – opens in North American theaters on October 11. The film opened in Japan on August 2 to critical and commercial success.
The film’s US key art, which can be seen below, was produced by Umakoshi-san from Bones. Masahiko Minami, the CEO of Bones Inc., called the new visual “a gift to the fans” of My Hero Academia in North America.
“Because we wanted to make sure that the visual resonated with fans in North America while staying true to the MHA franchise, we worked closely with our local partners going through several rounds of feedback. Focusing on just the movie-original villain, Dark Might, along with Deku, Bakugo and Todoroki, might seem like a minimal selection of characters in a way,” Minami-san said in a statement provided to IGN.
“But I think we were able to produce a wonderful design with this limited selection, as it amplifies Dark Might’s mysterious presence while showcasing the three heroes’ dynamic movements in an impactful way.”
What Is My Hero Academia: You’re Next About?
“Next, it's your turn!”
“Those were the words All Might, Symbol of Peace, let out after defeating All For One, Symbol of Evil. All Might may no longer be the No. 1 hero of a society where most of the population has a superpowered Quirk, but Deku and his Hero Course classmates at U.A. High School are determined to carry on his will and ideals as heroes,” according to the film’s official synopsis.
“It was spring of Deku’s second year at U.A. when an all-out battle between heroes and villains broke out. Deku faced an overwhelmingly powerful Tomura Shigaraki and the two clashed violently, with both the heroes and the villains suffering heavy damages. The battle has since come to a temporary halt with Shigaraki’s retreat, but the time for their next confrontation draws closer with every second.
Japan is devastated by the all-out battle when a mysterious man suddenly appears. He presents himself as the one to replace All Might, becoming the new Symbol. He proclaims “Next, it’s my turn!” but turns out to be Dark Might! Despite resembling All Might in appearance, Dark Might’s ideals couldn’t be more different. He unleashes his Quirk for his own desires, creating a massive fort that begins to absorb the population one after another. Among the group accompanying Dark Might is Anna, a young woman with an unknown Quirk who is being targeted by a stoic individual in butler attire. Even though this person, Giulio, calls her “Miss Anna,” he seems to be after her life. Just what could their connection be to Dark Might?
Will Deku, Bakugo, Todoroki and the rest of U.A. High Class 1-A be able to protect the world by putting an end to Dark Might–the new Symbol and his desires? They must face off against Dark Might and the obscure crime organization under his control, the Gollini Family.”
My Hero Academia: You’re Next – English Dub Voice Cast
The film sees Christopher Sabat return to the franchise to voice antagonist Dark Might. “The man presenting himself as the one to replace All Might and become the new Symbol. Despite resembling All Might in appearance, Dark Might’s ideals couldn’t be more different,” according to the official character description. “He unleashes his Quirk for his own desires, creating a massive fort that begins to absorb the population one after another.”
Other returning voice cast members include Justin Briner (Izuku Midoriya), Clifford Chapin (Katsuki Bakugo), David Matranga (Shoto Todoroki), and Luci Christian (Ochaco Uraraka).
Mauricio Ortiz-Segura and Kayli Mills voice all-new characters Giulio Gandini and Anna Scervino, respectively.
Giullo is the Scervino family butler. He’s officially described as “usually calm and collected, but he is also mysterious with a rare violent side. He is pursuing Anna Scervino and, for some reason, is trying to kill her. What is his true personality and purpose?”
Meanwhile, Anna, the daughter of the wealthy Scervino family, has drawn Dark Might's attention thanks to her special Quirk. “She used to have a cheerful personality and was close to her butler, Giulio… but that was before she was kidnapped by Dark Might and his followers. What could her Quirk possibly be?”
