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Teamwork saves day in brawling continuation of hero anime.
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My Hero Academia: You're Next
What's the Story?
MY HERO ACADEMIA: YOU'RE NEXT follows Class 1-A as they track down the Jailbreakers causing havoc in Japan. Except, their missions go awry when a villainous All Might lookalike appears! Deku (voiced by Justin Briner), his classmates, and a mysterious new ally band together to escape a maze-like fortress and rescue innocent hostages.
Is It Any Good?
This dramatic, brawl-heavy movie is a fun stand-alone installment to a popular high school hero anime. My Hero Academia: You're Next showcases characters' growth over the last few seasons. The ensemble cast work well together, with each hero getting their moment to stand out. The fights can be a little ridiculous at times, but they're engaging and move the plot along. Despite the constant violence, positive messages about teamwork, heroism, and love and friendship are the main focus.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about violence in media. What makes heroes and villains different even when they both use violence? When, if ever, is violence justified? How can conflict be solved without violence?
The UA students have grown up as heroes. How have they changed since they started school? What lessons have they learned that they pass on to others?
Giulio makes promises to Anna and her family to help Anna. What does he think those promises mean? How is he able to actually fulfill his promise? What can we learn from their relationship?
Movie Details
- In theaters : October 11, 2024
- On DVD or streaming : February 21, 2025
- Cast : Justin Briner , Clifford Chapin , Christopher Sabat , Mauricio Ortiz-Segura
- Director : Tensai Okamura
- Inclusion Information : Asian Movie Director(s) , Japanese Movie Director(s) , Latino Movie Actor(s) , Mexican Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Toho Company
- Genre : Anime
- Topics : Superheroes , School ( High School )
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Courage , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Run time : 110 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : violence and bloody images
- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 24, 2025
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