MY HERO ACADEMIA THE MOVIE: YOU’RE NEXT Exclusive Press Notes and Image Gallery From Toho -- US Release October 11th!

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Official Site: https://heroaca-movie.com/ (Japan)
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A SciFi JAPAN EXCLUSIVE

Toho Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroyasu Matsuoka) and Toho International Inc. (Headquarters: California, USA; President and CEO: Hiroshi Ueda) have provided information and images from their upcoming anime film, MY HERO ACADEMIA THE MOVIE: YOU’RE NEXT (僕のヒーローアカデミアTHE MOVIE ユアネクスト, Boku no Hīrō Akademia THE MOVIE Yua Nekusuto). The movie opens next month in Japan and this October in the United States.

INTRODUCTION

More than 100 million copies sold worldwide!
The latest in Weekly Shonen Jump's world-famous and highly-anticipated series!

Since Kohei Horikoshi began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump (published by Shueisha) in 2014, the comic series My Hero Academia, commonly known as "Hiroaka", has become an overwhelmingly popular series with a total circulation of over 100 million copies worldwide.

The story is set in a world where people with supernatural abilities called "Quirks" have become commonplace. The main character, Izuku Midoriya, commonly known as "Deku", aims to be the best hero who can save people with a smile, and grows up alongside his friends while facing off against criminals and enemies (villains) who abuse their "Quirks". This is a classic Jump hero action story centered around friendship, effort, and victory!

The TV anime series, which began in 2016, is currently airing its 7th season! Following the success of the first and second movies, the third, MY HERO ACADEMIA: WORLD HEROES' MISSION (僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ワールドヒーローズミッション, Boku no Hīrō Akademia THE MOVIE: Wārudo Hīrōzu Misshon), released in 2021, exceeded 3.42 billion yen in box office revenue, making it the No. 1 smash hit in the series' history! As the series continues to take the world by storm, the long-awaited fourth installment will finally hit the screens this summer.

STORY

You're next.

In a world where people with supernatural powers, or "Quirks," have become commonplace, All Might, the former No. 1 hero known as the "symbol of peace," uttered these words right after winning a deadly battle with the Emperor of Evil. All Might retired from his position as No. 1 Hero, passing his his will to be a hero down to Izuku and the other students in the Hero Course at U.A.

In the spring of their second year at U.A., an all-out war broke out between heroes and villains. Deku confronts Shigaraki Tomura, who has acquired a terrifying power, and they clash violently. Both heroes and villains suffered serious damage, and the battle came to a temporary end with Shigaraki's retreat, but the time for them to meet again in a decisive battle is fast approaching.

In a society devastated by the effects of this Paranormal Liberation War, a mysterious giant fortress suddenly appears, engulfing towns and people one after another. Then, a man who seems to be a "symbol of peace" appears before Izuku and his friends…

TOHO INTERNATIONAL REVEALS US PREMIERE DATE

Toho International Inc., the distributor behind GODZILLA MINUS ONE, will be releasing MY HERO ACADEMIA: YOU’RE NEXT in the US this fall! Premiering in theaters October 11, fans can experience the film through both English subtitle and dub releases. This is the first time for Toho International to distribute a Toho Animation label theatrical film in North America.

The North American premiere date was revealed this past weekend during a My Hero Academia Special Event at the 2024 Anime Expo in Los Angeles, where fans were shown an exclusive look at the first 15 minutes of the film. The panel featured voice talent from the film...

■ Daiki Yamashita (voice of Izuku Midoriya)

Daiki Yamashita made his voice acting debut in 2012. The following year, he starred as Rekka Shirogane in GAIST CRUSHER and Sakamichi Onoda in YOWAMUSHI PEDAL. He has voiced Izuku Midoriya in MY HERO ACADEMIA since 2016.

■ Kenta Miyake (voice of All Might)

Kenta Miyake made his voice acting debut in 1999. He has given life to many legendary characters, including Scar in FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: BROTHERHOOD, Muhammad Avdol in JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: STARDUST CRUSADERS, and, he’s played All Might in MY HERO ACADEMIA since 2016.

■ Mamoru Miyano (voice of Giulio Gandini)

A voice actor, actor, and singer, Mamoru Miyano made his voice acting debut in 2001. Since then, his performances in hit series like DEATH NOTE and MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 00 have earned him recognition as a leading talent. His upcoming notable roles include the original character Giulio Gandini in MY HERO ACADEMIA: YOU’RE NEXT.

■ Meru Nukumi (voice of Anna Scervino)

Meru Nukumi gained prominence as an exclusive model for Shogakukan's CanCam magazine. In July 2022, she made her debut as a leading actress in the film MY BOYFRIEND IN ORANGE; her performance earned her a Newcomer of the Year award at the 46th Japan Academy Film Awards. Further demonstrating her versatility, she voices the character of Anna Scervino in the upcoming anime film MY HERO ACADEMIA: YOU’RE NEXT.

Last December, Toho International scored a huge hit with GODZILLA MINUS ONE, their first attempt to theatrically distribute a feature film in North America. The knowledge gained from that effort is now being used to bring MY HERO ACADEMIA: YOU’RE NEXT to American cinemas this fall. Toho International has established a new business model of "in-house distribution in North America" to maximize profits from their films going forward.

Under the slogan of "Entertainment for YOU," Toho will continue their efforts to deliver their films to customers around the world as a global entertainment company.

DETAILS

Release Date: Friday, August 2, 2024 (Japan), Friday, October 11, 2024 (US)
Japanese Release Information: Roadshow at Toho Theaters Nationwide

■ Japanese Voice Cast

Izuku Midoriya: Daiki Yamashita 　
Katsumi Bakugo: Nobuhiko Okamoto
Shoto Todoroki: Yuki Kaji 　
Ochaco Uraraka: Ayane Sakura
Tenya Iida: Kaito Ishikawa
Endeavor: Tetsu Inada
Hawks: Yuichi Nakamura 　
Giulio Gandini: Mamoru Miyano 　
Anna Scervino: Meru Nukumi　
All Might/Dark Might: Kenta Miyake

■ Staff

Original Story, General Supervisor, Character Design: Kohei Horikoshi (serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump)
Director: Tensai Okamura
Adapted by Yosuke Kuroda
Main Character Design: Yoshihiko Magoe
Character Design/Main Animation Director: Yuki Hayashi
Chief Animation Director: Hitomi Odajima
Music: Yuki Hayashi
Sound Director: Masafumi Mima
Animation Advisor: Kenji Nagasaki
Animation Production: BONES
Theme Song: "Homunculus" by Vaundy (SDR/Sony Music Labels Inc.)

Production Committee: Toho, Yomiuri Telecasting, Shueisha, Bonds, NTV, Dentsu, Sony Music Entertainment, movic
Distributor: Toho (Japan), Toho International (US)

©2024 My Hero Academia the Movie Production Committee ©Kohei Horikoshi/Shueisha

About Toho Co. Ltd.

Toho Company provides high-quality entertainment to a wide range of customers through its film production, distribution, and exhibition business, which is solidly supported by its real estate business including the Shinjuku Toho Building and Hibiya Chante, animation production, DVD software production and sales, and TOHO Cinemas' efforts to expand its network of multiplex cinemas. Among these, "Godzilla," which has been around since 1954, is Toho's flagship IP that has many fans around the world and has been loved for many years.

About Toho International

Toho International, Inc., the Japanese studio’s U.S.-based subsidiary, has brought classic Godzilla, with 70 years of storytelling and monster mayhem, brand awareness and excitement to audiences around the world through a comprehensive licensing program spanning toys & collectibles, gaming, apparel, accessories, publishing, seasonal, housewares, food & beverage, and many more categories. With over 25 live-action films, numerous animated films and series, and more action-packed new content to come, Toho has captured the love and attention of Godzilla fans from all across the globe. Always-on content accessible across multiple streaming platforms has put Godzilla and other Toho monsters at the forefront of consumers' minds as the franchise gears up for an exciting next generation of storytelling and fandom.