Danica Davidson
September 9, 2024 
The new My Hero Academia anime movie, My Hero Academia: You’re Next, is hitting American theaters on October 11. But there is an opportunity for some people to watch it in the U.S. before then! That’s because Beyond Fest is offering the North American premiere screening on October 6 at Hollywood’s Egyptian Theater.
The press release did not state if the movie at the event will be in Japanese or English, or if both versions will be offered. That said, two members of the Japanese cast will be in attendance — Daiki Yamashita (Izuku Midoriya) and Kenta Miyake (Izuku Midoriya and All Might).
Toho International is taking care of distribution. Director of Marketing at Toho International Stacy Burt remarked, “The North American release for My Hero Academia: You’re Next is right around the corner, and we’re thrilled to be partnering with Beyond Fest to welcome fans and celebrate the film in style at the beautiful Egyptian Theater. The combination of action and story are perfect for the big screen. Attendees who get to experience it first at Beyond Fest are in for a treat.”
My Hero Academia: You’re Next Subtitled Trailer
Beyond Fest founder Christian Parkes likewise stated, “It’s a true honor to have such a revered partner as Toho International at this year’s Beyond Fest, they represent everything we love in Cinema. My Hero Academia: You’re Next is absolutely electric, and being able to bring Daiki Yamashita and Kenta Miyake to the US is a dream for us all, it’s going to be an incredibly special event.”
Here is an official description for My Hero Academia: You’re Next:
My Hero Academia: You’re Next Synopsis
“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.
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.
“Next, it’s our turn!”
Source: Press release
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Danica Davidson is the author of the bestselling Manga Art for Beginners with artist Melanie Westin, plus its sequel, Manga Art for Everyone, and the first-of-its-kind manga chalk book Chalk Art Manga, both illustrated by professional Japanese mangaka Rena Saiya. Check out her other comics and books at www.danicadavidson.com.
