New My Hero Academia Movie Villain: Perfect Choice After All Might’s Words About Deku

The latest My Hero Academia film, “You’re Next,”has recently premiered a few stills alongside the airing of the seventh season’s first episode. The movie is set to debut exclusively in Japanese theaters on August 2, 2024.

This upcoming film will mark the fourth installment in the My Hero Academia franchise and will introduce Dark Might, a villain influenced by All Might’s battle in Kamino, as the main antagonist.

Compared to the other movies, this one has the potential to offer a more intimate and direct conflict, which has piqued the interest of fans.

Please be advised that this article contains spoilers for the My Hero Academia series.

New My Hero Academia Film to Focus on Internal Struggles

For some time now, All Might has been diligently preparing Deku to take over as his successor. Deku has consistently demonstrated his worthiness to become the next No. 1 Hero. All Might, who has been the symbol of peace for many years, has successfully promoted his ideals and sense of justice, greatly contributing to the stability of society.

During his battle with All For One in Kamino, All Might’s passing of the torch to Izuku after defeating the villain became one of his most significant moments as a hero.

The previews for the upcoming My Hero Academia film have consistently hinted that the primary antagonist was influenced by the Kamino Ward battle and has assumed the likeness of All Might.

Despite the lack of complete understanding of the motives, it can be attributed to the new antagonist’s twisted interpretation of All Might and his beliefs.

All Might as shown in the anime (Image via Studio Bones)

Despite being All Might’s rightful successor and biggest admirer, Deku would undoubtedly view the emergence of this new villain as a tarnish on All Might’s reputation and the values he embodied.

Based on the trailers, Dark Might’s ultimate goal is to bring about a new era by annihilating the existing one and taking his place as the dominant figure in the new era.

The rivalry between Deku and Dark Might will be heightened by their comparable beginnings. The trailer reveals that Dark Might’s origins trace back to the Kamino Ward clash, which also signified All Might’s confrontation with All For One and his subsequent retirement, paving the way for Izuku to take on the mantle.

Deku as shown in the anime (Image via Studio Bones)

Dark Might’s very existence represents a twisted interpretation of a crucial moment shared between All Might and Deku. In the upcoming My Hero Academia film, Deku’s triumph over Dark Might will symbolize his unwavering commitment to his beliefs and his admiration for his role models.

Final Thoughts

The previous My Hero Academia films have primarily centered around antagonists who presented grave dangers to the world, inciting clashes with the main characters.

However, it seems that the upcoming My Hero Academia movie will center around a more intimate clash between Deku and Dark Might. Its position within the established storyline of the series has yet to be confirmed.