Boku no Hero Academia the Movie 4: You're Next Episode 1 Discussion

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Aug 14, 2024 1:39 PM

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Watched the movie in Shinjuku last Thursday. The best action climax of all movies in my eyes. Music was really good too and Rody V2 has hella drip

Aug 18, 2024 3:04 AM

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Saw it in Kochi City, enjoyable movie. Despite the ending fight feeling tacted-on, the visuals were jawdropping good. The main villian was fun but underdeveloped, something that can apply even more so for his lackeys. As a MHA fan, it scratched all the itches that it need to.

Sep 9, 2024 12:51 AM

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will never understand why they keep pumping out these garb ass movies w crazy animation instead of tryna make the show look good. some good eps here n there but it’s jus not what it used to be. take me back to s2 mha

Sep 27, 2024 8:45 PM

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I saw a clip on Twitter of the Yutaka Nakamura fight. Looks insane - no wonder we haven't seen him in ages.

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Sep 28, 2024 12:57 AM

Old_School_Akira

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yg said:
take me back to s2 mha

Writing wise that will never happen.
Animation wise it all ready happen.

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Sep 29, 2024 6:26 AM

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yg said:
take me back to s2 mha

Writing wise that will never happen.
Animation wise it all ready happen.

@Old_School_Akira new episode was tuff ibr

Oct 1, 2024 1:04 AM

jayesh

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Does anyone know if I can watch this with people who haven't seen the show?

Oct 2, 2024 6:08 AM

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Just watched the films in cinema here in HK and boy, this movie slapped! Incredible action sequences with lacklustre story, just your typical Shounen film in all fairness but the audiovisual experience and the whole romantic idea of two introduced characters was pretty amusing, imo.

All Might to Dark Might - That's possibly the silliest idea, xD. Movie 3 for me was too uneventful in periods and Movie 2 had that whole transfer AFO power but this didn't have much of that, which was helpful truly. I was hoping we'd see some more creativity and depth put into the villains though, the Mafia background could've added so much more to the story but it just ended up being there for the sake of being there.

This was like the Stampede movie of the OP franchise with fewer grand battles and epic moments. I don't know why I'm comparing it this way but it just struck me when the ED credits started rolling in. Generous 7/10, super feast for the eyes and overall half-decent experience.

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Oct 11, 2024 3:51 AM

a0i-kun

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watched this in cinema tonight! animation went CRAZY

story went about as expected, and i didn’t care for the villain, but damn it looked great

8/10

Oct 13, 2024 10:20 AM

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Dartsy01

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I watched it today in cinema the animation ín climax went to power point lvl

Oct 14, 2024 12:29 PM

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Yabyte

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Deku needs to learn more states. St Louis ain't even a state but that combo attack was dope. The end fight was awesome for a few minutes. Everything else was meh. My favorite movie is still Two Heroes. Every movie after that haven't came close to the bar it set as far as the last fight goes imo.

Oct 14, 2024 6:22 PM

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oozePOP

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Awesome movie that isn't entirely important for the main plot of the story but is a fun little side quest. Good watch.

Oct 17, 2024 3:19 PM

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This is the only MHA movie that I've been able to catch in theaters... and, honestly, I'm a bit disappointed about that 'cause I feel like out of the 4 movies, this was the weakest one overall.

It wasn't bad, but considering that this might be the last MHA movie we ever get, I was expecting more out of it.

Oct 19, 2024 12:28 PM

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I've seen all MHA films on the big screen (with the exception of the first one) and as always, I had a great time!

These films really know how to get you on the edge of your seat and how to do explosive and intense climaxes with spectacular animation and this one is no exception.

While I don't think I would say that this is the best MHA film (the 3rd is probably my favourite), I still had a blast with this and the side story with Julio and Anna was touching.

If you're a MHA fan, you're probably going to really enjoy this one.

It's sad to know (having finished season 7) that there is only one season left of this series and this is probably the last film too. I've had a great time with the franchise since 2019. MHA, you will be missed.

9/10.

Oct 19, 2024 1:53 PM

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jas-samaaa

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Was okk not the biggest mha fan anymore but cool fights, I mean predictable plot with dark might

Nov 5, 2024 8:26 PM

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They could have done more to build the relationship of Julio and Deku. This was fun though.

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Nov 6, 2024 3:45 AM

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I really wasn't immersed nor felt any real drama from the new characters
they played it really safe and didn't bother to explore the characters that well for the pay off they think they gave us
as for the animation... apart from the last fights... there was no continuous fight scenes and they really had to sacrifice some fight scenes to be done offscreen. it's a stark contrast to movie 3 where it was all action nonstop
dark might is more annoying and caricature of "mafia" rather than anything deep. his mimicry of all might was also shallow and lacked better philosophy of why All Might is a symbol of peace
imagine deku, bakugo, and shoto being those apple fanboys shitting on android. opinions of the bias is no credible wisdom

BUT THAT LAST FIGHT ANIMATION THO 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

ALL IS FORGIVEN. WOULD REWATCH SLOP IF I HAD MONEY, JUST FOR THAT.

also did they try to make tsukuyomi part of the big 3 🤣🤣🤣 GET OUT 🗣🗣🗣 him being saved by hawks is the cherry on top 😭😭 bro can't be in the inner circle.

Nov 7, 2024 1:55 AM

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For the longest time MHA movies were inferior to its TV counterpart (I watch them all in cinema). But this movie is actually the first one that, dare I say, at least equivalent to the TV version. This is very high compliment from me because I love the TV version so much, especially its latest season.

I think the highlight is the dialogueless fight scene, in which Deku and Baku stop yelling and just go along the flow with Todoroki. Just let the audiovisual department does its job, and you can trust Studio Bones for this.

Feb 20, 3:15 PM

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deg

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dark might is a cool villain his alchemy quirk is overpowered as fuck

the climax fight between dark might and the main trio deku, bakugo and todoroki is great too

Feb 24, 9:31 PM

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I was hyped for this movie and I’m glad that I finally got to see it! I will say though that Dark Might, real name Valdo Gollini, isn't as interesting as he seems in the trailer. He’s just a knockoff All Might that needed Anna Scervino’s Over Modification to actually be relevant. To be fair, it did take Class 1-A’s Big Three to take him down. Speaking of Big 3, I’m surprised that Nejire and Tamaki didn’t make an appearance at all, but Mirio did.

I like the mystery this movie gives us in the beginning. We see this cyborg dude, Giulio Gandini who’s after Anna and trying to kill her, and then we have the Gollini Family that’s somehow using her to accomplish their twisted objectives. We don’t know why or how, but we know that Anna is the key to their power. When Valdo shows up talking about becoming the new Symbol of Peace, Deku is quick to fight back against that idea and he does so throughout the movie, with Katsuki and Shoto expressing in the end how much of an impact that All Might has had on society and why he was the Symbol, and Valdo thinking that he can take that mantle is just ridiculous. Then he takes on the name Dark Might because he’s CRINGE. Imagine relying on a random civilian’s power to actually be a relevant threat. Now that I mention it, Shigaraki and AFO are threats because of other peoples’ powers, but Shigaraki’s Decay is a threat by itself so he gets a pass.

I like how Class 1-A were split into groups, but then they converged at specific points, to then split up again. There was a lot of movement in a sense that kept things interesting throughout the movie, and it’s not a shock that Giulio played a significant role, similar to Rody Soul in the previous movie. It seems that Anna likely has feelings for Giulio and they’ll live happily ever after, and it’s thanks to Giulio that she can now live a normal life and never have to worry about her power giving her seizures. Honestly with a power like that, I’m shocked that AFO never tried retrieving it, because in his hands it would be unstoppable. I mean look what the Gollini Family were able to do.

That reminds me, I like how the vestiges of One For All came in the clutch and helped Deku to break everyone out of the woman’s hypnosis, and she got her just desserts when Giulio’s support gear instinctively clapped her cheeks (and I don’t even have to say NO HOMO for this).

That three way attack with the You Say Run OST was sick, especially with Deku using every Smash-attack that he has. I believe Carolina Smash is new, but every other one is something that he’s done before. I was shocked that it wasn’t over at that point and they still needed to fight Valdo due to his obsession with power and not truly understanding that All Might was feared by villains due to his strength. He was a wall that couldn’t be broken. Yeah they feared his power, but it’s his strength of character that gives him the edge. He’s a true hero, which is why Stain respects him.

Deku and his classmates giving Giulio that pep talk was beautiful. I thought it was just gonna be Deku, but everybody else gave that push to get him to understand that she can be saved without her having to die.

Bakugo taking the lead was a shock to me because if anybody, I thought Deku would take charge for the class. Everybody followed him though and he referred to all of them by name instead of insulting nicknames like “Acid Girl”. That was obviously a showcase of how much Bakugo has changed.

Everybody played their part and that ending was enticing. We know this takes place before the big battle with Shigaraki in Season 7 (likely between S6 and S7). Chances are this movie is canon given that the other three movies are (due to characters from that movie being mentioned and/or physically appearing in Season 7).

I don’t know if this will be the last movie, but it was good. Would I say it’s the best one so far…. Debatable. This one ended similarly with World Heroes with the aspect of Giulio being the real hero here, stopping Anna’s quirk once and for all, and Rody Soul came in clutch in the last one.

I can’t wait for more!

Feb 24, 9:32 PM

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dark might is a cool villain his alchemy quirk is overpowered as fuck

the climax fight between dark might and the main trio deku, bakugo and todoroki is great too

@deg His Alchemy was only that powerful because of Anna's enhancements.

Feb 24, 9:33 PM

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Awesome movie that isn't entirely important for the main plot of the story but is a fun little side quest. Good watch.

@oozePOP Chances are it will be canon since the other 3 are (proof being characters from the first three movies being physically present and/or mentioned).

Feb 24, 9:34 PM

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Does anyone know if I can watch this with people who haven't seen the show?

@jayesh This takes place after Season 6 so I wouldn't suggest watching it.

Feb 26, 1:32 PM

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this was absolute cinema for me
animation went above and beyond my expectations 🔥

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Feb 27, 8:33 AM

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akano

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Only watched the movie this week. There was some set up and character for the original characters but the anime part of the story is barely holding together. The last part of the movie is pure fun which the anime doesn't get as much. I had a day window to see in cinema 19 days prior( had only released in my country in January) but I waited for the digital copy. Really enjoyed my favourite characters going plus ultra. The animation is the best of the 4 movies. There is some character writing inconsistency with the portrayal of them in anime. World building and writing problems. Missed opportunities for Hawks, Tokoyami, Kaminari, Iida, Edgshot, ryukuu, Shishido, redriot, pinky, uravity etc. World heroes spoiled season 6 special movies somewhat before it aired while You're next could have used the new awesome moves from season 7 as some episodes already aired but decided not to, why. Gollani is overhaul, Guilio is Eraser and Anna is Eri basically. They even have nomu copies. There is a Guilio Anna Romance plot but Anna was a kid when Almost adult Guilio became her butler. And the magic City getting annihilated by heroes which absorbed actual Japan is a bit of oversight The women are animated drawn beautifully here. Music is always top notch even if it's not as good as earlier albums. I liked the Italian instruments specially for the music. They could make a 5th movie still. There will be people in future who watch you're next after season 6 or season 7 depending what they know. Side note, You're next barely has any Anna dialogue or character and is basically "unconscious girl getting felt continuously the movie"

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Mar 1, 12:03 AM

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Yukine_Yagami

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Whenever Deku starts to dance in colourful pixels, YOU'RE DOOMED!

Mar 3, 7:20 AM

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eKilluaZiP

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Came for the sakuga, And The movie Delivered!🔥

Mar 4, 12:13 PM

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Regular_Viewer

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Alright story but the animation/visuals were an eye orgasm :D

7/10

Mar 5, 8:16 PM

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PettankoLover

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Very mid, boring setting, boring villains with boring quirks, the only thing i liked was that a bunch of heroes were present but other than that...

Mar 9, 11:04 PM

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That was a feast for the eyes. The story was nothing special but the animation was state of the art, and I don't think even Ufotable could've done any better. 7/10 overall. If the villain was a better man then maybe this could've been a proper re-watchable action flick. Bro never grew up from the 20 minute mark we met him. Anna and Giulio were an alright couple, basically every "Butler story" ever.

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Mar 10, 3:32 AM

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I guess this was ok. A bit weak compared to the other films. Guilio was at least an enjoyable character but I didn't care at all for the villain. Fights were a bit weak with a lot of fodder fights.

Mar 12, 9:58 PM

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It was an enjoyable movie. It was quite fun to see Prime All Might fight against Deku, Kachan, and Shoto; even though it wasn't the real All Might, it was still cool to see.

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