“My Hero Academia breaks box office record with latest film”

In a breathtaking performance, My Hero Academia: You are next broke the franchise’s previous box office records. Since its release in Japan in August, the new film has grossed over 35 billion yen (approximately $250 million) and attracted 2.46 million viewers, according to reports at the time of writing.

While financial success was to be expected, the film’s exponential box office success may still surprise some You’re next achieved a 118% increase in profits compared to the previous theatrical release. My Hero Academia: World Heroes Mission (2021). The new film was released shortly before its final release in Japan My Hero Academiais the anime series opening in 488 theaters domestically, including 51 IMAX theaters. According to Japanese news site Oricon, the opening night alone attracted over 250,000 visitors and grossed nearly four billion yen.

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You’re next continues the adventures of main character Izuku “Deku” Midoriya and his fight to save the world from those who want to tear it apart. Although the series is based on the manga written by Kohei Horikoshi, this latest installment is an original story supervised by Horikoshi, set in the same timeline as the seventh season of the anime. As tensions rise between heroes and villains, the film leads to a climactic showdown that serves as a perfect companion piece to the action-packed seventh season.

The film’s distributor, Toho, expressed confidence that the film will continue to be successful and is aiming for a final box office total of over 40 billion yen. He explained: “My Hero Academia: You are next will be the highest grossing film of the series! Thank you for all your support! Let’s keep bringing Plus Ultra to theaters!” In addition to its record-breaking box office success, My Hero Academia: You are next has been well received by audiences and critics alike, with many praising its stunning animations and high-stakes combat. Although the manga and soon the anime series is coming to an end, You’re next proves that My Hero Academia still has the potential to rise higher than ever.

Source: Oricon