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"My Hero Academia Movie: Kenta Miyake Plays Dark Might, a Villain Mirroring All Might - 'A Tremendously Challenging Dual Role'" [Video Released]

The second special preview video for the new "My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: You're Next" movie (to be released on August 2) has been unveiled, showing a glimpse of the villain that will stand in the way of the protagonist Deku and his friends. Kenta Miyake, the voice actor for All Might, takes on a dual role as the mysterious man "Dark Might," a villain resembling All Might.


"My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: You're Next" (C) 2024 "My Hero Academia THE MOVIE" Production Committee (C) Kohei Horikoshi / Shueisha

"My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: You're Next" (C) 2024 "My Hero Academia THE MOVIE" Production Committee (C) Kohei Horikoshi / Shueisha


The newly revealed footage begins with unsettling words from a man whose voice and appearance closely resemble All Might, the "Symbol of Peace," a full reveal not seen in the first trailer and special preview. It depicts the pro heroes facing a giant fortress hovering over a crumbling city, and members of Class 1-A, including Deku, Bakugo, and Todoroki, fighting to save the fleeing populace. Additionally, several mysterious new characters unique to the movie make an appearance. And at the end, in response to Deku's words, "You are not All Might...!" the All Might-like villain replies, "Dark Might. The name of a new symbol." What are the motives and true identity of "Dark Might"?

Kenta Miyake voices the mysterious man "Dark Might" in addition to All Might, taking on a dual role. Miyake, who has been voicing the hero All Might, known as the "Symbol of Peace" since the anime series began, expressed his thoughts on playing a villain for the first time in this movie: "I was surprised to be assigned the voice for both roles this time. And one of them is a villain , named 'Dark Might'... It's an incredibly heavy trial for me. However, standing on both the hero and villain sides has given me a new perspective, and I am greatly excited. I hope everyone will experience the impact of the mysterious villain 'Dark Might' in theaters! Yes, next... it's my turn."


"My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: You're Next" (C) 2024 "My Hero Academia THE MOVIE" Production Committee (C) Kohei Horikoshi / Shueisha

"My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: You're Next" (C) 2024 "My Hero Academia THE MOVIE" Production Committee (C) Kohei Horikoshi / Shueisha


The movie features an original story supervised by the original creator Kohei Horikoshi, including character designs, set in the same timeline as the TV anime's seventh season, which begins broadcasting on May 4. It depicts a society ravaged by the battle between heroes and villains , with escapees from a villain containment facility spreading chaos. Just before the final showdown between the protagonist Izuku Midoriya (Deku) and the villains , a major event shakes the world.

The original work is a popular manga that has surpassed a total circulation of 100 million copies. Set in a world where people with supernatural abilities known as "Quirks" are the norm, the story follows the protagonist, Izuku Midoriya (Deku), as he strives to become a "Hero" who protects society and combats criminals who misuse their Quirks, growing alongside his peers at the prestigious hero academy, U.A. High School.

Serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" since July 2014, the first season of the TV anime started in April 2016, and movies have also been released. The seventh season of the TV anime is set to broadcast from May 4th.