Yes, All the My Hero Academia Movies are canon but they do feature many core characters of the anime series.
My Hero Academia, by Kohei Horikoshi, is an anime and manga series following Izuku Midoriya, a powerless boy in a superpowered world. Despite his limitations, he strives to become a hero like his idol, All Might, and is admitted to U.A. High School to achieve his goal.
Along the way, Izuku makes friends and allies, including Katsuki Bakugo, Ochaco Uraraka, and Tenya Lida, while confronting villains like Tomura Shigaraki and All For One. My Hero Academia is an inspiring story about friendship, courage, and the power of self-belief.
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How the My Hero Academia movies fit with the main story?
1. My Hero Academia: Two Heroes
Release Date: July 5, 2018
The Two Heroes movie is the first canon movie of the My Hero Academia series, which followed the story of the 1st year students of My Hero Academia who went to I-Island to participate in a hero convention. It also showed some parts of All Might's past and the present, such as how he fought against the Villain alongside Deku.
2. My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising
Release Date: December 20, 2019
Source: Sony Pictures Entertainment
The Heroes Rising movie of My Hero Academia is one of the best among them because it has a great storyline and amazing fighting scenes. Fans love this movie because the fighting scene where Bakugo and Midoriya work together to defeat the main villain of the movie Nine is amazing.
3. My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission
Release Date: August 6, 2021
Source: AnimeSelect
In My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission, the main villains of the movie Flect Turn, who leads a cult that wants to make everyone quirks less so they can rule over the world, are stopped by U.A. High students and the main roles are e played by Deku, Katsuki, and Shoto. The other main hero of the movie is Pino and Rody.
4. My Hero Academia: You’re Next
Source: AnimeSelect
As per the official news, the fourth movie of My Hero Academia will be released on August 2, 2024. However, it was announced on January 29, 2024 that it will be about the All Might followers, who plays the role of the main villain.
Although these movies are not strictly mandatory for grasping the core plot of My Hero Academia, they undeniably enrich the overall experience for dedicated fans. They provide additional depth, fascinating character interactions, and exhilarating action sequences, further cementing the series' reputation as one of the most captivating and beloved superhero franchises in recent memory.
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FAQ's On if the My Hero Academia movies canon
A. Yes, the My Hero Academia movies are considered canon and integral parts of the overall story and lore of the franchise.
A. The movies offer valuable insights into the characters' dynamics, expand the lore, and provide exciting opportunities for character development and growth.
A. All three My Hero Academia movies are considered canon.
A. While the movies are not mandatory for understanding the core plot of My Hero Academia, they significantly enhance the overall experience for dedicated fans.
A: The first My Hero Academia movie, titled "My Hero Academia: Two Heroes," was released on July 5, 2018.
A: The second movie, "My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising," premiered on December 20, 2019.
