The anime franchise has a long tradition of creating films that can exist outside of the main continuity or intertwine with the main plot.
For example, Dragon Ball Z often produces non-canon films, while One Piece creates films that retell important events in the series.
However, My Hero Academia integrates its films within its main continuity, allowing characters introduced in the films to potentially appear in the main series. This integration is evident as the manga approaches its climax, with key characters from the film returning.
Spoiler alert: This discussion covers the latest developments in My Hero Academia's manga, specifically Chapter 423.
My Hero Academia Chapter 423 has many cameos in the movie
In the final season of My Hero Academia, the stakes have been raised higher than ever. Izuku Midoriya, also known as Deku, made a desperate gamble by transferring many of the Relics of One For All to Shigaraki in an attempt to defeat the ultimate villain;
All for one. Despite losing much of his power, Deku still charges headlong into battle, drawing strength and encouragement from the wider Hero Association, which includes several familiar faces from the My Hero Academia films.
In Chapter 422, Deku receives important support from the masses, strengthening his resolve to ensure a future where everyone can smile. This chapter features the return of Rody Soul from the movie *My Hero Academia: World Heroes Mission* and Melissa Shield from *My Hero Academia: Two Heroes*.
Although these characters are not directly involved in the ongoing battle, their participation shows creator Kohei Horikoshi's intention to acknowledge their importance before the series' finale.
Additionally, the series continues to expand its cinematic universe with the upcoming film *My Hero Academia: You're Next*, scheduled for release in Japan on August 2. In this film, Class 1-A faces a villain dubbed “Dark Might”, who bears a striking resemblance to the former Symbol of Peace, All Might.
While there's still no confirmed North American release date, based on the pattern of previous films making their way to the West, *You're Next* will likely follow suit.
The seamless integration of the film's characters into the main plot not only enriches the story, but also gives fans a cohesive and expanded universe, bridging the gap between the series and its projects. its cinema project.
