My Hero Academia: You’re Next New York Premiere

『僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ユアネクスト』
Boku no Hiro Akademia THE MOVIE Yua Nekusuto

This special event is in partnership with Toho International and Animation.

My Hero Academia is one of the most popular anime on the planet. Based on a manga by Kohei Horikoshi, it tells the story of Izuku Midoriya, a boy without powers who enrolls in a prestigious high school for superheroes in training. Acclaimed for its Japanese take on the American superhero genre, its positive themes of hope, duty and friendship, and its complex ensemble cast, the My Hero Academia story is told across over 40 volumes of manga and over 150 anime episodes, and Japan Society and Toho Animation are now proud to invite you to the New York Premiere of the newest My Hero Academia film where you can see My Hero Academia: You’re Next in a whole new light with an Immersive Light Stick Cheer Screening – the first of its kind outside of Japan! 

At this special interactive event, often called a “cheer screening” in Japan, attendees are encouraged to laugh, applaud and cheer along with their favorite heroes, and all attendees at this special evening will receive an exclusive My Hero Academia: You’re Next light stick that automatically reacts to the film and is yours to keep as a souvenir from the event. Join your fellow MHA fans and cheer on your favorite heroes as a dazzling light show accompanies the on-screen action. 

About My Hero Academia: You’re Next
“Next, it’s your turn!” Those were the words All Might, the Symbol of Peace and the world’s No. 1 hero, let out after using the last of his power to defeat All For One, the Symbol of Evil. Now, Deku and his Hero Course classmates at U.A. High School are determined to carry on his will as heroes, but Japan is soon devastated by an all-out battle when a mysterious man appears. He presents himself as the one to replace All Might, but despite resembling All Might in appearance, his ideals couldn’t be more different. Will Deku, Bakugo, Todoroki and the rest of U.A. High Class 1-A be able to protect the world by putting an end to Dark Might?

About the My Hero Academia: You’re Next Light Stick
My Hero Academia: You’re Next light sticks are exclusive to Toho Animation’s limited Immersive Light Stick Cheer Screenings. Made in Japan and branded with the film logo both on the stick and the custom wrist strap, it’s a unique memento from this special fan experience.

How Does It Work?
The My Hero Academia: You’re Next light stick is programmed to react to the film’s audio, automatically changing colors to match each moment. There’s nothing to configure, simply turn it on and enjoy the show. 

Do I Get To Keep The Light Stick?
Yes, the light stick is yours to keep after the film and can be manually used like any other standard light stick or pen light.

What is a Cheer Screening?
In Japan, cheer screenings (or 応援上映 / ouen joei) are fan events that encourage audience participation often through cheering, singing, clapping and bringing other common concert items like light sticks into the theater. It’s an opportunity to connect with fellow fans while experiencing a movie in a concert-like setting.

About My Hero Academia
My Hero Academia is an anime series based on the popular comic by Kohei Horikoshi. It is set in a world where about eighty percent of the population has a superpowered Quirk. Heroes protect people and society from accidents, disasters and villains – criminals who use their Quirks for evil. The story of Izuku Midoriya and his classmates at U.A. High School and their growth, fights and friendship unfolds as they aim to become heroes. The anime series is currently on its seventh season and the fourth theatrical film, My Hero Academia: You’re Next, is coming to theaters in the U.S. and Canada starting October 11.

Dir. Tensai Okamura, 2024, 110 min., DCP, color, in Japanese with English subtitles. With Daiki Yamashita, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Kenta Miyake.

© 2024 My Hero Academia The Movie Project　© K. Horikoshi/Shueisha.

Japan Society programs are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Film programs are generously supported by ORIX Corporation USA, public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, Anime NYC and Yen Press. Endowment support is provided by the Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest Endowment Fund and The John and Miyoko Davey Endowment Fund. Additional season support is provided by The Globus Family, George P. Hirose, David Toberisky, Joseph Rajaratnam and Dharshini Iolanthe Sivakumaran, and Film Circle members.

Transportation assistance is provided by Japan Airlines, the official Japanese airline sponsor of Japan Society Film Program. Housing assistance is provided by the Prince Kitano New York, the official hotel sponsor of Japan Society Film Program.