My Hero Academia: You're Next Film Adds Mamoru Miyano, Meru Nukumi to Voice Cast!
The official website for the upcoming My Hero Academia film, My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: You're Next, has announced two new cast members joining the project. Mamoru Miyano and Meru Nukumi will lend their voices to the original characters created for the film.
Who is Mamoru Miyano?
Mamoru Miyano, a renowned voice actor known for roles like Light Yagami in Death Note and Ling Yao in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, will portray Giulio Gandini. The website describes Giulio as a butler serving the Scervino family. An image from the film's Twitter account showcases him in a classic butler uniform, hinting at a potentially prominent role within the Scervino household.
Meru Nukumi, a newcomer to the voice acting scene, will portray Anna Scervino, the daughter of the Scervino family. Another image provided by the film's Twitter account depicts Anna with vibrant pink hair and a determined expression. While details about her personality and role in the story remain undisclosed, her inclusion suggests the Scervino family might play a significant part in the film's narrative.
My Hero Academia Movie Release Date
Scheduled for release on August 2nd, My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: You're Next boasts a team of returning veterans behind the scenes. Tensai Okamura, known for directing Darker than Black, serves as the film's director at the renowned animation studio BONES. Fans can expect familiar names like screenwriter Yōsuke Kuroda, character designer Yoshihiko Umakoshi, and composer Yuki Hayashi to maintain the My Hero Academia aesthetic and storytelling quality.
The film's original story will take place concurrently with the ongoing events of the My Hero Academia television series. Set in a world struggling with the collapse of a once-peaceful society, the film introduces a mysterious giant fortress and a man with a striking resemblance to the former "Symbol of Peace," All Might.
My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: You're Next marks the franchise's fourth film installment. The previous three films, My Hero Academia: Two Heroes, My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising, and My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: World Heroes' Mission, all achieved critical and commercial success. World Heroes' Mission, in particular, grossed over $10 million in the United States alone, solidifying the franchise's global popularity.
With a captivating premise, a seasoned production team, and exciting new cast members, My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: You're Next promises to be another thrilling chapter in the ongoing saga of Deku and his fellow heroes. Fans eagerly await August 2nd to witness this original story unfold.