About My Hero Academia: Two Heroes

My Hero Academia: Two Heroes is an anime feature film tied to the popular series 'My Hero Academia'. The movie was released in 2018 and received positive reviews for its engaging plot and charismatic characters. The plot revolves around the lead character Izuku Midoriya and All Might, his mentor, who receive an invitation to an isolated island designed for scientists to research quirks, the superpowers of the universe. However, their pleasant excursion quickly turns into a quest to save the day when the island's security system is hijacked and all the inhabitants are taken hostage.

Making / Production

The film was produced by the leading animation studio in Japan, Bones Studio, and directed by Kenji Nagasaki. It adapts the shonen manga written by Kohei Horikoshi, adding more depth to the characters and the My Hero Academia universe. The screenplay was written by Yosuke Kuroda who also is responsible for the screenplay of the main series.

Actors

• Daiki Yamashita: The voice behind Izuku Midoriya, the main protagonist of the series, who brought emotions and determination of the character into life, giving a stirring performance.
• Kenta Miyake: Kenta voices All Might, mentor of Midoriya, perfectly translating the strength and charisma of the character.
• Mirai Shida: She lends her voice for Melissa Shield, a key character in this movie, with a performance that made the character appealing and memorable.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie made #10 in highest-grossing domestic films in Japan in its opening week.
• It is the first movie in the 'My Hero Academia' franchise.
• The film received a limited theatrical run in both subtitled and dubbed versions.

Quotes

• "A hero's job is to risk his life to... turn his promises into a reality." - All Might
• "The stronger the light... the darker the shadows." - David Shield
• "I cannot simply stand by and watch as people lose their lives..." - Izuku Midoriya

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's original score composed by Yuki Hayashi perfectly complements the anime's action-packed sequences and emotional moments.
• The theme song titled "Long Hope Philia" is performed by Masaki Suda, and its beautiful melody captures the heart of the film's narrative.
• The upbeat "Might+U" is another highlight from the film's soundtrack.