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My Hero Academia: You're Next
Movie

My Hero Academia: You're Next

2024 • Animation, Action, Adventure

Woke Score
1.4
out of 10

Plot

Deku, Bakugo, Todoroki and the rest of U.A. High Class 1-A must face off against Dark Might and the obscure crime organisation under his control, the Gollini Family.

Overall Series Review

The film continues the franchise's tradition of focusing on clear-cut heroic ideals against villainous distortion. The plot centers on Izuku Midoriya and Class 1-A upholding the legacy of All Might against Dark Might, an evil imitator whose philosophy is 'might makes right.' The narrative is a straightforward battle between good and evil, with the central conflict revolving around the ideological question of what constitutes a true Symbol of Peace. Character development is based entirely on merit, power, and moral integrity. The movie operates as an action-focused shonen narrative, placing its emphasis on spectacular fights, the evolution of Quirks, and the universal morality of saving the innocent and restoring a devastated world.

Categorical Breakdown

Identity Politics1/10

The narrative places the value of a character entirely on their power, their heart, and their commitment to the universal ideal of heroism. The story is an ideological fight, not a lecture on intersectional hierarchy or privilege. The diverse cast of characters from Class 1-A and the pro heroes are judged solely by their actions and their growth as heroes. There is no vilification of any immutable characteristic.

Oikophobia1/10

The central mission of the heroes is to protect and restore the devastated nation of Japan. Dark Might is depicted as a domestic threat who must be defeated to save the society. The film upholds the founding ideals of the superhero society established by All Might, viewing institutions and heroic ideals as shields against chaos. There is no element of civilizational self-hatred or demonization of heritage.

Feminism2/10

Female characters like Uraraka and Mirko are actively engaged in combat, displaying strength and heroism alongside the male characters. They are part of an ensemble cast where power and merit are gender-neutral factors. The movie does not introduce 'Girl Boss' tropes that emasculate men for effect. Dream sequences for characters feature a range of personal desires, including a positive view of family and a rejection of career-as-sole-fulfillment as a central theme.

LGBTQ+1/10

The story contains no overt themes or lectures regarding sexual ideology, gender theory, or the deconstruction of the nuclear family. The focus remains on the action and the universal battle between heroes and villains. Traditional male-female pairing and a desire for family life, as seen in character dream sequences, are treated as normal and private elements, not subjects for public political discourse.

Anti-Theism2/10

The conflict is purely moral, focusing on the objective truth of selfless heroism versus selfish power. Dark Might's philosophy of 'might makes right' is framed as unambiguously evil, reinforcing an objective moral law. The movie does not contain any religious themes or figures, therefore it contains no hostility toward them. Faith or traditional religion is not a factor in the plot.