My Hero Academia: You’re Next Film Promises THIS Unexpected Role For Bakugo

As a die-hard fan of My Hero Academia, I can’t contain my excitement for the upcoming film, “My Hero Academia: You’re Next.” The latest interview with voice actor Nobuhiko Okamoto, who brings Bakugo to life, has me on the edge of my seat!


My Hero Academia, a widely beloved comic series published in Weekly Shonen Jump, has surpassed 100 million copies in sales around the world. Starting this Friday, August 2nd, the latest film, titled “My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: Your Next,” will be available nationwide. In an exclusive interview, lead voice actors Yamashita Daiki, Okamoto Nobuhiko, and Sakura Ayane shared some intriguing tales from their recording sessions. Notably, Bakugo’s voice actor has hinted at the emotional depth of his role.

My Hero Academia: You’re Next voice actor teases Bakugo’s unexpected role

I can’t contain my excitement as I eagerly anticipate the return of My Hero Academia to Japanese theaters next month! With season seven already under our belts, I can hardly wait to see what the fourth film, My Hero Academia: You’re Next, has in store for us. And if a recent interview with Kappei Yamaguchi, the voice actor behind Bakugo, is any indication, we’re in for an emotional rollercoaster. He dropped some tantalizing hints about his character’s role in the movie, leaving fans like me eagerly speculating about what lies ahead.

As a dedicated fan and follower, I’m excited to share with you some insights from Nobuhiko Okamoto himself, as revealed in an interview with MORE Magazine in Japan. When the topic of the new My Hero Academia film came up, Okamoto couldn’t help but discuss the significant growth of his beloved character, Bakugo. He broke down three key ways that Bakugo has evolved in the series: You’re Next, and a lot of this transformation seems to be internal.

“There are three changes to Bakugo. First, the Howitzer Impact has become cooler. It is so powerful. Second, there is a scene where he cares about Deku. There have never been many scenes like that to date. So I felt he really cares about Deku here. Of course, there are scenes in which the two join hands in the second movie… It feels a little different here than before. I felt [Bakugo’s] growth,” the voice actor explained.

He added, “The third point is maintaining an equal balance. In this new storyline, there are several instances where he expresses his thoughts aloud. I believe this portrays the classic Kacchan that long-time fans of My Hero Academia will recognize. I think it’s become clear that Bakugo has exhibited this new aspect of himself.”

I can’t help but be in awe of Bakugo’s power in the film, it’s truly amazing! But what has really grabbed my attention is his internal development. In comparison to season one, his bond with Deku and his “Save to Win” mindset have seen remarkable progress. It’s fascinating to witness this new side of Dynamight, making “My Hero Academia: You’re Next” a must-watch for devoted fans like myself.

A brief about Katsuki Bakugo 

Katsuki Bakugo, nicknamed “Kacchan,” is a pupil at U.A. High School’s Class 1-A, aiming to be a Pro Hero. He holds the role of second lead in the storyline. Initially blunt, arrogant, and quick-tempered, Katsuki has an abrasive demeanor, especially at the outset. His unheroic conduct stretches back to his early years when he tormented Izuku Midoriya, a Quirkless boy, mercilessly. Katsuki displayed an excessive pride in his Explosion Quirk and belittled those around him, frequently boasting about defeating his entire middle school class single-handedly.

He was very hostile towards Izuku due to Izuku being quirkless in the past. Without having a quirk himself, he mockingly called Izuku ‘Deku.’ He tried to prevent Izuku from applying to U.A. High School and got angry when they both got accepted.

Katsuki ranks among the strongest students in Class 1-A, demonstrated through his third place finish in the Quirk Capture Test, first place in the U.A. Entry Exam, the highest number of villain points, and victory at the U.A. Sports Festival. Katsuki’s combat approach is characterized by a full-throttle offense. He utilizes his Quirk’s thrusting capabilities to bridge the gap between himself and opponents, followed by an intense barrage of close-range assaults, typically initiated with a powerful right hook.

Katsuki has the power to harness his Explosion Quirk in various ways. He can utilize it to soar through the air, surprise blind foes, and unleash extended explosions from a distance. The versatility of Explosion makes it an ideal ability for combat scenarios; as Katsuki can take advantage of the force generated by the blasts for enhanced mobility.

Katsuki boasts an impressive physical strength, as shown by his ability to use Grenade Bracers without feeling the recoil’s impact, while Izuku almost dislocated his arm attempting the same. He can effortlessly lift and hurl individuals of Izuku’s stature a significant distance with just one hand. His might is also sufficient to make Izuku bleed with a single kick when using only 5% of One For All’s power.

Katsuki boasts remarkable agility and quickness, surpassing average human abilities. His reflexes are noteworthy from the start, but they become particularly impressive in critical moments. Witness his battles against Ochaco, Cider House, and Izuku, where he outmaneuvers opponents with blazing speed or dodges all their attacks while retaliating effectively.

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2024-07-26 12:24