Class 1-A visits Nabu Island where they finally get to do some real hero work. The place is so peaceful that it’s more like a vacation … until they’re attacked by a villain with an unfathomable Quirk! His power is eerily familiar, and it looks like Shigaraki had a hand in the plan. But with All Might retired and citizens’ lives on the line, there’s no time for questions. Deku and his friends are the next generation of heroes, and they’re the island’s only hope.
Warning, there be minor spoilers ahead.
Review
The league of villains getting involved with the transport of a man who goes by the villain name of Nine. It turns out he can use multiple quirks, 9 to be exact, all thanks to research by a doctor that everyone will remember. Nine decides to visit the same island Class 1-A is on (of course) because one of its residents, a child, has a quirk he needs to stabilize his condition which is killing him. The rest of the film revolves around protecting those siblings and the rest of the island.
That’s a pretty big reveal because the way All Might’s quirk was always talked about, it was just assumed it was a single quirk. However, it makes total sense that as it’s been passed down, elements of quirks from each previous owner were apart of it. Not to spoil things for non-manga readers, but that will be explored later so fear not. When it comes to the final battle, it was nothing short of mesmerizing. Much like the first film which involved All Might and Deku going all out on the villain, this time it was Deku and Bakugo. Each of them pushed to the very edge of death.
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising gave us a chance to see just how much each student in Class 1-A has grown. Sure Deku and Bakugo were highlighted in this growth but so many others showed what they have learned. Each of them played an important and active role in the protection of the people on the island and their fellow students. My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising is coming Oct 27th to blu-ray, dvd and digital copy. Included with the film are special features including a behind the scenes featurette with the cast and promo videos for the series. You can order your copy over at the Funimation Shop or any major retailer.