My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission (2021) User Reviews

No Stakes, No Sense, just Cartoon Drawings

[axdeath · 6/10 · 25 February 2022]

High budget animation of fight scenes, but no real sense to it. Lots of villains show up with no real explanation of their powers, and when the heroes primary abilities dont work against them, they dont come up with new clevre strategies, or methods of using their powers, they just use MORE of the same powers, until they somehow win.

How do you defeat someone who reflects your punches back at you? Punch harder. How do you defeat someone immune to fire? Use more fire.

A whole host of heroes are involved in this story, but nothing happens to any of them, and we'll never hear about this story ever again. A sort of non-canon, no stakes, series of DBZ action sequences, with extremely typical results.

The story also as typical involves one new normal person we will never hear from again, and he doesnt even really get much of a story. He exists, down on his luck, meets try hard Midoriya, decides to try hard.

Also, because they need these fight scenes to be ridiculous and resolve quickly, you can count any number of onscreen deaths caused by "heroes" and the heroes themselves suffer any number of injuries that would result in death, while fighting alone hundreds of miles away in an abandoned facility controlled entirely by enemies who want them dead. There's no way any of them survived. But no stakes!

Fun action but forgettable story

[Movi3DO · 7/10 · 1 November 2021]

United States of Smash!

Class 1A and 1B are back on a mission world wide to save humanity from those who believed that quirks are doomed.

The first My Hero movie was bad, and the second was my favorite movie of that year. The movies always feature awesome animation of action scenes. It was a treat to enjoy the character fighting and pulled out incredible moves. The biggest problem with the movies is that they are basically filled with no consequences to the main series. Because of this, the story usually had little significance and not worth investing, except maybe the second movie.

The third installment was almost no different. The fight animation was still fun, although not as awesome as the second. Shoto, Bakugo, and Deku all had their own scenes where they showed their ultimate moves, and I enjoyed the movie mostly for that.

However, the story was again not memorable. It moves very quickly without any deep exploration into the villains or why the Humarise organization rose. This time Deku made another companion, who had a pretty lame quirk that wasn't worth all the wait. The quirk didn't have as much significance as it was intended to when it was revealed.

Also, near the end Deku again pulled out a new move, which I had a problem with. It would be spoiler to talk about it, but basically it should have had more consequences. Of course, the movie just didn't even bother justify it. At least the second movie tried to for Deku's ridiculous move.

Overall, it should not be a surprise that the actions were fun, but the movie was still forgettable. 7/10.

Heroes and quirks

[MB-reviewer185 · 7/10 · 30 October 2021]

As a My hero academia fan, I had a great time and found it awesome seeing especially in the theater on the big screen.

I still love the characters, like Izuku, Bakugo, and Todoroki. Their scenes were awesome and the fight scenes they are in are fast and beautiful.

The animation was gorgeous and nice to look at, there were certain scenes that made me happy seeing when they did something from the Series.

(No spoilers for the movie or show/Anime)

I highly recommend you to watch Seasons 1-5 of the Anime series and read the Manga, so you understand more of the certain things in the movie that the show added before.

Overall, The action was gorgeous to watch and the it has a really threatening villain plot, the only thing I wish there was more of is more of class 1-A.

Thrilling

[dakshwaj · 10/10 · 7 August 2021]

This is the best movie in the franchise so far. Amazing storyline with breathtaking animation. Watching this was the equivelent of going on a rollercoaster!

Not as good as heroes rising but a good addition none the less

[reece-94254 · 6 December 2021]

I was very interested to see humarize ideology on quirk and relation to the manga such as their theory is based on the Doctor's. Very interesting side character aswell as the villains.

a scenario worthy of the worst nickelodeon telefilm

[matttaric · 6/10 · 13 March 2022]

Obviously the animation is beautiful (although below some recent production). But the script is incredibly boring. Honestly, the briefcase that we exchange with an identical one... are you serious?

This is an absolute must see for fans of the series and an anime movie masterpiece

[kevin_robbins · 10/10 · 10 November 2021]

My Hero Academia: World Heroes Mission (2021) is a movie my daughter and I saw in theatres opening weekend of its release. The storyline follows Izuku being framed for murder by an international cult that plans to kill everyone with quirks. Izuku and a young man with a troubled past he recently bumped into has something the cult wants. Izuku and the young man will have to go in hiding from law enforcement and the cult.

The animation for this series is a definite step up from the show. The display of powers and all of the characters from the series in one movie was awesome. This villain is also top notch and one of the best ever within this universe. The storyline was unique in terms of developing a new character and depicting Izuku in a different light than we've seen him historically.

The final 20-25 minutes of this movie is absolutely awesome. The fight sequences between the various heroes and villains was remarkably intense and violent and you never know who is going to win or die.

This is an absolute must see for fans of the series and an anime movie masterpiece. I'd strongly recommend this and score it a 9.5-10/10.

Finally I get here

[sherlockshen · 7/10 · 9 October 2022]

Mark! I finally watched this film and finished all My Hero Academia's anime available so far. I started this anime during the time I'm preparing my Canadian Study Permit application. It's been a long time since I was so immersed in an anime. I couldn't resist watching all the available episodes without a period of suspension. Totally five seasons plus 3 films, which are approximately 2550 mins (42.5 hours).

This amount of time is quite enormous for me. 42.5 hours means completing 8 novels or a whole week's working hours! I guess I can take a break for a while.

The Study Permit application is almost done. After that, I will settle my mind again and invest my time on CS50 course and some books! Cheer up!

By the way, this film itself is really nonsense in terms of logic and reality. I'll not waste my language to review it. Just like the other films of My Hero Academia, purely existence for gorgeous scene.

Really good movie had a good time in the theathers.

[huhoeduardopena · 10/10 · 24 August 2021]

In my opinion this was way better than the last two movie,the others were good though specially heroes rising.

Solid plot but drags a little bit

[jeremiahhall-53194 · 7/10 · 29 June 2022]

I enjoyed this a lot more than the previous two MHA movies, the plot feels more self contained, focused on Deku and newcomer Rhody instead of constantly switching perspective between characters. The art also does a really good job of making the land feel like Europe, which is one of my favorite places ever.

However, the big flaw is ultimately Deku's "Nerfing". Bar a couple scenes, Deku feels a season or two behind his current power level in the series. This leads to some very contrived battles and chases (although one of these is my favorite bit of animated movement, so what are you gonna do.).

All in all, pretty good movie. Probably this thing's fault that season 5 dragged out so much, but oh well.

amazing

[bryalig · 10/10 · 7 August 2021]

The movie is incredible, the best of the three both in history and in animation at the level of the second.

Need to careful next time

[ariqakbar · 7/10 · 19 February 2022]

BNHA have their own style of telling story. Always can get us the audience got goosebumps all the time, like this one.

But somehow that style start to feel predictable, like this one despite average quality animation that can suddenly jump to high tier style in no time, the one thing that bothers me was the same story flow.

Beside that, the colors, motion, and all the ingredients they usually offer is still freaking on point!!

Great original movie character, everything else is just okay

[MovieWarfare · 6/10 · 4 June 2022]

The premise of Midoriya being frame for something he never did and being hunted down is an interesting premise. This could've made for an interesting conflict where he is getting hunted down by heroes or his classmates. Maybe there could be an interesting detective story to it with Midoriya having to investigate who the real culprit is.

It is a shame this movie does absolutely nothing with it and waste the idea of it. It's also ridiculous that there is a villainous group that is threatening on a world scale. They are somehow more threatening than the actual main villain of the manga. There isn't a fight scene that is as cool as the previous movie which is a shame.

What this movie does do better is having an actual interesting support character in Rody. He is more interesting than most of Class 1-A. His relationship with Deku is the most enjoyable aspect of the film and is the one thing that makes this movie fun to watch.

Overall, watch it for Rody!

Amazing/Best villain of 3 films

[shakedatjunk · 9/10 · 31 October 2021]

Best superhero movie of 2021 so far prior to Spider-Man.

The villain of this movie was the most compelling of the 3 films so far. Reasoning and plot was the most interesting. His quirk was cool kind of like a nomu but in a different way.

The fights and animation were absolutely incredible. Just ridiculous. There are no words. All the fights ended crazy and for different reasons. The choreography and kinetic impact of everything was nuts. This is Bones at its best. 10/10 fighting and animation.

The characters who got attention were great wish others could've got some more attention too but it's a great ensemble. Rody the new character was very fun and emotional.

Loved it. Definitely better than season 5 and 4 but that's Bones own fault. Nonetheless amazing. Cannon in my mind.

Less Memorable

[ferdy-feisal · 7/10 · 13 December 2021]

This MY HERO ACADEMIA WORLD MISSION makes us excited about the battle because almost all the hero characters that play in the series appear. 1 group of heroes for 1 country, but the chaos involves 1 world. So that these Japanese heroes spread out to protect the world. Explosion after explosion decorates the story.

In the middle of the film it's a bit slow so it's quite sleepy. But at the end it was quite intense for the fight even though it was a bit repetitive. Shoto, Bakugo, and Deku all have their own scenes where they show their ultimate moves, and I really enjoyed the film for that.

It's just that I like the series more than the movie because the characteristics are a little less developed, Lack of exploitation more in terms of the villain, Deku's companion is also relatively weak and less memorable.

An Exciting Adventure that Pushes the Boundaries of Heroism and Unveils Spectacular Action with International Consequences

[Mysterygeneration · 7/10 · 8 January 2024]

The exciting stand-alone adventure "My Hero Academia: The Movie - World Heroes' Mission" elevates the My Hero Academia series to new heights. The movie, which was directed by Kenji Nagasaki, follows the young heroes of Class 1-A as they travel the world in order to take on a terrorist group that is posing a threat to international peace. The story deftly strikes a mix between character growth and exciting action moments, giving each hero the chance to shine in their own special way while grappling with moral obligations and moral quandaries. Superb animation with brilliant colors, smooth action, and painstaking attention to detail. The film explores courage, sacrifice, and friendship relationships, perfectly capturing what makes My Hero Academia unique among anime.

Totally Worth Your Time

[tgibson-53844 · 9/10 · 2 November 2021]

Definitely worth seeing in the theaters. It has a great mix of action, plot, and humor. The animation is great, the soundtrack is good, and the antagonist is also great. If you have not seen it, I would recommend!

Good, wholesome movie

[uilani-91423 · 9/10 · 30 October 2021]

Overall, this movie was great. For fans of MHA I would say it's very well worth watching. Somehow, this movie made me love Deku in particular even more than I already did.

It was funny and action packed, as to be expected. The new characters are very likable, the animation is fantastic, only a couple parts were a bit hard to follow because of frames per second. I will say that near the end it started to get a little repetitive, and there was some cheesy dialogue, though that's also to be expected I suppose. I also wish we saw a bit more of class 1-A. Other than that, it was really enjoyable. There were a lot of wholesome moments and comedic scenes; those were my favorite parts to be honest.

Average is the best word i have to describe this movie

[rayanejelidi · 5/10 · 28 January 2022]

The Movie was really weird to watch , it didn't have that "movie budget" feel in terms of animation and the use of old OSTs from the show is kinda disappointing even tho the used OST are legendary at this point i think they could've at least worked on a new one for the final battle .. now about the story , don't expect much since 3/4 of the movie is a roadtrip and bromance between the main character and the movie original character (which was interesting but never used to the fullest ) I think this movie is nice to watch for any hardcore fan of the franchise(even tho i doubt people would be watching these reviews to decide weather or not they will be watching the film if they are mega fans) but i don't think you are missing out if you don't watch it.

Was Great! Will watch Again!

[zeelemonkid · 10/10 · 8 November 2021]

I've seen all three of the BNHA movies, and this one is by far the best. What Two heroes lacked in a solid plot, and what Heroes rising lacked in a satisfying conclusion, World Heroes' Mission' makes up for it all with a solid concept, plot, and conclusion

The fights at the end felt suspenseful, Humarise felt like an actual villian (arguably stronger than the league, but thats a whole other can of worms), and for a few minutes at the end it did genuinely feel like they were going to loose (asides from the fact that anyone who has ever seen a movie before knows that wouldn't happen) so it was a solid ending.

And Rody, oh my god don't get me started on Rody. He's a really good movie exclusive character, who is given enough development that he doesn't feel Hollow like Melissa did (no dirt on her, she was just kinda flat IMO), and as he's just one person, his development and actually involvement made him have more steaks in the story unlike Mahoro and Katsuma (i know Katsuma had hella steaks in Heroes Rising, but just watch the movie and you'll know what I mean).

My only "problems" with the story are more contingency issues, like the way Bakugou uses Howitzer impact (then again this can be chalked up to him levelling up in battle which we have seen before), and the final countdown going on longer than it should but this often happens in movies, so then again this is just nitpicking.

highly recommend

[winteriscomingtotown · 10/10 · 16 March 2023]

I would say this movie has well-written characters and very creative character designs. The animation of the movies would never disappoint you as a fan of my Hero Academia series, and I would say the drawing of the animation is quite wonderful. I can see how they put their afford to draw the animation, even the background or the characters in the movie.

More specifically, the movie's plot is very similar to that of the other films in the "My Hero Academia" movie collection. Heroism, drama, and tension are present. This third movie performs a very good job is excitement and enthusiasm in the fight between the characters. It's definitely a repetitive plot, which can be easily guessed as to what will happen next. But the thing that the movie does well and is interesting to watch is that it makes people feel the movie. The fact that this movie is easily accessible and can enter many genders, makes the audience feel easily involved in the movie. And that means that even though the plot is repeated, people are already attached to the characters. Make you feel excited while watching.

I would highly recommend that you watch the movie with family, friends, or a lover. Since this movie is easy to access and fun, It is a movie that will create excitement. It seems to make you forget the stressful moments.

Bones continues to be the gold standard for action anime

[connorpearl-72679 · 8/10 · 10 November 2021]

This film delivers exactly what you're going into it hoping to get; entertaining characters who are forced to push through their limits, almost nonstop action, and some of the best animation in the business. The characters here are the ones you're already familiar with, focusing of course on Deku, Bakugo, Todoroki, and a new, film-only main character, Brody. They are all as endearing and funny as ever, and Brody serves as a great one off protagonist for the film.

The plot of the film is pretty one dimensional, it's basically the same exact plot of X-Men: X3, a one-off villain has created this underground movement to eradicate all of the worlds heroes, and it's up to Deku and the gang to put a stop to it before it's too late. The plot is really only there to serve the purpose of giving us a palate on which we can see some of our favorite characters and Studio Bones do what they do best; that, of course, being awesome animation.

The animation is really next level. I am of the personal opinion that Bones is still the gold standard of anime. I'll give you ufotable if you want to argue their innovation of incorporation of CG (nobody does CG the way they do), they too are phenomenal and are Bones' biggest competition for the top spot of you ask me. MAPPA, tho seemingly at the top of the food chain right now in terms of demand, just isn't as engaging as the other two. There's less life in their animation-but this isn't a review of MAPPA or anyone else, I'm here to tell you that Bones continues to get better and better and their animation is just as colorful, fluid, and dynamic as ever. Bones animation is what anime is supposed to look like, in my eyes. The fight scenes here are at times goosebump-enducing.

Overall, this was a great popcorn action flick that delivers on basically all fronts. Incredible animation, exhilarating action, and some really great moments for certain characters. Really worth seeing on the big screen. 4 out of 5 stars.

Lighthearted, action-packed fun ride.

[Achyut_Prashast_Singh · 10/10 · 3 December 2021]

As someone who experienced an anime on the big screen in the form of this film, for the first time ever, I absolutely enjoyed this ride. Lots of action, well-written characters and a captivating backdrop aside from the usual brilliant animation are among the key offerings of this superhero flick.

There was enough heroism, drama and tension to back the story and there was also more humor than the first two movies. I must say this third film did well the usual job of showcasing a new character who ends up memorable. With Two Heroes, it was Melissa. With Heroes Rising, it was Katsuma and with World Heroes' Mission, it's Rody: a cool, hilarious but also very well-written character memorable enough to be remembered even as the credits finish rolling. His friendly, brotherly bonding with Deku makes for an interesting watch throughout. Audience cheered at the heroic moments and laughed at the funny ones, implying the final product came out well with a proper mixture of serious and funny tones. There are times you'll get Spider-Man vibes, and in a good way.

This is mostly a lighthearted film and hence has a feel-good vibe to it. Starting on an intense note, continuing to go that way and delivering a grand, epic battle like most anime action films is a job WHM does without trying too hard. I was also wowed by how beautiful the backgrounds looked, an absolute treat to eyes on the big screen! And, the villain seemed interestingly written as well. The music and background score were both pleasing to the ears, and became a reason enough for me to sit through the end credits. All in all, this is a fun action movie to be enjoyed best with a helping of popcorn and some beverages. If you love MHA, especially its inspiring heroes, you will enjoy this ride throughout. So book your tickets and fasten your seatbelts for an endless, fun-filled, action-packed ride.

Worst mha movie so far

[kdkentertainmentofficial · 5/10 · 12 March 2022]

As always Animation is good ,Story is super wholesome Couldn't complete this movie in one go (felt bored halfway through) and had to fast forward because of how slow second half was, climax was kinda stupid.

One of my favorite movies!

[TheGreatGreenBadger · 10/10 · 5 November 2021]

I loved this movie! I saw it opening night, and it was really awesome. My adrenaline was really going on some parts and there were moments when my heart dropped, I was so into it. I really liked this movie, a great companion to the already amazing season 5!