The previous two My Hero Academia movies have ranged from good to excellent in quality, telling stories that either expand the lore of the series or put our superpowered teens into situations that cause them to grow as both heroes and people. Unfortunately, World Heroes’ Mission does neither of these things, making for a film that’s forgettable at best.
Now, that’s not to say that there aren’t some good ideas in the film. Deku framed for murder and forced to be on the run is a solid plot hook—though one undercut in this instance by the fact that none of the Japanese heroes believe even for a second that he is guilty.
The motive behind the villainous terrorist group is likewise an interesting one. In a world where the vast majority of the population has superpowers, it seems perfectly understandable for people from across the globe to fear that humanity, as it once was, is…
