Voice actor Nobuhiko Okamoto attended the Japan premiere of the fourth My Hero Academia film, 'My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: You're Next' (releasing August 2nd), held in Tokyo on the 24th.

During his opening remarks, he roused the audience in the voice of Katsuki Bakugo, his character, and called out, "Call me Kacchan!" The crowd's enthusiastic response of "Kacchan!" brought a beaming smile to his face, and he proudly said, "Sorry, but I'm popular. I was voted number one in the popularity poll."

In the following talk session, the cast discussed their experiences at North America's largest anime convention, 'Anime EXPO 2024.' Although Okamoto did not participate in the My Hero Academia panel at the convention, he stepped back and looked dejected. When the MC mistakenly referred to Daiki Yamashita and Kenta Miyake as the only regulars, Okamoto humorously corrected, "There's one more regular here!" adding to the lively atmosphere.

The original manga of My Hero Academia has surpassed 100 million copies in circulation and began serialization in 'Weekly Shonen Jump' in July 2014. The first season of the TV anime started in April 2016, and there have been three previous film adaptations. It was announced on the 'Jump PRESS' YouTube program on the 24th of last month that the manga will conclude in the combined 36th and 37th issue of the magazine, released on August 5th.

The upcoming film, the first in three years, features an original story overseen by the manga's creator Kohei Horikoshi, who also provided the character designs. Set in the same timeline as the ongoing seventh season of the anime, the story unfolds in a society overrun by villains who have escaped from detention facilities. As the final battle between heroes, including the protagonist Izuku Midoriya (Deku), and villains approaches, a major incident that shakes the world ensues.

The Japan premiere was attended by Daiki Yamashita (voice of Izuku Midoriya), Nobuhiko Okamoto (voice of Katsuki Bakugo),Kenta Miyake (voice of All Might/Dark Might), guest voice actors Mamoru Miyano (voice of Giulio Gandini), and Meru Nukumi (voice of Anna Shelbino).

Source : ORICON NEWS