When Do The My Hero Movies Take Place
Alright, My Hero Academia fans, let's talk movies! Where exactly do these cinematic adventures fit into the grand timeline? It's a question that's plagued my mind (and probably yours too).
The official answer? Usually somewhere between established seasons. But does that really work?
The Officially Unofficial Placement
Generally, the movies are supposed to slide in between seasons. Like, Two Heroes happening after Season 2, but before Season 3. And so on.
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Sounds neat, right? Easy to keep track. Except...
Except for the glaring plot holes you could drive a truck through. It's like the writers just assume we all forgot key character developments or power-ups.
My (Slightly) Unpopular Opinion
Here's my hot take: The movies are in their own little pocket dimension. A "what if?" scenario wonderland. Hear me out!
Think about it. In Heroes Rising, the power scaling is insane. Everyone's doing things they wouldn't be able to do at that point in the main series. It's wild!
And let's not forget the character relationships. Are Bakugo and Deku truly at that level of understanding during that point in the series? I'm skeptical.
Evidence from the Field (of Fandom)
Consider the quirks on display. Did Mineta suddenly become useful in ways the main storyline just ignores? It feels like a fever dream sometimes.
And the villains! Cool powers, for sure. But how do they conveniently show up at just the right moment to create a movie-worthy crisis without impacting the main story arc?
It's like they pull a Doctor Strange and create branching timelines where these events happen. A Multiverse of MHA Madness, if you will.
The "Pocket Dimension" Theory: Explained!
My theory proposes that each movie exists in an alternate reality. It's close enough to the main timeline to feel familiar, but different enough to allow for crazy shenanigans.
This allows for cool character moments and epic battles without messing with the carefully constructed narrative of the anime. Win-win, right?
It also explains why no one ever mentions that time they saved the world on that random island. Or fought that super-powered villain with a tragic backstory. Because it...didn't really happen in the main timeline!
Embrace the Chaos!
Look, I love My Hero Academia. And I love the movies! But trying to force them into the established canon gives me a headache.
So, I choose to believe they're awesome, self-contained stories. Fun adventures in slightly tweaked realities.
Therefore, when do the My Hero Academia movies take place? Whenever you want them to! In their own little box of awesomeness. End of discussion. (Just kidding…kind of.)
"Go beyond! Plus Ultra!"...into alternate realities, apparently.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to rewatch World Heroes' Mission and pretend I understand how it all fits together. Or, you know, not.
