When Does The First My Hero Academia Movie Take Place

Okay, Let's Talk About That First My Hero Academia Movie

So, My Hero Academia: Two Heroes. Great movie, right? Action-packed, emotional, and All Might looking super buff. But… when exactly does it fit into the timeline?

That's the question that keeps me up at night. Well, not really. But it does make me scratch my head.

The "Official" Answer (Maybe?)

The common consensus? It takes place during the summer break between seasons two and three. A nice, relaxing break for our heroes, filled with…battling villains on a floating city?

Seems legit. Except…something feels off.

My Unpopular Opinion (Brace Yourselves!)

Here's where I might lose some of you. I think Two Heroes happens after the Forest Training Camp arc. Yes, I said it.

Hear me out! I have reasons! Mostly fueled by speculation and caffeine.

Exhibit A: Character Development

Think about Izuku Midoriya. In season two, he's still pretty green. He's improving, sure, but he's also prone to freaking out and breaking bones.

By the end of the Forest Training Camp, he’s starting to get a better handle on One For All. He's making smarter decisions in combat. He seems more confident.

In Two Heroes, he's surprisingly composed, even under pressure. He's working strategically with All Might. It feels like he's further along than someone fresh out of the Sports Festival.

Exhibit B: Power Levels

Everyone gets stronger, that's the nature of shonen anime. But the power jumps in Two Heroes feel a little…large for someone who just finished their exams and a summer school class.

Especially considering the villains they face. They seem more formidable than anything faced before the training camp. It makes more sense if the League of Villains has already made their move, forcing Class 1-A to up their game.

Exhibit C: Emotional Impact

The Forest Training Camp is a big deal. They face a real threat. Some are seriously injured. It changes them.

The camaraderie between Class 1-A after that event feels much stronger in my mind. The bond they forge after surviving such a traumatic experience would make sense when considering the teamwork during the movie.

But What About the Timeline?!

Okay, okay. I know what you're thinking. "But what about the continuity?!"

Look, anime timelines can be a bit…flexible. Maybe they squeezed in a secret training session that amped everyone up between arcs. Maybe the writers just wanted to tell a cool story and didn't sweat the details too much.

And hey, isn't a little bit of ambiguity part of the fun?

Ultimately, It Doesn't Really Matter (Right?)

At the end of the day, My Hero Academia: Two Heroes is a fantastic movie. It delivers on the action, the humor, and the heart. Arguing about its exact placement is just…nerd stuff.

So, where does it fit in the timeline? I still think it's after the Forest Training Camp. But maybe I'm wrong. Maybe I'm just overthinking it.

But that's okay! Let's just agree that it's awesome and move on. Go Plus Ultra!