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The day has come! Fans and collectors of My Hero Academia can start counting down the days to the series' anticipated release on Blu-ray. Crunchyroll has announced a Blu-ray+DVD release for Season 7, Part 2, meaning that those who own physical copies of the series will be one step closer to having the entire collection on their shelves. The new edition of the collection is set to be released on November 18.

The Season 7, Part 2 edition is a must-have for My Hero Academia fans. It comes with a gorgeous 64-page art book that features interviews with voice cast members — which is perfect to get hyped up for the new season that is just about to kick off.

This will be a bittersweet fall season for My Hero Academia fans. While they are thoroughly excited to watch the new season of their favorite anime series, they also have to get ready to say goodbye to Deku (voiced by Daiki Yamashita in the original Japanese and by Justin Briner in the English dub) and his friends as they start counting down the episodes until the end of the series. With less than two months left until the premiere of Season 8, Toho Animation decided to release a new trailer that showcases the show's ultimate threat. My Hero Academia returns on October 4, 2025.

The new trailer for My Hero Academia is all...

It’s the fight of the decade, a clash of ideals and strength, and the newest trailer for the upcoming final season of the My Hero Academia anime shows more of what’s to come in the last bout between titans. The trailer also announced and previewed the new opening theme song, “The Revo” by Porno Graffitti , best known for performing the first opening for the series “The Day.” My Hero Academia Final Season Main Trailer Related: My Hero Academia Final Season Releases New Key Visual, Announces "Ultimate Scene Ranking" Poll The staff from Season 7 continues to work on the eighth and final season, with series director Kenji Nagasaki acting as chief director and Naomi Nakayama in the director's chair at studio bones film, with studio bones acting as production supervisor. Yosuke Kuroda continues to write the series composition and scripts, with Yoshihiko Umakoshi and Hitomi Odashima drawing the character...

Lord of Mysteries fans who’ve been waiting for the release of the English dub are in luck. The series, which is an anime adaptation of Cuttlefish That Loves Diving’s intricate web novel, has captivated hearts worldwide, and while fans are watching every episode with subtitles, they’ve been dying to watch the series with the English dub.

The patience of these fans has borne fruit, because the official X account of Lord of Mysteries has announced the Va cast for the show’s English dub through a post on @LOTM_WORLD/X, and it is stacked. However, there is a huge red flag with the dub. There have been speculations that Crunchyroll will be responsible for the dub, and knowing its track record with inconsistent dubs, the series is as good as dead.

The Voice Cast for Lord of Mysteries’ English Dub Is Stacked Klein Moretti in a...

The official YouTube channel for the four-member Japanese rock band yutori is now streaming a music video for their latest song "Tsuki to Watashi no Kakurenbo" ("Hide and Seek with The Moon") , which is featured as the ending theme for the ongoing second cour of the Witch Watch TV anime. The theme of this love song is "Love Lurking in Everyday Life." The band's vocalist and guitarist Kotoko Sato, wrote the lyrics to the song, said, "In our ordinary life, we can have fun, happiness, and fall in love. 'Tsuki to Watashi no Kakurenbo' was written with a focus on this kind of life." The music video consists of musical-like scenes of a man and a woman spending a night together in a theater. yutori "Tsuki to Watashi no Kakurenbo" Music Video Witch Watch Second Cour Creditless Ending Video yutori was formed on December 7, 2020. After gaining popularity on the indie label,...

As My Hero Academia comes close to its final season, fans across the world believe that the creators will now pull out all the tricks from their magic hat, whether it be battles, resolution, or cameos that tie with other universes. One such potential cameo that could promote the emotional and narrative stakes would be Koichi Haimawari, aka The Crawler from My Hero Academia: Vigilantes.

While Koichi does not appear anywhere near the timeline of My Hero Academia‘s storyline, his presence would be enough to add depth to everything that the fans know about heroes outside the spotlight. For someone who became a hero as a common civilian, the character never aimed for glory, which could serve as the perfect bridge between the past and present of the hero society.

Why My Hero Academia Should Honor Vigilantes’ Koichi

Koichi Haimawari is nothing like the heroes in the Mha universe.

The beginning of the end is near, and with the premiere of the highly anticipated eighth and final season of My Hero Academia closer than ever, it's high time that fans know exactly when the new episodes will start coming. Fortunately for fans — or unfortunately, if you miss the hit anime series already — the countdown starts today: My Hero Academia returns on October 4. Crunchyroll will release episodes simultaneously with Japan. In addition to the official release, a new poster with the debut date was also unveiled, and you can check it out in this article.

Last month, the first trailer of the series highlighted the struggles that Deku (voiced by Daiki Yamashita in the original Japanese and by Justin Briner in the English dub) and the new All Might (Kenta Miyake/Christopher Sabat) will face in order to take down All For One (Akio Otsuka/John Swasey). Additionally, we can't...

The official website and accounts for the My Hero Academia anime series released a new key visual today, alongside announcing that My Hero Academia Final Season will premiere on October 4, 2025. Additionally, the series is launching an "Ultimate Scene Ranking" poll where fans can vote on their favorite scenes from the series. Voting will be open on the "Ultimate Scene Ranking" website until September 15. My Hero Academia Final Season New Key Visual Related: My Hero Academia Anime Brings Deku, Koichi Together For Superpowered Visual The staff from Season 7 continue to work on the eighth and final season, with series director Kenji Nagasaki acting as chief director and Naomi Nakayama in the director's chair at studio bones film, with studio bones acting as production supervisor. Yosuke Kuroda continues to write the series composition and scripts, with Yoshihiko Umakoshi and Hitomi Odashima drawing the character designs and Yuki Hayashi composing the music. Crunchyroll...

To Be Hero X has captivated the anime community with its creative storyline. It’s a rare anime series that follows multiple protagonists and utilizes a variety of animation styles rather than one. Each arc has subverted our expectations, and we can tell that fans are craving more series with a similar vibe.

That’s why we’ve compiled a list of anime series that might fill that void. Although To Be Hero X is far from ending anytime soon, the slow progression does make us impatient. These 10 series won’t be the same, but they handle different aspects of To Be Hero X that made us fall in love with it.

1. Link Click Release DateNo. of SeasonsEpisode CountStreaming DetailsApril 30, 2021223 + 7 specialsCrunchyroll

Created by Li Haoling, the director of To Be Hero X, this was an obvious recommendation. Link Clink is one of the most similar to To Be Hero X in the list,...

The world of My Hero Academia has shown us that Quirks come in all shapes and sizes. While the main series certainly gives us more of a look at the different abilities heroes and villains tend to have, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes lets us see Quirks in a way that’s less bombastic. Given that most people can acquire Quirks and not everyone will turn into a hero or villain, it stands to reason that you’re going to have people with Quirks that are a bit more unique in terms of how they’re utilized and what they could do with them. Considering that some of these Quirks seem to have very specific use cases, let’s take a look at some of the more intriguing Quirks and what else they could be used for that isn’t shown in the series. Emperor Yotsuura Quirk: Soccer Related: My Hero Academia: Vigilantes...

This July, Superman returns to movie screens worldwide as the character experiences his latest reboot. And while it’s very exciting to know that the Big, Blue Boy Scout is coming back to once again make us believe that “a man can fly,” what happens when the credits roll? How do you fill the void? As always, the healthiest answer to that is “anime.” There are quite a few anime, and anime characters, that can help you bide your time until the inevitable Superman sequel, and in this list, we’ve chosen 10 of the best of them. My Hero Academia Related: My Hero Academia Quiz: Are You a Hero or a Vigilante? Let’s get the clearest comparison out of the way with this heroic shonen anime. Superman is a superhero, and My Hero Academia is about a society where superpowers are extremely common and superheroes are a frequent fixture.

Summer is here, and that means 2025 is at its halfway point. The year has already seen some big anime news, and the Bam Smack Pow team is here to recap the key stories that you may have missed.

To help simplify things, we've broken it down into sections dealing with some of the major anime trends of the year so far, including the major announcements of what's in store for the rest of 2025 and beyond.

Debuts & returns (and where to watch them)

We've wrapped up the year's Winter and Spring anime seasons, which means some of the year's anime series have wrapped up their run. On the other hand, other series are continuing, returning, or have been confirmed to return in the back half of the year.

Here's a quick summary of some of the can't anime series of 2025 to either catch up on or look forward to.

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Spoiler Alert !!!The following article may contain heavy spoilers for My Hero Academia: Vigilantes' Season 2.

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes was just greenlit for a second season. The prequel for My Hero Academia has carved a unique niche in the superhero anime world, and fans loved how it stuck to the manga with few deviations.

While we wait for the second season, why don’t we look at a few epic moments from the manga that Studio Bones must nail in their adaptation? Here are 5 scenes that the studio needs to nail in My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2.

1. Number 6 Unleashes Knuckleduster’s Stolen Quirk Number 6 appears in the Season finale of Vigilantes | Credits: Bones Film

One of the most shocking moments in My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is when Number 6 wields Knuckleduster’s former quirk, Overclock, for the first time. This scene takes place during Pop and Koichi’s one-day trip to Naniwa.

Spoiler Alert !!!The following article contains spoilers for the Season finale of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes.

The prequel to My Hero Academia, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, showed us the darker underbelly of the hero society and dove headfirst into a world of unlicensed heroism. The story is set five years before Izuku Midoriya’s journey at UA High, and follows the adventures of Koichi Hamawari as he becomes a vigilante alongside Knuckleduster and Pop Step.

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes’ first season, which spanned 13 episodes, began with the team trying to uncover the reason behind the emergence of Instant Villains, and it ended with Knuckleduster finding his daughter. Fans are left with tons of questions about the ending, including questions about Knuckleduster’s future in the series. We aim to answer those questions in this article.

The Climactic Finale of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes’ Season 1 Koichi’s flashback of Knuckleduster walking...

Season 2 of the Japanese-produced, Toho Animation TV series, “My Hero Academia: Vigilantes”, based on manga comics by Hideyuki Furuhashi and Betten Court, premieres in 2026 on Crunchyroll:

“…a new threat creeps closer. The battle continues behind the scenes of everyday life…

“…as ‘Koichi Haimawari’, a dull college student wants to become a hero, but has accepted defeat in achieving that goal.

“Most people in his world with superhuman powers are called ‘Quirks’.

“However, only some are selected to represent heroes and save others.

“The story takes a turn when Koichi and ‘Pop Step’ are saved by ‘Knuckleduster’ and get recruited to become vigilantes themselves…”

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Alright, we need to talk. So, while everyone’s been all about Deku getting all teary-eyed from some other emotional speech or Shigaraki reducing cities to rubble like they’re nothing, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has been over here working in the background like a ninja. And you know what? It just dropped some big news: Vigilantes Season 2 is finally on the way in 2026.

So, this spin-off anime series that started out with zero hype and a main character whose Quirk is basically “I can kinda slide around” just got the green light for another season. And honestly? That could be really bad for the main My Hero Academia series. ‘Cause let’s be real, Vigilantes is essentially doing all the things that Mha does, just better.

Vigilantes Getting a Season 2, My Hero Academia Might Be in Trouble

Let’s be real, Koichi Haimawari from Vigilantes isn’t saving the world.

The My Hero Academia: Vigilantes anime series saw one of the greatest starts with its season 1, which was highly appreciated by fans. The series managed to reach the level of the original My Hero Academia story, and there is still a lot of plot left to uncover, which is only going to take it higher in terms of popularity and fame.

However, the first season saw its conclusion with the final episode being released on June 30. Along with the last installment, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes also confirmed its second season, which was news that fans were hoping to hear for a long time. The only problem is that the release window confirmed for the second season is 2026.

Although it might feel like a long time, Studio Bones made the right decision to push the series into next year. The reason behind this is that Studio Bones has quite a few...

My Hero Academia should be the go-to anime for superhero anime enthusiasts. Be it characters’ backstories or premise, the series never misses the mark. It has left a long-lasting impression on the Shonen genre.

Vigilantes, too, never cease to fascinate us fans. The spinoff series underscores the realities of vigilantism and heroism. Its first season ended on a high note, and they’re prepping for the second one. But there’s a catch to that!

Season 2 is all set to premiere in 2026, as confirmed by the recent update. The fandom is all revved up, but the coming year will be nothing short of a tearjerker. For fans, it would be an emotional rollercoaster, and here’s why!

Mha Vigilantes Gears Up for the Second Season With Newest Update

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes steps up its oomph quotient in many ways. The animation, fight scenes, and storytelling are top-notch. This...

The Crawler will keep on crawling through the streets of Tokyo for at least one more season. Today, the popular anime series My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has been renewed for Season 2. The announcement was made after the spin-off series aired its 13th episode in Japan. Along with the renewal, Crunchyroll announced that it will continue to roll out new episodes simultaneously with the Japanese release, and the new episodes are set to debut in 2026. A short teaser was unveiled with the announcement, and you can check it out in this article.

It's a bit early to tell the arcs that My Hero Academia: Vigilantes will cover, but fans of the manga series by Hideyuki Furuhashi already have an idea of which direction Koichi (voiced by Shūichirō Umeda in the original Japanese and by Jack Broadbent in the English dub), Knuckleduster (Yasuhiro Mamiya/Jason Marnocha) and Pop☆Step (Ikumi Hasegawa/Macy Anne Johnson) will go.

My Hero Academia: Vigilanteshas officially been confirmed for a second season, and we already know when it’s coming out. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is a prequel spinoff to the original My Hero Academia series, and between its unique story and stellar visuals, it’s been a great addition to the franchise that even surpasses the original in some areas.

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has been a great watch from day one, and fortunately, it’s not ending anytime soon. Vigilantes just released its season finale, and immediately after its premiere in Japan, it was confirmed by Vigilantes’ official X account that My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has been greenlit for a second season with a 2026 release window.

Season 2 set to air in 2026. Production announcement video released! Please look forward to the continuation of the Vigilantes' story! Stay tuned for more updates on Season 2!

There isn’t much else known at this time,...

Following the broadcast of the final episode of its first season, Toho released an announcement video revealing that My Hero Academia: Vigilantes will be getting a second season in 2026.

The first season of the anime, which was animated by Bones Film, ran for 13 episodes. Crunchyroll, which streamed the first season of the anime, will also be streaming the second season on their platform.

Check out the announcement video for My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 below:

In addition to the announcement video, a new teaser visual was also released for the upcoming second season of Vigilantes anime.

The visual features protagonist Koichi, along with Knuckleduster and Pop☆Step. Additionally, Scarred Man is also present in the teaser visual. Check it out below:

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes‘ anime started airing on April 7, 2025.

Kenichi Suzuki (known for his work in Jjba and Cells at Work) directed the series. Other prominent staff members included:...

The official website and accounts for the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes anime announced, following the broadcast of Episode 13, that a second season will premiere in 2026 alongside the release of a new announcement trailer and teaser visual. Additionally, Crunchyroll is announcing today that it will stream the new season when it premieres next year in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Cis. Written by Hideyuki Furuhashi and illustrated by Betten Court, the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes manga was first published in Jump Giga in August 2016 before transferring to online imprint Shonen Jump+ later that year. The series concluded in May 2022 and spans 15 collected volumes. Viz Media publishes an official English version of the manga. Kenichi Suzuki ( JoJo's Bizarre Adventure chief director) directed the anime adaptation at bones film, with series composition by Yosuke Kuroda ( My Hero Academia ), character designs by Takahiko Yoshida ( Cells at Work!

Crunchyroll has great news for anime fans across the nation. The award-winning anime Solo Leveling and even more fantastic hits are now available to more North American users than ever before.

Now available on SmartCast-enabled TVs, anime fans in North America can access over 50,000 anime episodes from popular shows like Solo Leveling through Vizio, the renowned electronics brand of Walmart. This exciting digital expansion includes 25,000 hours of anime from over 2,000 titles. In addition to Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-, Vizio owners can also watch hot shows like My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, One Piece, Fire Force Season 3, Wind Breaker Season 2, To Be Hero X, and more.

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The digital manga platform Manga Mirai began distributing titles from publisher Viz Media on June 24, ahead of its planned debut at Anime Expo 2025.

The addition will bring approximately 4,000 volumes from the North American publisher to the service in stages.

Manga Mirai, which was launched in March 2025 by Ntt Docomo, Inc. in partnership with MyAnimeList Co., Ltd., Akatsuki Group, and Media Do Co., Ltd., confirmed the multi-stage release of the Viz catalog.

The initial rollout included series such as One Piece, Naruto, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Jujutsu Kaisen, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, and Call of the Night. Two additional titles, Uzumaki and Komi Can’t Communicate, are scheduled for release on July 1.

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In conjunction with the new titles, the platform will hold an “Adapted to Anime” campaign from July 1 to July 31. The promotion will offer a...

Anime fans rejoice as Crunchyroll is making big moves again — this time landing directly on Vizio Smart TVs across the U.S. Now, anyone with a SmartCast-enabled Vizio device can dive straight into the world’s largest anime library with no extra steps. That means you now have over 50k episodes and endless hours of anime, no strings attached.

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This native integration is another sign of how niche streaming services work their way into the mainstream. Crunchyroll isn’t just for super-fans anymore; it’s positioning itself right alongside the likes of Netflix and Hulu in terms of visibility and ease of access. This rollout also reinforces something Crunchyroll’s been building toward for a while: being everywhere anime fans are. Between recent expansions and today’s Vizio launch, the platform’s clearly focused on ubiquity. And with the anime scene booming, the timing couldn’t be better.

My Hero Academia is one of the most popular Shonen manga and anime series of all time. Rightfully so, as Kohei Horikoshi’s masterpiece represents the true essence of classic Shonen series.

Be it a compact narrative, thrill, or an action-packed storyline, My Hero Academia is a prime example of what made Shonen the reigning king of the anime industry in the first place.

However, there is one key aspect of storytelling that many of the classic Shonen series failed to fully utilize. Unfortunately, Horikoshi’s series, too, had fallen victim to that. The ongoing spin-off, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes by Furuhashi Hideyuki, has only made it glaringly obvious.

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Points Out Kohei Horikoshi’s Biggest Flaw

The anime industry has been evolving at breakneck speed in the last few years, and the Shonen category, too, has been playing catch-up. However, at a relatively slower pace. As such,...

The official website for the spring 2025 TV anime My Hero Academia: Vigilantes announced on June 25 that cumulative total number of views of the anime's opening video on YouTube had surpassed 10 million. The video was posted on Toho animation's official YouTube channel on April 7 and reached the milestone in 11 weeks. Japanese artist Kocchi no Kento , who sang the opening theme song "Kekka Orai," said, "Congratulations on 10 million views and thank you so much for listening and watching! This was an anime adaptation of one of my favorite manga, so I couldn't take my eyes off the video and enjoyed it. I was continually overwhelmed by the exhilaration of the battle scenes, the speed with which they moved around in the moonlit night, and the beautiful light effects.My favorite part in the opening video is the scene at the end where the three vigilantes stand in front of the neon sign that says 'All Right.

Since the beginning of the My Hero Academia franchise, quirks have been established as the strongest power structure in the universe. In fact, the original series consistently pointed out in the beginning that it was the only thing missing from Deku’s character development as the protagonist.

However, the spinoff has subtly hinted that maybe quirks are not the most important thing in the world. In fact, the story has established a major character who is still making a significant impact on the plot without any powerful abilities up his sleeve.

This character is none other than Knuckleduster, one of the strongest characters from My Hero Academia: Vigilantes. Knuckleduster’s physical prowess and his iconic tools, combined with his wits, are proof that Deku would have become a hero without any quirk, much less the strongest quirk of all in Mha.

Knuckleduster’s Actions Are Reducing The Significance of...

Pop Step is a central character in the series, and she is an underground idol in Naruhata. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes manages to advance her character growth as well as the narrative by using music. Pop Step sings a song that saves the day while subtly hinting at her feelings for Koichi (The Crawler).

Vigilantes might be a series that delves into darkness, tragedy, and revenge. However, all that intensity and no fun would make the fans dull. It innovates by offering a blend of action and music. It might seem odd to see songs brought into an intense setting, but it works like magic.

Vigilantes Knows That a Song Does the Trick Where Words Falter

Incorporating music into an anime might sound difficult (because it is), but once it is done, the story is elevated to the next level. That is exactly what happens in Vigilantes. By adding...

My Hero Academia, as a series, made its name from its high-stakes battles, unique characters, and its quirk-based powerscaling method. But creator Kohei Horikoshi envisioned his creation to chart a different direction. He wished to take a deep dive into the concept of heroism, not just through epic fights but also with societal questions that surround being a hero in a world filled with chaos.

While the main series struggled to deliver on this ideology, its spin-off manga, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, is steadily gaining momentum towards Horikoshi’s vision. Introduced as a prequel to the original series, Vigilantes explores the grey area between the Hero Society’s polished front. The story revolves around Koichi Haimawari, a quirkless fanboy, who takes every opportunity to save the innocents from the evildoers.

The series goes beyond hero ranking and flashy fights

In My Hero Academia, all heroes were considered to be celebrities...

I have been enjoying the masterful storyline and character designs of the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes anime series since it started streaming on Crunchyroll. The series is a unique approach to the Superhero world, which was left behind by the original series, and it truly makes me happy to see the different side of the My Hero Academia universe.

However, the one thing that I found a little odd about the anime was the animation quality of the series. There is no doubt that the series’ narrative structure is brilliant, but in terms of animation, it was not the best until episode 12 was released.

The episode truly proved to me that even though Bones might have what it takes to impress the fans of the series, as all they can talk about is the visual brilliance that was showcased in My Hero Academia: Vigilantes’ latest installment.

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes...

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is a breath of fresh air from the increasingly tragic events of its parent series. The anime was welcomed by fans with open arms, and its shifted Pov attracted plenty of Shonen lovers. The story is on a smaller scale and balances both comedy and serious events perfectly.

The fresh take on the Mha universe was much needed, and the protagonist is extremely relatable. Despite all of its positives, the anime (mostly the studio and higher-ups) made one mistake that is now irreversible.

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes‘ potential was undermined by its Spring 2025 debut Mha: Vigilantes was better than most spring 2025 anime | Credits: Bones

Spring 2025 was one of the worst anime seasons. It mostly consisted of returning anime like The Apothecary Diaries season 2, Wind Breaker season 2, Fire Force season 3, etc. Most of the new debuts were also extremely underwhelming. The Beginning After the End successfully pissed...

Are you ready to be cast into The Pit? Crunchyroll announced today that the English dub of the hotly anticipated Gachiakuta anime from studio Bones Film ( My Hero Academia: Vigilantes ) will take us right into the action when it streams simultaneously with the Japanese version starting July 6 on Crunchyroll! Here's who's already been cast down in this epic series: Gachiakuta English Dub Cast Rudo voiced by Bryson Baugus Enjin voiced by Christopher Wehkamp Zanka voiced by Corey Wilder Riyo voiced by Katie Caruso Jabber voiced by Zeno Robinson Regto voiced by John Burgmeier Related: Crunchyroll to Produce Weekly Gachiakuta After Show Podcast Hosted by The Anime Effect Key Art Related: Crunchyroll Summer 2025 Anime Season Lineup Announced! Fumihiko Suganuma ( Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai episode director) directs Gachiakuta at studio bones film, with series composition by Hiroshi Seko ( Dan Da Dan ) and character designs/chief animation direction by Satoshi Ishino...

Following an unidentified appearance at the end of episode 12, the latest character to join the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes anime is the Scarred Man. After acting behind the scenes, it’s time for the villain to emerge from the shadows, and voice actor Taku Yashiro (Hirokazu Arai in Chainsaw Man ) will help him to do so. A character visual arrived with the news: Scarred Man character visual There’s also a special “Marukane Department Store Song Remix” video featuring the latest FeatherHATS performance. Related: My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Anime Reveals Cast for FeatherS Duo and More The My Hero Academia: Vigilantes manga, written by Hideyuki Furuhashi and illustrated by Betten Court, was first published in Jump Giga in August 2016 before transferring to online imprint Shonen Jump+ later that year. The series concluded in May 2022 and spans 15 collected volumes. Kenichi Suzuki ( JoJo's Bizarre Adventure chief director) directs the anime adaptation at Bones Film,...

My Hero Academia: Vigilantesis gearing up for a high-stakes conclusion, and fan anticipation is stronger than ever thanks to a new trailer that teases this finale. The latest sneak peek, released by Toho Animation, hints at major confrontations, emotional payoffs, and massive reveals that promise to shake up the storyline. With the end of the first season in sight, the trailer quickly dives into the chaos set to unfold.

As the main series prepares to wrap up its storyline later this year, Vigilantes is steadily growing on its own and building a loyal following. Centered on heroes who operate outside traditional hero society, the anime proves to be much grittier while offering fans a new perspective on the world they’ve come to love. The season one finale of Vigilantes is sure to leave a lasting impact, making fans eager for more.

Vigilantes Drops a Sneak Peek at the...

My Hero Academia includes quite a unique cast, some of whom can be jarring to witness. Vigilantes took this to a whole new level by introducing an American Pro Hero, Christopher Skyline, known by his hero name, Captain Celebrity. The man encompasses all the stereotypes in his character.

It’s also evident that My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is heavily leaning into it. Captain Celebrity isn’t just offensive; he loves attention, he’s arrogant and self-confident to a fault, and lacks any tact. He’s still a very kind person, but his flaws are rather loud.

In the latest episode, Captain Celebrity once again swooped down to save the day against a similar villain we saw during his introduction. We wonder if this will become a recurring gag in My Hero Academia: Vigilantes.

Captain Celebrity takes down yet another Kaiju in My Hero Academia: Vigilantes

The American Pro...

As the wait for The Batman 2 is on and the fans are starting to feel the weight of the uncertainty, there is one thing they can do to mitigate the stifling feeling. While the Caped Crusader left a mark on the audience, the sequel’s delay needs to be offset. The fans, fortunately, have a fix, and it’s from Studio Bones.

The spinoff of My Hero Academia, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, hits a lot like Batman. In fact, it has a character that basically dresses, talks, and acts like Batman (impulsively). Instead of views from the high-rises, in Vigilantes, it’s street-level justice. It’s morally grey and ever exciting. It’s a look at heroism that seems familiar to Batman fans.

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is the closest thing to Batman in anime

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes takes a different take from its original work. Unlike the...

Spoiler Alert !!!The following episode contains spoilers for Episode 11 of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes.

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes thrives on its distinct take within the superhero genre. It gives us a look at the gritty street-level heroics performed in Naruhata. Being a series based on superheroes, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has a lot of characters who reference famous heroes from Western comics.

Knuckleduster is supposed to be the series’ Batman. While fun, this growing resemblance risks overshadowing the series’ originality. Episode 11 only helped this resemblance by giving him a stun gun reminiscent of the Arkham games, and this might dilute Vigilante’s unique flair and make him a copy rather than a standout character.

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes needs to stop making Knuckleduster its Batman Knuckleduster emerges out of the shadows | Credits: Bones Film

We don’t need to spell this out for you, but Knuckleduster’s character design screams Batman.

Ever since its first episode, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has included characters that are completely familiar to fans of the franchise. Since the spin-off series takes place just a few years before the events of My Hero Academia, it's not surprising that characters pop up sporadically, while some of them participate in entire episodes. This week, the show brought two familiar faces to take part in an event that might end badly.

Since the focus of the show was Narufest — a city-stopping event in which Pop☆Step (voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa in the original Japanese and by Macy Anne Johnsonin the English dub) is slated to headline a musical presentation along with other two acts — it made perfect sense to bring back two characters that are known as My Hero Academia showstoppers: Present Mic (Hiroyuki Yoshino/Dave Trosko) and Nemuri Kayama (Akeno Watanabe/Elizabeth Maxwell), mostly known as Midnight. In...

The first teaser for the final season of My Hero Academia was released on June 16, offering fans a preview of the anime’s concluding arc.

The teaser features a clash between All Might, wearing an armoured mechanical suit, and All For One. The video also shows Deku confronting Shigaraki, setting the stage for the anime’s final battles.

The eighth and final season of My Hero Academia will start airing in October 2025.

The anime first premiered in April 2016 with a 13-episode debut season. Since then, a new season has aired almost every year. Season 2 ran from April to September 2017, followed by season 3 in 2018, season 4 from October 2019 to April 2020, and season 5 in 2021. Season 6 aired from October 2022 to March 2023, and the seventh season ran from May to October 2024.

Currently, the spin-off series My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is airing, having premiered on April 7, 2025.

My Hero Academia is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kohei Horikoshi.

Fans of My Hero Academia are preparing to witness the end of an era. The anime story that has already become a shonen classic is gearing up to debut its final season, and after much anticipation, the first trailer of the final season just dropped. Season 8 of the series will bring the saga of Izuku Midoriya (voiced by Daiki Yamashita in the original Japanese and by Justin Briner in the English dub) and Class 1-a to a climactic close, and it all starts rolling out this October.

There's a lot of ground for My Hero Academia to cover with its final episodes. A couple of months ago, the franchise teased the return of Armored All Might (Kenta Miyake/Christopher Sabat), which signals his final showdown with All For One (Hiroshi Kamiya/John Swasey). The trailer reveals that the last season of the anime series will be chock-full of thrilling moments...

Since the beginning of the series, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has done everything right, and thus it is bearing the fruit of success in the form of unprecedented fame and recognition. The series has proved itself to be a worthy successor of the My Hero Academia series, and it won’t be a stretch to say that it will surpass the original real soon.

The one aspect that could be the main contributor to My Hero Academia: Vigilantes’ success is the villain introduced within the story. As of now, the main villain of the series is Kuin Hachisuka, who is using her quirk and manipulation powers to spread the Trigger drug within Naruhata.

However, the recent My Hero Academia: Vigilantes episode saw her in the most terrifying setting ever. This has given My Hero Academia fans a confirmation that Kuin, as an antagonistic character, is way better than anything that...

Anime is often influenced by other popular cultures, with manga creators basing several characters on iconic figures from Marvel or DC comic heroes. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has definitely taken a few liberties in regards to taking inspiration from other heroes for their characters.

The inspiration behind Knuckduster’s character, in particular, has been rather obvious. Ever since My Hero Academia: Vigilantes was released, fans have compared his character with the iconic DC hero, Batman, calling Iwao the Temu or Walmart version of him.

From Knuckleduster’s costume, motivations, and the fact that he has no powers yet, it’s quite clear he’s the Batman of My Hero Academia’s universe. This was confirmed in the latest episode of Vigilantes, where his training montage looked familiar to seasoned fans of the DC Extended Universe.

Knuckleduster’s training in Vigilantes looked exactly like a scene from Batman vs Superman: Dawn...

Knuckleduster has been an enigmatic character in My Hero Academia: Vigilantes. Of the Naruhata Vigilantes trio, he is the one who is most intriguing. With a glorious past and a tragic turn of circumstances, Knuckleduster feels like the hero out of an old story.

Knuckleduster’s personality has always been straightforward. Whenever he believes he is facing a criminal or an evildoer, he jumps straight in and attacks, never one to ask questions.

His impulsiveness is contrasted with his moments of maturity, which makes him a comical character. With the revelation about his wife and daughter, it becomes clear that Knuckleduster is just a family man trying to get his family back together.

Knuckleduster’s chaotic persona wasn’t just for laughs

Iwao Oguro, or Knuckleduster was no normal man. He was a Pro Hero, famed for his ‘Overclock’ Quirk, which let him become one of the fastest close combatant heroes.

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is on track to become the next big thing within the anime industry as it is perfectly following in the footsteps of its predecessor series, My Hero Academia. The series is the perfect spin-off in every possible way, and it explores a different side of the superhero world, thus adding more perspective to the My Hero Academia world.

However, there are a few fans who believe that My Hero Academia: Vigilantes might have the ability to even surpass the original series, solely because it doesn’t have one limitation within the anime that My Hero Academia had. It looks like Bones Inc. decided to go full throttle with My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, and it is quite visible.

The limitations were the removal of dark scenes and moments from the anime that were a big deal within the manga. While My Hero Academia had many such moments...

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is an impressive spin-off series that has attracted a lot of attention from the fans. The dark and gritty nature of life in the alleys, along with the hilarious interactions and reactions of the main cast, gives it a unique flavor.

The focus of the story is on the trio, the ‘Naruhata Vigilantes’. Comprising the former Pro Hero (Knuckleduster), an idol (Pop Step), and a wannabe hero (Crawler a.k.a. Crueller), the group moonlights as guardians, stopping crimes and protecting the peace of the neighbourhood.

Knuckleduster is the best thing about Vigilantes

Of the trio, Koichi (or Crawler) is clearly poised to be the main character. His intentions, effort, and personality make him seem like a Deku who couldn’t hack it, for a variety of reasons. Koichi is kind, gentle-mannered, and hard-working, but nothing about him stands out.

Pop Step is an underground...

My Hero Academia is a purely Shonen anime. The setting is rooted in the feelings of camaraderie and working hard to achieve impossible dreams, but My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is a whole new territory. Vigilantes show the dark side of the world of Mha – a world that Deku never managed to glimpse or explore.

By venturing into the darker, grittier parts of being an underground hero (or a vigilante), the series completely shifts genres. The latest episode of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes crosses a line and takes it to the next level, venturing into psychological and body horror.

Vigilantes makes an abrupt shift in genres

Vigilantes have set itself apart and have received a lot of praise from the fans. It speaks out, being a true spinoff that explores the many hidden and dark corners of My Hero Academia that were never taken into consideration.

Koichi and the others each...

The recent episode of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has brought an interesting development to the ongoing narrative of the series. This was one of the very rare moments where the episode was actually used to set up the plot of the next episode, and considering the events that are about to happen in the next episode, it is safe to say that it was truly worth it.

While the overall reception of the episode was quite good, there was one instance that didn’t sit well with My Hero Academia fans. This instance was the short interaction between Pop Step and Soga’s friends, Rapt Tokage and Moyuru Tochi, during the first half of the episode.

This interaction was not liked by fans because Rapt and Moyuru were the characters who physically assaulted Pop Step in the beginning. While it didn’t look like she forgave them, her reaction was...

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes offers a fresh take on the superhero world by focusing on the darker underbelly of the hero society. The story gets a lot of things right and has broken a lot of overused and boring stereotypes so far. In case the showrunners were wondering what stereotype they should break next, we have a suggestion.

The show can ascend to the next level by breaking one of anime’s most tiresome clichés: the love rival trope. We are tired of watching women being pitted against each other in petty romantic competitions, and My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has an opportunity to sidestep this pitfall through Pop Step’s development. The new dynamic she is sharing with Makoto can emphasize collaboration over rivalry and redefine female relationships in anime.

Pop Step finds Makoto reliable in My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Pop Step from the show’s opening | Credits: Bones Film...

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has been a manga series since 2016, but the anime adaptation by Bones Film only just came out in April 2025. As a spin-off, it’s gained a lot of attention for being unique and independent from the main story of My Hero Academia.

The main advantage of Vigilantes is that it doesn’t reuse or rely on the iconic heroes we met in My Hero Academia. It focuses on an entirely different protagonist, too. It made its own name and has immense potential to be better.

However, some aspects fall short. While fans are loving My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, they can’t say for certain that it’s better than My Hero Academia. It has its strengths, but the main story had much more going for it.

Vigilantes could’ve been a superior storyline to My Hero Academia

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes might feel different from the main story,...