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My Hero Academia: Vigilantes 2025

★ 7.6/10 · 77 votes TV-14 AnimationAction & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy 1 seasons · 26 eps Ended
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What is My Hero Academia: Vigilantes?

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is a television series that premiered in 2025. The series is based on a Japanese manga of the same name, which is a spin-off and prequel to the My Hero Academia manga series by Kōhei Horikoshi.

Type
TV series
Year
2025
Status
Ended
Episodes
26
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Apr 7, 2025
Last aired
Mar 30, 2026
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
Tokyo MX, BS Nippon TV
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is a television series that premiered in 2025. The series is based on a Japanese manga of the same name, which is a spin-off and prequel to the My Hero Academia manga series by Kōhei Horikoshi. The manga was written by Hideyuki Furuhashi and illustrated by Betten Court. The television series follows the story of Koichi Haimawari, a timid college student who undergoes a significant change after an incident. He then accepts an offer from a revered vigilante named Knuckleduster to train as his protégé. The series features a cast of characters, with various actors, directors, producers, and crew members involved in its production. Information about the full cast and crew is available, including details about the voice actors and their respective roles. The series has been documented on various online platforms, including IMDb, TMDB, and Wikipedia.

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Should you watch it?

“A timid college student embarks on a dangerous path after meeting a legendary vigilante mentor.”

Reasons to watch
  • compelling mentor-protégé dynamic
  • intense vigilante action
Keep in mind
  • features intense street-level conflict

Watch it if you enjoy gritty superhero origin stories centered on underground justice.

The series contains sequences of intense action and street-level violence.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the protagonist?

The protagonist is a timid college student named Koichi Haimawari.

Who trains the protagonist?

Koichi Haimawari is trained by a revered vigilante known as Knuckleduster.

What triggers the story?

The story begins after the protagonist experiences a life-changing incident.

What is the role of the mentor?

Knuckleduster takes Koichi Haimawari on as his protégé.

Is this a superhero series?

Yes, the series follows the activities of vigilantes.