My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Censors Major Moment in Latest Episode

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In the anime series “My Hero Academia: Vigilantes,” there’s been an exciting development lately, delving into aspects of UA Academy’s world seldom depicted in this superhero universe. Characters like Crawler, Knuckleduster, and Pop Step may not be battling against All For One and Shigaraki, but they’re certainly carving out a niche for themselves in the past of this anime world. Unfortunately, the latest episode has made a significant departure from the source material, omitting a scene that was perhaps deemed too racy for broadcast. If you’ve watched the fourth episode of this spin-off, you might have a clue as to what this omitted scene entailed.

In the fourth installment of the anime, the trio of villains, the “Three Sutrn und Drang Brothers,” make their debut. These airborne antagonists navigate the urban landscape, inappropriately touching women and trying to snatch their undergarments. In the animated version, the brothers are swiftly subdued by Knuckleduster. However, in the comic book version, they have more opportunities to justify their questionable actions using lewd methods. The manga’s Koichi engages them in conversation, questioning why they don’t just buy underwear instead. This dialogue is abruptly halted due to Knuckleduster brutally defeating them, thereby halting their spree of indecency. Here’s a side-by-side look at the differences between these two scenes.

An amusing sequence within “My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” has undergone editing for censorship reasons. The series is experiencing numerous alterations, such as modifications in Pop Step’s appearance and other adjustments. It seems that anime adaptations often modify their source material to accommodate global…

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Vigilantes’ Censorship History

In the spin-off of “My Hero Academia”, one notable instance of censorship was with the character Pop Step. Her costume underwent alterations for the anime, as her appearance in the manga was more revealing than what fans of the anime alone would be accustomed to. Although the story itself isn’t explicit, it’s intriguing to observe how Studio Bones has adapted certain aspects for a fresh audience that may not have encountered the original narrative.

2025 promises to be an exciting year for Studio Bones, with several projects on their plate. They’ll continue working on Crawler, Knuckleduster, and Pop Step, but this fall, they’re returning to the world of Deku and his friends in the eighth and final season of My Hero Academia, as they face off against villains Shigaraki and All For One. Additionally, Studio Bones is set to debut a new anime titled Gachiakuta this summer. Unlike their work on My Hero Academia, Gachiakuta is a completely different story that revolves around a run-down city in dire need of heroes. As for the future, there’s no confirmation yet about a second season of Vigilantes, but given the wealth of source material available, it’s possible that Studio Bones might decide to continue the series.

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2025-04-30 16:40