My Hero Academia Vigilantes Episode 4 Shocks Fans with a Game-Changing Hero Society Revelation!

The tale of “ ” delves into the intricacies of how the universe of “My Hero Academia” functions, and this is particularly exciting for aspiring heroes like Koichi Haimawari who possess modest abilities. As suggested by the anime’s name, Koichi chose to operate as a vigilante crime fighter instead of striving for a professional hero role, due to his Quirk not being powerful enough for prestigious schools such as UA or Shiketsu. Despite feeling out of place in the professional hero sphere, the latest hero introduced in the series, Tense Iida – also known as Ingenium – harbors different views.

Tensei Iida not only shows understanding towards vigilantes, but he also encourages civilians who lack extraordinary powers, such as those in “My Hero Academia: Vigilantes,” to find their place within the industry. Ingenium acknowledges that Koichi Haimawari’s Quirk isn’t powerful enough for him to follow a professional path like Ingenium’s, but as demonstrated in Episode 4’s upbeat dialogue, Koichi can still assist professionals as support staff. This opportunity offers an excellent alternative for characters like Koichi and even Gentle Criminal, adding depth to the “My Hero Academia” universe by providing hope to those who may not possess extraordinary abilities.

How the Support Staff Job Works With Team Idaten

Koichi Haimawari Could Join as a Total Amateur

In the universe of “My Hero Academia”, it’s common knowledge among fans about the pathway Deku’s future world offers to become a pro hero. Typically, one must pass an entrance exam to enroll in schools like UA or Shiketsu, followed by completing classes and exams to graduate. Upon graduation, these student heroes secure jobs in the pro hero industry, already equipped with substantial training and either a full or provisional hero license. Classes 1-A and 1-B are currently following this path at UA, but it’s important to note that not every gifted teenager in this world is suited for, or should choose, this route. While pro heroes form the foundation of their industry, there’s also a significant need for support staff such as communication specialists and sidekicks.

In the series “My Hero Academia”, the primary narrative often neglects or assumes the roles of secondary characters like Sirius and Burnin without much depth, leaving fans to accept them as they are. Contrastingly, the spin-off “My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” provides a platform for exploring this concept more fully. In the anime’s fourth episode, Tensei shares insights with Koichi about his seemingly unremarkable Quirk. Despite Koichi’s belief that his power isn’t significant, Tensei sees potential in it and encourages him to consider joining Team Idaten as support staff. Interestingly, in this world, a decent Quirk and dedication to the job are all that’s required for such a role, even without a pro hero license. Instead, Koichi would gain his license through on-the-job training, a departure from the usual progression fans of “My Hero Academia” are accustomed to.

Koichi might not be an exceptionally strong fighter on his own, but joining Team Idaten wouldn’t require him to be. Instead, he’d contribute as part of a team, amplifying the group’s strength beyond the individual members. With ample support and mentors, Koichi could even grow into a sidekick role someday. After graduation, he would become eligible for this path, which Tensei had proposed, despite Koichi not revealing his alma mater. It seems that heroes such as Tensei often recruit assistants from ordinary high schools and universities when students graduate. Although hero school grads could do the same, they might prefer to carve their own paths as professionals instead.

Support Staff Jobs Are What Would-Be Heroes Need

The Pro Hero Industry is Too Competitive Otherwise

A key aspect of the series “My Hero Academia” lies in its exploration of intense societal pressure to excel at any cost, a theme that resonates strongly within the context of an anime like MHA. This theme mirrors aspects of real-life Japanese society and is poignantly demonstrated through the character Gentle Criminal. As a youngster, he dreamt of becoming a pro hero but ultimately fell short in the system, leading to a stagnant life for Danjuro Tobita. Unable to achieve success as a hero, his existence became insignificant and unfulfilling to him. This sense of failure and worthlessness drove Gentle Criminal towards petty criminal activities out of necessity.

In simpler terms, Danjuro (later known as Gentle Criminal) was given an opportunity by Koichi, akin to getting a foot in the door as a humble but essential member of the support staff for professional heroes. Although Danjuro aspired for a higher position and failed, there were other opportunities available, like a less glamorous yet feasible role on someone’s support team. The story of My Hero Academia didn’t delve into this aspect of Gentle Criminal’s past, but it’s possible that the creator hadn’t developed that part of the backstory at the time. Looking back, fans can understand how such support roles make the competitive world of professional heroes more accessible and manageable, which was exactly what Danjuro needed. It’s essential to have multiple paths for people to enter this field besides just the intense, competitive route to becoming a professional hero, and professionals can’t do everything alone anyway.

As an onlooker, I’ve observed that some Pro Hero agencies differ significantly in size, and their management of support roles seems to vary as well. On one extreme, heroes like Endeavor and Ingenium work for expansive agencies boasting numerous support personnel and sidekicks. Conversely, Sir Nighteye operated with only a few sidekicks or staff members at his side. The rabbit hero Mirko even opted out of having any support staff whatsoever. It appears that the number of available support staff slots might not accommodate every aspiring hero, but promising young individuals such as Koichi and Danjuro still stand a chance. Those with weak Quirks or insufficient dedication may find themselves struggling like Danjuro did, but at least those with moderately strong Quirks could secure their dream role working under heroes of caliber like Ingenium or Endeavor.

Should Koichi Haimawari Accept Ingenium’s Offer For a Support Staff Role?

The Narrative and Lore Have Clear Answers

As a keen observer of the captivating world of ‘My Hero Academia: Vigilantes’, I ponder over an intriguing dilemma that has sparked discussions among fans: will Koichi eventually accept Tensei’s offer to join Team Idaten? The narrative subtly hints at this question, while the in-universe lore provides a slightly oblique response. Even though Tensei withdrew his proposal in Episode 4, once he discovered Koichi’s hidden identity as a Quirkless hero, there remains a chance that the offer could be revisited in future episodes. If this occurs, the story must be prepared to decisively affirm or decline Koichi’s potential membership, offering compelling reasons either way.

From an observational standpoint, it seems that the plotline of “My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” is intentionally keeping Koichi away from joining Team Idaten as a support staff member or sidekick. This decision stems from the show’s commitment to its central theme – the exploration of the risks and moral complexities associated with unofficial heroes who choose to fight crime on their own terms. Given that “Vigilantes” is in the title, it’s crucial for the anime to deliver on this premise, especially when it comes to the protagonist’s actions. Allowing Koichi to join Team Idaten temporarily or permanently would undermine this focus and potentially diminish the intrigue surrounding the life of a vigilante. Additionally, having another strong-willed youth like Koichi join when Deku already exists could make Koichi seem superfluous, given their similar motivations and inspiration from All Might.

Within the storyline, it’s more likely that Koichi Haimawari will become part of Team Idaten, serving either as a support staff member or sidekick. Unlike Knuckleduster who is deeply committed to the vigilante lifestyle, Koichi isn’t as dedicated and already has a good relationship with Tensei. Moreover, Koichi is more inclined to work in a team setting, which makes him an ideal candidate for Team Idaten. Joining this team would greatly boost Koichi’s self-esteem, as he feels he lacks the qualifications to attend UA or Shiketsu academies. However, due to his bond with Knuckleduster and Pop Step, Koichi eventually chooses not to join Team Idaten. If Tensei had encountered Koichi before the vigilantes did, it’s highly probable that he would have joined the team and officially transitioned into a legitimate crime fighter.

2025-05-02 22:52