My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Officially Passed the Baton From Deku to Koichi With One Season 2 Change

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Season 2 of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is here, now taking center stage after the main My Hero Academia series concluded in 2025. While a special episode adapting a bonus manga chapter is planned for May 2026, the story will primarily continue through Vigilantes, which looks to be a standout shonen anime in the coming years, especially during the Winter 2026 season.

Taking place several years before the story of My Hero Academia, Vigilantes centers on a team of people with Quirks who fight crime outside the legal system – essentially acting as unlicensed heroes. The main character, Koichi Haimawari, isn’t Quirkless like Deku, and he’s a little older, but he shares the same strong desire to save people and looks up to professional heroes. This makes him a relatable and likable protagonist, which is good because he’s set to become the central figure of the series. A change in Vigilantes Season 2 emphasizes this, officially positioning him as the new lead.

My Hero Academia Season 2’s Opening Monologue Is From Koichi, Not Deku

The first season of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes starts with a voiceover from Izuku Midoriya, similar to the main My Hero Academia anime. This is a clever way to include a cameo from Deku and establish a connection between the two shows, which is especially helpful at the beginning to draw viewers in. It also reminds those new to the manga that both stories are part of the same universe, and acknowledges that Vigilantes wouldn’t have been possible without the popularity of Deku’s story.

Season 2 of Vigilantes feels like a fresh start, and the first episode shows that immediately. Instead of Deku setting the scene, we hear from Koichi, which is a small but significant change. This reflects Koichi taking control of his own story and actively shaping his future – a big difference from where he began. Now that Deku’s journey has concluded, focusing on Koichi makes perfect sense.

Vigilantes Season 2’s Opening Change Highlights the Future of the Franchise

Izuku Midoriya (Deku) has become the defining character of My Hero Academia, but with the continuation of the story focusing on Vigilantes, that’s likely to change. As My Hero Academia concludes, Vigilantes will take center stage, meaning Koichi and his team will become the new faces of the franchise. With Koichi’s story beginning right after Deku’s ends, it feels like the lead role is officially being passed on – and thankfully, both characters are strong enough to carry it.

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2026-01-09 23:40