My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Unveils Its First Major Villain in Epic New Promo!

In the upcoming episodes of “My Hero Academia: Vigilantes,” the introduction of its first primary antagonist is set to ramp up the action, with a striking new poster featuring Kuin Hachisuka at the forefront. The initial installments of this spin-off series have been focusing on a dedicated trio of vigilantes who are now independently combating crime. Set years before the events of the main “My Hero Academia” storyline, there are significantly fewer heroes in action, leaving many criminals and villains to operate unchecked.

In the world of “My Hero Academia: Vigilantes,” I’ve noticed a significant escalation in the storyline for Koichi Haimawari and his comrades. They’ve been dealing with petty criminals using Trigger, a drug that turns them into unexpected villains. However, things are about to get more intense as they confront their first major villain threat in the series. The latest episode gave us a full introduction to Kuin Hachisuka, who’s causing chaos by spreading toxins across town. To celebrate her debut, the anime has released a special poster, which you can take a look at below.

Who Is Kuin Hachisuka?

In Episode 3 of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, we meet Kuin for the first time in the anime. It’s disclosed that she is a high school student who secretly works as a part-time villain. Her special ability, or Quirk, is Queen Bee, which allows her to summon bees from her eye, each containing a mysterious toxin. When she releases these bees into the town, it’s discovered that they are filled with the Trigger drug, causing people’s quirks to abruptly activate and turn them into chaotic villain-like individuals. Not only is she responsible for this predicament, but it appears she might be connected to a larger issue as well.

Towards the close of the episode, she guides the eager Pop Step admirer into a dimly lit passageway and vanishes with him. Hints from Koichi’s commentary suggest a significant, ominous event is imminent, which will unfold over the forthcoming episodes. With this series introducing its first major antagonist, it marks the initial formidable challenge that Koichi and his companions will encounter. However, it comes as no shock that Knuckleduster has already picked up on the fact that the bees appear to be causing the trouble.

What Does This Mean for My Hero Academia: Vigilantes?

Introducing oneself to the anime implies a reduction in the number of over-the-top villain fight scenes, as was more prevalent during the initial episodes. Instead, the series has been focusing on establishing the town and offering glimpses into Japan’s hero world at this particular time in its history. However, this also signifies that the villains aren’t as prominent as they become later, because the heroes are effectively managing whatever issues arise.

As more problems arise with Kuin starting a new wave of challenges, it’s clear that Koichi needs to step up his training. Even though he’s managed so far and has great potential for growth, the increasing number of threats demands it. Being a hero means encountering more villains, and Koichi is about to face this reality head-on in the upcoming episodes.

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2025-04-23 19:25