New My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Trailer Shows Off New Prequel Anime


The popular series My Hero Academia is set to make a grand return this coming Spring with a fresh prequel anime titled, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes. With the release of a new trailer, fans get another sneak peek at what’s in store. Though Kohei Horikoshi’s original manga for My Hero Academia wrapped up last year, the anime franchise shows no signs of slowing down. While the main TV series is gearing up to conclude later this Fall, the unique narrative of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes will introduce a new chapter for the franchise as early as Spring.

In April of 2025, “My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” is set to premiere as part of the Spring anime lineup. This spin-off series is based on the official prequel to the original “My Hero Academia,” and it takes place years before the main storyline. The show focuses on a group of characters who join the hero profession through less legitimate methods, since at that time, the hero association had not yet expanded to their small town. You can watch the latest trailer for “My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” in the video above.

What Is My Hero Academia: Vigilantes?

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, penned by Hideyuki Furuhashi and illustrated by Betten Court, serves as an official spin-off manga set five years prior to the main series. The narrative introduces our new protagonist, Koichi Haimawari, who moonlights as a neighborhood helper in his free time, similar to how Izuku Midoriya was inspired by All Might. As he grows more passionate about heroism, Koichi unwittingly steps into a much riskier scenario when he transitions from a local street hero to an unauthorized vigilante operating outside of the expanding hero community in Japan.

In a different league from “My Hero Academia,” this show offers a unique take on the hero genre, especially appealing to fans of the original. Unlike All Might’s decline in power depicted in “My Hero Academia,” Koichi encounters heroes who are at various stages of their careers, even witnessing All Might during his prime. Moreover, characters from this series contribute to understanding certain plot points and moments seen in the main storyline, making it a must-watch indeed.

When Does My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Come Out?

Titled “My Hero Academia: Vigilantes,” this upcoming animated series is set to premiere on television during Spring 2025, although an exact release date has yet to be finalized at the time of publication. This new anime will be helmed by director Kenichi Suzuki from Studio Bones’ newly established film production branch. Yosuke Kuroda, who previously worked on the scripts for the main “My Hero Academia” TV series, will continue in this role for the spin-off. Takahiko Yoshida is responsible for character designs, while Yuki Hayashi, Shogo Yamashiro, and Yuki Furuhashi are collaborating to compose the music for the show.

As an observer, I’ve noticed that this fresh anime hasn’t shared its plans regarding duration yet, but it boasts a wealth of content to draw from. The original “My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” manga has concluded, providing a clear path for the new anime to tread for several years ahead. If you’re keen on exploring the original series before the new one premieres, you can easily access the entire manga through Viz Media’s digital Shonen Jump library or Shueisha’s MangaPlus service.

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2025-01-22 17:10