My Hero Academia Spin-Off Vigilantes Receives Anime Adaptation
The newly released official website of the spin-off action shounen anime My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has released a first trailer showcasing an April 2025 release date.
A message from spin-off manga creator Furuhashi Hideyuki and artist Betten Court has been released. Betten Court has also shared a celebratory illustration.
- Furuhashi Hideyuki (Writer):
“In contrast to the main story of My Hero Academia, which is a story of intense light and shadow, Vigilantes is a work that I have been serializing as a story in the grey zone of the world of the show. This time, it feels like a vague, shady existence has suddenly been brought to the forefront, and I am anxiously watching how things develop. Horikoshi-sensei, all My Hero Academia fans, all Vigilante readers, and all those involved, thank you very much for your support!”
- Betten Court (Artist):
“What a surprise! I think that this anime adaptation is thanks to not only Horikoshi-san, the original author, but also everyone involved, everyone who has read Vigilante, and everyone who has supported the popularity of My Hero Academia up until now! Thank you very much! I’m very grateful!!!”
The first key visual was also unveiled.
About My Hero Academia: Vigilantes:
The story takes place in a superhuman society where about 80% of the world’s population has supernatural powers. In a world filled with chaos, the “chosen” profession of “heroes” protects people from accidents, disasters, and enemy villains who misuse their “quirks”.
On the other hand, some people cannot help but save those in front of them, even if they are not “chosen”.
This is the story of those illegal heroes, the Vigilantes.
[Rewritten from official website]
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