Fans of the popular spin-off manga My Hero Academia: Vigilantes will be pleased to know that an anime television series adaptation officially premiered in April 2025. This long-awaited news was announced at the Jump Festa ’25 event on December 22, 2024. Crunchyroll is streaming the series, with new episodes premiering weekly.
The Anime Adaptation Finally Arrives
For years, fans speculated about a potential anime adaptation of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, a prequel and spin-off to Kōhei Horikoshi’s main My Hero Academia series. The manga, written by Hideyuki Furuhashi and illustrated by Betten Court, began serialization in August 2016 and concluded in May 2022, spanning 15 tankōbon volumes. The announcement of the anime adaptation in late 2024 brought significant excitement, with Bones Film producing the series and Kenichi Suzuki directing. Yōsuke Kuroda, known for his work on the main My Hero Academia series, is handling the scripts.
What is My Hero Academia: Vigilantes?
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes takes place a few years before the events of the main series, delving into a grittier, more street-level side of hero society. The story follows Koichi Haimawari, a young man with a seemingly unremarkable “Quirk” who uses his abilities to help others despite not being a licensed hero. He eventually teams up with other unofficial heroes, known as vigilantes, including the formidable Knuckleduster and the aspiring idol Pop☆Step. The series explores the legal and ethical ambiguities surrounding vigilante justice in a world dominated by official heroes, offering a unique perspective on the My Hero Academia universe.
Episode 12 Details and Where to Watch
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 12, titled “Goodbye to Dad,” was released on June 23, 2025. This episode continues the thrilling narrative, showcasing the panic at the Marukane Department Store after a blackout and Knuckleduster’s personal battle. It is described as a “penultimate episode” that expertly weaves action, emotion, and suspense, setting the stage for the season finale. Fans can stream My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 12, along with other episodes, on Crunchyroll. The platform offers both subtitled and dubbed versions of the series.
