Crunchyroll has announced that the highly anticipated English dub for My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 will premiere simultaneously with its Japanese counterpart today, January 5, 2026, marking a significant win for fans eager to experience the spin-off series immediately. The streaming giant also unveiled the complete English voice cast and crew for the first episode, promising a seamless transition for viewers.
Same-Day Release Amplifies Fan Excitement
The decision to offer a same-day English dub for My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 on Crunchyroll underscores a growing trend in anime distribution, aiming to deliver localized content to global audiences without delay. This approach allows English-speaking fans to join the conversation and experience the action alongside the original Japanese broadcast, minimizing spoilers and enhancing the collective viewing experience. The first episode is set to go live on Crunchyroll, available across North, South, and Central America, Oceania, Africa, the Middle East, CIS, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.
The Voices Behind the Vigilantes: Episode 1 English Dub Cast
A robust lineup of voice actors will bring the world of Naruhata’s illegal heroes to life. Fans can expect both returning favorites and new voices to shape the narrative.
The confirmed English dub cast for My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 1 includes:
- Koichi Haimawari (The Crawler): Jack Broadbent
- Kazuho Haneyama (Pop☆Step): Macy Anne Johnson
- Shota Aizawa (Eraserhead): Christopher Wehkamp
- Fat Gum: Kyle Hebert
- Ichiro: Spencer Liles
- Jiro: Orion Pitts
- Kaniyashiki: Kayla Temshiv
- Makoto: Molly Searcy
- Midnight: Elizabeth Maxwell
- Miu: Hayden Daviau
- Present Mic: Dave Trosko
- Tsukauchi: Alejandro Saab
- Yu: Juliet Simmons
- Little Sisters: Kristin Sutton, Sara Ragsdale, and Jessica Peterson
- Additional Voices: Naya Moreno, Sarah Ragsdale, Ben Stegmair
Behind the Scenes: English Dub Production Crew
The successful localization of the series is also attributed to a dedicated production team.
The English Dub Episode 1 Crew features:
- Voice Director: Manuel Aragon
- Producer: Zach Bolton
- Adaptation: Matthew Greenbaum
- Mixer: Rickey Watkins
- Engineer: August Cline
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Series Overview
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes serves as a thrilling spin-off to the hugely popular My Hero Academia series. Written by Hideyuki Furuhashi and illustrated by Betten Court, the manga initially launched in Jump GIGA in August 2016 before moving to the Shonen Jump+ online imprint. The series concluded in May 2022, spanning 15 collected volumes.
The anime adaptation is directed by Kenichi Suzuki, known for his work as chief director on JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. Yosuke Kuroda, who handles series composition for the main My Hero Academia series, is also overseeing scripts for Vigilantes. Character designs are handled by Takahiko Yoshida, and the music is composed by Yuki Hayashi, Shogo Yamashira, and Yuki Furuhashi.
The story follows Koichi Haimawari, a seemingly ordinary college student with a desire to be a hero, whose journey takes a turn into the world of “illegal heroes” alongside Pop☆Step and Knuckleduster. Season 2 promises to dive into new story arcs and introduce new characters, continuing the adventures of Naruhata’s vigilantes as they navigate a society dominated by licensed heroes. Fans can anticipate 13 episodes in total for this second season.
