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Drug use, drinking, language, some laughs in violent anime.
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My Hero Academia: Vigilantes
What's the Story?
MY HERO ACADEMIA: VIGILANTES takes place in a world where superhumans become about 80% of the population. Though heroes are licensed by the government to practice legitimately, they become way too busy to keep an eye on every single crime that takes place, and a new subgenre of heroes emerges: vigilantes. Kouichi (voiced in English by Jack Broadbent) looks up to them, and decides he wants to become a vigilante too, because he has the power to glide as long as he uses three points of contact on a surface. He meets Pop Step (voiced by Macy Anne Johnson), a local well-known singer who becomes a friend and ally to his cause, and Knuckleduster (voiced by Jason Marnocha), an experienced rogue vigilante. Together the trio set out to stop crime and end the epidemic of a new drug, "trigger."
Is It Any Good?
This anime is somewhat generic and has a typical plot: The nice but timid main character meets the aggressive teacher and pretty girl, who become his friends. Though the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes plot is the same as many other vigilante-type shows and movies, it's still entertaining. Knuckleduster in particular is a character that makes for some laughs. Expect some adult content, but it's not super disturbing or uncomfortable.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Kouichi stands up to the bullies to save Pop Step. Do you think you would have done the same? Why, or why not?
Families can talk about Knuckleduster's unusual tactics to being a vigilante and stopping the drug use in his city. Why do you think it worked, or didn't work?
TV Details
- Premiere date : April 7, 2025
- Cast : Jason Marnocha , Jack Broadbent , Macy Anne Johnson
- Network : Crunchyroll
- Genre : Anime
- Topics : Superheroes
- Character Strengths : Integrity , Perseverance , Teamwork
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- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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