My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Drops First Trailer for New Spinoff Anime

Fans of My Hero Academia have something exciting to look forward to, as a new anime spinoff called My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is set to premiere in Spring 2025! While the main My Hero Academia anime series is coming to an end with its eighth and final season next year, the story of heroes and villains in this universe will continue with this brand-new series.

What is My Hero Academia: Vigilantes?

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is a prequel to the main series. It takes place five years before Izuku Midoriya (Deku) and his classmates start their journey to become heroes. This spinoff shows the world of heroes during a much grittier time when pro heroes weren’t as organized, and unlicensed vigilantes had to step up to handle the growing threats of criminals and villains.

The story follows Koichi Haimawari, a young man who recently graduated from school and isn’t sure what to do with his life. To pass the time, he begins helping out his community as an unlicensed hero known as “The Crawler.” At first, he does small tasks like giving directions or cleaning up trash, but things quickly escalate. Koichi soon finds himself facing serious dangers as he teams up with other unlicensed heroes to tackle bigger threats.

Along the way, the vigilantes encounter iconic pro heroes like All Might, Endeavor, and Mirko in their prime. Fans will also see younger versions of characters like Shota Aizawa (Eraser Head), Midnight, and others before they became full-fledged pros. The series even connects to major events in the main story, such as the origins of the terrifying Nomus, offering a fresh perspective on the My Hero Academia world.

The First Trailer and Premiere Date

The first trailer for My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has already been released, giving fans a sneak peek into the action-packed world of the spinoff. The series will officially debut in April 2025 as part of the Spring anime season.

The spinoff will be animated by Studio Bones, the same studio behind the main My Hero Academia series, but through their new production branch, Bones Film. The show will be directed by Kenichi Suzuki, known for his work on other popular anime. Yosuke Kuroda, who wrote scripts for the original series, will return for this project. Fans can also look forward to the music composed by Yuki Hayashi, who worked on the main series as well.

What to Expect

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes promises to dive deeper into the world of heroes and villains, showing what things were like before Deku’s journey began. With plenty of material to adapt from the original manga, fans can expect thrilling storylines and connections to the main series. Whether it’s seeing All Might in his prime or learning more about the creation of the Nomus, there’s a lot to be excited about.

So, mark your calendars for Spring 2025 and get ready to explore a whole new side of the My Hero Academia universe!