The four-member rock band yutori will perform the ending theme song, “Speed,” for the television anime adaptation of Hideyuki Furuhashi and Betten Court’s My Hero Academia: Vigilantes manga. The announcement was made during the AnimeJapan 2025 event on Saturday, March 22, 2025. This marks yutori’s first time performing a theme song for an anime. The single, “Speed,” is scheduled to launch on April 30th. Kocchi no Kento will perform the anime’s opening theme song “Kekka Orai” (All’s Well in the End).
yutori: The Band Behind “Speed”
yutori is a four-member rock band that formed on December 7, 2020, in Tokyo, Japan. The band consists of:
- Kotoko Sato (Vocals/Guitar)
- Ikuya Uchida (Guitar/Chorus)
- Taichi Toyota (Bass)
- Ren Urayama (Drums/Chorus)
The band’s name, yutori, was chosen from a list of candidates suggested by the members because they liked how it sounded. The members are around 21 years old.
yutori’s Rise in the Music Scene
yutori has steadily grown in popularity since its formation. Some key milestones include:
- 2020: Their first song, “Shortcut feat. Yui Yaguchi,” was uploaded to Eggs, an indie music distribution site, achieving sensational debut by ranking first in four categories in the Eggs rankings for three consecutive weeks.
- 2021: Their first live performance took place in October, with tickets quickly selling out.
- 2022: They performed at major festivals such as JAPAN JAM, METROCK, and MERRY ROCK PARADE. They also wrote the song “Moratorium” for the WOWOW original drama Early Morning Departures are Scenic.
- 2023: yutori embarked on a two-man tour and released their second mini-album, “Yakan Toohikou.”
- 2024: They held a sold-out tour and released their third mini-album, “Luv.”
- 2025: The band is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a nine-city tour, including a performance at Zepp Shinjuku. They will also make their major debut under Ki/oon Music in April and release “Shortcut” as their last indie single.
Musical Style and Influences
yutori‘s music has resonated with their generation, particularly due to Kotoko Sato’s vocals and lyrics. Some of Sato’s favorite singers include Oishimuru Meron Bread, Green Season, ADO, Cody Lee, and Hitory. Their sound is characterized by a mix of powerful and delicate vocals. They express themes relevant to their generation.
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Anime Overview
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is a spin-off and prequel to Kōhei Horikoshi’s popular My Hero Academia manga series. Written by Hideyuki Furuhashi and illustrated by Betten Court, the manga was serialized in Shueisha’s Jump Giga and Shōnen Jump+ from 2016 to 2022.
Storyline
The series is set five years before the main My Hero Academia storyline. It focuses on Koichi Haimawari, a young man who uses his Quirk to help others, despite not being a licensed Hero. After an encounter with thugs, he teams up with the vigilante Knuckleduster and street performer Kazuho Haneyama (Pop Step) to fight crime.
Anime Adaptation
The anime adaptation of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is produced by Bones Film and directed by Kenichi Suzuki. Yōsuke Kuroda is writing the scripts, Takahiko Yoshida is designing the characters, and Yuki Hayashi, Shogo Yamashiro, and Yuki Furuhashi are composing the music.
Premiere Date and Streaming Information
The anime will premiere on April 7, 2025, on Tokyo MX, BS NTV, and Yomiuri TV. Crunchyroll will stream the series outside of Asia.
Cast
The main voice cast includes:
- Shuichiro Umeda as Koichi Haimawari/The Crawler
- Ikumi Hasegawa as Kazuho Haneyama/Pop Step
- Yasuhiro Mamiya as Iwao Oguro/Knuckleduster
Returning cast members from the original My Hero Academia series include:
- Kenta Miyake as Toshinori Yagi/All Might
- Junichi Suwabe as Shota Aizawa/Eraser Head
- Hiroyuki Yoshino as Hizashi Yamada/Present Mic
- Akeno Watanabe as Nemuri Kayama/Midnight
- Masamichi Kitada as Tensei Iida/Ingenium
Music Details
- Opening Theme Song: “Kekka Orai” (All’s Well in the End) by Kocchi no Kento
- Ending Theme Song: “Speed” by yutori
Additional Staff
- Art Director: Yukihiro Watanabe
- Color Designer: Haruko Nobori
- Director of Photography: Yingying Zhang
- 3DCG Director: Mizuki Sasaki
- Editor: Kiyoshi Hirose
- Sound Director: Masafumi Mima
With the premiere of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes drawing near, fans can anticipate an exciting addition to the My Hero Academia universe, complemented by yutori‘s musical contribution.
