The anime adaptation of “My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” has announced a new addition to its cast. Taku Yashiro, known for his roles in various popular anime, will be voicing the character of the Scarred Man. This reveal came after the character’s mysterious appearance at the end of episode 12, building anticipation among fans.
Taku Yashiro as the Scarred Man
Taku Yashiro, a voice actor with a notable presence in the anime industry, is set to bring the Scarred Man to life. Yashiro’s previous roles include Hirokazu Arai in “Chainsaw Man,” showcasing his versatility in portraying different character types. The Scarred Man’s character visual has been released, giving fans a glimpse of what to expect from this new villain.
Production and Creative Team
The “My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” anime boasts a talented team behind its production. Kenichi Suzuki, known for his work as the chief director of “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure,” is directing the anime at BONES FILM. Yosuke Kuroda, a veteran from the main “My Hero Academia” series, is handling the series composition. Takahiko Yoshida, recognized for his character designs in “Cells at Work!,” is in charge of character designs, while Yuki Hayashi, Shogo Yamashira, and Yuki Furuhashi are composing the music.
Story Overview
“My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” is a spin-off manga series written by Hideyuki Furuhashi and illustrated by Betten Court. It was first published in Jump GIGA in August 2016 before moving to Shonen Jump+ later that year. The series concluded in May 2022, spanning 15 volumes. The anime adaptation is currently being streamed on Crunchyroll. The story follows Koichi Haimawari, a college student who aspires to be a hero but feels he has given up on his dream. In a world where 80% of the population has superhuman powers, only a few are chosen to become official heroes. Koichi’s life changes when he teams up with Pop☆Step and is saved by the vigilante Knuckleduster, leading them to become vigilantes themselves.
Additional Cast Members
The anime features a talented cast, including:
- Shūichirō Umeda as Kōichi Haimawari/The Crawler
- Ikumi Hasegawa as Kazuho Haneyama/Pop Step
- Yasuhiro Mamiya as Iwao Oguro/Knuckleduster
Returning Cast
The returning cast from the original “My Hero Academia” series includes:
- 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
Theme Songs
The opening theme song for the anime is “Kekka Orai” (All’s Well in the End) performed by Kocchi no Kento, while the ending theme song is “Speed” by the four-member rock band yutori.
With Taku Yashiro joining the cast and a skilled production team at the helm, “My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” continues to deliver an engaging and action-packed story for fans of the “My Hero Academia” universe.
