The anime adaptation of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes premiered in April 2025, and its first season, consisting of 13 episodes, concluded in June 2025. Episode 12 of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, titled “Goodbye to Dad,” was released on Monday, June 23, 2025.
Where to Watch
Internationally, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 12 is available for streaming on Crunchyroll. In Japan, the episode was broadcast on Tokyo MX, BS Nippon TV, and Yomiuri TV, and could also be streamed on various platforms including HULU, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, ABEMA, Disney+, and d Anime Store.
Episode 12 Synopsis
Episode 12 focuses on key developments for the main characters. It showcases Pop Step’s performance as she steps up as a brave performer, putting on a dazzling show with other performers even after power is restored at the venue. Meanwhile, the episode delves into Knuckleduster’s intense fight against the villain Hachisuka, hinting at a darker path for Knuckleduster and providing a glimpse into his past with his daughter, Tamao Oguro. This episode also works to conclude the Vs. Queen Bee Arc. The contrast between Pop Step’s public performance and Knuckleduster’s more morally ambiguous vigilantism is highlighted, further distinguishing My Hero Academia: Vigilantes from the main My Hero Academia series.
