The anime adaptation of “My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” has been making waves, and the latest news is sure to excite fans: Asami Seto is joining the cast. Seto, a well-known voice actress in the anime world, will be voicing the role of Makoto Tsukauchi.
What is My Hero Academia: Vigilantes?
“My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” is a spin-off and prequel to the popular “My Hero Academia” series by Kōhei Horikoshi. Written by Hideyuki Furuhashi and illustrated by Betten Court, the manga series was serialized from August 2016 to May 2022. The anime adaptation, produced by Bones Film, premiered on April 7, 2025.
Storyline
The story takes place five years before the events of the main series. It follows Koichi Haimawari, a college student who uses his Quirk to help others despite not being a licensed Hero. After being saved by the vigilante Knuckleduster from a group of thugs, Koichi and a street performer named Kazuho Haneyama are recruited to become vigilantes themselves. Together, they fight crime in a world where superpowers are common, but real heroes are rare.
Key Characters
- Koichi Haimawari (The Crawler): The protagonist of “Vigilantes,” Koichi is a college student with a Quirk called Slide and Glide, which allows him to move along the ground using three points of contact. He admires All Might and strives to emulate his altruistic qualities. Voiced by Shûichirô Umeda.
- Kazuho Haneyama (Pop Step): A freelance idol who uses her Quirk, Leap, to enhance her street performances. She becomes involved with Koichi and Knuckleduster and joins them as a vigilante. Voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa.
- Knuckleduster: A vigilante who recruits Koichi and Kazuho. He serves as a mentor to Koichi. Voiced by Yasuhiro Mamiya.
- Makoto Tsukauchi: A university student and older classmate of Koichi who is researching the hero system. Voiced by Asami Seto.
- Toshinori Yagi/All Might: Voiced by Kenta Miyake.
- Shota Aizawa/Eraser Head: Voiced by Junichi Suwabe.
- Hizashi Yamada/Present Mic: Voiced by Hiroyuki Yoshino.
- Nemuri Kayama/Midnight: Voiced by Akeno Watanabe.
- Tensei Iida/Ingenium: Voiced by Masamichi Kitada.
Asami Seto: A Voice Acting Powerhouse
Asami Seto was born on April 2, 1993, in Saitama, Japan. She is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with StarCrew. Seto debuted as a voice actress in 2010 as Yoshino Takatsuki in “Wandering Son”.
Notable Roles
Seto has voiced many significant roles in popular anime series, including:
- Raphtalia in “The Rising of the Shield Hero”
- Mai Sakurajima in the “Rascal Does Not Dream” series
- Asuka Takizawa/Cure Flamingo in “Tropical-Rouge! Pretty Cure”
- Chihaya Ayase in “Chihayafuru”
- Nobara Kugisaki in “Jujutsu Kaisen”
Makoto Tsukauchi: A Key Role?
Asami Seto will be voicing Makoto Tsukauchi, a university student and Koichi’s senior who is conducting research on the hero system. Her debut is highly anticipated in the seventh episode, where she may bring new dynamics to the plot as a key character.
Production Details
The anime series is directed by Kenichi Suzuki, known for his work on “Cells at Work!” and “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure”. Yōsuke Kuroda is in charge of the series scripts, Takahiko Yoshida is handling the character designs, and Yuki Hayashi, Shōgo Yamashiro, and Yuki Furuhashi are composing the music. Bones Film, a new division of the animation studio Bones, is producing the animation.
Music
The opening theme song is “Kekka Orai” performed by Kocchi no Kento, and the ending theme song is “Speed” performed by yutori.
Where to Watch
“My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” is streaming on Crunchyroll. It is available in Japanese with English subtitles.
Episode Release Schedule
The series premiered on April 7, 2025, and is expected to air weekly with a total of 13 episodes.
| Episode | Release Date |
| :——- | :————– |
| 1 | April 7, 2025 |
| 2 | April 14, 2025 |
| 3 | April 21, 2025 |
| 4 | April 28, 2025 |
| 5 | May 5, 2025 |
| 6 | May 12, 2025 |
| 7 | May 19, 2025 |
| 8 | May 26, 2025 |
| 9 | June 2, 2025 |
| 10 | June 9, 2025 |
| 11 | June 16, 2025 |
| 12 | June 23, 2025 |
| 13 | June 30, 2025 |
Vigilantes: A Darker Side of Heroism
“My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” explores the darker aspects of the superhero world. It delves into the lives of those who operate outside the law to protect others, even if it means being labeled as villains. The series examines what it truly means to be a hero and highlights that heroes often act in the shadows.
