Living in a superhuman society, it is hard to feel special. Even more so when the spotlight only shines on professional heroes, those legally authorized to use their special powers known as Quirks in public for the greater good.
Kouichi Haimawari grew up aspiring to be a hero, but with a mediocre Quirk like "sliding" that ties him to the ground, he soon came to the conclusion that he could only ever admire them from below. Despite this, Kouichi finds contentment in using his Quirk to carry out day-to-day good deeds, such as returning lost items and helping the elderly cross the street.
However, Kouichi's tame life takes a swing into the turbulent when he is rescued from a back alley brawl by Vigilante, or illegal hero, Knuckleduster. Seeing hero potential in Kouichi, Knuckleduster enlists his help in tracking down the source of a dangerous drug known as Trigger that boosts the user's Quirk at the expense of their rationality.
Set in a time before the events of the original story, Vigilante: Boku no Hero Academia Illegals follows Kouichi as he chooses to don the reputation of a villain and become a Vigilante, operating in the shadow of the law to prevent crimes from taking to the surface.
Show Info
Schedule: Mondays at 22:00
(30 min)
Status: Running
Language: Japanese
Show Type:
Animation
Genres:
Anime
Official site: vigilante-anime.com
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Episode 2x03; Jan 19, 2026
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 2x02: Crabtastic Rampage! | Jan 12, 2026 | |
| 2x01: Day-Tripping Down to Naniwa! | Jan 5, 2026 | |
| 1x13: What a Man Takes with Him | Jun 30, 2025 |
Recent discussions
This was kinda bittersweet, gonna miss him...
Extra Details
Also known as:
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ヴィジランテ -僕のヒーローアカデミア ILLEGALS (
Japan)
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Моя геройська академія: Віґіланти (
Ukraine)
- Vigilante: Boku no Hero Academia Illegals
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