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New Anime ‘My Hero Academia: Vigilantes�?to debut on April 7, 2025 �?here's when and where to watch

New Anime ‘My Hero Academia: Vigilantes�?to debut on April 7, 2025 �?here's when and where to watch

TOI Entertainment Desk / etimes.in / Apr 4, 2025, 11:26 IST

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The anime 'My Hero Academia: Vigilantes,' a prequel to the original series, debuts on April 7, 2025. The show focuses on characters like Kouichi Haimawari and Knuckleduster, vigilantes who battle crime outside the official hero system. It will be available for international streaming on Crunchyroll.

New Anime ‘My Hero Academia: Vigilantes�?to debut on April 7, 2025 �?here's when and where to watch

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Fans of 'My Hero Academia' have something new to look forward to this April as the spin-off series 'My Hero Academia: Vigilantes' is finally making its anime debut. The new show, which serves as a prequel to the original 'My Hero Academia' series, is expected to give viewers a fresh perspective on the world of heroes by focusing on lesser-known characters who operate outside the official hero system.
The anime is based on the manga written by Hideyuki Furuhashi and illustrated by Betten Court. It was originally published on Shonen Jump+, and now Studio Bones is adapting it into an anime. The studio is known for its work on the main My Hero Academia series, so fans can expect high-quality animation and storytelling.
According to details shared on the official website, the first episode of 'My Hero Academia: Vigilantes' will premiere at 11:00 am JST on Monday, April 7, 2025. The episode will be available for international audiences through simulcast, though release times will vary depending on time zones. Here’s a quick look at the premiere time across different regions:

Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): 7:00 am
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): 10:00 am
British Summer Time (BST): 3:00 pm
Central European Summer Time (CEST): 4:00 pm
Indian Standard Time (IST): 7:30 pm
Philippine Standard Time (PST): 10:00 pm
Japan Standard Time (JST): 11:00 am
Australia Central Standard Time (ACST): 11:30 am

The first episode will air first on Japanese TV channels like Tokyo MX and Yomiuri TV, followed by BS NTV. It will also be available on Japanese streaming platforms such as ABEMA, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Lemino, and Anime Store. Internationally, fans can stream the show on Crunchyroll.
As for the story, viewers can expect to be introduced to the characters Kouichi Haimawari, Knuckleduster, and Kazuho Haneyama, also known as Pop Step. Kouichi, an ordinary young man, sees his life take a turn when he crosses paths with Knuckleduster—a mysterious vigilante who fights crime outside the official hero system. Knuckleduster recruits Kouichi to help him battle a dangerous drug called Trigger that enhances people’s powers in harmful ways. Under his guidance, Kouichi starts to take on the responsibilities of a vigilante, teaming up with Pop Step to protect their neighborhood in Naruhata, Tokyo.
This spin-off promises to explore a more grounded and grittier side of the 'My Hero Academia' universe, focusing on street-level heroes who don’t have licenses but still want to do the right thing. Fans of the original series and newcomers alike can look forward to a thrilling and emotional story.

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