My Hero Academia Returns with Vigilantes Season 2
Unlicensed heroes also have their moment of glory. Toho Animation has officially confirmed that the second season of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is already in production. The announcement came along with a teaser trailer and a promotional image that sparks hype. This action-packed spin-off will arrive in 2026 and will air exclusively on Crunchyroll worldwide (except Asia).
A parallel story closer to the streets
Based on the manga by Hideyuki Furuhashi with art by Betten Court, and supervised by Kohei Horikoshi, this prequel moves away from the academic environment to focus on the margins of heroism. The protagonist, Koichi Haimawari (The Crawler), is an ordinary college student who, after abandoning his dream of being a hero, ends up fighting crime as an urban vigilante. The story provides a rawer, street-level view of the My Hero universe, perfect for those seeking something different but equally exciting.
Production with technical and visual muscle
The animation is handled by studio Bones Film (known for My Hero Academia), with Mizuki Sasaki leading the 3DCG direction. This detail is crucial for 3D enthusiasts: the production will combine advanced techniques with a traditional anime look, ideal for those working in Maya, Blender, or Houdini who are interested in achieving cel shading-style shading, realistic anime-type lighting, and dynamic camera work.
The confirmed cast for both versions
Voice continuity is guaranteed in both Japanese and English. Here is the main confirmed cast:
- Koichi Haimawari / The Crawler: Shuichiro Umeda / Jack Broadbent
- Kazuho Haneyama / PopStep: Ikumi Hasegawa / Macy Anne Johnson
- Knuckleduster: Yasuhiro Mamiya / Jason Marnocha
If unlicensed heroes can save the city, you too can finish that rig without it falling apart… Well, in theory. 🦸