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Vigilante – My Hero Academia Illegals – New Character Visuals, Cast Comments and Franchise Updates
The upcoming anime Vigilante – My Hero Academia Illegals has released new character visuals along with comments from the cast. As the My Hero Academia universe continues to grow with new spin-offs, movies, and the final season on the way, there’s plenty to look forward to.
New Character Visuals & Cast Announcements
A new visual featuring All Might, voiced by Kenta Miyake, has been revealed. Several pro heroes from the main series will also appear, with their original voice actors reprising their roles:
- All Might (Yagi Toshinori) – Kenta Miyake
- Eraserhead (Aizawa Shota) – Junichi Suwabe
- Present Mic (Yamada Hizashi) – Hiroyuki Yoshino
- Midnight (Kayama Sui) – Akino Watanabe
- Ingenium (Iida Tenka) – Ridou Kitada
The cast has expressed excitement about returning to these roles, and fans can expect to see a different side of these characters in Vigilante: My Hero Academia ILLEGALS.
What is Vigilante – My Hero Academia Illegals ?
This spin-off manga, written by Hideyuki Furuhashi and illustrated by Betten Court, ran from 2017 to 2022. It takes place before the events of My Hero Academia and follows a group of vigilantes—heroes who operate without official approval. Unlike pro heroes, these characters don’t have licenses but still fight to protect others.
The anime adaptation is set to premiere on April 7, 2025.
The Expanding My Hero Academia Universe
As of January 2025, My Hero Academia has grown into a massive franchise, with multiple anime seasons, spin-offs, and films.
Main Anime Seasons
The series has been ongoing for nearly a decade, with the final season confirmed for Fall 2025:
- Season 1 (2016) – Introduced Izuku Midoriya and his journey at U.A. High School.
- Season 2 (2017) – Focused on the U.A. Sports Festival and the Hero Killer: Stain.
- Season 3 (2018) – Covered the Forest Training Camp and Hideout Raid arcs.
- Season 4 (2019–2020) – Featured the Shie Hassaikai and School Festival arcs.
- Season 5 (2021) – Explored the Joint Training and Meta Liberation Army arcs.
- Season 6 (2022–2023) – Showcased the Paranormal Liberation War.
- Season 7 (2024) – Dealt with the aftermath of the war and set up the final battle.
- Final Season (Fall 2025) – Announced at Jump Festa ’25, this season will bring Deku’s journey to a close.
Spin-Offs
- My Hero Academia: Vigilantes – A prequel manga about underground heroes. The anime adaptation premieres April 7, 2025.
Films
The franchise has also released four movies, each adding new stories to the My Hero Academia world:
- My Hero Academia: Two Heroes (2018) – A battle on I-Island involving Midoriya and All Might.
- My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2019) – Class 1-A faces the villain Nine on Nabu Island.
- My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission (2021) – A global fight against a Quirk-erasing terrorist group.
- My Hero Academia: You’re Next (2024) – Introduced Dark Might, a hero with brutal methods.
Latest Updates
- The My Hero Academia manga ended in August 2024, with 430 chapters collected in 42 volumes.
- The anime’s Final Season is set for Fall 2025, marking the end of the story.
With My Hero Academia: Vigilantes on the way and My Hero Academia nearing its finale, there’s still a lot to look forward to. Stay tuned to Bakabuzz for more updates!
Source: Natalie
