First Three Episodes of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Free on Crunchyroll, Fourth Episode Now Available

The *My Hero Academia* manga reached its final chapter last August, marking the end of an era for fans of the beloved superhero series. However, the story isn't over just yet. The final season of the anime is set to debut later this year, keeping the excitement alive. Beyond that, new projects like the *My Hero Academia: Vigilantes* spin-off promise to expand the universe with fresh narratives, intriguing characters, and unique Quirks. If you've been curious about diving into the world of *Vigilantes*, now is a great time—episode 4 has just dropped on Crunchyroll, and episodes 1 through 3 are available to stream for free.

How to Watch My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Online

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My Hero Academia: Vigilantes

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New episodes of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes are exclusively streaming on Crunchyroll. While the first three episodes can be viewed for free with ads, access to the latest episode requires a Premium subscription. Crunchyroll Premium memberships start at $7.99 per month and include ad-free viewing, offline playback, and exclusive content. A seven-day free trial is also available for new users.

Episode Release Dates

The first season of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes will feature a total of 13 episodes. New subbed and dubbed episodes release every Monday at 11:15 AM EST / 8:15 AM PST. Assuming no mid-season breaks, here's the full episode schedule:

• Episode 1: "I'm Here" – April 7
• Episode 2: "Takeoff" – April 14
• Episode 3: "Bee" – April 21
• Episode 4: "Top Runner" – April 28
• Episode 5 – May 5
• Episode 6 – May 12
• Episode 7 – May 19
• Episode 8 – May 26
• Episode 9 – June 2
• Episode 10 – June 9
• Episode 11 – June 16
• Episode 12 – June 23
• Episode 13 – June 30

What Is My Hero Academia: Vigilantes About?

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Set five years before the events of the main My Hero Academia series, Vigilantes follows Koichi Haimawari, a seemingly ordinary college student who once dreamed of becoming a hero but eventually gave up on his aspirations. In a world where 80% of the population possesses superhuman abilities known as Quirks, only a select few become officially recognized heroes. Koichi’s life changes dramatically when he and Pop☆Step are rescued by the vigilante Knuckleduster and subsequently recruited into the underground hero scene.

Produced by Bones Studio—the same team behind the original anime series—Vigilantes offers a compelling side story that expands the My Hero Academia universe. IGN describes the adaptation as “a worthy spin-off of the popular superhero anime.”

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If you're looking to catch up on the original My Hero Academia series, Crunchyroll’s free tier includes all seven seasons with ads. Alternatively, you can watch the series with a Hulu subscription.

My Hero Academia Season 8 Release Date

The eighth and final season of My Hero Academia is scheduled to air during the fall anime season later this year, likely beginning in October.

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Characters and Voice Cast

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes introduces a mix of new characters and familiar faces from the original series. Below is the main English and Japanese voice cast:

• Koichi Haimawari/The Crawler – Jack Broadbent (English), Shuichiro Umeda (Japanese)
• Oguro Iwao/Knuckleduster – Jason Marnocha (English), Yasuhiro Mamiya (Japanese)
• Kazuho Haneyama/Pop Step – Macy Anne Johnson (English), Ikumi Hasegawa (Japanese)
• Soga Kugizaki – Joshua Waters (English), Kohsuke Toriumi (Japanese)
• All Might – Christopher R. Sabat (English), Kenta Miyake (Japanese)
• Shota Aizawa/Eraser Head – Christopher Wehkamp (English), Junichi Suwabe (Japanese)
• Hizashi Yamada/Present Mic – Dave Trosko (English), Hiroyuki Yoshino (Japanese)
• Nemuri Kayama/Midnight – Elizabeth Maxwell (English), Akeno Watanabe (Japanese)