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This year could be a game-changer forMy Hero Academia, with its final season and the highly anticipatedVigilantesspin-off both set to captivate superhero anime fans.
DespiteMHA‘s controversial epilogue, the anime’s latest season created a significant buzz online, heightening excitement for the upcoming final season. As fans brace for the farewell to their beloved heroes, Studio Bones is gearing up for the release ofMy Hero Academia: Vigilantesthis April.
The teaser trailer and visual forMy Hero Academia: Vigilanteshave been released, generating worldwide excitement for its 2025 debut. With all the buzz,Vigilantesholds the potential to surpass Kōhei Horikoshi’s original series.
CouldVigilantesoutshine the originalMy Hero Academia?
MHASeason 7 marked the end of Deku’s journey andAll for One‘s final attempt to thwarthumanity’s future and rule above everyone. The show left several fans awe-struck battling a rollercoaster ride of emotions and praying for Heroes’ success.
MHA‘s narrative follows the story of a young boy who symbolizes every characteristic of true heroism despite being born Quirkless. Despite being Quirkless, Deku alwaysportrayed the idea of true heroismthrough his selfless attitude.
Surprisingly, Kōhei Horikoshi received tons of criticism asMHA‘s epilogue sparked several debates online for its rushed ending.
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Despite Horikoshi releasing an exciting new MHA chapter that offers a more satisfying epilogue, it hasn’t fully quelled the criticism.
For those fans,Vigilantescould serve asthe perfect remedy to heal the disappointment and offer a fresh, exciting experience.
【Official Trailer】My Hero Academia Vigilantes AnimeScheduled for Aug 08, 2025!✨More:https://t.co/Dy7jFMpHgspic.twitter.com/VAlpORWwBT
In aresurfaced interview from Naples Comicon 2019,Vigilante’swriter discussed what sets his series apart from the original story and other classic shonen tropes. He shared:
In Vigilantes, we can explore the “dark side” of the characters, we can make them do mistakes and the protagonist doesn’t need to always shine as in the traditional shōnen way and this “darkness” can make them emphasise the “light” of the former.
Hideyuki Furuhashi, the creator ofVigilantes, explained that whileMHAfollows traditional shonen tropes,Vigilantes, as a spin-off and prequel, will explore darker themes and offer something fresh.
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes‘ anime adaptation was confirmed in Jump Festa 2025, revealing the series would premiere in April 2025, produced by studio Bones.
Created in 2017 by Hideyuki Furuhashi and Betten Court,Vigilantes(also known asIllegals) is set five years before Izuku Midoriya’s journey as a hero. AsMy Hero Academiaapproaches its seventh season, making it a lengthy watch, fans interested inVigilantescan relax, knowing its anime won’t be as overwhelming.
Kōhei Horikoshi’s hidden narrative behind the criticizedMHAepilogue
Despite being a global sensation for over 10 long years,My Hero Academia‘s epiloguereceived tons of criticismfrom the fandom.
Fans who stuck to Deku’s journey since the start felt betrayed by Horikoshi’s narrative, expressing their frustration online by accusing the mangaka of committing to a rushed ending.
However, Horikoshi wanted to highlight true heroism’s potential through Deku’s journey andMy Hero Academia‘s epilogue serves as a notable example.
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As Deku fails to accomplish his ambition to become the No. 1 Hero and ends up as a UA teacher, Horikoshi illustrates that not everyprotagonist gets a perfect ending. The mangaka wanted to showcase the harsh truth about reality, which is that not all dreams come true.
My Hero Academiais available to watch on Crunchyroll.
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Mehul Rolta is a seasoned journalist with over 3 years in esports and soccer journalism. Transitioning to anime writing at Fandom Wire, Mehul shares his lifelong passion for anime about integrates professionalism. Dedicated to connecting the world of anime globally, Mehul shares thoughts and insights, communicating personal passion with professional insight.
