**New ‘My Hero Academia: Vigilantes’ Anime Reveals Cast, Premiere Date, and Teaser Trailer**
A new chapter in the *My Hero Academia* universe is set to debut this Spring with the anime adaptation of *My Hero Academia: Vigilantes*! The official website has just released a fresh teaser trailer, along with key casting details and the highly anticipated premiere date, which is set for April 7 in Japan. Based on the manga by Hideyuki Furuhashi and Betten Court, the series introduces a unique take on the hero world.
**Plot Overview:**
The story follows Koichi Haimawari, a college freshman who dreams of becoming a hero but couldn’t make the cut. Using his modest Quirk, he takes matters into his own hands, performing good deeds as a vigilante. His world changes when he encounters local thugs and teams up with two other unlikely heroes. Despite their lack of experience, they dive headfirst into the world of vigilante justice, quickly realizing that fighting evil requires more than just courage.
**Key Cast:**
– **Shūichirō Umeda** (Akira in *Zom 100*) as **Kōichi Haimawari**: The determined, yet unqualified, protagonist who strives to become a hero.
– **Ikumi Hasegawa** (Ikuyo in *Bocchi the Rock!*) as **Pop☆Step**: A self-proclaimed idol who joins Kōichi and Knuckleduster in their vigilante endeavors.
– **Yasuhiro Mamiya** (Gigantomachia and Briareos in *My Hero Academia*) as **Knuckleduster**: A powerful, unlicensed vigilante who sees potential in Kōichi and recruits him into the world of vigilante justice.
**Premiere Date:** April 7, 2025, in Japan.
**Topics:**
1. *My Hero Academia: Vigilantes* Anime Adaptation
2. New Teaser Trailer & Premiere Date
3. *My Hero Academia* Universe Expands with New Vigilante Heroes
4. Meet the Cast of *My Hero Academia: Vigilantes*
5. Plot Details of *My Hero Academia: Vigilantes* Anime
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is being produced by BONES FILM, the new outfit established by studio BONES. Kenichi Suzuki (Cells at Work!, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure) is directing, with My Hero Academia‘s Yōsuke Kuroda overseeing scripts. The freshly announced creative crew also includes character designer Takahiko Yoshida (Cells at Work!), art director Yukihiro Watanabe (Love Live! School Idol Project) and composers Yuki Hayashi, Shōgo Yamashiro and Yūki Furuhashi.
Vigilantes builds on My Hero Academia, created by manga-ka Kōhei Horikoshi, which has turned into a global hit anime franchise through its popular series (ongoing from 2016) and big screen feature films, most recently last year’s You’re Next. The story is set in a world where individuals are born with special “Quirks” empowering them to become superheroes — or villains. The My Hero Academia anime is available to stream through Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu and other platforms.
In addition to the digital and print publications from VIZ, English readers can keep up with Vigilantes through Shueisha’s MANGA Plus digital platform.
[Sources: vigilante-anime.com / Anime News Network]
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