My Hero Academia: Vigilantes (2025)
Japanese · Animation / Action & Adventure · 24 min
★ 7.7 Early — still settling 89 ratings
▸ Must watch
Released 7 Apr 2025
Page updated 27 Sept 2026
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus.
The verdict
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has pulled the kind of numbers most Japanese series never see. It holds a 7.7/10 on TMDB from 89 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. Episodes run about 24 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Japanese animation with an action & adventure streak.
- Why
- Currently 7.7/10 from 89 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
After a life-changing incident, timid college student Koichi Haimawari accepts an offer from revered vigilante Knuckleduster to train as his protégé.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~24 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Action & Adventure |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast

Shuichiro Umeda
Koichi Haimawari (voice)

Ikumi Hasegawa
Pop☆Step (voice)

Yasuhiro Mamiya
Knuckleduster (voice)
Where to watch in Japan
NetflixAmazon Prime VideoDisney PlusU-NEXT
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Frequently asked
Is My Hero Academia: Vigilantes worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 7.7/10 on audience ratings. This is a first season — Japanese animation with an action & adventure streak.
Where can I watch My Hero Academia: Vigilantes?
You can stream My Hero Academia: Vigilantes in Japan on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, U-NEXT.
What language is My Hero Academia: Vigilantes in?
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is a Japanese series (Animation / Action & Adventure).
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