The highly anticipated prequel to the popular anime franchise My Hero Academia is set to premiere exclusively on Crunchyroll outside of Asia next month.
Japanese entertainment studio Toho Co. has unveiled a new trailer, key artwork, and details about the opening theme for My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, a spinoff series that takes place before the events of the main anime. The series will debut on Monday, April 7, with new episodes releasing weekly, airing simultaneously with Japan.
Plot SummaryThe official synopsis introduces Koichi Haimawari, a college student who once dreamed of becoming a hero but has since given up on that ambition. In a world where 80% of the population possesses superhuman abilities known as Quirks, only a select few are chosen to protect society. However, Koichi’s life changes when he and Pop☆Step are rescued by the vigilante Knuckleduster. Together, they are recruited into the world of vigilantes, operating outside the law.
The newly released trailer also features the series’ opening theme song, Kekka Orai, performed by Kocchi no Kento, widely recognized for his viral hit Hai Yorokonde.
Industry Excitement“As My Hero Academia continues to captivate fans worldwide, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes offers an exciting new perspective on the beloved franchise,” said Asa Suehira, Crunchyroll’s chief content officer. “We’re thrilled to partner with Toho to bring this highly anticipated spinoff to a global audience.”
Production TeamThe series is directed by Kenichi Suzuki (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders, Cells at Work!), with series composition and script by Yosuke Kuroda (My Hero Academia, Trigun). The animation is produced by Bones Film (Gachiakuta).
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