01A Story of Those Who "Weren't Chosen"
Even if they can't become pro heroes, they can't help but save the people in front of them. This work is a growth story of ordinary people who aren't "the chosen ones." Your heart will be touched by the gritty yet straightforward heroic image 💪
02Exquisite Links to the Main My Hero Academia
Familiar characters from the main series like Eraser Head, All Might, and Ingenium (Tenya Iida's brother) appear in their younger days. Foreshadowing that main series fans must see is scattered throughout ✨
04Interactions of the Unique Trio
Unremarkable but straightforward Koichi, guerrilla idol Pop, mysterious mentor Knuckleduster. The exquisite interactions between these three quirky characters are comical and interesting 😂
05High-Quality Animation by Bones Film
Bones, who handled the main My Hero Academia, provides production supervision, with Bones Film handling production. The power and direction of the action animation is guaranteed 🎨
06The Threat of "Scarred Man" Intensifies in Season 2
The mysterious villain "Scarred Man" who appeared at the end of Season 1. In Season 2, his identity and purpose become clear...? Shocking settings connected to the main series' "Nomu" await 😈
07Scarred Man = No.6's True Identity
The true identity of "Scarred Man" is "No.6 (Test Subject 6)," an artificial lifeform created by All For One. An existence that could be called the prototype of the later Nomu, a terrifying enemy with the Quirk "Overclock" 🔥
08Knuckleduster's Past
The true identity of the mysterious masked man Knuckleduster is a hero who once operated as "O'Clock." The reason he became a vigilante and the sad past surrounding his daughter Tamura Kano become clear 😢
09Pop☆Step's Resolve
Pop operates as a self-proclaimed idol. As the story progresses, she deepens her bonds with Koichi and others, growing as an idol too. The Season 1 finale "Narufes" is a tear-jerker 😭
10"Trigger" Drug Incident
"Trigger," a drug that weakens users' reason and causes Quirks to rampage. A symbol of darkness that affects society in the main series too, and a major threat the vigilantes face 💊
11Stendhal → Stain's Transformation
"Punisher Stendhal" who appeared in Season 1 later transforms into "Hero Killer Stain" from the main series. The origins of his twisted sense of justice are depicted ⚔️
12Evolution of Koichi's Quirk "Slide and Glide"
Koichi's Quirk "Slide and Glide" undergoes amazing evolution as the story progresses. You can't take your eyes off how far he ultimately grows 🚀
13Season 1 Beginning: Vigilante Formation
Unremarkable college student Koichi was doing "Nice Guy" activities while cosplaying as All Might. One day, he encounters the mysterious masked man Knuckleduster and gets caught up in "vigilante" activities with self-proclaimed idol Pop 🦸
14Season 1 Middle: Hachisuka Incident and Stendhal
The Hachisuka Kuin incident, Trigger drug spread, and the appearance of Punisher Stendhal. Koichi fights alongside Eraser Head and faces Stendhal's twisted justice ⚡
15Season 1 Middle: Captain Celebrity Arc
Captain Celebrity, a hero from America, appears. The conspiracy targeting his scandal and the activities of Pop's idol unit "FeatherHATS" are depicted 🌟
16Season 1 Finale: Narufes and Scarred Man
The FeatherHATS stage "Narufes" led by Pop is a huge success! But behind the scenes, the mysterious villain "Scarred Man" was working in the shadows. His eerie smile is foreshadowing for Season 2 😈
17Season 2 Onwards (Refer to Original)
Season 2 begins the full-scale battle against Scarred Man. The story accelerates toward Knuckleduster's past, Pop's crisis, and Koichi's final battle 🔥
18Connection to Main Series
In the original's final chapter, Koichi also appears in main series chapter 424! It's suggested he's active overseas, involved in Japan's reconstruction support. The vigilantes' future is also bright ✨
19📚 Original Comics
"Vigilante: My Hero Academia ILLEGALS" 15 volumes total. Script: Hideyuki Furuhashi, Art: Betten Court, Original: Kohei Horikoshi. Serialized in Shonen Jump+ from 2017-2022 📖
20🦸 Main Series "My Hero Academia"
The main series by Kohei Horikoshi is completed in 42 volumes total. A mega-popular work with series worldwide cumulative circulation exceeding 100 million copies. FINAL SEASON is currently airing from October 2025 🔥
