My Hero Academia: Vigilantes just dropped its first episode, and fans are already split — some are hyped, others… not so much.
Set years before Deku even picks up a notebook, Vigilantes introduces us to a pre-hero-license world where people with quirks take justice into their own hands. Koichi Haimawari, aka “The Crawler,” doesn’t look like your typical hero, and that’s part of the charm — or the problem, depending on who you ask.
🔍 A Grittier, Slower Start Than Expected?
For fans used to explosions, high-stakes tournaments, and epic Plus Ultra moments, Vigilantes comes off… quiet. Introspective. The first episode leans more into street-level world-building than jaw-dropping action, and that’s thrown off a chunk of the fandom expecting a big splashy debut.
On one side: fans praising the grounded tone, darker themes, and slow burn.
On the other: viewers wondering, “Where’s the hype?”
🦸♂️ Meet The Crawler — Not Your Typical Protagonist
Koichi is no Deku, Bakugo, or even Shoto. He’s an average college student who uses his sliding quirk to help people — kind of like Spider-Man… if Spidey had no formal training, no suit, and got beat up by street thugs. But that’s what makes him relatable — and possibly frustrating to fans who expect instant hero greatness.
🥊 Knuckleduster Steals the Spotlight
Enter Knuckleduster: the gritty, All Might-less vigilante who punches first and asks questions never. His chaotic energy brings serious veteran anti-hero vibes to the show, and fans are already calling him the show’s secret weapon. His dynamic with Koichi might just be what keeps people tuning in.
🎭 A Different Flavor of Hero Story
This isn’t your usual UA classroom. There’s no All Might in a suit or Power Loader building gadgets. Vigilantes is about what happens when people operate outside the system — morally grey choices, unlicensed fights, and questionable methods. It’s messier, smaller scale… but it could be the kind of side story that adds depth to the MHA universe.
🤔 Final Verdict (For Now)
Love it or hate it, Vigilantes isn’t trying to be My Hero Academia 2.0. It’s carving out its own identity — and if you’re down for character-driven drama, street fights, and a slower pace, this might just be your jam. If not? You might be waiting for episode 2 to bring the boom.
👉 Ready to dive back into the world of quirks and chaos?
My Hero Academia: You’re Next is hitting Netflix on April 20, so set your reminders and prepare for an emotional rollercoaster.
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