Kohei Horikoshi’s My Hero Academia is one of the most beloved anime and manga series of all time. Even though the main story has already ended, it continues to return with new anime, spin-offs, games, and more. One of them includes the spin-off series written by Hideyuki and illustrated by Court Betten, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes. The anime premiered in April last year as part of the Spring 2025 season lineup. It didn’t take long for the second season to drop in Winter this year. However, despite the anime’s popularity, it has yet to confirm updates on the upcoming season. While there have been no updates on the anime’s return, the official website of Crunchyroll confirms a new lineup of Blu-ray releases for September 2026.
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Along with Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume and more exciting releases, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes will also release its first season’s Blu-ray on September 8th, 2026, in North America. Link to pre-ordering the latest release has also been shared on the website, along with information on the bonus items, such as special digipak and slipcase packaging that includes four art cards.
What Is My Hero Academia: Vigilantes About?
The story takes place five years before the main events of the main story. Crimes become more rampant in the superhuman society despite the countless pro heroes keeping the cities safe. While heroes continue to work day and night, there are always alleys and hidden corners in cities where danger is lurking.
This is why vigilantes exist to keep those villains in check, even if they don’t have the license to use their Quirks. Kouichi Haimawari, a college student with an ordinary Quirk that wasn’t good enough for him to qualify as a hero, finds his calling when he meets Kazuko Haneyama, a vigilante, as he finds himself embroiled in a dangerous crime syndicate.
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Has Yet to Confirm Season 3
Usually, a popular series such as My Hero Academia: Vigilantes would have announced a sequel season right after season 2’s finale. However, this doesn’t mean that the anime wouldn’t return with Season 3, but it simply confirms that the wait will be longer than expected. The manga was serialized in the Shonen Jump+ platform from 2016 to 2022, and released over 130 chapters throughout its run.
The anime has to adapt more than half of the story, and it doesn’t appear that things will be left on a cliffhanger forever. Studio Bones is currently occupied with multiple projects, including the new anime short My Hero Academia: I Am a Hero Too, a special spin-off to commemorate the original anime’s 10th anniversary. The first two seasons of the anime are currently streaming on Crunchyroll, while the manga has released 15 volumes, all of which are available in English.
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