8 My Hero Academia: Vigilantes characters who will shine in the anime

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is a popular spin-off manga series that expands upon the works of Kohei Horikoshi, the author of My Hero Academia. Written by Hideyuki Furuhashi and illustrated by Betten Court, this spin-off series was first published in Shonen Jump GIGA before shifting to the Shonen Jump+ app.

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes tackles darker themes than the original series and gives readers a better glimpse into the world of My Hero Academia. The spin-off series also introduces readers to a new set of characters, with a few characters from the original series also making an appearance.

This article will explore 8 such characters from My Hero Academia: Vigilantes who will shine in the anime adaptation produced by Bones Film and set to be released in April 2025.

Knuckleduster and 7 other My Hero Academia: Vigilantes characters who will shine in the anime

1) Knuckleduster (Iwao Oguro)

Knuckleduster is a vigilante and a former pro hero known as O'Clock. A muscular and powerful man, he has a strong sense of justice and is known for the violence he enacts on criminals, particularly the ones with powerful quirks. He also acts as a mentor to Koichi Haimawari, just like All Might did to Deku.

Despite being Quirkless, Knuckleduster has immense physical strength and skill, which allows him to go toe-to-toe with other Pro Heroes. At one point, he had the Quirk called Overclock, which accelerated his brain's reaction to extreme speeds, making it look like the world was moving in slow motion. However, at some point, his Quirk was stolen by All For One. This versatile and powerful character will be an exciting addition to the upcoming anime.

2) Number 6 (Rokuro Nomura)

Rokuro Nomura, also known by the alias Number 6, is the central antagonist of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes and a member of the Villain Factory, a group of villains responsible for creating the Instant and Next-Level Villains. Number 6 was once a Pro Hero, operating under the alias High-Speed Hero: O'Clock II.

Suffering from a severe case of agnosia, Number 6 had no sense of self and was obsessed with O'Clock. All for One exploited this obsession and provided him with Knuckleduster's Quirk, turning him into a pawn for his own purposes and ultimately shaping him into the villain he became. Number 6 is a villain whom fans can relate to and who will shine in the upcoming anime.

3) The Crawler (Koichi Haimawari)

Koichi Haimawari is the protagonist of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes and a former vigilante. He shares many similarities with Deku as a protagonist and aspired to be a hero but missed the opportunity. A turning point in his life came when he ran into Knuckleduster and became his disciple.

Koichi possesses a unique Quirk that enables him to slide across flat surfaces by emitting a repelling force from his hands and feet, allowing him to glide effortlessly. He is a mild-mannered individual with a strong desire to help others and a unique Quirk, making him the perfect protagonist who will shine in the upcoming anime.

4) Pop☆Step (Kazuho Haneyama)

Kazuho Haneyama is one of the protagonists of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, a former vigilante, and a freelance idol who went by the name Pop☆Step. She uses her Quirk, Leap, which allows her to leap very high, to enhance her street shows and evade the law for performing without a permit.

She is an extremely smart and resourceful individual who helps Knuckleduster and Koichi solve the case of the Trigger Villains after they rescue her. Kazuho also has a major crush on Koichi, with their dynamic mirroring that of Deku and Ochako. It'll be exciting for fans to see her shine in the upcoming anime.

5) Captain Celebrity (Christopher Skyline)

Christopher Skyline (Image via Shueisha)

Christopher Skyline is an American Pro Hero in the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes series. Known as the Playboy Hero: Captain Celebrity, he is a powerful figure who shares similarities with All Might and Star and Stripe, acting as a Superman-esque hero. Arrogant and self-assured, he thrives on attention and craves fame.

He is one of the strongest heroes in My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, and his Quirk, Flight, gives him a force field of telekinetic energy and allows him to fly at high speeds. He grows as both a person and a hero throughout the story, making him a dynamic character who is sure to shine in the upcoming anime.

6) Soga Kugisaki

Soga Kugisaki is a vigilante in My Hero Academia: Vigilantes and a trusted ally to the Naruhata Vigilantes. As a former Instant Villain, his powers saw a major boost after consuming Trigger. Initially introduced as a villain, Soga starts off trying to kill Koichi using his Quirk, Spike, which allows him to sprout spikes from his body.

However, after being saved from Stendhal by the Naruhata Vigilantes, Soga turns over a new leaf and becomes an ally to them. He also becomes a devoted student of Knuckleduster and helps Koichi save Pop☆Step. This change in character is an interesting journey that will make Soga a compelling addition to the anime.

7) Kuin Hachisuka

Kuin Hachisuka was a student in My Hero Academia: Vigilantes and a part-time villain working for the Villain Factory. She managed to possess Knuckleduster's daughter, Tamao Oguro, using her Quirk, Queen Bee. This unique Quirk allowed her to take control of a human host.

She kept up the facade of cheerfulness to hide her ruthless nature as a villain and her indifference to the destruction caused by the victims of her bees. She was the central antagonist of the first act of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, so it will be interesting to see her unleash her evil in the upcoming anime.

8) Makoto Tsukauchi

Makoto Tsukauchi is a supporting character in My Hero Academia: Vigilantes and the younger sister of Naomasa Tsukauchi, as well as the General Manager of the Captain Celebrity Corporation. Her Quirk, Polygraph, enables her to detect when someone is lying, and just like her brother, she has exceptional detective skills.

She excels at organizing and leading groups, bringing people together to work as a team. She oversaw Captain Celebrity's PR department and was responsible for managing the event where Pop☆Step made her stage debut. This makes her an interesting addition to the upcoming anime.

Final Thoughts

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes introduces some exciting characters with interesting quirks that fans of My Hero Academia will greatly appreciate. These characters will be instant hits once they appear in the upcoming anime series, offering fans a new cast of heroes and villains to cheer for.

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Edited by Somava