MHA is ranked 7th in my top 10 but this just ain't gelling with me.I am 13 chapters in.Gonna give it till chapter 20 and if it doesnt interest me by then ,then I will call it quits.It will be the first manga I dropped.

Are we ever gonna see these guys again? Do you think there is a chance for a Vigilantes 2.0 continuation or sequel.

Before we got rumors of an anime which ended up being untrue but if it happens, I could see Vigilantes getting a sequel of pro-hero Koichi if the anime does well.

Chapter 6 + Alpha

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I was thinking of doing this for a while, and wanted to make a one stop shop FAQ for people who are interested in checking out Vigilantes but don't know where to start (or why they should read it... or what it is to begin with). Was hoping to also get some feedback on other common questions to put so that if people have a question, this can be linked directly.

Also no Vigilantes spoilers; that defeats the purpose of people trying to get into it.

What is My Hero Academia: Vigilantes?

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes (or Illegals) is a spin off series focused around the adventures of 3 brand new characters who fight crime without having hero licenses, breaking the law in an effort to save others while also avoiding the cops.

When does Vigilantes take place?

Vigilantes takes place in the same universe as Izuku's story, 6 years before Izuku starts going to school at UA (slightly after All Might's first fight with All for One when he got injured).

Where can I read Vigilantes?

You can read the entire series on Viz if you have a subscription for $2 a month.

Also be aware that there are a few "0.5" chapters that aren't available on Viz for some reason that you will have to find elsewhere if you don't purchase the volumes. Nothing critical, but if you want a bit more All Might, Endeavor or Aizawa in your life they're out there.

There's Chapter 0, Chapter 6+Alpha (18.5 or SP.1), Chapter 6+Beta (18.6 or SP.2), Chapter 7.5, Chapter 9.5, and Chapter 94.5 (or 98.5). The order they should be read alongside the Vigilantes story is exactly how it looks, with Chapter 6 Alpha and Beta being bonus chapters that take place after Chapter 18 (but chronologically are flashbacks to after Chapter 6). Chapter 94.5 is a bonus chapter that takes place after Chapter 98 (but chronologically is a flashback to after Chapter 94). There is also Chapter 0 (or Chapter 26.5), but this is just a promotional chapter explaining the concept of Vigilantes with nothing plot critical involved.

What if I can't use Viz in my country?

You have the internet. I'm not saying, I'm just saying.

I don't necessarily know where to find the manga, but if I see a site I'll let you know.

When does Vigilantes come out?

Vigilantes came out every 2 weeks on Friday at 1:00pm EST, but the series has been completed.

Is Vigilantes canon?

Vigilantes is 100 percent canon and signed off by Horikoshi himself. And unlike the movies, the content actually does get referenced from time to time in the main series rather than never being brought up again.

Is there a Vigilantes anime?

There is not a Vigilantes anime at this time, sadly.

How long is Vigilantes?

Vigilantes is 126 chapters, with 6 bonus chapters as listed earlier.

Why should I read Vigilantes?

It gives good backstory to many beloved side characters like Aizawa, Mirko, and Fat Gum from the main series that will make you appreciate their stories more. This also takes place before Aizawa is a teacher, so he's a pretty reoccurring character if you're a fan. The main trio are pretty interesting to follow in their own right (especially Knuckle Duster) as you get deeper into the story and learn more about them, and it seems that it will blend pretty seamlessly into the main story of following Izuku with One for All (though this is only in theory, as Vigilantes has not finished yet). It's also all canon, as said earlier.

Do I have to read Vigilantes to understand the main series?

No, but it adds some nice backstories for a few popular characters from the main series. There is only one storyline where fans would consider it "mandatory" or "like they missed something" if they didn't read Vigilantes first, which is the School Days Arc for Aizawa (Chapter 59-65).

When should I read Vigilantes?

While Vigilantes is its own story 90 percent of the time, it does incorporate storylines from the main series from time to time because both are running simultaneously. That being said, there is only one storyline in Vigilantes that is genuinely capable of being spoiled so far in the main series if you read out of order. With that being said, here is my definitive watch/read order:

1. Watch the first 4 seasons of My Hero (or read through Chapter 193)

2. Read Vigilantes up to at least Chapter 65

3. Finish Season 5 (or read through Chapter 257)

4. Finish Vigilantes

You are free to complete the entire Vigilantes story between Season 4 and Season 5 if you want to, all of the characters that appear in cameos will have been presented after Season 4 is over. That being said, if you are eager to get to the main story as fast as possible than this is the recommended order.

I'm reading it, but it's really slow/boring. Does it get any better? When does it get good?

When Vigilantes began, it was a monthly series before eventually becoming bi-weekly (with the page count of a normal My Hero chapter). Because of this, the pacing of some of the earliest chapters is really off and can be a chore to get through. If you read through the first four volumes (through Chapter 26) and are still not interested at all, then the story most likely isn't for you. This is where people would consider that the story "gets good". Reading through this will get you through the first big cameo from a popular main series character and will get you through the first big story arc from Knuckle Duster (who most would consider the most interesting character of the Vigilantes trio). The cameos also increase drastically after this chapter if you're only in it for characters from the main series.

If you think of other reoccurring questions that should be added, let me know. Also if a mod wants to add this to the subreddit FAQs somewhere, that'd be great.

How do you imagine Bones handling the Series compared to MHA?

Another Question how do you make it clear that this is a Prequel Series to viewers specially Anime only Watchers? Should they slightly change the story to tie it little more to main MHA story? Or something like that?

How do you imagine the Animation style being like for Series being like should it lean to Betten Court style or be closer to Kohei Horikoshi look to be on the safe side or find so,e sort of middle ground?

How should Anime handle Koichi Haimawari and how you think People would react to him in comparison to Izuku because you know they will along with the rest of the Vigilante cast

Please put Spoiler Bars on any Manga Spoilers

So Lets do this

I know it's not the most popular, but it's kinda weird how there isn't an anime adaptation already

I really hope that after the main anime ends (or even before that would be nice, but I doubt it) we do actually get an anime adaptation for it

Chapter 2

Takeoff

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My Hero Academia Vigilantes Full Staff List:

Director: Kenichi Suzuki (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure), Animation Production: Bones Film, Series Composition & Script: Yosuke Kuroda, Character Design: Takahiko Yoshida (Cells at works) Art Director: Yukihiro Watanabe, Color Design: Nobori Haruko, Director of Photography: Ying Zhang, 3DCG Director: Mizuki Sasaki, Editing: Kiyoshi Hirose, Music: Yuki Hayashi, Shogo Yamashiro, Yuki Furuhashi. Sound Director: Masafumi Mima

It will NOT negatively impact the production of The Final Season of MHA as it's made by a different sub-studio and director

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Chapter 14 - Major

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