My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 reopens the door of the hero society to anime fans around the world after the conclusion of Izuku Midoriya’s story in the original MHA series. It's time for Naruhata’s illegal heroes, led by Koichi Haimawari, aka The Crawler, to steal the spotlight away from legitimate heroes and impress fans with their unique quirks and reckless yet heroic deeds.
As part of the winter anime season, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2, episode 1, is confirmed for release in the first week of January 2026. Fans are inching closer to the continuation of Koichi Haimwari’s shenanigans with Pop Step and Knuckleduster, as well as with other Pro Heroes, such as the likes of Eraserhead, Midnight, and even All Might. Following the end of Season 1, MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 welcomes fans with new characters and story arcs.
My Hero Academia Vigilantes: Every Main Character's Age, Height, And Birthday
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My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 1 Premieres on January 5, 2026
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 Release Date
- MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 will arrive on January 5, 2026, worldwide.
- MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 is expected to receive 13 episodes.
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 1 will be released in the US on January 5, 2026. As of now, the exact release time for the anime has not been announced. However, in Japan, the first episode will drop at 10 p.m. On January 5, 2026, unless there are changes.
If My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 1 premieres on international streaming platforms at the same time as in Japan, fans can expect to see the pilot episode drop at 5 a.m. PT or 8 a.m. ET, depending on the region.
However, it’s always possible for streaming platforms to delay the airing of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 1 for a few hours after the Japanese broadcast. This means that anime viewers should also expect to watch the new episode at a later time.
Meanwhile, the number of episodes for My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 is expected to be 13, with a runtime of around 20 to 25 minutes each. The first season also had 13 episodes in total, which covered chapters 1 to 28 of the manga series of the same name written by Hideyuki Furuhashi and illustrated by Betten Court.
Where to Watch My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 1
Streaming Platforms to Watch MHA: Vigilantes Season 2
- Crunchyroll will premiere MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 1 on January 5, 2026.
- MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 will receive an English dub soon.
The international streaming platform for My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 is none other than Crunchyroll. It will be available in North, South, and Central America, Oceania, Africa, the Middle East, CIS, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.
The anime will premiere along with other anime shows arriving on Crunchyroll, such as Noble Reincarnation, Roll Over and Die, JJK Season 3, and more. Just like Season 1, MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 is expected to receive an English dub treatment from Crunchyroll.
Another option to watch the anime online is through Ani-One Asia’s official channel, but it is restricted to members only. Those living in Japan can simply tune in to Tokyo MX, BS Nippon Television, and Yomiuri TV.
What to Expect in My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 1
New Story Arcs and New Characters
- MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 could adapt the Osaka Incident Arc and the Sky Egg Arc.
- Number 6 is the new villain of MHA: Vigilantes Season 2.
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2, Episode 1 is expected to reintroduce the main characters of the series, from Koichi Haimawari and Pop Step to Knuckleduster, showing their incredible highlights from the first season. Most likely, the first episode will also emphasize the term “vigilantes,” giving fans a refresher on the differences between a vigilante and an ordinary hero.
Nothing like doing good to make you feel good! —Koichi Haimawari
Beyond that, the first episode is also expected to introduce new characters, especially the main villain replacing Hachisuka Kuin. Also, the illegal trade of Ideo Trigger is still rampant, resulting in increased incidents of instant villain appearances in the Naruhata area, making it a hot spot that both vigilantes and heroes must closely monitor.
While the first season of MHA: Vigilantes completed four story arcs from the source material, the second season is expected to adapt two story arcs, starting from the Osaka Incident arc and ending with the Sky Egg arc.
- Release Date
- April 7, 2025
- Network
- Tokyo MX, BS Nippon TV
Cast
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Shuichiro UmedaKoichi Haimawari / The Crawler (voice) -
Ikumi HasegawaKazuho Haneyama / Pop☆Step (voice)
- Creator(s)
- Hideyuki Furuhashi
