This article contains spoilers from the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes manga.

The wait is almost over for My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 episode 2, as the release date is fast approaching. Fans only have a few days left before they can watch the highly anticipated anime debut of Number 6, the newest major villain of MHA: Vigilantes. Everywhere he goes, chaos and destruction follow, so it’s up to Koichi, Pop Step, and the rest of the heroes to stop his evil deeds.

MHA: Vigilantes Season 2, Episode 2 is set for release on January 12, 2026, in the US and most international regions. For more details regarding the upcoming episode, it’s best to read this article further. That said, it’s about time to say hello to Number 6, the latest addition to the villains of My Hero Academia!

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MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 2 Will Premiere on January 12, 2026

MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 2 Release Date and Time

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Following the pilot episode, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 episode 2 will be released on Monday, January 12, 2026, in the US and most international regions. Those who are in the Pacific Time zone can expect to see the episode drop at 7:30 a.m., while those in the Eastern Time Zone should expect to see the second episode released at 10:30 a.m.

The English dub of MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 has also been confirmed. The first episode is already available for fans to watch. In contrast, the second episode in English dub should be released at the same time as the original episode with Japanese dub. This means that fans have the option to watch either the original or the dub version of MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 2, on January 12.

Meanwhile, the total episode count for the second season has also been revealed. Just like the first season, the second season of MHA: Vigilantes will air 13 episodes during the 2026 winter anime season. In other words, it will be a single-cour anime. As of writing, there’s no official announcement regarding a potential third season.

MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 2 Will Be Available on Crunchyroll

MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 2 Streaming Platforms

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As part of Crunchyroll’s 2026 winter anime lineup, MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 episode 2 will be available on the streaming platform starting from January 12. The second episode will be released shortly after the Wash It All Away anime, based on Crunchyroll’s simulcast calendar.

In Japan, anime fans can simply tune in on Tokyo MX, BS Nippon Television, or Yomiuri TV. It will also be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video Japan and Disney+ Japan. Other Asian regions can also stream MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 on Netflix, Ani-One Asia, iQiyi, and JioHotstar. It’s recommended to check whether your region has access to these streaming platforms before the latest episode arrives.

MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 2 Will Introduce Number 6

Say Hello to Number 6 And His Problematic Quirk

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The first episode of MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 showed Pop Step and Koichi Haimawari attending an idol event in Naniwa City, where they met the Pro Hero Fatgum as well as the eccentric yet charming undercover police officer, Monika Kaniyashiki, aka Kaniko. While Pop Step and Koichi completed their job as idol attendees, their job as Naruhata’s vigilantes is just about to start.

With the way things are going, MHA: Vigilantes Season 2, episode 2 should reveal more details about the suspicious distribution channel of crabs in the hopes of getting a massive lead on the Villain Factory. For more context, the police force eyes the Villain Factory as the syndicate responsible for the increased disturbances and sightings of instant villains in the country.

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However, a major villain is expected to cause some trouble in the ongoing investigation, and he goes by the name of Number 6. As manga fans know, Number 6 has a problematic quirk, which does wonders for him and his evil deeds. Without giving too many spoilers, Number 6 is replacing Hachisuka Kuin as the biggest villain of MHA: Vigilantes Season 2. That said, fans should not miss the second episode of the series to learn more about Number 6 and his evil plans!

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