My Hero Academia: Vigilantes
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is an official spin-off manga set several years before the events of the main series. It explores a side of hero society that operates outside the law.
Overview
Unlike licensed Pro Heroes, vigilantes operate without official approval, using their Quirks to help others in small but meaningful ways. The story focuses on individuals who protect society from the shadows.
Plot
The story follows Koichi Haimawari, an ordinary man with a modest Quirk, who becomes involved with underground heroes after meeting the brutal vigilante Knuckleduster. Together with Pop☆Step, they confront crime ignored by official hero agencies.
Connection to the Main Series
Vigilantes expands the My Hero Academia universe by exploring events, characters, and themes that directly influence the main timeline, including early appearances of familiar Pro Heroes.