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Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
My Hero Academia Vigilantes Episode 9: Pop Pretends To be Koichi's Girlfriend—Recap, Release Date And More
In 'Major,' Koichi and Pop meet Captain Celebrity, a flashy ex-American Number 1 Hero now working in Japan after scandals. Koichi dislikes his arrogant, glory-hogging style, especially after Celebrity steals credit for defeating a Kaiju Villain. Makoto, revealed to be in contact with Celebrity's estranged wife Pamela, tries to help him reform. She later revamps his image with a co-ed cheer squad. Koichi panics after learning his strict mother, Shoko, is visiting and lies about having a girlfriend—prompting Pop to storm off in embarrassment. Expected plot in My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 9 My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 9 will feature the arrival of Koichi's overbearing mother, Shoko. Trying to maintain his lie, Koichi asks Makoto to pretend to be his girlfriend, though Shoko will quickly see through it. As Koichi's blunders pile up, Makoto will propose a sightseeing trip to ease the tension. However, their tour bus will suddenly go out of control, prompting Pro Hero Ingenium and his team to respond. During the chaos, Makoto will get accidentally left behind on the rogue vehicle, putting her in serious danger. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 9, titled 'Mom Descends,' will be premiering in Japan on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 11:00 pm JST. Due to time zone differences, most international viewers can expect it the same day, around 2:00 pm GMT / 7:00 am PT / 10:00 am ET. Exact times may vary by region. In Japan, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 9 will air on Tokyo MX, BS NTV, and Yomiuri TV and stream on services like ABEMA, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+. Internationally, it will be available on Crunchyroll. For more updates from the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes anime, stay tuned to Pinkvilla.
Pink Villa
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 8 Introduces Captain Celebrity—Recap, Release Date, Where To Stream And More
In 'Makoto/Truth,' Makoto Tsukauchi offers Koichi academic help and visits his penthouse, where she lectures him and Pop on vigilante history. She explains her research into Naruhata's Vigilantes and recruits Koichi's help. Later, she discusses the risks with her brother, Detective Tsukauchi. Koichi impresses Knuckleduster with improved moves, though Pop is irritated by Makoto. Public interviews reveal mixed opinions about the vigilantes. After Makoto's laptop is stolen, Koichi pursues the thief, though Jube and Ichimoku stop him. Makoto uses her Polygraph Quirk on Koichi, which he passes, baffling her. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 8 will feature the arrival of a top-ranked American Pro Hero known as Playboy Hero: Captain Celebrity. He is known for his flashy behavior and womanizing reputation. Captain Celebrity will rescue Koichi from danger this episode and will immediately annoy Koichi with his egotistical approach and prioritization of media attention over proper hero conduct. Captain Celebrity will also approach Makoto in a friendly, possibly flirtatious manner, creating further tension with Koichi. As the boy observes the contrast between genuine heroism and celebrity image, new personal and social challenges will begin to surface around the foreign hero's presence. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 8, titled 'Major,' is scheduled to premiere in Japan on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 11 pm JST. Due to global time zone differences, international viewers can expect it around 2 pm GMT / 7 am PT / 10 am ET, though exact times may differ slightly by region. In Japan, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 8 will air on Tokyo MX, BS NTV, and Yomiuri TV, with streaming options including ABEMA, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+. Internationally, Crunchyroll will provide access with English subtitles. For more updates from the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes anime, stay tuned to Pinkvilla. *The release dates and times provided are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change at the discretion of the creators.
Kyodo News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Kyodo News
Toshiyuki Morikawa Cast as Captain Celebrity in "My Hero Academia: Vigilantes", Character Visual Revealed
By Koji Uchida, Animate Times - 14 minutes ago - 18:59 | All The visual and cast for a new character, Captain Celebrity, who will appear in Episode 8 "MAJOR" airing from Monday, May 26, have been unveiled. Toshiyuki Morikawa will voice Captain Celebrity, a top-ranking pro hero from America. Along with this announcement, we've received a comment from the voice actor. "My Hero Academia: Vigilantes" is the official spin-off series of "My Hero Academia" (commonly known as MHA). This TV anime adaptation is currently airing in Japan and available on Crunchyroll for global streaming. Captain Celebrity's Character Visual Revealed! Captain Celebrity Quirk: Flight An American pro hero with top-tier abilities. There seems to be a reason behind his visit to Japan... A message from Tomoyuki Morikawa, the voice of Captain Celebrity! Hello, this is Tomoyuki Morikawa, and I'll be voicing Captain Celebrity, also known as Christopher Skyline. He's finally arrived from America, and I hope to deliver a performance that lives up to everyone's expectations. I'm confident that anyone who sees him in action will become an instant fan of Captain Celebrity! We're looking for cheerleaders to support him! Preview for Episode 8 is Now Available! About TV Anime "My Hero Academia: Vigilantes" Synopsis They couldn't become official heroes... but they still want to save people! A down-to-earth story of growth featuring illegal heroes! "My Hero Academia," created by Kohei Horikoshi, has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump for 10 years and has gained explosive popularity worldwide. Now, its official spin-off series "My Hero Academia: Vigilantes" is finally getting an anime adaptation! Written by Hideyuki Furuhashi and illustrated by Betten Court, this series was serialized in Shonen Jump+ and takes place a few years before the events of "My Hero Academia." The story is set in a superhuman society where about 80% of the world's population possesses superpowers, known as "Quirks." In this chaotic world, the "chosen" profession of Heroes protects people from accidents, disasters, and Villains who misuse their Quirks. However, there are also those who weren't "chosen" but still can't help saving people right in front of them. This is the story of those heroes - the Vigilantes. Cast Koichi Haimawari: Shuichiro Umeda Pop☆Step: Ikumi Hasegawa Knuckleduster: Yasuhiro Mamiya All Might: Kenta Miyake Shota Aizawa: Junichi Suwabe Hizashi Yamada: Hiroyuki Yoshino Nemuri Kayama:Akeno Watanabe Tensei Ida: Masamichi Kitada Kuin Hachisuka: Sayaka Senbongi Soga Kugisaki:Kōsuke Toriumi Naomasa Tsukauchi: Tokuyoshi Kawashima Makoto Tsukauchi: Asami Seto
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Marvel comics meets My Hero Academia: Vigilantes episode features legendary artist RB Silva
credit- IMDb The hit anime introduces a superhero, mainly an X-Men hero, exploring superheroes' originating in America. My Hero Academia is already famous for blending the best of Japanese anime and Western superhero culture , but its newest spinoff My Hero Academia: Vigilantes – a prequel – has really brought this crossover to the forefront. In a unique and awesome twist, the anime enlisted legendary Marvel Comics artist RB Silva to draw some important scenes in its latest episode, providing fans with a brand new look at how the idea of heroes first started in this universe. Whether you're a full-blown anime addict or just a weekend comic book reader, this surprising pair-up between two superhero titans has the world buzzing. Marvel's RB Silva joins My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 7 of My Hero Academia Vigilantes delves into the history of hero society long before Deku or All Might. To help tell this story visually, the creators knew they needed one of the best artists in the game, and recruited RB Silva, a Marvel veteran with credits on Powers of X, Uppers Enforcers, and X-Men. His bright, comic book-style illustrations add a wild flair to the anime — particularly during sequences detailing how superheroes first gained popularity in the United States. This is one of the most direct artistic collaborations between American comics and Japanese anime, mixing the narrative style of both cultures. The history of heroes begins in america In this episode, anime fans get to meet Makoto Tsukauchi, a new character and sister to the longtime Detective Tsukauchi. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo In this episode, she takes us on a deep dive into hero history, uncovering the fact that the first official heroes recognized were from Rhode Island, USA. Of all 189 vigilantes operating during the early Quirk era, only seven received government approval. Makoto's research generates a long overdue and much needed conversation: were these vigilantes heroes because they gained the public's trust, or did the government just dictate who gets to use power by casting others as villains? A superhero system inspired by real-life politics The episode illustrates an even deeper theme: how governments regulate power. This debate has long been central to My Hero Academia, and Vigilantes takes the question even further — are these laws actually keeping people safe, or only oppressing those with a quirk? RB Silva's art adds a considerable amount of gravitas to these scenes, analogizing the work to timeless Marvel comics that grapple with the ideas of power, control and freedom. This is well-tread territory re-explored in series like X-Men and Civil War. RB Silva's marvel legacy adds new style to anime RB Silva is hardly new to the superhero game. His past projects feature artwork for: Powers of X (Marvel's House of X reboot series) Superior Avengers Read great super hero adventures on line Fantastic Four It's a great complement to X-Men Blue. We could hardly be more pleased that it is One World Under Doom. His use of clean lines, dynamic action scenes, and distinct character designs infuse a fresh new visual style into the pages of Vigilantes, making it feel like a crossover between My Hero Academia and Avengers. Where to watch My Hero Academia: Vigilantes If you want to check out this Marvel-anime collaboration for yourself, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is available to watch on Crunchyroll right now, in both English and Japanese audio. Whether you're a lifelong superhero fan from anime or Marvel comics, it's essential viewing. East meets west, Heroically By introducing RB Silva to its pages, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is doing more than opening up new storylines. It's connecting Eastern anime with Western comics . This genius creative decision doesn't just fill the anime with vibrant art at every turn—it celebrates the global origins of the superhero genre itself. So regardless of whether you're team Marvel or team anime, this episode makes a great case that marvelous superhero stories can be found on both sides of the world. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Pink Villa
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 7 Introduces Makoto; Recap, Release Date, Where To Stream And More
In 'Crossing Lines,' Stendhal slaughters a yakuza group using his 'Bloodcurdle' Quirk, with help from Kuin who wanted to get rid of her liabilities. Soga then confronts her, but gets ambushed and forcibly injected with Trigger. Haunted by memories of being ridiculed for his Quirk, he transforms. Koichi tries to intervene, and is paralyzed alongside Soga by Stendhal. Knuckleduster arrives, defeats Stendhal, and shatters his beliefs and mask. Though defeated, Stendhal reevaluates his ideology and escapes. He later disfigures himself and vows to purge corrupt elements of society with his new twisted conviction. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 7 will introduce Makoto, a sharp, older college student who offers to help Koichi as he risks failing his classes due to vigilante activities. In return, he will agree to act as her bodyguard during her research project. However, Makoto's chosen topic is none other than 'the vigilantes of Naruhata,' which will place Koichi in a difficult position. As she investigates the masked heroes, Koichi must protect her without revealing his identity, risking exposure with every step. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 7, titled 'Makoto/Truth,' is scheduled to air in Japan on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 11:00 pm JST. International viewers can expect it the same day, around 2:00 pm GMT / 7:00 am PT / 10:00 am ET, though regional differences may affect availability. In Japan, the episode will be broadcast on Tokyo MX, BS NTV, and Yomiuri TV, and streamed on ABEMA, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+. Crunchyroll will stream My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episod e 7 internationally with subtitles. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates from the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes anime.
