Vigilante: Boku no Hero Academia Illegals 2nd Season

I'd like to say something positive, but the season felt incredibly empty. I don't think I've ever been disappointed with the amount of content in an anime. People always question other things, like the pacing, animation, character design, etc. The content itself had never been a problem for me, until I came across the second season of Vigilantes. It's a sequel that does absolutely nothing for its main duo. Koichi and Pop Step feel like extras in their own series. They aren't given any spotlight to stand out, no stories are told that benefit their characters, and they don't even have a fight that's interesting to watch. Koichi is one of the worst protagonists because he doesn't prove himself worthy of the role. In a series that aims to expand an already established universe, you can't afford to have your protagonist do absolutely nothing. Of the 13 episodes, only about 5 are worthwhile, and Koichi doesn't play a significant role in any of them. We have the magnificent Knuckle Duster, without whom this series would be buried six feet under. Knuckle Duster does things so well that sometimes you wish he were the true protagonist. He's the only one who continues the plot established in the first season. He keeps fighting Trigger's smuggling operations and, on top of that, he's the one trying to capture Six, the season's villain. While Koichi and Pop are playing Idol Simulator, Knuckle Duster is fighting to the death with the main villain. In just a few episodes, Knuckle Duster manages to do what Koichi hasn't been able to in two seasons. That's sad, because Koichi has potential, but they simply don't take advantage of it. What ultimately kills the season is Eraserhead's flashback. Eraser is my favorite character in the My Hero Academia franchise. When I learned they were going to show his past with Shirakumo, who would also become important in the main series, I felt like there was a goldmine there. It's just an origin story with a sad ending, but it doesn't tell you anything about Shirakumo. At the end of the flashback, you're left with zero useful information and can't connect the dots about how Shirakumo changed into the version shown in the main series. I thought this would be a perfect complement to My Hero Academia, but it wasn't; apparently, they were afraid to tell something so important in a spin-off. ERAser's past isn't bad, but the character didn't need an origin story. He needed to show that bond that would follow him into the main series. Captain Celebrity steals the spotlight at the end, but it's not all that great. His best episode is the flashback where he meets his wife, but even that's not something worth highlighting. Vigilantes has a serious problem because it always seems like its protagonist is getting in the way. It seems like whenever they want to tell a story, they don't know what to do with Koichi or where to put him. Nobody is asking for a fanservice festival with characters from the main series; we just wanted to learn more about the world. In the end, this world turned out to be as small as Koichi's ability as a protagonist.

The first season of the My Hero Academia spin off "Vigilantes" took me completely by surprise and ended up being much better than I anticipated. Now the last season of the main series "My Hero Academia" ended not too long ago leaving a hole on the anime market which the second season of Vigilantes could fill. Sadly, I must admit that I was a bit let down. This sequel season ended up being much slower and more uneventful. The only two good parts were the few episodes where we saw Aizawa sensei’s backstory and seeing all the heroes and All Might in action in the final episodes. But other than that, most of the season was actually kind of boring if I am being brutally honest. It sort of lost the heart and charm it brought in the first season, and I felt like I could have skipped most of it, aside from the two examples I mentioned. Koichi and Pop Step played a weirdly secondary role in this season, even though this is supposed to be their show, which was honestly baffling. Yes, it felt nice to play detectives with Aizawa and see heroes like Midnight and All Might, but this is not their show. They should only play a small role, if at all, which this season did not get right. Sidelining the stars of your spin off for major characters from the main series is never a good idea and undermines the entire reason for the spin off to exist in the first place. This is not an All Might or Eraser Head spin off. It is a show about "The Crawler" and "Pop Step." And sometimes I had to remind myself of that. The action was pretty lackluster aside from the last two episodes, and I found myself zoning out while watching. A lot of time is focused on various concerts and other entertainment events, which objectively speaking did not make for the most exciting experience. It feels like Vigilantes lost its identity a bit, which is a shame in my opinion. Because now that the main series has ended, the potential for the spin off is endless. Yet this season ends with what can only be described as a sad whimper. The relationship between our two protagonists did not advance at all, even after a two year time jump. While I am aware that this is not a romance, there were seeds planted in the first season for that relationship to develop, but it does not happen here. It just stagnates and keeps the same status quo, which is a missed opportunity in my opinion. Speaking of time jumps, we do not even see the main antagonist being defeated since he just disappears, only to be teased again in the after credit scene. And if you consider that a lot of airtime was spent on just him, it feels odd to not see a conclusion to his arc in this season. That opens the door for a future season, but at this point, I think they should wrap up the story soon. It is starting to lose its charm, and it would be a shame to let it fall into irrelevancy. In total, I cannot fully recommend this season of Vigilantes, as it has more negatives than positives. Most fans of My Hero Academia will probably still enjoy it, but do not expect something on the level of the main series. There are some fun episodes with cameos from beloved characters, but as much as I love them, they tend to overstay their welcome. It is pretty good, but not on the same level as the first season. Which is pretty sad, because the potential is definitely there. This sequel just fails to follow up on it for the most part.

(Spanish Review on my list) The story of these vigilantes who do good without expecting anything in return continues. Positive aspects of this season include: - Toned-down fan service - The protagonist began training and developing his powers - Supporting characters have significant roles - They aren't entirely outside the law, which explains why they aren't arrested, given that they're always present where trouble is and don't really hide their identities; they're practically public figures, and by the end of the series, everyone recognizes them Negative aspects include: - Too many episodes dedicated to a single villain who operates from the shadows, only for the villain to disappear for three years - They spend so much time at concerts and social events where problems involving the same villain always arise, which is odd considering our protagonists are always there and the police and other legal heroes are so ineffective - The relationship between the protagonists is stagnant (I'm not looking for a romance, but at least more trust and communication) -What was the point of the Eraser Head flashback?... It wasn't bad, but it would have been better in an OVA. It doesn't add anything to the vigilante series. And well, maybe it's telling the story slowly and hasn't reached its climax yet. I have to wait for it to progress further so I can really get excited and give an overall opinion of the anime... As a fun fact, you realize now that All Might is a beast. Deku never even came close to him, haha. Clearing a green area, removing wildlife, flattening the earth, and slowing the fall of a state with a capacity of about 55,000 people in around... I don't know... 7 seconds... wow... that's insane. You don't realize those exaggerated feats in the original series, haha.

Okay... as a fan of anime in general, it's hard for me to NOT like an anime. However, the second season of MHA Vigilantes really tested me. It's not nearly as good as the first season, nor is it as good as the mainline story of MHA, but it's more streamlined, so people who would rather watch one or two 10–15-episode seasons are sure to at least be happy with this. However, fans of the core plot and deep meaningfulness of My Hero Academia will be left still a bit hungry after this season. If your curiosity is itching and you've already seen the first season and you have nothing better to do, I'd say this is probably worth your time. If you're wanting something that's going to inspire you the same way most of MHA and Vigilantes' first season did, look elsewhere. This is just a fun pit stop, but not an important one. Yes, you get some pretty cool lore about some of our most beloved heroes from the main story, but it's not really about that. It's about this new group of heroes, presented as illegal do-gooders, and their bond. Well, the first season was, anyway. The second season uses this group as a vehicle for the big guys, who only shine because they are who they are and not because the plot of the anime makes them cool. Yeah, this was fine. Glad it wasn't a very long season.

The Vigilante 2nd season ; was a bit of a disappointment ; I really liked the 1st season and the style this new perspective of Boku no Hero Academia took ; but the 2nd season had more then a few issues which makes it hard to give it more then a max 7 with indulgence : Season 2 takes a drastic turn of making more then half of the entire season a filler of reminisce memories of side characters that have less then low impact in the story and plot. This season suffers from a fragmented narrative that sidelines its main cast ; it does not even focus on the main cast like POP and Crawler and now it focuses on side-characters that have little to no impact in the main plot ; but for some reason the production decided to make a Filler of more then +6 episodes ; half of the entire season as FILLERS of Flashback memories of less important characters to try to halt and stop the progression of the story and the anime ... why ??? Why is the MC and side characters invisible and gone for more then half of the season when they are the main plot that advance the story to bring us flashback memories of main series heroes that have little to no impact in the progression of the main story ; just for FAN service fillers ; which have NO PLACE filling more then 60% of the entire season... and ruin the identity of the Vigilante series for fan service ; disconnecting the audience ; making them not interested or engaged in the plot anymore. It feels wrong and disappointing ; the only thing good that season 2 got going for it is the high quality animation and world ; but it is trying to hard to ignore the entire season and just offer fan-service flashbacks of heroes from main story that have no impact in the plot of Vigilante . That breaks down the reason why 2nd season of Vigilante does not even come close to 1st season its a total disappointment with filler flashbacks for no reason just to ruin the series for fans

A perfect sequel whose tendency can be measured by a silent blast in anime community because many people aren't following this . Just 3 recommended reviews from users , kinda sad because not giving importance to good anime leads to consequences maybe studio can cancel further seasons . Fortunately 3rd season is confirmed for this one . I think no need to describe in details as we all know it's a improved version of MHA . Studio bones done a fabulous job in delivering good content . The most exciting moments you can see in show are entry of almight and cameo of deku and his mom .I literally got chills . We got some good backstories too specially for eraser head . The unique thing which I like is vigilantes shows more time for heroes who aren't mainly related to main MHA. Loved the CC .

After season one genuinely surprised me with how good it was, I was actually pretty hyped for this! And overall, I'd say in conclusion, this was a satisfying continuation. While I think that the first season was better in several ways, Vigilantes remains an unexpected banger and I recommend you check it out! Even if you don't like or care for the mainline MHA franchise, give this a spin. It's different in many ways and you may end up liking it! I haven't watched or read the parent story and still had fun here, so you can too! Many of the aspects that made the first season good are fully present here. The animation and overall visuals remain solid, I still absolutely love the comic book-style onomatopoeia and other effects that appear. The voice acting and music also remain top notch and elevate the experience even further (shoutout to Knuckleduster's VA for busting out the fucking Cantonese!). So from a production standpoint, it's a top notch anime that delivers on everything that counts! Story and character-wise, it remains strong overall and the entire experience is a blast from beginning to end. However, this is one of the areas where I feel season one was better. One of my big compliments was how each character felt fleshed out and how each one had a well defined place to fill in a grand web of connections between everyone. During a chunk of this season, especially the middle bit, I didn't feel that as strongly here. The whole thing felt more like a collection of tangentially related tales instead of a singular coherent narrative. The main trio, which are super fun to spend time with, also become kind of side characters in their own show this season. Now, the characters that get more screentime instead are also fun and engaging and I like them too, but it just doesn't feel right to sideline the cast like this. So because we jumped around a lot between seemingly disjointed subplots, this lead to the middle portion of the season feeling a little unfocused and scattered. Credit where it's due though, all that buildup payed off and all the plot threads intersected and crafted a mighty fine experience by the end. The revelations were amazing, the character moments were powerful and the overall conclusion was quite fascinating. Even though I'm hesitant to call it a conclusion, more of a temporary climax to just the current events and a buildup for something else coming in future. There were also a few things I found less that ideal compared to season one. For starters, the story started leaning more into some shonen clichés that, while not bad, feel a bit dated and given how overused they are, fail to have the desired emotional impact. Another thing is that in season one, it really felt like our characters are vigilantes working outside the system, while now it didn't feel as much. Just felt like we were seeming some more core superhero events that the main MHA story didn't have time for. I feel like what sets Vigilantes apart is the different approach that our characters need to have to achieve their goals, so I hope we get some more focus on that in future. Nonetheless, complaints aside, everything really came together nicely in the end and all the build up was worth it. And as I said, the experience remained fun and engaging from beginning to end. I never found myself bored, confused or upset. So Vigilantes continues to be a fun story that's worth the time. The events in this season really feel like crucial setup for even bigger things to come, so I hope we get a season three soon so we can keep this train going! All in all, Vigilantes remains a pleasant surprise that overdelivers on many fronts and is super fun! It stands on its own outside of MHA and is definitely worth the experience. Give it a spin, I think you too will have your expectations exceeded!

Considering how much I liked the first season, this one felt more like an homage to MHA’s side characters than a proper Vigilantes sequel. At times, it felt a bit draggy, with the focus shifting away from the MC and the overall progress feeling stagnant. It’s good in its own way, but somehow lacks the tight storytelling of Season 1. It really feels like the vigilantes’ story has been pushed aside, almost saved for a future season, while this one leans more into fan service for MHA characters. Action There isn’t a lot of it, but whatever is there is solid. Not as flashy as MHA’s main series, but still good and acceptable. Story Feels like it’s going in circles with multiple backstories, which ends up sidelining the main vigilantes narrative. Characters Characters are good, though not particularly memorable this time. Still, it was fun seeing some MHA characters in action. Overall There’s enough here for me to continue to the next season and recommend it. But I do hope they don’t drag it out too much going forward.

is this a shonen or a fuckass cheap slice of life comedy? 😌 yk it's bad when u actively avoid watching the episodes as soon as they drop. i seriously struggled to keep watching this. i was HIGH-key avoiding it at all costs, imagine how boring a show has to be for that to happen... i started this on january 5th (day it started airing) and finished september 14th, i'm crying ✌🏻 at first, i thought maybe it just wasn't for me (because the same happened w season 1) but now i can't even empathize w the audience who actually enjoys watching this spin-off. AND IM TALKING STRICTLY BOUT SPIN OFF HERE; let's put the legacy characters aside. it's not like i'm against silly episodes (the main series had them too), but for a SECOND 13-episode season it's absurd to have more filler than actual plot. talk about déjà vu, cause they did the exact same thing in the first season, ha! all that just to have an apparent "massive" lore bomb in the last couple of episodes... it's a shame the only enjoyable and interesting scenes happen to be the ones where aizawa appears (or thats what i think, at least) - either that or it's just the result of my daddy issues, yikes. those are the only moments where a real plot is happening, which is ironic since he’s a key character from the main series. i'd even argue the cameo characters are way less boring than the all might hoodie fanboy or the head-over-heels emo pop girl. i don't hate them, but they're just hopelessly mediocre. EVEN THE O’CLOCK BEARDY GUY DOES MORE THAN THOSE TWO. ARE U KIDDING ME, SON??? 🫩 let's not forget the honorable mention to the whole captain party story because that sht was ridiculous if u ask me, and i won't accept the excuse of "they were in the right place to face the attack" — btch, are we being fr?? is this a reality show??? all might solved everything in 2 secs after a call from his homeboy, bruh. at that point i was already cracking up my ass relentlessly. and don't even get me started w the random enemies-to-lovers flashback, that made me side-eye my pillow 🫩 sigh... what a total waste of animation, i'm afraid the only value this season has is aizawa's backstory and his gorgeous pretty face (never disappoints, wink wink). well... at least i'm finally free from this torture, unless i feel masochistic enough to watch the next season (knowing me, it's a possible scenario) 😁 long story short: painfully annoying to watch, do not recommend it AT ALL OR watch it in full 2x speed (makes it better, btw); although i heard that as the manga progressed it gets better, but yeah no, let's not do that. i don't trust these hoes. anyhow, 10/10 background noise! p.s. sorry-not-sorry for the massive cursing 💋

The second season of "My Hero Academia: Vigilantes" (2026) retains some of the strengths of its first installment, but it leaves much to be desired when it comes to character development. This time, the protagonists’ growth seems to have taken a back seat (although this isn’t entirely new), and many of the loose ends still remain unresolved. It all points to these episodes functioning as a prelude to a final arc, perhaps one that is more conclusive and climactic. Because of this, I don’t want to be too harsh on this season, although I can’t help but be left with a slight sense of disappointment.

I had pretty high expectations for Vigilante Season 2, since I genuinely enjoyed Season 1 and felt it brought a fresh energy to the My Hero franchise. Season 2 is not outright bad, and it still has a few strong moments, but overall, I found it much harder to get through. At times, it was honestly a bit boring. If I had to describe it, this season feels very much like water: inoffensive, easy enough to consume, but almost completely lacking in flavor. Like eating a bowl of salad with no dressing: not terrible, maybe even “healthy,” but not exactly enjoyable either. The season actually starts fairly well. The first arc takes the two main characters out of Tokyo, which initially made me think the series was finally going to expand its world a little. I expected Koichi and Pop to grow more, both in character development and power, and for the story to open up in interesting ways. That arc is quite solid as it introduces new plot threads, new threats, and new characters, while also continuing the momentum from Season 1. But after that, things begin to stall. The main cast starts to feel oddly sidelined, almost as if they are just drifting through events rather than driving them. Without Knuckle Duster, Koichi and Pop feel aimless and need a new direction. Part of that comes down to their personalities: Koichi is a very laid-back protagonist without strong ambition, and Pop is more focused on her own hobbies and routine. I actually like both of them, so that is not the issue. The problem is that unless conflict comes directly to them, they do not really push the narrative forward, and the story ends up feeling aimless. That lack of direction becomes even more obvious in the way the series handles everything happening while the main trio is separated. A lot of the material involving the detectives and heroes feels repetitive and slow. The audience already has a decent idea of what is going on, so watching the supporting cast investigate the mystery over and over without making meaningful progress quickly becomes frustrating. On top of that, many of these side characters simply are not very charismatic, which makes those stretches even harder to sit through. When Eraser Head ends up being the most compelling presence in the first half of the season, it really highlights how weak the rest of that material feels. Speaking of Eraser Head, the decision to insert his flashback arc in the middle of the season was... acceptable. I did not hate it, but it mostly left me with a feeling of “fine, I guess we are doing this now.” To its credit, it does offer something a little different. We have seen a lot of origin stories about great heroes, underdogs, and delinquents rising against the odds, but not as many about someone more capable and relatively average trying to find his place. That angle is somewhat refreshing. Still, the arc itself is only moderately effective and very predictable. Because the first half of Season 2 is already so dull, it is hard not to feel like the main story is being pushed aside so the series can spend time indulging My Hero Academia fanservice instead. Even the climax ends up being just decent. It is not bad, and the battle content is serviceable enough, but after such a sluggish and uneventful middle stretch, I was hoping the last few episodes would deliver something stronger. Instead, it mostly just goes through the motions. The characters who receive focus there are not irritating, but they also are not especially likable or memorable. The final episode is actually pretty good and did make me consider raising my score a little, but I still think my overall impression is fair. Season 2 is an easy, lightweight watch, but it is also dull, unfocused, and ultimately disappointing compared to Season 1. Even so, I would still be willing to give the final season a chance in the hope that the series can recover and return to what made the first season enjoyable in the first place.

An even more engaging and personality-filled sequel. The second season of this My Hero Academia spin-off continues to follow Koichi Haimawari's journey in an increasingly interesting way, deepening his connection to the main universe without entirely depending on it. Even as a derivative work, it manages to stand on its own with its own identity and, in many moments, even surpasses the original work in terms of creativity and impact. Here, the narrative gains more weight with important revelations and striking scenes that elevate the story. The conflicts are more intense, and the character development becomes more evident, creating a greater connection with the viewer. It's impressive how the work manages to balance light and relaxed moments with more tense and dramatic situations. One of the aspects that most stands out continues to be the visual style. The animation maintains that comic book-inspired feel, with dynamic framing, stylized cuts, and an aesthetic that reinforces the sensation of reading a moving comic. Unlike the main work, here this style is constant from the beginning, which gives it a unique and very charismatic visual identity. Furthermore, the action scenes are a real highlight. The fluidity of the fights is very well done, and there's special care in how the individual characters are presented. The villain, in particular, stands out considerably; his ability is creative, visually interesting, and extremely well explored in the battles, bringing extra dynamism to the animation. Even with the natural predictability of a spin-off, since we know that certain characters won't suffer definitive consequences, the work manages to create tension and impact. This is due to the good direction of the scenes and the way the drama is constructed, making each confrontation emotionally weighty. Overall, it's a continuation that not only expands the My Hero Academia universe but also establishes itself as an independent story with its own merits. It manages to entertain, move, and surprise at various moments. I highly recommend it, especially for those who already like the franchise, but also for those looking for an action anime with a striking visual identity and engaging narrative. Rating: 7/10 =================================================================================================================Versão em Português===================================== Uma sequência ainda mais envolvente e cheia de personalidade. A segunda temporada desse spin-off de My Hero Academia continua acompanhando a jornada de Koichi Haimawari de forma cada vez mais interessante, aprofundando sua conexão com o universo principal sem depender totalmente dele. Mesmo sendo uma obra derivada, ela consegue se sustentar com identidade própria e, em muitos momentos, até superar a obra original em termos de criatividade e impacto. Aqui, a narrativa ganha mais peso com revelações importantes e cenas marcantes que elevam o nível da história. Os conflitos são mais intensos, e o desenvolvimento dos personagens se torna mais evidente, criando uma conexão maior com o espectador. É impressionante como a obra consegue equilibrar momentos leves e descontraídos com situações mais tensas e dramáticas. Um dos aspectos que mais chamam atenção continua sendo o estilo visual. A animação mantém aquela pegada inspirada em HQs, com enquadramentos dinâmicos, cortes estilizados e uma estética que reforça a sensação de estar lendo um quadrinho em movimento. Diferente da obra principal, aqui esse estilo é constante desde o início, o que dá uma identidade visual única e muito carismática. Além disso, as cenas de ação são um verdadeiro destaque. A fluidez das lutas é muito bem trabalhada, e há um cuidado especial na forma como as individualidades são apresentadas. O vilão, em particular, se sobressai bastante, sua habilidade é criativa, visualmente interessante e extremamente bem explorada nas batalhas, trazendo um dinamismo extra para a animação. Mesmo com a previsibilidade natural de um spin-off, já que sabemos que certos personagens não sofrerão consequências definitivas, a obra consegue criar tensão e impacto. Isso se deve à boa direção das cenas e à forma como o drama é construído, fazendo com que cada confronto tenha peso emocional. No geral, é uma continuação que não apenas expande o universo de My Hero Academia, mas também se consolida como uma história independente, com méritos próprios. Consegue entreter, emocionar e surpreender em diversos momentos. Recomendo bastante, principalmente para quem já gosta da franquia, mas também para quem busca um anime de ação com identidade visual marcante e narrativa envolvente. Nota: 7/10

(from the series of watching all the specials, alternatives, movies, etc. I haven't seen) So, I'm literally moments after watching the last three episodes, and I won't deny that it needs to be said. The last few episodes had a lot of content, and good content, in my opinion. However, so much happened that I'm still processing it in my head. But okay, first, let's go back to the general overview we'll get to the specifics later. So, yes, I won't deny that going into Season 2, I expected something different, both in a good way and in a bad way. I wanted a few things to be improved, such as Koichi's character development or approaching the introduction of supporting characters a bit differently, without introducing the character and foreshadowing him as if he were very important, and then not talking about him at all. Regarding Koichi's development, I was a bit disappointed. It's true that Koichi has become stronger, and that's a nice addition to his powers, but his character hasn't gained much in terms of personality. I'd even say that sometimes he seems a bit... dumber... In the first season, I still justified it because it fit his personality, but it's been too long... The second thing I mentioned is the different approach to character introduction, and that's certainly true, but is it better? I think so, but not in the way I thought. I'm mainly referring to the main villain, who had many unknowns. Sometimes I felt like too much time was devoted to him, and it could have been justified if it weren't for the fact that some things were unnecessary. I think that's more my feeling and my personal opinion. As for the good things, and there were quite a few, there was definitely the entire episoded dedicated to Aizawa, and I honestly think it was very good, plus a very nice addition even to the general BNHA itself. I'm glad we were able to learn so much, and now we know a more about him. Things that weren't told in the main BNHA are shown here. This is a big plus and very worth paying attention yourself in his story. In my opinion the maneuvering between filler and action episodes get much better. In season 1, practically the first half was character introductions and character introductions plus filler, and the second half was mostly action. It's stupid because it might discourage some people from watching before they get to the action-heavy episodes. Here, I feel like it's more of a back-and-forth, which in my opinion is a better solution, you can get into the story better, etc. I also like how they approached Master Knucklebuster. I think it's consistent with what happened in season 1. After all the events, he was still involved, continued to observe the villains, had contacts, etc., but he did less and was less of him because he also had other things to take care of, like a daughter. But despite this, he acted diffrently (!watch until the end!) Next thing, I have to admit that while I really disliked Captain Celebrity in season 1, a lot of things change here. There are cool moments, there are wholesome moments. I'm very glad that things have improved here, with him, it's a completely personal opinion, but it's clear. Another thing is that despite Koichi's lack of significant development, Pop still shows signs of growth in her interests. Even though she had a smaller role, I'm still glad she chose what she wanted to do and that the creators kept it (I just like Pop, sorry [simp alert again]). Another thing is at the beginning of episodes, after the opening, there was almost always this text explaining some concept important to the episode, which I think is very cool. However, in season 1, it wasn't as useful and, in my opinion, was more for the atmosphere. I won't say much about this, but I do want to say that they've done some of them better now, and it's worth reading. Now, regarding the other negative things, besides the ones I was hoping would be fixed from Season 1, which is what I've already mentioned. So, apart from that, I have to admit that... I preferred it when there weren't so many characters from the main BNHA in this alternative. This season, there were... a lot of them... While I think Aizawa was a really cool addition and I'm really glad he appeared, many of the other characters... spoiled the vibe a bit for me. Not significantly, but I still think it's not necessarily a negative for everyone. I'm talking about my thoughts. There were characters that were worth adding and others that... not so much. Next thing, I said in the positives that I'm glad they "improved" Captain Celebrity, and I think it's good that they did. However, some things were a big change from his first version that it felt forced... It doesn't bother me much, and I'm glad he's not as annoying as he was anymore, but maybe they could have. I'd do it differently, but it's not a big deal. The next thing is, unfortunately, the main characters' importance is lower, and don't get me wrong, the main characters are still important, but I felt a bit of a lack of Koichi and Pop's presence in some aspects. Which is a bit sad, and I would really appreciate it if there were more of them. So I don't think I've forgotten anything (but I could be wrong), so that's pretty much it, plus the things I wrote about earlier that they didn't fix and I wanted them to. Finally, to summarize everything I've said and the worth of watching: If you liked season 1, I definitely recommend watching it. In my opinion, despite its flaws, it is really worth watching. It's a bit different from season 1, and I feel like it is still worth it. If you didn't like season 1 or are mixed about it... I still think that if you're interested in all of BNHA, you should watch it because there are still some things worth knowing, even if you didn't really like season 1. Ultimately, there's a lot to say about this anime, and it's true, it's not perfect, but... I think that for some people, this season may be even better than the first one, so I highly recommend it. I believe this whole review has exhausted the topic of quality for now hehe. (despite everything I described, I gave it a rating of 8/10 because I feel that this season "didn't touch my heart" like season 1)

Koichi Kaimawari and Kazuho Haneyama, aka the Crawler and Pop Star returns in the second season of MHA: Vigilantes. This time, on their own without Iwao Oguro, aka Knuckleduster, as he has an agenda of his own. This time, the Trigger drug continues in a more sporadic way when it's being manufactured and improved, distributed by the villain in the shadows form he last season called Number 6, voiced by Taku Yashiro in Japanese and Aaron Campbell in English. However, they aren't alone this time as when Makoto's brother, Naomasa Tsukauchi, voiced by Tokuyoshi Kawashima in Japanese and Alejandro Saab in English, is on track to wherever the drug is being smuggled and distributed with fellow Pro Heroes alongside them. One of them being Fat Gum, voiced by Kazuyuki Okitsu in Japnese and Kyle Herbert in English. Fighting alongside him as well as working with the cops is a woman named Monika Kaniyashiki, or Kaniko, voiced by Kana Ueda in Japanese and Kayla Temshiv in English, whose Quick is her snipping anything with her fingers (as well as her legs as displayed) like a crab. Get it? Her hair is like a crab and can be crabby at times. You also have Shota Aizawa, or Eraser Head, making a return not only to help out Tsukauchi, but get information from the Hotta brothers, Ichiro, voiced by Jun Miyamoto in Japanese and Spencer Lilies in English, and Jiro, voiced by Seiyu Fujiwara in Japanese and Orion Pitts in English. Though they aren't the only characters on the scene. You have Kirihito Kamachi, voiced by Kazuho Nagasaki in Japanese and Alex Hom in English, who is now rehabilitating himself after the butt whopping he had from Koichi and hiding with his little brothers, the Hotta brothers. You've got the dancers and the stage performers returning for stage play alongside Pop Step. You also have this character named Ikajiro Takobe, or Octoid, voiced by Kengo Tsuji in Japanese, and yet not much information on his English voice actor unless someone informs me. Octoid was also experimented on via enhanced Trigger in a lab like Kirihito had been through until he was given rehab after his butt whopping with Koichi and Aisawa combined. However, it isn't just the investigation about the distribution of Trigger being shown in this season as Koichi continues to be a hero. We also get some backstory with some characters. We have this three-four episode long flashback with Aisawa when he was in U.A. High School alongside Hizashi Yamada, or Present Mic, voiced by Hiroyuki Yoshino in Japanese and Dave Trosko in English, Nemuri Kayama, or Midnight, voiced by Akeno Watanabe in Japanese and Elizabeth Maxwell in English, and Oboro Shirakumo, or Loud Cloud, voiced by Kensho Ono in Japanese and Stepehen Sanders in English, whose Quirk is Cloud. It's kinda funny that I'd finished My Hero Academia's sixth season before this season of Vigilantes. Reason being is because of Aisawa and Yamada's old friend. I didn't spoil much about it there, and I don't want to spoil much of what happened to that friend in this review. While I do enjoy how they went through their school days and during their works studies under instructions of this Pro Hero named His Purple Highness, voiced by Rikiya Koyama in Japanese and Keith Silverstein in English, I do have to admit that it does consume most of this season. This season is thirteen episodes long, but it's kind of an issue. Not to mention, Koichi and Kazuho don't really get on screen that much. That can go the same for Knuckleduster when most of the time he was on screen is when investigating the Trigger distribution alongside with this detective named Eizo Tanuma, voiced by Hisao Eigawa in Japanese and Jason Douglas in English. There was also a moment when he did visit his daughter, Kuin, in the hospital after the events of the first season. You have to admit, it's a wholesome touch along with some cameos from Soga and his two friends hanging out. There is an interesting detail about who Knuckleduster was in the past. However, that is also a spoil. We also get a brief backstory with Christopher Skyline, or Captain Celebrity, voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa in Japanese or Sean Schemmel in English. It was how he met his wife, Pamela, voiced by Yu Serizawa in Japanese and Danielle Yoshiko Phillips, before getting married and now have a baby of their own. Right before he was lifted with all the charges he had back in America when he was about to head home after a party at the Sky Egg. Though, there are also several other Pro Heroes being there, including All Might himself when he has to meet up with his best friend, Tsukauchi. Izuku Midoriya, too, when he made a cameo alongside his mother in an event. There are times when Koichi and Kazuho work on their friendship a little more. I have read both sides saying that this season doesn't develop them in a romance while the other side talks about an age gap that I've read. Which, to be honest, is a fair point. Switched it up to see Koichi and Mokoto get together because even Koichi doesn't have feelings towards Kazuho, and a Short somewhere on YouTube explains better why that's the case. Still, I enjoy the time with the characters interacting with both the voice acting and the humor. Both are still pretty great whether you're watching it in Japanese or in English. My opinion on the animation is pretty much the same when it comes to the character drama, the humor, and the action. Though the humor is more mixed with me this season. I love how Koichi does get some new tricks up his sleeve. Just some of the naming is like a bad joke. Then we had the final episode, which felt half fun yet also glass half empty. Without spoiling much, I kinda wanted to know more. There were also the moments with Kamachi living a better life after rehab and wanting to open up a new store along with his little brothers and Octoid. You do have to feel bad for them since they were experimented on because of Trigger. Speaking of, I have to give this season credit that there is more to Trigger when it's being enhanced like how it made some interesting dragon-like bombers that Number 6 was using nearing the end of the season. Number 6 was a fun villain with the Quirk he has called Overclock. Making him act like the Flash as well as stopping time. It's just that he wasn't on much, especially with how that final episode ended. Again, no spoilers that I want to drop since this had just ended. I am getting a tab feeling that we are getting a third season. Hopefully, some things will be answered. Overall, this isn't up there with the first season, which I had a lot of fun with. I had a lot of fun with this second season. It's just that it has some issues. Was Aisawa's backstory necessary? Not really, but I enjoyed it for what it is. The action and the humor still have me excited for how the story turned out whenever I have my lunch break to see a new episode every Saturday. I'd say it's worth checking out if you've enjoyed the first season of Vigilantes. I'll give this season seven Monika doing snippy snips out of ten. 7/10. Yeah, to be fair. Some of her jokes are cringey, yet I get a chuckle out of some of them.