My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2

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 inthe 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.

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 impressivehow 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

A perfect prequel whose tendancy 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 hismom .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 .

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 startsfairly 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.