History of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes in Timeline
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is a spin-off/prequel manga to My Hero Academia, written by Hideyuki Furuhashi and illustrated by Betten Court. It began serialization in Jump Giga in August 2016, before moving to Shōnen Jump+ in October 2016. The series is compiled into 15 tankōbon volumes. An anime adaptation by Bones Film premiered in April 2025. The story expands the My Hero Academia universe, focusing on characters operating outside the official hero system.
August 2016: My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Serialization
In August 2016, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes was first serialized in Shueisha's Jump Giga.
August 20, 2016: My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Launch
On August 20, 2016, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes started in Shueisha's Jump Giga magazine.
April 4, 2017: My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Volume 1 Release
On April 4, 2017, Shueisha released the first tankōbon volume of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes.
September 2017: Volume 2 Sales
In September 2017, volume 2 of the manga sold 21,123 copies.
February 2018: Volume 3 Sales
In February 2018, volume 3 of the manga sold 11,468 copies.
July 2018: North America Manga Ranking
Since July 2018, the volumes of the manga were ranked on NPD BookScan's monthly top 20 adult graphic novels list in North America.
October 2018: North America Manga Ranking
In October 2018, the volumes were among the top 20 manga graphic novels in North America, according to NPD BookScan.
2018: Best Manga Selection
In 2018, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes was chosen as one of the "Best Manga".
February 2019: Volume 6 Sales
In February 2019, volume 6 of the manga sold 16,118 copies.
2019: Underrated but Awesome Manga
In 2019, it was listed in the "Underrated but Awesome Manga" category at the San Diego Comic-Con Best and Worst Manga panel.
May 28, 2022: My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Series Finale
On May 28, 2022, the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes series concluded.
July 4, 2022: My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Final Volume Release
On July 4, 2022, Shueisha released the 15th and final tankōbon volume of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes.
December 22, 2024: My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Anime Announcement
On December 22, 2024, the anime television series adaptation of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes was announced at the Jump Festa '25 event.
April 7, 2025: My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Anime Series Premiere
On April 7, 2025, the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes anime series premiered on Tokyo MX and other networks.
April 2025: My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Anime Premiere
In April 2025, the anime television series adaptation of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, produced by Bones Film, premiered.
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