My Hero Academia: Vigilantesdebuts in just a few short weeks, on June 10, 2025.The series' release date andthe eighth and final season of theMy Hero Academiaanime are rapidly approaching, and new teasers and trailers are being shared with fans constantly to increase excitement and unveil new characters.
The official@vigilante_mhaX account has just posted an image ofaVigilantescharacter who looks astoundingly similar to a familiar Marvel superhero: Wolverine.It was also announced that the character, Soga Kugisaki, with his unique Spike Quirk, will be voiced by Japanese voice actor, Kosuke Toriuimi.
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Has Just Unveiled its Coolest Hero
Soga Kugisaki Has a Spike Quirk Shockingly Similar to the Power Used by Marvel’s Wolverine
ManyMy Hero Academia:Vigilantescharacters have been revealed in the recent weeks leading up to the anime’s April debut, including the protagonist, Koichi Haimawari, his fellow vigilante heroes, Knuckleduster and Pop Step, and a handful of others. Now, fans have been introduced toSoga Kugisaki, with a stunning visual of the character’s anime design.In the image, Soga is a muscular man with a black tank top, a silver and black necklace, spiky green hair, and, of course, three metal claws poking out from his knuckles, similar to the Marvel hero Wolverine’s cat-like claws that he can extend or withdraw.
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Debuts Main Trailer Ahead of U.S. Debut on Crunchyroll
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes will make its grand debut on April 7th, acting as a prequel to the main anime.
Soga’s nickname is Spike Villain, and when looking at the menacing expression of fury he wears in the image posted by @vigilante_mha, it is easy to see why he has such a threatening, powerful nickname. Soga is a hotheaded, oftentimes angry character, who has become more helpful and heroic over time, fighting as a vigilante who saves others, but make no mistake, he has not lost his abrasive attitude entirely.Soga’s Quirk, Spike, does exactly what the name suggests, allowing Soga to create razor-sharp metal spikesthat poke out from his arms and his feet to slash his enemies.
Based on a Spin-off Manga, Vigilantes Introduces All-New Heroes and Villains
New Characters Like Soga Will Be Revealed, While Familar Faces Like Aizawa Will Receive More Backstory
Soga’s one-of-a-kind Quirk seems to reference one of Marvel’s greatest superheroes, Wolverine, who also fights villains with spikes that poke out from his hands like claws. Soga’s power, no-nonsense attitude, and snappy personality make him an unforgettable character,adding another intriguing hero to the lineupofMy Hero Academia: Vigilantes.TheVigilantesanime will be based on the manga series of the same name, which elaborates on the too-often forgotten vigilante heroes who solve crimes in the shadows without the permission of Hero Society. None of these vigilantes are official Pro Heroes, yet their work is just as impactful.
TheMy Hero Academia: Vigilantesmanga ran from August 2016 to May 2022 and was written by Hideyuki Furuhashi and illustrated by Betten Court. It introduced fans to all-new heroes who experienced a different side of the hero profession, working as vigilantes who took matters into their own hands rather than working as official Pro Heroes like All Might.The prequel series includes both new, unfamiliar characters and old favorites,like Shota Aizawa, who will have more of their backstories revealed in the anime to come.My Hero Academia: Vigilanteswill be one of the biggest anime series of the year, keeping the love forMy Hero Academiagoing even after the manga’s conclusion.
