“My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” Expands Story with One-Shot Chapter 15.5

A special manga chapter of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, titled “Chapter 15.5,” debuted on April 15 via Shonen Jump+. This new entry fills in a story gap between chapters 15 and 16, spotlighting the central vigilante trio—Koichi Haimawari (The Crawler), Pop☆Step, and Knuckleduster—as they assist a young girl in need. The chapter continues the team’s street-level efforts to uphold justice outside the official hero system.

The release of this chapter aligns with the broadcast of Episode 2 of the anime adaptation, which is currently streaming on Crunchyroll. To accompany the new content, fresh visuals highlighting key characters—including Shota Aizawa (Eraser Head)—were also unveiled.

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is a spinoff from the original manga by Kohei Horikoshi. It is written by Hideyuki Furuhashi and illustrated by Betten Court. The series first appeared in Jump GIGA in 2018 before transitioning to Shonen Jump+, wrapping up in July 2022 with a total of 126 chapters across 15 volumes. VIZ Media publishes the official English version.

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Set five years before the events of the main My Hero Academia series, the story follows Koichi, a young man who uses his Quirk to help others despite lacking hero credentials. After an unexpected confrontation with criminals, he joins forces with two unlikely allies. Together, they navigate the tough world of vigilante justice, learning that heroic intentions come with real risks.