'MY HERO ACADEMIA' Shows Major 'VIGILANTES' Cameo in Latest Episode

Kapanlagi.com - MY HERO ACADEMIA brings another big surprise in its latest episode. As the final season approaches, the anime quietly includes an important cameo from the spin-off MY HERO ACADEMIA: VIGILANTES. The moment immediately catches attention as it occurs during the recovery phase after a long war has ended.

This cameo appears amidst the support of world heroes coming to aid Japan. Its presence is only for a few seconds, but it carries significant implications for VIGILANTES fans. Many viewers did not realize that the figure was Koichi Haimawari, who finally appears in the main series for the first time.

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1. Cameo Vigilantes Appears as My Hero Academia Enters Its Final Phase

Koichi made his debut in My Hero Academia (Credit: TOHO Animation)

As the season approaches its end, MY HERO ACADEMIA officially kicks off with a series of closing episodes filled with many important moments. Quietly, this anime has slipped in major references to MY HERO ACADEMIA: VIGILANTES before the final season concludes. This moment comes after a series of intense episodes showcasing the final battle of Izuku Midoriya and the heroes against Tomura Shigaraki and All For One.

The previous episode marked the end of a long war that has been the main focus of this season. Therefore, the closing episodes now shift to explore the significant impact of all these events. In this recovery process, MY HERO ACADEMIA presents several new details that bring surprises to the viewers.

One highlight emerges as the Japanese heroes begin to receive support from heroes from various countries. This scene showcases the appearance of many new figures and concepts that have never been shown before. Among them, there is a cameo of Koichi Haimawari aka The Crawler from VIGILANTES, which also serves as a major spoiler regarding the conclusion of that spin-off story.

2. Future Koichi's Debut and Connection to the Vigilantes Timeline

Koichi made his debut in My Hero Academia (Credit: TOHO Animation)

Episode 9 MY HERO ACADEMIA FINAL SEASON features contributions from international heroes, including from the United States, to help restore Japan. In one of the clips, a mysterious hero is shown for a few seconds. At first glance, he may seem ordinary, but this is the full debut of Koichi in his heroic form, who finally appears as part of the main series.

This appearance is significant because MY HERO ACADEMIA: VIGILANTES takes place several years before the main story. Thus, this moment serves as Koichi's first animated appearance in the future. His presence connects the long journey that began with the first season of the spin-off.

At the beginning of the VIGILANTES story, Koichi is depicted as a college student slowly moving away from his ambition to become a hero like All Might. However, the chaos in his environment drives him to jump in and help the community, even without an official license. The development of his powers shows that he has great potential, which now, finally connects with the main plot of MY HERO ACADEMIA. The second season of MY HERO ACADEMIA: VIGILANTES is scheduled to be released in January 2026 as part of the Winter 2026 anime lineup.

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