Ranking the 8 Strongest Characters in My Hero Academia: Vigilantes

Overview of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes introduces a host of compelling heroes and villains boasting formidable skills that can match Izuku Midoriya’s strength.
Characters like Eraser Head, Captain Celebrity, and The Crawler display a wide range of unique abilities.
The anticipated anime adaptation, set to premiere in April 2025, has reignited interest in this often-overlooked spin-off series.

The expansive universe of My Hero Academia, crafted by Kohei Horikoshi, has greatly evolved beyond the original manga’s narrative. Among its many offshoots is My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, a gripping prequel that emphasizes themes of vigilantism and showcases a vibrant array of characters.

In this spin-off, numerous heroes and villains are remarkably powerful, with some rivaling the hero Izuku Midoriya. Notably, familiar figures from the primary series also play significant roles, enhancing the story’s stakes. Here, we highlight the most formidable characters from My Hero Academia: Vigilantes.

Updated on February 5, 2025, by Julián Fernández Loyarte: With the recent announcement of an official anime adaptation debuting in April 2025, interest in this underrated spin-off has surged. This update revisits the strongest characters and delves deeper into the dynamic personalities within the series, including the newly highlighted Shota Aizawa (Eraserhead), central to Vigilantes’ narrative.

This article contains spoilers for the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes manga.

8. Shota Aizawa / Eraser Head

A Highly Efficient Pro Hero Turned Teacher

First Appearance in Vigilantes: Chapter 2

Shota Aizawa, also known as Eraser Head, may not seem as powerful as his peers, yet he exhibited significant strength even before the events of Vigilantes, which occur a year prior to his teaching role at U. A.High School. While his character often remained enveloped in the shield of a teacher or agent in the battle against All For One in the main series, Vigilantes reveals the deep respect he gained in the public eye, even with his introverted demeanor.

Interestingly, Eraser Head operates from the shadows akin to a vigilante, even while possessing a Pro Hero License. His unique ability to erase quirks, combined with his Capturing Weapon, makes him a formidable opponent against various characters, including Knuckleduster and Octoid. Additionally, Vigilantes provides an intimate look into his past connections, particularly highlighting his bond with Present Mic and Oboro Shirakumo through emotional flashbacks.

7. Bee☆Pop

The Explosive Idol Turned Menace

First Appearance: Chapter 72

Kazuho Haneyama, also known as the idol Pop☆Step, initially appears less formidable due to her Quirk, Leap, which primarily enhances her jumping abilities, complementing her ambitious dreams of stardom. However, her fate took a dark turn when Number 6 forcefully transformed her into the villain Bee☆Pop.

This new identity allows Kazuho to leverage her Leap ability to not only jump great heights but also unleash deadly swarms of bees under her control. Equipped with Bomb Bees that detonate at will, enhanced by Trigger drug effects, she becomes a significant threat, instilling fear throughout the Naruhata district.

6. Iwao Iguro / O’Clock / Knuckleduster

From Pro Hero to Vigilante

First Appearance: Chapter 1

The narrative introduces us to a former Pro Hero, O’Clock (real name: Iwao Oguro), who possessed astounding speed through his Overclock Quirk. Once hailed as a respected hero akin to Flash, he loses his Quirk to the wicked All For One and embraces a brutal vigilante lifestyle as Knuckleduster.

Despite his lack of powers, Iwao harnesses his combat skills honed during his heroic past, allowing him to stand toe-to-toe with formidable foes, including the nefarious Number 6.

5. Christopher Skyline / Captain Celebrity

The American Hero with Exceptional Abilities

First Appearance: Chapter 14

While most fans may immediately think of Star and Stripe as the most powerful American Pro Hero, Captain Celebrity (Christopher Skyline) predates her in the narrative and serves as a notable homage to Superman. Much like his comic inspiration, Captain Celebrity showcases incredible speed during flight.

However, his powers extend beyond mere flight; he employs a telekinetic barrier for protection and enhanced strength along with a formidable combat style. This unique ability has solidified his reputation as a successful hero, despite some personality flaws to address.

4. Number 6

A Multifaceted Villain with Multiple Powers

First Appearance: Chapter 26

Number 6 stands as the principal adversary in Vigilantes, paralleling Tomura Shigaraki in his villainous journey. As a product of All For One’s experimentation, he wields multiple Quirks, rendering him a formidable threat to Japan’s Hero Society.

Among his abilities is Overclock, which he skillfully masters to use against foes. He wields electromagnetic pulse capabilities, regenerative powers, and can command the Bomber cells in his body. His evolution throughout the series culminates in three distinct transformations during his climactic battle against Koichi, showcasing unstoppable strength.

3. Koichi Haimawari / The Crawler / The Skycrawler

Transforming a Weak Quirk into a Force

First Appearance: Chapter 1

Koichi Haimawari shines as the series protagonist, engaging with themes largely unexplored in the primary story. Unlike Izuku Midoriya, Koichi’s Quirk, Slide and Glide, initially seems underwhelming. However, upon meeting Knuckleduster and choosing the path of a vigilante, Koichi begins to train and harness his powers uniquely.

His journey emphasizes the developmental nature of Quirks within the My Hero Academia universe, transforming his apparently weak ability into powerful techniques that allow for high agility, wall-running, and even destructive combat skills. As a result, he ascends to the role of Captain Celebrity’s sidekick and adopts the moniker The Skycrawler.

2. Enji Todoroki / Endeavor

A More Ruthless Version of a Fire-Wielding Pro Hero

First Appearance In Vigilantes: Chapter 5

Although many formidable characters make their mark in Vigilantes, none overshadow Japan’s top-ranked Pro Heroes. Given that the series is set years before the main narrative, it offers a fresh lens on these iconic characters, with Endeavor as an exemplary figure in his younger and more aggressive portrayal.

This portrayal presents Enji Todoroki as exceptionally ambitious and ruthless, utilizing his powerful fire abilities to confront numerous foes. His early encounters are marked by intense aggression, as he comes dangerously close to defeating Koichi, while simultaneously combatting various Bombers during the Naruhata Lockdown, ultimately rescuing countless citizens.

1. Toshinori Yagi / All Might

The Unmatched Might of the #1 Pro Hero

First Appearance In Vigilantes: Chapter 1

As the My Hero Academia narrative progresses, All Might approaches the end of his career, having passed on his One For All Quirk to Izuku Midoriya early in the story. While his immense power enamored fans, Vigilantes provides a rare glimpse into All Might’s abilities at their peak, shortly after his prime.

In this spin-off, Toshinori Yagi not only inspires Koichi to take up the mantle of a hero despite his lack of a professional license, but his presence is pivotal in major plot arcs. For instance, his absence during villain attacks often heightens tension, exemplified during the Sky Egg arc and the Naruhata Lockdown, where he decisively vanquished multiple Bombers in spectacular fashion. No fan of My Hero Academia should overlook witnessing All Might in such formidable form.

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