In this episode, Xan dives into the acclaimed prequel, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, by Hideyuki Furuhashi and Betten Court. This series explores the street-level heroes who operate without a license in the MHA universe. Does this grittier, more personal tale of Koichi and his friends surpass the global stakes of the original? We deliver our verdict on this complete collection. In This Episode: Why this prequel offers a fresh, ground-level perspective on the MHA world. How it deepens the lore with fantastic backstory for key characters like Eraser Head. An announcement for an upcoming convention appearance! The latest manga news and releases. Support the Show: Help us keep the spotlight on great spin-offs: Gofundme Engage With Us: Subscribe! YouTube | Website Follow @spiraken on X (Twitter), Bluesky, Instagram Join the community on Discord Support us on Patreon Rate us on Apple Podcasts Random Question of the Day: "What's a spin-off or prequel series that you think rivals or even surpasses the original?" #Spiraken #MangaReview #MHAVigilantes #MyHeroAcademia #Vigilantes #HideyukiFuruhashi #BettenCourt #Prequel #SpinOff Music Credits: "Trendsetter" by Mood Maze (via Uppbeat) License code: YEPNB5COHX56JVES WHERE TO FIND US Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/spiraken.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/spiraken Email: Spiraken@gmail.com | Xan: xan@spiraken.com Patreon: patreon.com/spiraken Discord: tinyurl.com/spiradiscord X: x.com/spiraken YouTube: youtube.com/@spiraken Twitch: twitch.com/spiraken Amazon Store: amazon.com/shops/spiraken
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