Unsung Heroes in a Superhuman World

In a society filled with superpowered individuals, standing out is no easy feat. Especially when all the glory goes to licensed professional heroes—the ones legally allowed to use their Quirks in public. For Kouichi Haimawari, life in this world meant settling for the sidelines. His Quirk, “Sliding,” only allows him to glide across the ground. It’s practical, but hardly heroic. As he grows up watching pro heroes shine, Kouichi accepts that his role is to admire them from afar.

But Kouichi doesn’t give up completely. Instead of chasing fame, he uses his Quirk to help others in small, meaningful ways. Whether it’s returning lost items or helping elderly people cross the street, Kouichi finds purpose in doing good, even if the world never notices.

From Everyday Acts to Vigilante Justice

Everything changes when Kouichi is caught in a street fight and is saved by a mysterious, rough-edged figure known only as Knuckleduster. Unlike the licensed heroes, Knuckleduster operates outside the law. A Vigilante. He sees potential in Kouichi and recruits him for a dangerous mission—to uncover the source of Trigger, a Quirk-enhancing drug that strips users of reason.

Thus begins Kouichi’s transformation. In Vigilante: Boku no Hero Academia Illegals, we follow his journey from an average young man to a shadowy protector who walks the fine line between hero and outlaw. Set before the main events of My Hero Academia, this gripping prequel series explores what it truly means to be a hero—even when society refuses to call you one.