This article contains spoilers from the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes manga.
The wait is almost over My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 2as the release date is fast approaching. There are only a few days left for fans to watch the highly anticipated anime debut of Number 6, the newest main villain. MHA: Vigilant. Chaos and destruction ensue wherever he goes, so it's up to Koichi, Pop Step, and the other heroes to stop his evil deeds.
MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 2 is scheduled to release on January 12, 2026in the US and most international regions. For more details about the upcoming episode, it is best to read this article further. That means it's time to say hello to Number 6, the newest addition to the villains of My Hero Academia!
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MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 2 will premiere on January 12, 2026
MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 2 Release Date and Time
After the pilot episode, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 2 will be released on Monday, January 12, 2026 in the US. and most international regions. Those in the Pacific time zone can expect the episode to drop at 7:30 a.m., while those in the Eastern time zone should expect to see the second episode released at 10:30 a.m.
The MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 English Dub was also confirmed. The first episode is already available for fans to watch. In contrast, the second English-dubbed episode should be released at the same time as the original Japanese-dubbed episode. This means that fans have the option to watch either the original or the dub version of MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 2 on January 12th.
Meanwhile, the total number of episodes for the second season has also been revealed. Like season one, season two MHA: Vigilantes airs 13 episodes during the winter anime season of 2026. In other words, it will be a one-course anime. At the time of writing, there is no official announcement regarding a potential third season.
MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 2 will be available on Crunchyroll
Streaming Platforms MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 2
As part of Crunchyroll's 2026 Winter Anime Lineup MHA: Vigilant Season 2 Episode 2 will be available on the streaming platform from January 12. The second episode will be released shortly after the Wash It All Away anime based on Crunchyroll's simulcast calendar.
In Japan, anime fans can simply tune into Tokyo MX, BS Nippon Television or Yomiuri TV. It will also be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video Japan and Disney+ Japan. Other Asian regions can also stream MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 on Netflix, Ani-One Asia, iQiyi and JioHotstar. It is recommended to check if your region has access to these streaming platforms before the latest episode arrives.
MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 2 will feature #6
Say hello to the number 6 and his problematic wit
The first episode of MHA: Vigilantes Season 2 showed Pop Step and Koichi Haimawari attending an idol event in Naniwa City, where they met Pro Hero Fatgum as well as eccentric but charming undercover police officer Monika Kaniyashiki aka Kaniko. While Pop Step and Koichi have finished their work as idols, their work as Naruhato's vigilantes is just beginning.
As things progress, MHA: Vigilant Season 2 Episode 2 is set to reveal more details about a suspicious crab distribution channel in hopes of getting a massive lead on the villain factory. For more context, the police force sees the Villain Factory as a syndicate responsible for the increased unrest and sightings of instant villains in the country.
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However, the main villain is expected to cause some trouble in the ongoing investigation and his name is Number 6. As manga fans know, Number 6 has a troublesome quirk that works wonders for him and his evil deeds. Without giving away too many spoilers, #6 replaces Hachisuka Kuin as the biggest villain MHA: Vigilant Season 2. That means fans shouldn't miss the second episode of the series to learn more about Number 6 and his diabolical plans!
- Release date
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April 7, 2025
- Network
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Tokyo MX, BS Nippon TV
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Shuichiro Umeda
Koichi Haimawari / The Crawler (voice)
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Ikumi Hasegawa
Kazuho Haneyama / Pop☆Step (voice)