The first episode of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, the official spin-off anime of the popular My Hero Academia series, aired on April 7 on TOKYO MX and other platforms. One particular scene from the episode has ignited excitement online: Pop☆Step's live performance.

A World Where Quirks Define Society

Set in a world where roughly 80% of the population possesses supernatural abilities known as "Quirks," heroes authorized by the government maintain public order. The story follows Koichi Haimawari, an ordinary college student who can't let go of his childhood dream of becoming a hero. Under the alias "Nice Guy," he quietly finds joy in helping others like a vigilante.

Pop☆Step’s Performance Goes Viral

One day, Koichi is confronted by thugs and finds himself in danger. But the one who comes to his rescue isn’t a hero or a police officer… In the midst of this episode, a scene features Pop☆Step (voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa) performing live, sparking major buzz online. Fans took to social media to share their excitement:

"The ultimate idol in the hero world – Pop☆Step!"

"Pop☆Step-chan is adorable!"

"Her live performance was amazing!"

"Episode 1 starts with Ikumi Hasegawa singing – perfection!"

"That’s the vocal power of Kessoku Band!"

"Ikumi Hasegawa as Pop-chan is just the right choice!"

Cast

Koichi Haimawari / The Crawler: Shūichirō Umeda
Kazuho Haneyama / Pop☆Step: Ikumi Hasegawa
Iwao Oguro / Knuckleduster: Yasuhiro Mamiya
Shota Aizawa / Eraser Head: Junichi Suwabe
Tenya Ida / Ingenium: Kaito Ishikawa
Soga Kugisaki: Kōsuke Toriumi
Kuin Hachisuka: Saika Senbongi

Staff

Original Work: My Hero Academia: Vigilantes by Hideyuki Furuhashi, Betten Court, and Kōhei Horikoshi (Shueisha Jump Comics)
Director: Kenichi Suzuki
Series Composition & Script: Yōsuke Kuroda
Character Design: Takahiko Yoshida
Art Director: Yukihiro Watanabe
Color Design: Haruko Nobori
Director of Photography: Yingying Zhang
3DCG Director: Mizuki Sasaki
Editor: Kiyoshi Hirose
Music: Yuki Hayashi, Shogo Yamashiro, Yūki Furuhashi
Sound Director: Masafumi Mima
Animation Production: BONES FILM
Opening Theme: "Kekka Orai" by Kocchi no Kento
Ending Theme: "Speed" by yutori

My Hero Academia Vigilantes Story

Koichi Haimawari is a mediocre college student who once dreamed of becoming a hero—but gave up on that path long ago.

His secret hobby? Dressing up like All Might and roaming the streets, pretending to be a hero while helping those in need.
Koichi’s ordinary life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters Pop☆Step, a self-proclaimed idol who performs unauthorized guerrilla concerts, and Knuckleduster, a mysterious masked man calling himself a “cleaner of scum.”

Drawn into their world, Koichi finds himself involved in underground hero activities.
Are they criminals disturbing public order? Or vigilantes fighting for justice?
The story of the Illegals—unlicensed heroes—begins now!

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Opening Theme: "Kekka Orai" by Kocchi no Kento

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Trailer

Source : My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Official