In the US, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes streams on Crunchyroll, which has been the show’s home since it premiered in April 2025. As of October 2026 it also turned up on Netflix in many regions, including the US — but Crunchyroll is where both seasons have lived from day one, in subtitled and English-dubbed versions.
That is the whole answer if you just want to press play. Below is the fuller picture: what you get on each service, what it costs, how many episodes there are, and where a newcomer should start.
Where to watch My Hero Academia: Vigilantes
Crunchyroll is the primary US home. The spin-off debuted there on April 7, 2025, with new episodes posting weekly on the same day they aired in Japan, and the platform carries both the Japanese-language version with English subtitles and an English dub. Season 2 went a step further, with Crunchyroll rolling out the English dub the same day as the subtitled episodes rather than weeks later.
As of October 6, 2026, the series was also added to Netflix in a number of regions, the US among them, per streaming trade reporting. If you already pay for Netflix, that is a no-extra-cost way to watch. Just note that this is the newer, secondary home — Crunchyroll remains the definitive US source and the first place new episodes land. If a given title or season is not showing in your Netflix region, Crunchyroll is the reliable fallback.
What does it cost?
Crunchyroll retired its free, ad-supported tier at the end of 2025, so watching there now means a paid plan. Following a price increase in early 2026, the US tiers are:
- Fan — $9.99/month: ad-free streaming and offline downloads on one device. There is also an annual option billed at $66.99 for the year.
- Mega Fan — $13.99/month: up to four simultaneous streams plus offline HD downloads.
- Ultimate Fan — $17.99/month: up to six streams and Crunchyroll Manga access.
On Netflix, the show is covered by any standard subscription, so there is no separate charge beyond whatever plan you already have. Prices and plan details change, so confirm the current rate on each service before you sign up.
How many episodes are there?
Two seasons, 13 episodes each, for 26 in total.
- Season 1 — 13 episodes, premiered April 2025.
- Season 2 — 13 episodes, ran from January to late March 2026.
Both seasons are complete and available to stream in full, so there is no weekly wait to catch up; you can watch the entire run end to end.
Where should I start?
Start with Season 1, Episode 1. Vigilantes is a prequel-adjacent spin-off set in the same world as the main My Hero Academia series, but it follows its own cast of underground, unlicensed heroes rather than the students of U.A. High. You do not need to have finished the flagship show to follow it — a general familiarity with the world’s rules helps, but the story stands on its own from the first episode.
Here is Crunchyroll’s official Season 1 trailer to set the tone:
And the Season 2 trailer, if you want a look at where the story heads next:
Crunchyroll or Netflix: which should you pick?
If you only watch anime occasionally and already have Netflix, starting there costs you nothing extra and the interface will be familiar. The trade-off is that Netflix is the newer, second-hand home for this title: its availability arrived more than a year after the Crunchyroll premiere, it can vary by region, and it is not where future episodes of any My Hero Academia project would surface first.
Crunchyroll is the better fit if anime is a regular part of your watching. Beyond Vigilantes, a Fan plan opens up the broader My Hero Academia catalog and the same-day simulcasts the service is built around, so you are not waiting for a licensing window to catch the next big season. For a single binge of these 26 episodes, Netflix is the convenient option; for anything more, Crunchyroll earns the subscription.
Is there a Season 3?
Not yet. As of now, no third season has been announced following the Season 2 finale. Given the franchise’s popularity, more could be ordered, but nothing is confirmed — treat any Season 3 talk as speculation until Crunchyroll or the production committee says otherwise.
Frequently asked
Is My Hero Academia: Vigilantes on Netflix in the US? As of October 2026, yes, it was added to Netflix in several regions including the US, according to streaming trade reporting. Crunchyroll remains the primary and original home.
Is there an English dub? Yes. Crunchyroll carries an English dub for both seasons, and Season 2’s dub was released same-day with the subtitled episodes.
Do I need to watch the main My Hero Academia first? No. Vigilantes stands on its own, though knowing the basics of the My Hero Academia world adds context.
How much is Crunchyroll? US plans start at $9.99/month for Fan, with Mega Fan at $13.99 and Ultimate Fan at $17.99. There is no longer a free tier.
How many episodes total? 26 — two seasons of 13 episodes each.
