Archive · 22 May 2025
Marvel Artist Joins My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Anime Series
Imagine your favorite superheroes from Japan and America teaming up!
In a recent episode of the anime My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, a famous artist from Marvel Comics, the people who make Spider-Man and X-Men, drew some of the scenes.
This episode tells the story of how heroes first started in the My Hero Academia world.
The first official heroes were in the USA!
The show also talks about how the government decides who gets to use their powers, and asks whether those rules are really keeping people safe or if they are being unfair.
You can watch it on Crunchyroll to see the cool drawings and learn more about heroes!
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes episode features art by Marvel Comics artist RB Silva.
The episode explores the origins of heroes in the My Hero Academia universe, with the first official heroes recognized in Rhode Island, USA.
RB Silva's illustrations add a comic book style to the anime, especially during scenes detailing the rise of superheroes.
The episode touches on the themes of government regulation of power and whether laws keep people safe or oppress those with abilities.
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is available on Crunchyroll, featuring both English and Japanese audio.
- Who
- RB Silva, a Marvel Comics artist, collaborated on My Hero Academia: Vigilantes.
- What
- RB Silva contributed artwork, adding a unique visual style to the anime.
- When
- The collaboration occurred in a recent episode of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes.
- Where
- The episode explores the history of heroes originating in the USA, specifically Rhode Island.
- Why
- To visually enhance the story of the origins of heroes in the My Hero Academia universe.
Individual Freedom
Government Control
Hero Regulation
Individual Freedom
Are these laws keeping people safe?
Government Control
Or oppressing those with Quirks?
- Show Title
- My Hero Academia: Vigilantes
- Featured Artist
- RB Silva
- Artist's Background
- Marvel Comics
- Episode Theme
- Superhero origins
- Location of First Heroes
- Rhode Island, USA
- Streaming Platform
- Crunchyroll