Koichi Haimawari: The Spider-Man of My Hero Academia

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Summary

  • Koichi from My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is inspired by Spider-Man, adding a unique vibe to the series.
  • Marvel noticed the similarities and collaborated with the authors to create an official Spider-Man manga.
  • Vigilantes is considered canon to the main series and should see characters crossover soon.

The TV series “My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” may just be starting out, but it’s already demonstrating its unique qualities. This spin-off is providing a revitalizing perspective within the universe of “My Hero Academia”, focusing on individuals who choose to act as heroes, even if it means operating outside of the law.

It’s plausible that the creators drew inspiration from Spider-Man when developing the main character, Koichi Haimawari, in “Vigilantes.” Despite the series having a more grounded plot and a darker tone, some viewers have noticed similarities between Koichi and the beloved Marvel superhero.

Were The Authors Inspired By Spider-Man?

Viewers of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes will likely start noticing similarities between the character Koichi Haimawari and Spider-Man. His powers bear a striking resemblance to those of Spider-Man, but it’s not just his abilities that draw comparisons – he exhibits characteristics reminiscent of “everyday hero The Crawler.

Before Koichi became a vigilante with Knuckleduster, he was known for assisting people in their daily tasks under the alias “Nice Guy”. His character embodies that of a superhero, but his demeanor is reminiscent of Peter Parker rather than All Might. To put it simply, Koichi led an ordinary life before taking up the mantle of a vigilante.

Absolutely, it’s important to clarify that Koichi is not a copy of Spider-Man; instead, he is an independent character with unique characteristics, aspirations, and ambitions. In terms of the plot, Koichi takes a different course than Peter Parker, but he shares the appealing “Spider-Man essence” that many people appreciate.

At the Naples Comicon 2019, the creator Hideyuki Furuhashi openly acknowledged that his work bears resemblance to Spider-Man.

Vigilantes’ backdrop appears to be significantly impacted by both Alan Moore’s Watchmen and Frank Miller’s Batman: The Dark Knight, comics from DC. However, our main character seems to draw inspiration more towards the likes of Spider-Man.

— Hideyuki Furuhashi in an interview with MangaForever

Indeed, for those curious about the inspiration behind Koichi, he shares similarities with the iconic character Spider-Man. This could be one reason why viewers find him captivating. Interestingly, another character in “My Hero Academia,” Froppy, is frequently linked to Spider-Man as well.

Even Marvel May Have Seen Similarities

Not only casual viewers, but also Marvel itself recognized the resemblance between Koichi Haimawari and our beloved Spider-Man – and it seems they found it appealing.

In a significant turn of events, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes provided a vast platform for Furuhashi and Betten Court. They capitalized on this opportunity and collaborated to create Spider-Man: Octo-Girl, an official Spider-Man comic book series, from the years 2023 to 2025. Remarkably, they had previously concluded serializing Vigilantes before embarking on this new project.

It was recently finished by Octo-Girl, but the creators have not disclosed if they are planning a new series. However, given the anime adaptation, there’s a possibility they might produce additional content centered around the theme of vigilantes.

Where to Watch My Hero Academia Vigilantes?

I’m absolutely thrilled to share that you can catch my favorite series, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, streaming globally on Crunchyroll! For those of us living in select Asian territories, we’re in luck as Netflix Asia has graciously added it to their roster, making it available for many major anime releases.

In various parts of the globe, you might find this series on multiple streaming platforms. Yet, among them, Crunchyroll appears to be the unique choice for viewers who prefer a simultaneous dubbed version in several languages, such as English.

Is My Hero Academia Vigilantes Canon?

After the introduction of “Vigilantes”, many fans have pondered whether this story aligns with the main series. It should be noted that while “Vigilantes” was not penned by Kohei Horikoshi, it is still recognized as part of the official narrative due to its chronological placement, being set five years prior to Chapter 1 in “My Hero Academia”.

A strong indication that these events took place in the same universe is the fact that Koichi makes an appearance in the closing chapters of My Hero Academia, a clear sign that Horikoshi acknowledges the occurrences depicted in Vigilantes as real. Fans of the series might be eager to catch a glimpse of Koichi towards the end of this year when My Hero Academia Final Season is set to premiere.

In October, we can expect the final season of My Hero Academia to debut, with several significant characters from the Vigilantes series potentially making an appearance.

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2025-04-24 15:15