Love Triangle Alert: Who Will Win Koichi’s Heart in My Hero Academia Vigilantes?

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Summary

  • Makoto Tsukauchi, a new character in MHA Vigilantes, has a “dirty secret” tied to her Quirk, Polygraph.
  • Pop Step appears jealous of Makoto as both vie for Koichi’s heart, adding tension to the story.
  • The series leaves fans questioning who will ultimately win Koichi’s heart – Makoto or Pop Step.

The following article contains spoilers for My Hero Academia: Vigilantes.

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” is an outstanding offshoot that immerses you deeply in the world of “My Hero Academia”. With its first season now airing, those who haven’t read the manga can enjoy watching this series. Some viewers even think this spin-off surpasses the original series.

In the recently aired episode titled “Episode 7: Makoto/Truth,” we met a fresh character named Makoto Tsukauchi. This newcomer has captured the affections of numerous fans and may become a romantic interest for Koichi Haimawari, making her a contender against Pop Step in this aspect. However, who is Makoto? Let’s delve into that question…

Who Is Makoto Tsukauchi in MHA Vigilantes?

Makoto Tsukauchi is presented as a charming and insightful university student who offers aid to Koichi Haimawari in preparing for his upcoming exams. In return, she requests Koichi’s assistance with her study on vigilantism, focusing on the Naruhata Vigilantes. Despite his attraction towards her, Koichi’s fellow Vigilantes advise him against it due to potential dangers. However, he agrees to her proposal, thus creating additional intrigue in the narrative.

It’s worth mentioning that Koichi is viewed as an outcast at the university due to a misinterpretation that took place during his initial semester. Consequently, he’s taken aback when Makoto, whom he likely finds attractive, approaches him. This situation sets Makoto and Pop Step in competition for love.

Makoto Tsukauchi’s “Dirty Secret”

Makoto Tsukauchi is, in fact, the little sister of detective Naomasa Tsukauchi, a recurring character in the popular series “My Hero Academia”. In the spin-off series, “MHA: Vigilantes”, Naomasa is delving into the recent happenings surrounding Vigilantes. Whether Makoto will lend her support to him remains uncertain, but it appears probable. She shows a genuine curiosity about the Vigilantes as a subject of study.

Makoto, on the other hand, harbors a hidden truth about her powers – Polygraph enables her to detect lies, but it only works when she touches the person involved. Suspecting Koichi might be one of the Vigilantes, she asks him if he’s “the Hauler” while shaking his hand. To Makoto’s surprise, Koichi denies it and appears truthful, possibly because she used the wrong alias. As it turns out, Koichi sees himself as the Crawler, not the Hauler – a fact that leaves Makoto feeling let down later on.

Pop Step Seems Jealous of Makoto

To assist Koichi in getting ready for his tests, Makoto decided to join him for a study session at his place. Yet, it turned out that Pop Step was already there when Makoto arrived. Upon discovering that someone else was with Koichi, Pop Step chose to conceal herself so as not to be spotted by Makoto, but she eavesdropped on their discussion instead.

Initially, Pop Step observed that Koichi seemed smitten by the presence of a beautiful woman, which stirred up jealousy within her towards Makoto. Regardless, Kazuho and Makoto’s bond will deepen throughout the narrative. Makoto will, in fact, lend a hand to help Pop Step progress in her idol career. Nevertheless, it might be several stages before they reach an amicable resolution.

Who Will Win Koichi’s Heart?

Among Koichi Haimawari’s possible love interests, Pop Step and Makoto are often favored by many fans. Given that Pop Step is slightly younger than Koichi and still attending school, some spectators lean towards Makoto as a potential romantic partner for him. Intriguingly, even Koichi’s mother seems to favor Makoto as the ideal daughter-in-law.

I’m continuing my quest to discover precisely what I am capable of. Moreover, there’s an individual whom I yearned for to listen to these melodies. It turned out, though, that the person who truly needed to hear them… was myself!

— Pop Step

Subsequently, Makoto departs for the United States to pursue her studies. Upon her return to Japan, she discloses her emotions towards Koichi, taken aback as he was. However, she allows him space to ponder because she suspects he might harbor feelings for Pop Step. Regrettably, the story does not divulge whether any of the girls have earned Koichi’s affection.

You can stream “My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” on Crunchyroll, offering both subtitled and dubbed versions in various languages.

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2025-05-25 19:05