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Apr 21, 10:34 PM
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@KingBaller06 In 3 out of 3 episodes she had to be saved. So while calling her useless might be a bit much since she at least tracked that businessman (the conversation with Teruo didn't happen after all), she fits the "damsel in distress" trope perfectly.
@Gator What happened in this episode isn't her being saved. It was Knuckleduster and Koichi's idea for her to give Teruo a handshake, and whether the meeting happened isn't the key, but the fact that Pop Step was essential in any chance of getting significant intel.

In the last episode, ALL THREE OF THEM NEEDED TO BE SAVED.

Point being, she doesn't qualify as a damsel in distress as she's doing just as good of a job, if not a better job for the squad.
Apr 21, 11:17 PM

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@XArceusX There is no "Characters & Voice Actors" section in any episode. Anything outside of the episodes isn't official unless the studios responsible (Bones and Toho) come out and tell the audience her real name.
@KingBaller06 You do know it's just a name and not some big spoiler. Referring to a character by name is how people talk about them. It all depends on what someone chooses to call them. For me, I called her Kazuho because that's who she was to me in that moment—not Pop☆Step. So, kindly don't make such a big deal out of something that's completely normal next time.

KingBaller06 said:
There is no "Characters & Voice Actors" section in any episode.

Well, of course you can find it in the episode section—it's in the Details section.
Apr 21, 11:27 PM

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I adore how these 3 already have a deeper friendship than Deku ever had with his various teammates lol (excluding Ochako and maybe Todoroki and Ida)
My boy Koichi got the girl changing her clothes in his house in less than a week 🔥 🔥🔥 And she wasn't against the idea of being mistaken as boyfriends 🤭

I can't believe that they used this ost at the beginning when Koichi found Knuckleduster in his room, this is literally my favorite BNHA ost music 😭
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjldvXc8zrg

Isn't that girl using the bee really fkng strong? Like, she could break havoc and/or distribute drugs any moment she wants, she alone is more dangerous than what Chisaki and his entire yakuza clan ever was lol
Sorry if my english is bad (っ˘▽˘)っ~~~
Btw, cry about it.

Apr 21, 11:59 PM
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Aw heck nah slime quirk around Pop😭
Apr 22, 12:33 AM
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I loved the All Might cameo this episode and I loved how this was a Pop Step episode!!
Apr 22, 12:50 AM
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@KingBaller06 You do know it's just a name and not some big spoiler. Referring to a character by name is how people talk about them. It all depends on what someone chooses to call them. For me, I called her Kazuho because that's who she was to me in that moment—not Pop☆Step. So, kindly don't make such a big deal out of something that's completely normal next time.

KingBaller06 said:
There is no "Characters & Voice Actors" section in any episode.

Well, of course you can find it in the episode section—it's in the Details section.
@XArceusX Nope. I've seen all 3 episodes and there is no such thing as a details section.

Her name has yet to be confirmed in any episode.
Apr 22, 1:07 AM
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pop and koichi my beloveds this episode was so cute I am really looking forward to seeing more of Hachisuka she seems like a super cool villain!
Apr 22, 1:08 AM
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kyledluffy said:
Aw heck nah slime quirk around Pop😭

I AGREE OMG THE SECOND I REALISED I WAS LIKE "Aw hell naw this about to be a gooner ahh episode 💔"
Apr 22, 1:26 AM

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@XArceusX Nope. I've seen all 3 episodes and there is no such thing as a details section.

Her name has yet to be confirmed in any episode.
@KingBaller06 My mistake—I forgot to add "not" with "can" there. And it's true that her name hasn't been mentioned in any episode yet, but I hope small things like this won’t bother you again. She's a main character, and there’s literally nothing wrong with calling her by her given name.
Apr 22, 2:36 AM
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Gator said:
Seems like Pop will stay useless throughout the show. At least we have a new female villain.

she's recon. not useless. she's the one that got linked up with those 2 middle schoolers and one of them was about to bring Teruo to meet up with her and Kouichi to give them info as to who's handing out trigger.
Apr 22, 2:51 AM

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@XArceusX Nope. I've seen all 3 episodes and there is no such thing as a details section.

Her name has yet to be confirmed in any episode.
@KingBaller06 her real name is literally in main cast list lol
Apr 22, 4:12 AM

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I must be seeing things. Physical contact from a shonen mc with a girl and doesn´t get flustered? Damn If only more can be like this guy.

I´m really digging the trio´s chemestry, it´s hilarious.
"Deceive yourself in every last detail... Deceive the world. Do this, and victory is assured. Best of luck to you, old friend. El... Psy... Congroo." -- Hououin Kyouma



Apr 22, 4:28 AM
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@TheColonel76 I don't know why they even called him an eel, he was clearly a Lamprey. Though they look like eels, they are more ancient than even sharks, lacking jaws & advanced gills. Also, they are slimy bloodsucking parasites. What a God-awful transformation. LOL
@Sheol01 Yeah that guy got screwed in the quirk department lol, but I could see it being useful in a hero or villain situation.
Apr 22, 8:58 AM
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Apr 22, 9:21 AM
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@KingBaller06 My mistake—I forgot to add "not" with "can" there. And it's true that her name hasn't been mentioned in any episode yet, but I hope small things like this won’t bother you again. She's a main character, and there’s literally nothing wrong with calling her by her given name.
@XArceusX As of the latest episode, SHE DOESN'T HAVE A GIVEN NAME.
Apr 22, 9:22 AM
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@KingBaller06 her real name is literally in main cast list lol
@-Sleek- In what episode is this "main cast list"? If it's not in an episode or confirmed by the studio(s) responsible, then it's not valid.
Apr 22, 9:25 AM

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@-Sleek- In what episode is this "main cast list"? If it's not in an episode or confirmed by the studio(s) responsible, then it's not valid.
@KingBaller06 show page on mal and then character list. It’s literally mentioned there and no studio confirms the name of a character as they are already mentioned in character list on mal or any other site because of manga.

https://myanimelist.net/anime/60593/Vigilante__Boku_no_Hero_Academia_Illegals/characters - check this link if you can’t find it.
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Apr 22, 9:51 AM
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@KingBaller06 show page on mal and then character list. It’s literally mentioned there and no studio confirms the name of a character as they are already mentioned in character list on mal or any other site because of manga.

https://myanimelist.net/anime/60593/Vigilante__Boku_no_Hero_Academia_Illegals/characters - check this link if you can’t find it.
@-Sleek- Manga has nothing to do with this because this is an ANIME.

So if it's in no way confirmed by the studio or the anime itself, it doesn't apply to the anime.
Apr 22, 10:23 AM
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Don't feed the trolls, people.
Apr 22, 11:39 AM

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No because why do these three already have better chemistry together than all of 1-A... in just THREE episodes. It actually baffles me how good this episode was just because we got to see these three interact with each other so much.

Shit is also picking up fast, so yeah this is getting really good now.

Also, Kouichi x Pop >>>> Deku x Ochako
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Also, Kouichi x Pop >>>> Deku x Ochako


You get it.
Apr 22, 12:08 PM

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Cute episode. Love Pop and Koichi's relationship and I think they're really cute together, these past three eps are definitely just setting things up, so I'm excited for it to start to take off.
Apr 22, 12:27 PM
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kyledluffy said:
Aw heck nah slime quirk around Pop😭

I AGREE OMG THE SECOND I REALISED I WAS LIKE "Aw hell naw this about to be a gooner ahh episode 💔"
@TeatimeLen frfr💀
Apr 22, 6:04 PM

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My girl Pop☆Step being rescued for a THIRD time 😭
And hold on, is she still in high-school?? 💀

Deploying All Might, Endeavor, Best Jeanist, among others for a bunch of improvised villains? Isn't that a bit overkill? lol.

4/5 episode. Kouichi getting his home invaded was jokes and this Hachisuka chick seems like a promising villain for the time being.
Excited for next episode, by the way. I have always wanted to know more about Iida's big brother, the OG Ingenium.
Apr 22, 8:08 PM

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I wasn't too sure about this anime in the first two episodes, but this one won me over! I'm loving our main cast. They're funny and have great chemistry together!

Koichi's struggles with college life not being what he expect hit a little too close to home...

Queen Bee's quirk reminds me of the mosquito girl from One Punch Man.

Also, is no one going to mention how fucking Ash just showed up out of nowhere?!
Apr 23, 7:41 AM

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OMG POP IS SO CUTE WHEN BLUSH!! SHIP SHIP SHIP!! CRAWLER X POP
Apr 23, 8:39 AM

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Thats a lot of bees!!!
"The future is always blank. Only your willpower can leave footsteps there."

"Ruling over death means ruling over life. Death is the climax of life. To have the best death, you must honor life."
Apr 23, 10:03 AM
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It’s funny how an emergency call to any nearby heroes led to fucking All Might, Endeavor, and a bunch of top heroes to show up to one city block.



Apr 23, 1:38 PM
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I Really love the chemistry between the trio and the bee girl looks like an interesting villain.
Apr 23, 6:04 PM

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So all the supposed "pro heroes" went after the "villains" (the symptom), but the "amateur" Knuckleduster was the only one who went after the cause. And the cause is that 'Queen Bee' brat...
Apr 23, 6:43 PM
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Now these are the kind of interactions the original series lacked. Besides the college aspect we got to see banter, familiarity, actually giggling gags and casual dating conversation. Things that might not seem like much but are notoriously lacking with all the seriousness the original run had and make you care for the characters more as well as develop them and their personality. Oh, and the plot doesn't shy from introducing new vilains and new ways to fight them, I'm honestly impressed.

Looking forward to more.
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Apr 23, 7:32 PM

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I'm absolutely shipping Kouchi and Pop! They look adorable together!

Damn, Hachisuka has a very nasty and dangerous quirk. I thought she was going to be the next victim of the drug, but boy was I wrong.

THE ENTRANCE OF THE HEROES WAS EPIC THO!
Apr 23, 8:28 PM
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Our boi took in his fellow vigilantes A part time villain uses her bees to spread drugs
Apr 23, 10:32 PM

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that was an overreaction lol
Apr 23, 11:32 PM
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Enjoyed this episode as usual

I gotta say the Vigilante trio is the most unserious trio Pop being very serious with her space while Knuckleduster is unserious with what he does just walking around with his undies n towel😂. Meanwhile Koichi is the only sane member of the Bunch who didnt like what Pop and Kuckleduster were doing😂

Also Lady Kuin(Queen Bee) is going to be a Great Villain I just know it with her Companion No.6. The fact she unleashes the Bees with just her eye gave me chills. Makes me wonder if her entire body’s a Hive of bees if one just crawled into her eye. Poor Teruo Bruh, doesn’t know what he’s getting himself into😨

And it’s very refreshing to see the heroes pre-MHA series like Lady Midnight, Endeavor, All Might, Aizawa, and was very surprising to see Tenya’s Dad Ingenium. Cant wait to see how Koichi and Him work together next episode.

Also a Great Dub VA to go with Kuin Morgan Laure(Aglaea/Guinaifen for You Star rail players here).
Apr 24, 4:35 AM
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The thing I like about Vigilantes over MHA is that it doesn't have as many characters, so you can focus on them more instead of spreading out all the story to like an entire classroom of characters.
Apr 24, 4:53 AM
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Enjoying this more the last few seasons of MHA. Hoping they'll maintain this quality until the end 🎈
Apr 25, 8:47 AM

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pretty good so far, I really hope we get to see more All Might!!!
Apr 25, 3:19 PM
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Very good, is better than Boku no Hero
Apr 25, 7:12 PM

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Watching this series reminds me of Mob Psycho, its like Boku no Hero Academia focused on just one neighborhood. And thats amazing.

Seeing how pop and crawker are known to people. Or how there is clear and systematic criminal activity in the area. Its all very exciting. I cant wait for the next episode!
Dubious and honest analysis from a neonerd.
Apr 25, 8:40 PM
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@Sheol01 Yeah that guy got screwed in the quirk department lol, but I could see it being useful in a hero or villain situation.
@TheColonel76 Yes, so slimy you can never actually hold onto him & impossible to keep in a jail cell because he can slip right out between the bars. Also useful for a thief I suppose.
Apr 26, 9:18 AM
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Knuckle Duster without his mask on is hot!

This episode was pretty fun.
Apr 27, 1:14 PM

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Liking this spin off so far. Wonder if and to what exter the main characters will develop more nuance than your typical superhero type characters. I mean, there's obviously already knuckle ojisan who's jsut going around punching everyone he finds, but I wonder to what extent The Crawler will evolve as a character, if at all. Hoping this leads to a more interesting dynamic than simple "good vs evil." MHA already did an okay job of the major villains at least being a bit more than simple cardboard cutouts, and trying to humanize them.
Apr 27, 1:15 PM

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I don't know why Pop was so insecure about her look. She looks just fine..


All the heroes fill the streets including All Might, But only Knuckleduster realized that something was off.
@renzospark I wonder if it's more so that, at this point, she has a totally different appearance to avoid rabid fans in her everyday life.
Apr 27, 1:18 PM

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Seems like Pop will stay useless throughout the show. At least we have a new female villain.
@Gator I mean, we're three episodes in. Might be a bit early to say she'll stay useless throughout the show xD. I mean, our mc was useless in the first episode too. If anything this show starts out by showing the potential of quirks outside of just battle, and the good that Mr. Nice Guy could do. Who knows how they'll end up utilizing her powers in the future, but given how small that main team seems to be, I'd suppose that she'll probably play a bigger role with time; even if that role might not materialize in a totally battle oriented capacity.
Apr 27, 1:23 PM

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No because why do these three already have better chemistry together than all of 1-A... in just THREE episodes. It actually baffles me how good this episode was just because we got to see these three interact with each other so much.

Shit is also picking up fast, so yeah this is getting really good now.

Also, Kouichi x Pop >>>> Deku x Ochako
@IzanaSolos yeah I mean, having the luxury to really focus in on just a handful of major characters goes a long ways towards improving their depth and relationship development. Both have their places though. Being able to add a little something to al lthe characters in a larger cast is difficult but rewarding for the atmosphere and diversity it creates.
Apr 28, 12:00 AM

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@Gator I mean, we're three episodes in. Might be a bit early to say she'll stay useless throughout the show xD. I mean, our mc was useless in the first episode too. If anything this show starts out by showing the potential of quirks outside of just battle, and the good that Mr. Nice Guy could do. Who knows how they'll end up utilizing her powers in the future, but given how small that main team seems to be, I'd suppose that she'll probably play a bigger role with time; even if that role might not materialize in a totally battle oriented capacity.
@turtleinshell That's why I said "Seems" like it, didn't say she'll definitely stay useless.
But she has Sakura's hair color, so who knows? xD
Apr 28, 12:46 AM
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Another fun episode. Really like the slice-of-life banter between the three, and seeing the well known heroes (if even for 15 seconds) is really really fun.
Apr 28, 6:26 AM
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IzanaSolos said:
No because why do these three already have better chemistry together than all of 1-A... in just THREE episodes. It actually baffles me how good this episode was just because we got to see these three interact with each other so much.

Shit is also picking up fast, so yeah this is getting really good now.

Also, Kouichi x Pop >>>> Deku x Ochako

For real i like the slice of life vibe more of this show. It kind of suffer the same plot treatment as or mha. I really hated how they foreshadow the villain.
Apr 28, 10:15 PM

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Break out the hero cameos!

Also am I the only one who thinks Pop looks better with her hair down?

Also cool to see the old Ingenium.
Apr 29, 6:00 AM
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Kouichi didn’t get to have the college experience he wanted, but he now has friends who’ve invaded his privacy and made his home their own. Beggars can’t be choosers lol.

This episode focused more on Pop*Star and her crazy fandom. A fan wanted to shake her hand so bad that he drugged himself. Even when he got a handshake, he wanted more. Pop Star learned her lesson, give a person an inch and they’ll take a mile.

The plot escalates and we’re now introduced with a key villain, Queen Bee. She operates from the shadows and lets her worker bees fly around injecting innocent civilians with the drug.

But who shows up to save the day!? All of our familiar heroes from the main story. Boy do I miss all of them. I love you Midnight!!! Can I shake your hand!!🖐️
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