A 100% Vigilante Kuji, right in the “before” of My Hero Academia
We finally have a lottery that puts the spin-off Vigilante -My Hero Academia Illegals- front and center, and that’s a treat: we’re talking about the era when the society of “official” heroes already exists, but vigilantes operate in the shadows. This Ichiban Kuji Vigilante -My Hero Academia Illegals- goes hard on the figure side, with a clear focus on Koichi Haimawari and especially on the high school years of key figures we later meet in the main series.
Confirmed prizes (MASTERLISE + Last One)
Official line-up announced: A to D in MASTERLISE, a super symbolic Last One, and prizes E to H + Double Chance still being kept under wraps (so I’m not making anything up: we’re waiting for what’s next).
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Theme: Vigilante -My Hero Academia Illegals- (canon spin-off, “shadow heroes” vibe).
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Major fan-service highlight: student versions of Shota Aizawa, Hizashi Yamada and Oboro Shirakumo (the trio that matters a ton later in My Hero Academia).
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Last One: an All Might logo figure (a “trophy” piece tied to the Symbol of Peace).
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Keep an eye on : prizes E, F, G, H and the Double Chance are still listed as “coming soon”.
Prize showcase (and where they fit in the story)
Prize A: Koichi Haimawari MASTERLISE (approx. 24 cm)
Koichi Haimawari is the heart of Vigilante -My Hero Academia Illegals-: a “normal” guy who ends up acting as a vigilante in the streets, far from the spotlight of pro heroes. This MASTERLISE puts Koichi front and center in Vigilante mode—exactly the spin-off’s vibe: urban action, improvisation, and taking risks outside the official framework. Official size: approx. 24 cm.
Prize B: Shota Aizawa (Student) MASTERLISE (approx. 25 cm)
Now this is huge for fans of the main series: Shota Aizawa in his student version, so well before he becomes the homeroom teacher of Class 1-A at U.A. It’s exactly the kind of outfit/era you rarely see as a “big size” figure. Official size: approx. 25 cm.
Prize C: Hizashi Yamada (Student) MASTERLISE (approx. 25 cm)
Hizashi Yamada (the future Present Mic) in his student version: we’re in the “before” era of My Hero Academia, when he’s still in training alongside his classmates. Clearly one of the most original versions to get in MASTERLISE, because most products show him mainly as a pro hero. Official size: approx. 25 cm.
Prize D: Oboro Shirakumo (Student) MASTERLISE (approx. 25 cm)
Oboro Shirakumo in his student version is exactly the kind of prize that hits for fans who really know the story around Aizawa and Yamada. Vigilante puts this period and these bonds in the spotlight, which makes this pick super coherent. Official size: approx. 25 cm.
Last One: All Might logo figure (approx. 15 cm)
The Last One (obtained by pulling the last ticket from a display): an All Might logo figure of about 15 cm. All Might is the Symbol of Peace who crushes crime by his mere presence in My Hero Academia, and going with a “logo” as the Last One really makes it a standalone emblematic piece—different from a classic battle pose.
Prizes E to H: announced but not detailed yet (shown as unknown).
Double Chance: announced but not detailed yet (we’re waiting for the official reveal).
Practical info for Ichiban Kuji Vigilante -My Hero Academia Illegals-: release scheduled from March 23, 2026 (rolling launch).
Official price: 790 yen (tax included). Announced distribution: Ichiban Kuji Online and official Ichiban Kuji stores (depending on availability, ends when everything is sold out).
Personally, just for the student versions of Aizawa, Yamada, and Shirakumo in MASTERLISE, this Kuji already smells like a sell-out. Now we’re mainly watching for the official reveal of prizes E to H and the Double Chance.
