beorn_101's review against another edition
4.0
This is a spin off set in the world of My Hero Academia, with a main character who doesn't have the abilities to be a hero, but still wants to try. In the character discussion, the main hero is brainstormed to be sort of Midoriya if he never got One for All.
It's an interesting perspective, with a cast even quirkier then the main show. I really enjoy the main trio's interactions, especially as they grow to know each other better.
In many ways, this storyline helps flesh out the world, and answer some questions many fans of the series have had. Such as, "Why aren't there characters without powers, but well trained, like Batman," or "Can you be a hero without being part of the association."
It does have a few weaknesses, for instance, "Pop Step" is absurdly sexualized, wearing a thong around seemingly just to provide some fan service.
The Main Character also at times is a little whiny (though this being the first volume, hopefully he grows out of it).
Fans of MHA will love this volume. I wouldn't suggest this as a starting point for people hoping to get into the series, but people having already watched or read part of MHA will really like Vigilantes.
It's an interesting perspective, with a cast even quirkier then the main show. I really enjoy the main trio's interactions, especially as they grow to know each other better.
In many ways, this storyline helps flesh out the world, and answer some questions many fans of the series have had. Such as, "Why aren't there characters without powers, but well trained, like Batman," or "Can you be a hero without being part of the association."
It does have a few weaknesses, for instance, "Pop Step" is absurdly sexualized, wearing a thong around seemingly just to provide some fan service.
The Main Character also at times is a little whiny (though this being the first volume, hopefully he grows out of it).
Fans of MHA will love this volume. I wouldn't suggest this as a starting point for people hoping to get into the series, but people having already watched or read part of MHA will really like Vigilantes.
mythmakers's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sam_riccio's review against another edition
4.0
A good start!!!
It was a good start to a side manga for a really popular series, and the fact that we got to see a lot of fan favorites like Aizawa and Mic here and there. I didn't go into this knowing what this would be like, so it's good to expect some low grade Spiderman and a mix of deadpool because that's kind of what these guys are! They're doing what the hero's should be doing, and are kind of doing but they're doing...more...? They do what a hero does just in a morally gray kinda way and so you kinda have the rest views now: the hero, villains, and the vigilantes and I'm always kinda here for it
It was a good start to a side manga for a really popular series, and the fact that we got to see a lot of fan favorites like Aizawa and Mic here and there. I didn't go into this knowing what this would be like, so it's good to expect some low grade Spiderman and a mix of deadpool because that's kind of what these guys are! They're doing what the hero's should be doing, and are kind of doing but they're doing...more...? They do what a hero does just in a morally gray kinda way and so you kinda have the rest views now: the hero, villains, and the vigilantes and I'm always kinda here for it
miggyfool's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
l_piller's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
captainjavi's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
klivea's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
ilonasuntila's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
2.0
The fans of the original manga series are probably the target audience, whereas I watched the anime mostly for the sake of finishing it. I was intrigued by the idea of a superhero society, though, and I started reading Vigilantes in the hopes that this series would take a different approach to it. Unfortunately nothing much happened in the first volume, so it’s hard to say if that will be the case. The main characters, esp. the unsurprisingly oversexualized teenage female lead, seem somewhat average and boring, but them being non-OP vigilantes is promising. My hopes are pretty low but I'm still willing to give vol. 2 a shot.