My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 2: Crabtastic Rampage!
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
9.2
25 Fans
5
4
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2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 2: Crabtastic Rampage!
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
9.2
25 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
EPISODE REVIEWS
jofilcabug14
VerifiedVery good. This episode is simple and quiet. It is mostly talking and small moments. Not very exciting, but still fine. You can skip this one if you want action.
frozenfood
VerifiedNice action scene--Finally something to offer after that boring start. Of course, it’s still only the second episode so don’t expect any big fights, but there are still a few memorable moments. One downside is that the main storyline is still not very clear in this second season.
senkei
VerifiedTime for some action, let’s go! The pieces are being set, it feels like a lead to something big. Interesting setup, though it might stretch out a bit. Hoho, that scene was actually really well done. That was straight-up cheating OMG. A lot happened, but there’s still plenty left.
katana
VerifiedThis episode was great and had perfect pacing. The action and slice-of-life moments were blended together really well, which made the whole episode entertaining from start to finish.
sandaime
VerifiedLove this episode, especially Pop’s and Koichi’s dynamic. They’re really cute together, and their chemistry is honestly great. Their interactions added a lot of charm and warmth to the episode.
reirei
VerifiedI like that this episode had such great pacing. The wholesomeness and action were blended really well, making the episode both intriguing and entertaining.
applepiebycaleb
VerifiedOkay, while the previous episode did get me hooked, this one isn't quite the sinker. It's a bit underwhelming. Animation and sound design is consistent regardless.
thekindneighbor
VerifiedThe crab villain fight is so goofy but kinda entertaining in a dumb fun way. Vigilantes really leans into the street-level silliness that MHA proper never does. Not amazing but it has charm. The action is decent and the comedy lands okay.
28181883
VerifiedLeaning into the comedic street-level villain angle. The crab fight is tonally consistent with Vigilantes' identity but doesn't push boundaries. Animation serviceable, not spectacular. The show works best when it commits to its scrappy underdog energy.
homotron3799
VerifiedA GIANT CRAB VILLAIN IS SO ON BRAND FOR VIGILANTES LMAOOO. It's silly but honestly the fight is kinda fun and watching Koichi improvise with his quirk is always entertaining. Not a banger episode but it made me smile. Classic Vigilantes energy.
marin_coser
VerifiedLOL that was an interesting quirk xD it was way better than I expected it to be
nekokurarisu
VerifiedDefinitely engages with moral ambiguity, showing how unconventional hero work fits into society and the consequences it brings
crybabytodoroki
VerifiedLoved the emotional beats in this one! You get tension and humor balanced in a way that kept me invested from start to finish 😊
b4kasamaaaaa
VerifiedWe rarely get action scenes with the police in the main MHA but I love that we get to explore that here and how they work together with Pro Heroes. I didn't expect much from Kaniko tbh but that was an awesome twist. Great character showcase with Fat Gum too!
hellozaworldo
VerifiedThe fight scenes never miss in this anime, especially with the new villain introduction. The writing will only get deeper from here. The short bit of Pop at the end was a nice touch too. It didn't feel out of place.
uncultured_bovine
VerifiedShoutout to the opening and ending music videos, as well as the eyecatch/title cards in the middle of the episode! The animation is so smooth and high-quality, it really gives you the comic book feel to it. The action scenes too are well-produced and not overwhelming.
eatingsocks
VerifiedThe villain's quirk was much more impressive than expected. It will be a challenge reprimanding him, but when they do, it'll be satisfying to watch. The episode as a whole was paced well with a cohesive story flow.
gorlock332
Koichi is getting more and more comfortable using his quirk! His quick save with Pop was swift and shows his reliability.
mustardsprinkles
VerifiedKaniko's quirk is so interesting and kind of overpowered! It is reminiscent of a crab, and is incredibly useful in battle.
tys5243
EPISODE CONTEXT
Building directly on the Osaka setup from Episode 1's 'Day-Tripping Down to Naniwa!', this second episode escalates the conflict significantly by throwing formidable new threats at the crew while they're still finding their footing. It functions as an early-season proving ground for the protagonists, testing their coordination and resolve before the story deepens further. The groundwork laid here feeds directly into Episode 3's 'Public and Private', which pivots toward the broader consequences of these events.
EPISODE REVIEWS
jofilcabug14
VerifiedVery good. This episode is simple and quiet. It is mostly talking and small moments. Not very exciting, but still fine. You can skip this one if you want action.
frozenfood
VerifiedNice action scene--Finally something to offer after that boring start. Of course, it’s still only the second episode so don’t expect any big fights, but there are still a few memorable moments. One downside is that the main storyline is still not very clear in this second season.
senkei
VerifiedTime for some action, let’s go! The pieces are being set, it feels like a lead to something big. Interesting setup, though it might stretch out a bit. Hoho, that scene was actually really well done. That was straight-up cheating OMG. A lot happened, but there’s still plenty left.
katana
VerifiedThis episode was great and had perfect pacing. The action and slice-of-life moments were blended together really well, which made the whole episode entertaining from start to finish.
sandaime
VerifiedLove this episode, especially Pop’s and Koichi’s dynamic. They’re really cute together, and their chemistry is honestly great. Their interactions added a lot of charm and warmth to the episode.
reirei
VerifiedI like that this episode had such great pacing. The wholesomeness and action were blended really well, making the episode both intriguing and entertaining.
applepiebycaleb
VerifiedOkay, while the previous episode did get me hooked, this one isn't quite the sinker. It's a bit underwhelming. Animation and sound design is consistent regardless.
thekindneighbor
VerifiedThe crab villain fight is so goofy but kinda entertaining in a dumb fun way. Vigilantes really leans into the street-level silliness that MHA proper never does. Not amazing but it has charm. The action is decent and the comedy lands okay.
28181883
VerifiedLeaning into the comedic street-level villain angle. The crab fight is tonally consistent with Vigilantes' identity but doesn't push boundaries. Animation serviceable, not spectacular. The show works best when it commits to its scrappy underdog energy.
homotron3799
VerifiedA GIANT CRAB VILLAIN IS SO ON BRAND FOR VIGILANTES LMAOOO. It's silly but honestly the fight is kinda fun and watching Koichi improvise with his quirk is always entertaining. Not a banger episode but it made me smile. Classic Vigilantes energy.
marin_coser
VerifiedLOL that was an interesting quirk xD it was way better than I expected it to be
nekokurarisu
VerifiedDefinitely engages with moral ambiguity, showing how unconventional hero work fits into society and the consequences it brings
crybabytodoroki
VerifiedLoved the emotional beats in this one! You get tension and humor balanced in a way that kept me invested from start to finish 😊
b4kasamaaaaa
VerifiedWe rarely get action scenes with the police in the main MHA but I love that we get to explore that here and how they work together with Pro Heroes. I didn't expect much from Kaniko tbh but that was an awesome twist. Great character showcase with Fat Gum too!
hellozaworldo
VerifiedThe fight scenes never miss in this anime, especially with the new villain introduction. The writing will only get deeper from here. The short bit of Pop at the end was a nice touch too. It didn't feel out of place.
uncultured_bovine
VerifiedShoutout to the opening and ending music videos, as well as the eyecatch/title cards in the middle of the episode! The animation is so smooth and high-quality, it really gives you the comic book feel to it. The action scenes too are well-produced and not overwhelming.
eatingsocks
VerifiedThe villain's quirk was much more impressive than expected. It will be a challenge reprimanding him, but when they do, it'll be satisfying to watch. The episode as a whole was paced well with a cohesive story flow.
gorlock332
Koichi is getting more and more comfortable using his quirk! His quick save with Pop was swift and shows his reliability.
mustardsprinkles
VerifiedKaniko's quirk is so interesting and kind of overpowered! It is reminiscent of a crab, and is incredibly useful in battle.
tys5243
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