My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 4: A Rational Man
Canon/MED
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9.4
25 Fans
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OSHIMETER
9.4
25 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
EPISODE REVIEWS
jofilcabug14
VerifiedOkay. This episode is slow. Nothing big happens, but it is still easy to follow. You can skip it or watch it if you want a calm episode.
frozenfood
VerifiedA light and fun episode with engaging fight scenes. The gags and comedic moments mix well into the story somehow giving off Gintama vibes. I understand that Vigilantes focuses more on everyday crimes in society, so don’t expect big fights like in the main series.
senkei
VerifiedKoichi is really growing as a quirk user, great to see. BWAHAHA, caught red-handed, time to dip. C’mon, this is your moment to shine. OMG WHAT IS THAT HAHAHA. That guy is insanely strong, holding off five at once. Simply brutal, he’s definitely unhinged. Not that I expected much.
reirei
VerifiedEntertaining episode overall. The story is honestly getting more intriguing as it moves forward. The dynamic between Koichi and Aizawa was already interesting, but adding the Hotta Brothers into the mix made everything even more chaotic, unpredictable, and hilarious.
sandaime
VerifiedVery entertaining episode. I really enjoyed the unusual dynamic between our MC and Eraser Head. Their personalities contrast so well that it made their scenes fun to watch. As the episode progressed, the storyline also started getting more interesting and engaging.
katana
VerifiedAn unexpected alliance. This turned out to be a surprisingly funny episode. The dynamic between Koichi, Eraserhead, and the Hotta Brothers was incredibly entertaining. Their very different personalities clashed in such a funny way that almost every interaction ended up chaotic.
applepiebycaleb
VerifiedThe humor and fights in this episode are just so peak, especially that the Hotta brothers remind me of Kamen Rider (absolute nostalgia)! Action is still ramped up, the almost campy fights give off that classic shounen vibe.
thekindneighbor
VerifiedTHIS is what Vigilantes should be. Street-level heroes teaming up against villains with actual stakes and Koichi finally starting to realize his potential. The energy is completely different from the first 3 eps. Season 2 just found its groove.
28181883
VerifiedSignificant quality uptick. The series finally delivers on its premise of vigilantes collaborating against street-level threats. Koichi's quirk development provides genuine progression. The action choreography improves noticeably. This is the show finding its identity.
homotron3799
VerifiedKOICHI FINALLY SHOWING WHAT HE CAN DO IS SO SATISFYING. The team working together against real threats instead of joke villains is exactly what this show needed. The energy shift from eps 1-3 is massive. THIS is the Vigilantes I signed up for.
marin_coser
VerifiedAll I can say is, Koichi and Aizawa supremacy :3 daddies
nekokurarisu
VerifiedThis one highlights thematic tension between legality and necessity superbly. The storytelling weaves ideology into action smoothly
crybabytodoroki
Has great character moments! You start seeing motivations more clearly, and that makes every punch and decision matter
b4kasamaaaaa
VerifiedThe episode's pacing is well-done. Getting to see the characters dynamics with each other without any cringe moments is such great writing. And the last scene with the villain is very tension building, making him look more sinister than he already seems to be.
hellozaworldo
VerifiedThe Kuroo Man running gag always gets me every single time 🤣 and who would've thought that we get to see this random team composition to fight against a villain and surprisingly have great synergy too? Can't wait to see more of Aizawa and Koichi's interactions
uncultured_bovine
VerifiedAction-packed episode with no flat moments! The Hotta siblings are starting to grow on me because of their Kamen Rider vibes and dynamic with Eraser. It's also very eye-opening seeing how Eraser acts compared to the main title series.
eatingsocks
VerifiedKoichi continues to grow his abilities and range every encounter with an antagonistic force! As the MC, he's incredibly grounded and easy to relate to, which makes every battle feel 'casual' or realistic.
gorlock332
VerifiedThe teamwork during the fight against Octoid was entertaining. It felt like they were figuring out what to do as the fight went on, and it was a fun watch. It felt like figuring it out and improvising with them.
mustardsprinkles
VerifiedAizawa and Koichi make an unexpectedly wholesome duo! Their teamwork worked well and it seems like their dynamic could be visited more in the future.
jrun462
Episode 4 is a steady, foundational chapter that leans heavily into atmosphere. It does a good job of hinting at deeper motivations without revealing too much. What it lacks in action it more than makes up for with simmering tension.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Following episode 3's fallout where the vigilante trio dealt with consequences of operating without authorization, 'A Rational Man' pivots toward the internal conflicts driving each character's choices. Sitting early in a 13-episode run, this episode functions as crucial foundation-laying, deepening motivations and ethical stakes before the season escalates. It directly sets the stage for episode 5, 'The Man Returns,' which signals the arrival of significant past figures and a sharp uptick in the threats facing Koichi and his allies.
EPISODE REVIEWS
jofilcabug14
VerifiedOkay. This episode is slow. Nothing big happens, but it is still easy to follow. You can skip it or watch it if you want a calm episode.
frozenfood
VerifiedA light and fun episode with engaging fight scenes. The gags and comedic moments mix well into the story somehow giving off Gintama vibes. I understand that Vigilantes focuses more on everyday crimes in society, so don’t expect big fights like in the main series.
senkei
VerifiedKoichi is really growing as a quirk user, great to see. BWAHAHA, caught red-handed, time to dip. C’mon, this is your moment to shine. OMG WHAT IS THAT HAHAHA. That guy is insanely strong, holding off five at once. Simply brutal, he’s definitely unhinged. Not that I expected much.
reirei
VerifiedEntertaining episode overall. The story is honestly getting more intriguing as it moves forward. The dynamic between Koichi and Aizawa was already interesting, but adding the Hotta Brothers into the mix made everything even more chaotic, unpredictable, and hilarious.
sandaime
VerifiedVery entertaining episode. I really enjoyed the unusual dynamic between our MC and Eraser Head. Their personalities contrast so well that it made their scenes fun to watch. As the episode progressed, the storyline also started getting more interesting and engaging.
katana
VerifiedAn unexpected alliance. This turned out to be a surprisingly funny episode. The dynamic between Koichi, Eraserhead, and the Hotta Brothers was incredibly entertaining. Their very different personalities clashed in such a funny way that almost every interaction ended up chaotic.
applepiebycaleb
VerifiedThe humor and fights in this episode are just so peak, especially that the Hotta brothers remind me of Kamen Rider (absolute nostalgia)! Action is still ramped up, the almost campy fights give off that classic shounen vibe.
thekindneighbor
VerifiedTHIS is what Vigilantes should be. Street-level heroes teaming up against villains with actual stakes and Koichi finally starting to realize his potential. The energy is completely different from the first 3 eps. Season 2 just found its groove.
28181883
VerifiedSignificant quality uptick. The series finally delivers on its premise of vigilantes collaborating against street-level threats. Koichi's quirk development provides genuine progression. The action choreography improves noticeably. This is the show finding its identity.
homotron3799
VerifiedKOICHI FINALLY SHOWING WHAT HE CAN DO IS SO SATISFYING. The team working together against real threats instead of joke villains is exactly what this show needed. The energy shift from eps 1-3 is massive. THIS is the Vigilantes I signed up for.
marin_coser
VerifiedAll I can say is, Koichi and Aizawa supremacy :3 daddies
nekokurarisu
VerifiedThis one highlights thematic tension between legality and necessity superbly. The storytelling weaves ideology into action smoothly
crybabytodoroki
Has great character moments! You start seeing motivations more clearly, and that makes every punch and decision matter
b4kasamaaaaa
VerifiedThe episode's pacing is well-done. Getting to see the characters dynamics with each other without any cringe moments is such great writing. And the last scene with the villain is very tension building, making him look more sinister than he already seems to be.
hellozaworldo
VerifiedThe Kuroo Man running gag always gets me every single time 🤣 and who would've thought that we get to see this random team composition to fight against a villain and surprisingly have great synergy too? Can't wait to see more of Aizawa and Koichi's interactions
uncultured_bovine
VerifiedAction-packed episode with no flat moments! The Hotta siblings are starting to grow on me because of their Kamen Rider vibes and dynamic with Eraser. It's also very eye-opening seeing how Eraser acts compared to the main title series.
eatingsocks
VerifiedKoichi continues to grow his abilities and range every encounter with an antagonistic force! As the MC, he's incredibly grounded and easy to relate to, which makes every battle feel 'casual' or realistic.
gorlock332
VerifiedThe teamwork during the fight against Octoid was entertaining. It felt like they were figuring out what to do as the fight went on, and it was a fun watch. It felt like figuring it out and improvising with them.
mustardsprinkles
VerifiedAizawa and Koichi make an unexpectedly wholesome duo! Their teamwork worked well and it seems like their dynamic could be visited more in the future.
jrun462
Episode 4 is a steady, foundational chapter that leans heavily into atmosphere. It does a good job of hinting at deeper motivations without revealing too much. What it lacks in action it more than makes up for with simmering tension.
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