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Anima - Version 17 vs Version 18
Sep 21, 2026, 06:31 AM
Restored that Scorscythe's September 2025 official profile listed its Aspect as War while noting it is absent from the 2026 roster; removed the unsourced mechanical description of Bladehound; unquoted two beta-coverage labels
Oct 14, 2026, 11:03 AM
Removed design-category labels and a developer-intent claim that have no official source, and replaced a launch-roster prediction with the published roster growth
11What Are Anima22Anima are the creatures at the center of Honkai: Nexus Anima. They're made of Aspect energy, fragments of the Nexus that scattered across the world when the Sundering fractured the Old World's energy network. Each Anima embodies a specific Aspect and has a specific Trait that defines its battlefield role. Players collect, train, and deploy them in Nexus Battles, but they also serve as companions, mounts, and exploration tools outside of combat.44Starting Anima66Every player receives 5 Anima during the tutorial:88ItemDescriptionPuddlipupA dog-like pudding creature. Striker / Satiation. Kiana's companion. Bounce ability for reaching high placesPupanooA ramen-themed seal. One of the cute food-inspired designs that define the game's aestheticNomnomHas an obstacle destruction skill for breaking environmental barriers during explorationVulberryHas NPC interaction abilities, its cake-smearing ability increases NPC favorabilityRimechimeAn ice-themed chime creature that rounds out the starter team's elemental coverage1111These five give new players a functional team covering basic Traits and Aspects, plus utility skills for the exploration mechanics they'll encounter in the opening hours.1212Classification1414Every Anima has two classification attributes. Their Aspect (one of the known categories like Light, Love, Pride, Memory, Satiation, Strength) is a faction or affinity, granting synergy bonuses when multiple Anima of the same Aspect are deployed together. Their Trait (one of 11 categories like Striker, Protector, Cherubim, Gladiator) determines their battlefield behavior. What position they fight in, how they deal damage, and what utility they provide. See the full Aspects and Traits article for the complete breakdown.1616Energy and Ultimates1818In Auto-Chess Combat, each Anima has a blue energy bar that fills during battle. When the bar is full, the Anima unleashes its ultimate ability. A powerful attack or effect unique to that creature. Energy generation rate varies by Anima and can be boosted by certain Kardia leaders (like Nanafey, whose "Small-Town Girl" principle increases energy regeneration for the highest-MP ally).2020Design Philosophy2323HoYoverse splits Anima designs into two categories. "Q-style Cute Types" are round, chubby, and cartoon-like. "Cool and Stylish Types" have more detailed, standout designs like Lepinamel and Damasque.24+Anima designs range from round, chubby, cartoon-like cute types to cool, stylish types with more detailed, standout designs such as Lepinamel and Damasque.2525A large number of Anima have food-themed designs, giving the roster a distinctive visual identity. This wasn't accidental. The developers leaned into the food motif as a deliberate aesthetic choice:26+A large number of Anima have food-themed designs, giving the roster a distinctive visual identity. Examples include:2727ItemDescriptionPupanooA seal with a ramen bowl on its headBobabirbA penguin styled after bubble tea, complete with a strawMimooA cat shaped like a milk cartonPomparrotA parrot with a pomegranate bodyHamburgoofA hamburger creatureFrigullA French-fry seagull that can carry players for aerial glides2929The food designs play well with the game's warm, casual atmosphere. They're designed to be cute first and battle-ready second.3030How to Get Them3232Anima acquisition depends on their rarity:3434ItemDescription3-star and belowFound through open-world bond encounters. Blue and purple-tier Anima can be captured directly while exploring. These cannot be obtained repeatedly for evolution4-starPurchasable once with accumulated in-game rewards. Also available through high-difficulty encounters, Gym Challenges, and events5-starAvailable through gacha pulls in Kardia-limited pools. Duplicates can evolve a 5-star Anima up to 6 times. Also purchasable from the Aspect Gem store (800 Gems each)Gold-tierObtained by completing specific quests3737Progression3838Anima level up automatically based on the protagonist's level rather than requiring individual grinding for each creature. Attribute training uses readily available materials. Each Anima has three gear slots for equipment found in the open world. A system called "Nexus Threads" is temporary consumable boosts acquired through quests, giving pre-battle stat bonuses.4040During the first beta test (the Nexus Bond Test), 66 Anima were available, 32 fully revealed with details, and 34 shown only as silhouettes. The full roster at launch will be larger.41+During the first beta test (the Nexus Bond Test), 66 Anima were available, 32 fully revealed with details, and 34 shown only as silhouettes. The official roster has since grown to 82, and the team's July 2026 recap said it hoped players would encounter more Anima the next time the game is playable.4242Named Anima4444ItemDescriptionPuddlipupStriker / Satiation. A dog-like pudding creature. Kiana's companion. Bounces to reach elevated platformsScorscytheA dragon with a bladed tail that transforms into a scythe. Its official profile published on September 12, 2025 listed its Aspect as War; it is not on the 82-Anima roster published in 2026, and War is not among the 17 Aspects on that roster. Its Gladiator role comes from beta coverage, not from HoYoversePlumeluneCherubim / Beauty. A healer/support creatureDamasqueMascot / Change. Provides team-wide passive bonuses. Classified in earlier coverage as a cool and stylish designBladehoundStriker / Strength. Blade's companion, with an aggressive designMesmerithHothead / Hate. Parayaya's companion. Available as a 5-star from the store for 800 Aspect Gems at Level 24WaxulaDark Aspect. Armand's companionBunmareenA jellyfish-bunny hybrid that glows like a jellyfish but lives on shoreFrigullCarries players for aerial glides during exploration. French-fry themed seagullNomnomHas an obstacle destruction skill for breaking environmental barriersVulberryHas NPC interaction abilities. Its cake-smearing ability increases NPC favorabilityPupanooA ramen-themed seal. One of the 5 starting tutorial AnimaRimechimeAn ice-themed chime creature. One of the 5 starting tutorial AnimaBobabirbA bubble tea penguin with a strawMimooA milk carton catPomparrotA pomegranate parrot. 5-star, available from the Aspect Gem store at Level 21HamburgoofA hamburger creature. 5-star, available from the Aspect Gem store at Level 18Lumehart5-star, available from the Aspect Gem store at Level 24PuddlikingA stronger variant of Puddlipup, summoned by Kiana's Man's Best Friend Kardia ability, as reported in beta coverageCamcorgiMemory Aspect. A corgi that photographs daily life; its official record says its boundless energy sometimes blurs its shots. Namesake of a photography studio in Iia4646Beyond Combat4747Anima are not just battle units. They serve as life companions and exploration tools. Players can ride mountable Anima that fly or gallop across terrain. Each Anima has a unique exploration skill. There are also social interactions: playing on seesaws, racing, feeding, and attending gatherings. See Mini-Games and Exploration for more details.4949Current Roster and Classification5151By mid-2026 the official site listed 82 Anima, up from the 32 shown at the August 2025 reveal. The roster grows between builds, so this figure reflects the current test rather than the final game. Every Anima is classified along two axes: an Aspect, which works like its race or faction and drives team synergies, and a Trait, which sets its battlefield role like a class. Picking pieces and stacking matching Aspect and Trait tags is the core of team building in Auto-Chess Combat.5353Anima can also change form through Anima Evolution, which alters their model and icon, and rare alternate-color Chromatic Anima can appear for collectors. How an Anima is first obtained is covered under Anima Collection.5555Official Roster (September 2026)5757The table below lists every Anima on the official roster published on the game's global site, with the Aspect, height, and energy values given there. The Chinese site carries the same 82 entries. The roster has not changed since mid-2026; HoYoverse publishes no Trait or rarity for any Anima, so those labels are absent here.5959AnimaAspectHeight (Units)Energy (Joules)SeroplumanthReality443.8196UmpurrellaBeauty6338.7FyrklorStrength96.261InkifoalReality9049InkicornOblivion215122AtragasusOblivion238187CubladeStrength6552BladehoundStrength18595BatnyssHate8031.3MesmerithHate8447MariminnowReality5631SharkalakaReality268147EggluvsCompetition3429EggnokCompetition7155PumpkimpJoy5429SunspottieJoy80.542BroombaReality14341ShampocoReality92.363.4BaggleReality56.14GoldfogeyOblivion6043.5FamishadeJoy813SootsieJoy8337.6MuscimmonStrength7564UgglewingUgliness6232PomparrotCompetition8148.4SquarelCompetition7237OctopourriLove9558CamcorgiMemory6855.5DragamourLove497210RimechimeLove5029.8LumeridonDark420188ChowpowndInsatiability8737LumehartLight206107WaxulaDark16976RosfurcateHate8150FramambaMemory9736.7HamburgoofUgliness3148CumulonPride5925NoctumbraDark17189GlampaLight195138CinechelMemory209150BeaubeanieBeauty5033.5StarspineLight7760CorvariatioChange8635FurrariCompetition4623CatnapirMemory3436Mr. AvocadoUgliness10265DerpydileCompetition7646KaffiendInsatiability7770.99CapybunnerLight9758.8HugglebearyStrength240125HoppelonCompetition4129MagisakiChange84.751PuddlipupSatiation6433TaileepHate6526BunmareenLight6630ApollinisLight11066FelinoxieDark10260HeartceaseLove16374VulberrySatiation9558MushgloominiDark5525FaefluxChange10140LepinamelBeauty9866DonubiHate7043OlivesperStrength6130MagisdrakePride9455NomnomSatiation7458PupanooSatiation7353BobabirbInsatiability80.445DamasqueChange234113MarshalbirdCompetition19886PlumeluneBeauty19994MimooReality5531VixemourneDark11761ChimauraLight11978DonnatallowDark81.537FrigullSatiation5676.5FoalhardyPride10861C'lockedMemory7240ChocllamourLove10886HoggitSatiation74.582.6JerboranjInsatiability8872
