If you are missing this role
Place her on a hill covering a long bend; let your opening attacker damage the wave before it reaches her.
Akeno in Anime Origins
Summon Aneko from the banner, then evolve the base unit at the lobby Evolve area.
How to get and evolve Aneko → Aneko (Queen)
- Summon Aneko from the banner, then evolve the base unit at the lobby Evolve area.
- Use Remnants from Challenges and the crafting station for Aneko. The unique item belongs to this form’s evolution recipe; reserve it before rerolling traits.
- Place her on a hill covering a long bend; let your opening attacker damage the wave before it reaches her.
Aneko gains damage against enemies missing health and can stun them. Reroll cooldown only after securing Hill coverage.
Sources: Community unit / evolution guides · reviewed September 8, 2026 · Evolution guide
Unit profile
Akeno at a glance
Acquisition, upgrades, evolution and team role.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Role | Hill AoE and stun |
| How to get | Summon Aneko from the banner, then evolve the base unit at the lobby Evolve area. |
| Upgrades and passives | Unit EXP, stat grades, Ascension and evolution are separate upgrades. Aneko gains damage against enemies missing health and can stun them. |
| Evolve | Use Remnants from Challenges and the crafting station for Aneko. The unique item belongs to this form’s evolution recipe; reserve it before rerolling traits. |
| Source | Community unit / evolution guides · reviewed September 8, 2026 |
Compare damage, control and evolution cost when choosing your next team upgrade.
Is it worth it?
Should you spend gems on this unit?
A unit is worth the gems if it fills a missing team role and carries waves — not just because it is a high tier.
If you already have this slot covered
Reroll cooldown only after securing Hill coverage.
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Units to compare with Akeno
The units that share this tier — pick what fits your roster.
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Summon Aneko from the banner, then evolve the base unit at the lobby Evolve area.
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How it plays
Running Akeno as a Hill AoE and stun
Choose where to place this unit, what to upgrade first and which teammates to bring.
What it does for the team
Place her on a hill covering a long bend; let your opening attacker damage the wave before it reaches her.
Where to spend your gems
Summon Aneko from the banner, then evolve the base unit at the lobby Evolve area. Buy a missing team role before spending all gems on duplicate pulls.
Upgrade and evolution priority
Use Remnants from Challenges and the crafting station for Aneko. The unique item belongs to this form’s evolution recipe; reserve it before rerolling traits.
Best traits and placement
Trait shortlist: Stride. Reroll cooldown only after securing Hill coverage.
Best modes for this role
Aneko gains damage against enemies missing health and can stun them. Place her on a hill covering a long bend; let your opening attacker damage the wave before it reaches her.
When to reconsider it
Reroll cooldown only after securing Hill coverage.
Quick answers
Akeno: acquisition, evolution and team questions
Quick answers for your next run.
How do I get Akeno in Anime Origins?
Summon Aneko from the banner, then evolve the base unit at the lobby Evolve area.
How do I evolve Akeno?
Use Remnants from Challenges and the crafting station for Aneko. The unique item belongs to this form’s evolution recipe; reserve it before rerolling traits.
How do I upgrade Akeno?
Unit EXP, stat grades, Ascension and evolution are separate upgrades. Aneko gains damage against enemies missing health and can stun them. Use Remnants from Challenges and the crafting station for Aneko. The unique item belongs to this form’s evolution recipe; reserve it before rerolling traits.
Does it fit my team?
Place her on a hill covering a long bend; let your opening attacker damage the wave before it reaches her. Reroll cooldown only after securing Hill coverage.
Next step
Turn it into the loop
A unit only pays off if it clears waves. Chain it into the systems that make it hit harder.