Anime Guardians Update 14 launched on September 27, 2025, introducing five meta-defining units including Gojo (Final) and Sukuna (Heian), alongside the challenging 30-wave Shibuya cooperative event that rewards exclusive evolution materials. This massive content drop revolutionizes the tower defense meta with powerful new characters from Jujutsu Kaisen, Honkai: Star Rail, and Code Geass, while the new Shibuya event provides the first true endgame cooperative challenge requiring strategic team composition to defeat bosses Sukuna and Mahoraga who can stun high-HP units.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | September 27, 2025 |
| New Units | 5 (Kafka, Gojo Final, Sukuna Heian, Yuta Rika, Lelouch Emperor) |
| New Event | Shibuya 30-Wave Showdown (Co-op) |
| New Skins | 5 Cosmetic Skins |
| Active Codes | 4+ Working Codes |
| Next Update | Chainsaw Man units (1 week) |
Ready to dominate the multiverse with these game-changing additions? This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Update 14, from mastering the new units to conquering the Shibuya event and claiming all available rewards. Whether you're a seasoned Guardian Commander or just starting your anime defense journey, this update fundamentally changes how you'll approach team building and cooperative gameplay.
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Update 14's roster additions aren't just powerful - they're meta-defining units that completely reshape team compositions. Here's your complete breakdown of each new Guardian:
Kafka (Honkai: Star Rail) The psychological warfare specialist from Honkai: Star Rail brings unprecedented crowd control mechanics to Anime Guardians. Her unique ability to apply multiple debuffs simultaneously makes her invaluable for the new Shibuya event where enemy management becomes critical. Kafka excels at: applying DoT (Damage over Time) effects that stack multiplicatively, triggering chain reactions between debuffed enemies, and providing team-wide damage amplification through her ultimate ability.
Gojo (Final) - The Honored One Returns This isn't your standard Gojo - this evolved form represents his peak power level from the manga's most intense battles. Gojo (Final) introduces the first true infinite damage scaling mechanic in Anime Guardians. His Hollow Purple ability now bypasses all enemy resistances, making him essential for late-game content. What sets him apart: unlimited range after placement for 30 seconds, percentage-based health shredding that scales with enemy HP, and special synergy bonuses when paired with Sukuna (Heian) units.
Sukuna (Heian) - King of Curses Unleashed The Heian era version of Sukuna arrives with devastating area-of-effect capabilities that redefine how players approach wave clearing. His Domain Expansion: Malevolent Shrine creates a persistent damage field that grows stronger with each enemy defeated within it. Key abilities include: true damage that ignores all defensive buffs, resurrection prevention on defeated enemies, and stackable curse marks that amplify all allied unit damage.
Yuta (Rika) - Boundless Cursed Energy The special grade sorcerer brings his Queen of Curses to the battlefield, functioning as the game's first dual-unit character. Yuta starts alone but summons Rika after dealing sufficient damage, effectively giving you two units for one deployment slot. Their combined mechanics offer: copying abilities from adjacent allied units, storing and redistributing damage as burst attacks, and providing team-wide cursed energy regeneration.
Lelouch (Emperor) - Strategic Supremacy The mastermind from Code Geass introduces tactical gameplay elements never before seen in Anime Guardians. His Geass ability allows players to temporarily convert enemy units to fight for your side. Emperor Lelouch's toolkit includes: mind control that scales with enemy power level, strategic buffs that increase based on unit diversity, and map-wide intelligence gathering revealing enemy spawn patterns.
The Shibuya event represents Anime Guardians' most ambitious cooperative content to date. This isn't just another wave defense - it's a carefully orchestrated endurance test that demands perfect coordination between players. The event takes place on a reimagined Shibuya crossing map, complete with destructible environments and dynamic weather effects that impact gameplay.
Waves 1-10 serve as your warm-up phase, allowing teams to establish their defensive positions and farm initial resources. Focus on economy units during these rounds while one player scouts upcoming enemy types. The difficulty spike hits at Wave 11 when elite units begin spawning with damage reduction shields.
Waves 15 and 20 feature the first boss encounters with Sukuna and Mahoraga respectively. These bosses possess a devastating mechanic - they can permanently stun units with HP above 5000, forcing players to carefully balance their unit upgrades. The solution? Deploy glass cannon DPS units protected by lower-HP support characters who won't trigger the stun threshold.
The final stretch from Waves 25-30 throws everything at you simultaneously. Both bosses return with enhanced abilities, accompanied by waves of cursed spirits that apply debuffs to your entire team. Success requires predetermined role assignments: one player focuses purely on boss damage, another handles crowd control, while the third maintains economy and support buffs.
For maximum efficiency, your three-player team should follow this structure:
Player 1 (DPS Focus): Deploy Gojo (Final) as primary damage dealer, supported by long-range units like evolved Ichigo or Natsu. This player ignores economy entirely, relying on teammates for resources.
Player 2 (Control Specialist): Kafka and crowd control units dominate this build. Focus on slowing, stunning, and debuffing enemies to give your DPS time to eliminate threats.
Player 3 (Support/Economy): Balance economic units with healers and buffers. Erwin and Speedwagon remain top choices for generating resources, while characters like Wendy provide essential healing.
The Shibuya event introduces its own currency system - Cursed Energy Fragments - earned based on waves cleared and performance ratings. The event shop offers exclusive rewards unavailable anywhere else:
Priority purchases should be the Sukuna Evolution Fragments (500 fragments each, need 3 for evolution) and Gojo Evolution Fragments (500 fragments each, need 3 for evolution). These materials are absolutely essential for evolving the new units to their maximum potential.
Secondary rewards worth pursuing include Mythic Trait Reroll Tokens (200 fragments), Rainbow Capsules for guaranteed legendary pulls (300 fragments), and exclusive Shibuya-themed unit skins (150 fragments each).
The event shop remains open for one week after the event ends, giving players time to farm additional currency through replay attempts. Note that rewards are account-bound and cannot be traded between players.
Here's your complete list of active codes with detailed reward breakdowns:
| Code | Rewards | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SRY_FOR_DELAY | 100 Artifacts Trait Reroll, 15 all Rune Stones, 10k Gems, 5 all Potions, 10k Mushrooms, 10k Coins, 5k Beachballs, 100 Trait Rerolls | ACTIVE |
| UPDATE14_ | 5 Star Bronze Capsule, 5 Star Gold Capsule | ACTIVE |
| SRY_AGAINST_14 | 20 Mystic Coins | ACTIVE |
| SHIBUYA_EVENT | 40 Steak (Energy restoration items) | ACTIVE |
| Code | Rewards | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 17K_CCU | Mixed freebies including gems and rerolls | Working |
| UPD13 | 50 Stat Rerolls | Working |
| 5K_REACTIONS! | 500 Trait Rerolls, 500 Artifact Trait Rerolls | Working |
| SUMMER_BANNER | 50 Super Stat Rerolls | Working |
Redeeming codes in Anime Guardians requires reaching Level 5 first - this typically takes about 15-20 minutes of gameplay. Once you've hit this milestone, follow these steps:
Pro tip: Copy and paste codes directly from this guide to avoid typos. The game doesn't forgive even minor spelling errors, and incorrectly entered codes won't provide any error message beyond "Invalid Code."
These codes no longer work but are listed for reference: FiXbAttlePaSS, HIT_9K_ACTIVE, bonjour_bugfixes, mball, UPD12.5, WORLDLINES, CID_AND_SUNG, MIYABI_ZZZ, SUMMER_PART1, 4K_ACTIVED, UPD12, SUMMER_UPD_SOON.
Update 14 fundamentally altered the tier list landscape. Units previously considered top-tier have been displaced by the new additions, particularly in cooperative content where synergies matter more than individual power.
Castorice Skin Bundle (1,999 Robux) This premium bundle transforms your unit into the elegant Castorice design from Star Rail. The skin includes custom animations, particle effects, and a unique victory pose. The bundle also contains 5,000 bonus gems and 10 trait rerolls.
Robin Skin Bundle (1,499 Robux)
The harmonious Robin skin features musical note effects with each attack. Purchasing this bundle grants the skin plus 3,000 gems and exclusive Robin emotes for use in cooperative modes.
The new cosmetic wheel introduces three exclusive skins obtainable only through the gacha system:
Agnes Tachyon Skin - Available from Senko/Wheel Spin with a 0.5% drop rate. This scientific-themed skin adds laboratory equipment visual effects to your attacks.
Maid Miyabi Skin - The fan-favorite maid costume has a 0.3% drop rate from the standard wheel. Despite being cosmetic only, this skin has become highly sought after in the trading community.
Jester Zid Skin - The rarest addition at 0.1% drop rate, this skin completely reimagines Zid as a court jester with playing card attack animations.
The interface redesign prioritizes accessibility and information clarity. Your resource counters now display in customizable positions, allowing you to track up to 5 different currencies simultaneously. The unit placement grid features improved visibility with color-coded range indicators showing exact coverage areas before deployment.
The summon interface received major improvements with a pity counter clearly displayed, showing exactly how many pulls remain until your guaranteed legendary unit. Animation skip options have been added for impatient summoners, cutting ritual summon time by 75%.
Lobby loading times have been reduced by approximately 40% through asset optimization and improved caching systems. Players with older devices particularly benefit from the new "Performance Mode" option that reduces particle effects while maintaining gameplay clarity.
The notorious memory leak issue that caused crashes after extended play sessions has finally been addressed. Players can now enjoy marathon gaming sessions without experiencing the gradual performance degradation that plagued earlier versions.
Major fixes include the resolution of the duplicate unit glitch that allowed players to place multiple copies of unique characters. The infamous "invisible enemy" bug that made certain fast-moving units untargetable has been eliminated. Additionally, the development team fixed the economy calculation error that sometimes prevented players from earning the correct amount of resources from farming units.
The new battle pass spans 50 levels with rewards at each tier. Free players receive rewards at every fifth level, while premium pass holders get something at every level. The premium pass costs 899 Robux and immediately grants a 5-star selection ticket.
Notable free track rewards include 5,000 gems (Level 10), 20 Trait Rerolls (Level 25), and a Random Mythic Capsule (Level 50).
Premium track highlights feature Exclusive Gojo (Final) skin (Level 15), 50,000 gems total across all levels, 3 Mythic Selection Tickets (Levels 20, 35, 50), and the animated Emperor Lelouch victory pose (Level 45).
Daily missions provide 100 battle pass XP each, with five available per day. Focus on the "Win 3 Matches" and "Deploy 50 Units" missions that can be completed simultaneously. Weekly challenges offer 500 XP but require specific conditions like "Defeat Shibuya Event Boss" or "Complete Infinite Mode Wave 100."
The most efficient grinding method involves repeatedly running Story Mode Stage 5-3, which takes approximately 3 minutes and grants 25 XP per completion. Premium pass holders receive a 50% XP boost, making this even more efficient.
The development team has officially announced that Update 15, arriving one week after Update 14, will introduce five Chainsaw Man characters. While specific names haven't been revealed, data miners have uncovered references to Denji (Chainsaw Form), Makima (Control Devil), Power (Blood Fiend), Aki (Future Devil Contract), and Himeno (Ghost Devil).
Based on game files, these units will introduce a new "Devil Contract" mechanic where characters gain power by sacrificing other resources. This risk-reward system aligns perfectly with Chainsaw Man's themes of sacrifice and consequence.
Community speculation suggests the Chainsaw Man update will coincide with a Halloween event, given the October timing. Leaked assets show a redesigned Hell map with unique environmental hazards. The update may also introduce the game's first "Hybrid" unit type, allowing certain characters to transform mid-battle between human and devil forms.
The Shibuya event demands perfect economic balance. Start with two economy units (Erwin + Speedwagon) while your teammates focus on early defense. Upgrade economy units to level 5 before placing any damage dealers - this front-loaded investment pays dividends by Wave 15.
Never upgrade units past 5000 HP when facing Sukuna and Mahoraga unless you're specifically building tank units meant to absorb the stun. The meta has shifted toward multiple medium-power units rather than a few maxed-out characters.
Place Gojo (Final) at map chokepoints where his infinite range can cover multiple paths. His ability activates in a cone from his facing direction, so positioning determines whether you're hitting 3 enemies or 30.
Kafka should be positioned centrally where her debuff aura reaches the maximum number of units. Her effectiveness drops dramatically when placed on map edges. Pair her with Lelouch (Emperor) for a mind control + debuff combination that trivializes even the toughest waves.
Certain unit combinations unlock hidden bonus effects not mentioned in official descriptions. Gojo (Final) + Sukuna (Heian) together trigger "Honored Curse" mode, increasing both units' damage by 25%. Yuta gains additional Rika summons when placed adjacent to other Jujutsu Kaisen units.
The most broken synergy involves Kafka + any freezing unit (Emilia, Rukia, Ice Admiral). Frozen enemies take 300% increased damage from Kafka's psychological attacks, essentially creating instant-kill combinations against non-boss enemies.
Join the official Anime Guardians Discord server for real-time updates, exclusive code drops, and direct developer communication. The server hosts over 50,000 active members discussing strategies, sharing team compositions, and organizing cooperative Shibuya event runs.
The game's official Reddit community provides in-depth guides, tier list discussions, and bug report threads. Developers actively monitor this platform for feedback and occasionally drop surprise codes during AMA sessions.
Follow the official Twitter account for instant notifications about new codes, emergency maintenance, and upcoming content teasers. Twitter-exclusive codes often have just 24-hour redemption windows.
The Anime Guardians Wiki maintains comprehensive unit databases, evolution requirements, and historical tier lists. Community members constantly update information within hours of new releases.
The unofficial AG Trading Discord facilitates safe trading between players, with middleman services and scammer databases protecting the community. Current market values show Jester Zid Skin trading for 3-4 mythic units.
Top Anime Guardians content creators provide valuable gameplay insights. KairosTime Gaming uploads daily Shibuya event runs showcasing different team strategies. AnimeDefenseKing maintains a comprehensive tier list updated within hours of each patch. RobloxAnimeGuy streams endless mode pushes and provides free account reviews for struggling players.
Evolution requires three specific materials obtained exclusively from the Shibuya 30-Wave Event. Each successful completion grants 1-2 evolution fragments, meaning you'll need roughly 3-5 complete runs. The evolution also requires 50,000 gems and 10 rainbow crystals. Note that evolution is permanent and cannot be reversed, so ensure you're ready for the commitment.
Kafka, Yuta, and Lelouch have a 0.5% pull rate from standard banners. Gojo (Final) and Sukuna (Heian) are exclusive to the limited Jujutsu banner with 0.3% rates but include a pity system at 200 pulls. The developer confirmed these rates are intentionally low to maintain unit value, but weekly events often feature rate-up periods doubling these percentages.
All skins in Update 14 remain purely cosmetic with zero impact on unit statistics or abilities. The development team maintains their commitment to cosmetic-only monetization for skins. However, purchasing skin bundles does provide bonus resources that can accelerate progression.
The Shibuya event runs for exactly 14 days from Update 14's launch, ending October 11, 2025. The event shop remains open an additional 7 days for spending accumulated currency. The developers hinted at the event returning monthly with different boss rotations.
While technically possible, soloing requires near-perfect units with optimal traits. The boss stun mechanics become exponentially harder without teammates to revive stunned units. Solo attempts typically stall around Wave 25 unless you're using full mythic teams with perfect positioning.
The development team announced a comprehensive balance patch scheduled for Update 15.5. Underperforming units like Base Goku, Kirito, and Zenitsu will receive significant buffs to maintain relevance. The goal is ensuring every unit has at least one viable niche rather than pure power creep.
New units follow standard trait rules with one exception - Gojo (Final) and Sukuna (Heian) have exclusive trait pools with higher chances for premium traits. Their exclusive traits include "Limitless" (+100% range) and "Malevolent" (+50% damage to bosses) respectively.
Infinite mode remains the most efficient gem farm, providing 100 gems per wave after Wave 50. With Update 14's economy changes, a proper infinite team can reach Wave 200+ generating 15,000+ gems per hour. The Shibuya event provides comparable rates but requires cooperative coordination.
Starting Anime Guardians during Update 14 provides unique advantages. New accounts receive a special 7-day login calendar featuring 220+ trait rerolls and a free Evolved Ichigo unit. This gives you immediate access to a meta-relevant character without gambling on gacha pulls.
Focus initially on progressing through story mode to Level 30, unlocking all game modes and features. Don't waste early gems on standard banners - save everything for the limited Jujutsu banner where rates are highest for meta units.
Join an active guild immediately for the 20% experience boost and access to guild-exclusive events. Many guilds actively recruit new players and provide mentorship, dramatically accelerating your progression curve.
Update 14 represents Anime Guardians at its absolute peak, delivering game-changing content that revolutionizes both solo and cooperative gameplay. The addition of Gojo (Final), Sukuna (Heian), and the challenging Shibuya event creates compelling reasons to dive back into the game. With Chainsaw Man content arriving next week and continuous updates planned through 2025, there's never been a better time to join the Guardian ranks.
Remember to redeem all active codes immediately - they expire without warning and those free resources make a massive difference in your summoning success. The Shibuya event won't last forever, so gather your squad and start farming those evolution materials before it's too late.
Keep this guide bookmarked and check back regularly as we update with new codes, strategies, and tier list changes. The meta evolves rapidly in Anime Guardians, and staying informed means staying ahead. Whether you're chasing that perfect Gojo pull or grinding toward Wave 30 in Shibuya, may the gacha gods smile upon your summons!
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