Clear speed, targeting, utility
A future tier needs damage and clear speed, ground or hill coverage, utility, survivability, and boss scaling.
Anime Origins Tier List — Role-First Rankings
One unit has enough evidence for a role-first comparison; three more are early community watchlist names. None has enough comparable data for a fixed S/A/B tier.
Role-ready evidence comes before tier letters
This role-first comparison uses Ground, Hill/Air, farm, damage, support, and boss vocabulary. It separates role-ready and hold groups, shows best-use labels, checked dates, source claims, early-signal candidates, and unresolved assumptions instead of empty exact-tier bands.
Use the visible role and targeting filters to compare eligible or watchlist rows. If air coverage fails, check a current Hill/Air option, then bridge to the Team Coverage checker or Units reference before investing.
Anime Origins tier list method: role-first ranking criteria, role-ready versus hold groups, best-use labels, checked dates, source claims, unresolved assumptions, and a Team Builder bridge; no empty exact-tier bands.
Role-first comparison with Ground/Hill/Air/farm/damage/support/boss vocabulary, readiness groups, early-signal candidates, checked dates, unresolved assumptions, and Team Builder bridge.
Role first comparison: Ground Hill Air, farm, damage, support, and boss vocabulary; readiness groups; early signal candidates; checked dates; unresolved assumptions; Team Builder bridge.
Unlock cost & replacement risk
Rarity alone does not show whether a unit is worth evolving, rerolling, or replacing.
Role coverage & synergy
Economy, early defense, support/control, ground, hill/air, and boss jobs should be judged by the mode you are playing.
Role-first explorer
Filter the current evidence
Farm / economy
Role-first readyBluma
A fresh community discussion identifies Bluma as a farm unit; available gameplay supports the general economy-role concept, not exact scaling.
Evidence: Medium for the role; low for spelling and stats
Checked: August 17, 2026
What still needs checking
- Canonical Bluma/Bulma spelling
- Current availability
- Economy scaling
- Rarity
- Best upgrade timing
Role not confirmed
Watchlist—unrankedValcrad (Unleashed)
Named as an early investment candidate in one launch-week community tier-list discussion.
Evidence: Low—single early community signal
Checked: August 17, 2026
What still needs checking
- Canonical name
- Role and targeting
- Current availability
- Stats and rarity
- Best mode
Role not confirmed
Watchlist—unrankedMadaro (Edo Tensei)
Named as an early investment candidate in one launch-week community tier-list discussion.
Evidence: Low—single early community signal
Checked: August 17, 2026
What still needs checking
- Canonical spelling
- Role and targeting
- Current availability
- Stats and rarity
- Best mode
Role not confirmed
Watchlist—unrankedCursed Lover (Pure Love)
Fresh community naming and older gameplay suggest a related unit or form, but the canonical identity and current role remain unresolved.
Evidence: Low—identity/form needs corroboration
Checked: August 17, 2026
What still needs checking
- Canonical name and form
- Role and targeting
- Current availability
- Stats and rarity
- Best mode
Method
How a candidate becomes rankable
- 1. Confirm the canonical in-game name and current availability.
- 2. Confirm targeting, role, cost, and key effects from the current panel or repeatable gameplay.
- 3. Compare the same mode and investment level, not rarity labels.
- 4. Record the checked date and downgrade stale rows after updates.
Change log
Latest adjustment: launch watchlist published
August 17, 2026 — Bluma was separated as a role-first economy candidate. Valcrad, Madaro, and Cursed Lover remain unranked until roles, availability, and canonical names are corroborated.
FAQ
How to read this early list
What is the best Anime Origins unit?
Current evidence is too early for one defensible best-unit answer. This page separates a role-supported economy candidate from unranked community watchlist names.
Why are there no S, A, and B tiers?
Exact tiers would require a current roster plus comparable damage, utility, cost, targeting, mode, and scaling evidence. Those inputs are not yet available.
Is Bluma the best farm unit?
Bluma is the only current role-first candidate on this page, based on early community and gameplay signals. Her exact economy scaling and current availability still need checking.
How should I build an Anime Origins team?
Start with targeting and role coverage. Use the Team Coverage Checker to enter what your own units can do without relying on an invented score.