Update 9 marks the game’s first Anniversary, and it arrives with one of the biggest content drops the game has seen so far. From new units and an exclusive banner to trading, revamped bundles, evolution items, and a dedicated Anniversary Dungeon, there is a lot to unpack. This Anime Vanguards Update 9 Guide explains every major feature so you can jump in and make the most of this update.
All New Units in Update 9
A total of 13 new units have been added this update, including a brand-new Secret rarity.
Highlights
• 13 new units
• Includes the new Secret DIO Over Heaven
• 2 Battle Pass exclusives
• Several limited units only obtainable during the Anniversary event
The Anniversary Banner is the main source of units this time, while the Battle Pass and dungeon progression add additional unlock paths.
New Feature: Player Trading System
Update 9 introduces a major social and economy system upgrade: Trading.
What You Can Trade
• Items
• Battle Pass (can be gifted)
This immediately opens the door for gifting, sharing, and cross-player progression. Trading Battle Pass access is especially notable, as it allows players to directly give Premium rewards to others.
New Anniversary Battle Pass
The Battle Pass features a Metal Gear–themed duo this time around.
Key Rewards
• Level 25: Senator Armstrong
• Level 50: Raiden (or Dutch Grim Sam)
Beyond the featured units, the pass also includes rerolls, materials, cosmetics, and currency.
Limited Anniversary Event Shop
The event shop contains limited-time items tied to Update 9 and should be a main focus while the event lasts.
What You’ll Find Here
• Evolution materials for all new units
• Trait rerolls (400 available)
• Yuzu Familiar
• Anniversary items and currency exchange options
The shop appears to reset differently than expected — some sections restocked, and some did not.
Anniversary Bundles – The Most Generous Yet
The bundles available in this update offer significantly higher value than past releases.
Notable Offers
• 500 trait rerolls for just 80 Robux
• High-value cake slice bundles for summoning
• Two guaranteed Monarch units from the Anniversary Bundle 5
• Most bundles are repeatable up to 2 times
These are some of the most cost-efficient bundles ever released in the game, and they heavily reward players who invest during the event window.
Anniversary Summon Banner
This new limited-time banner uses Anniversary Cake currency.
Key Banner Details
• Contains multiple exclusive units
• Includes Secret DIO Over Heaven (0.02% drop rate)
• Can pull original banner units and their shiny versions
The exclusive units are only obtainable during this event period, so secure them before the banner ends.
New Mechanic: Serialization
A new progression system called Serialization has been introduced. Specific details are still being explored by players, but it appears to add an additional layer of unit enhancement or distinction. Expect more information to surface as players begin testing it fully.
Anniversary Dungeon
The new Anniversary Dungeon is the core grind activity of Update 9.
Key Dungeon Features
• 9 unique stages
• Earn Anniversary Cake currency here
• Evolution items and progression drops
• Egress can drop from these dungeons
Expect repeat runs, scaling difficulty, and a reward track tailored around the Anniversary systems.
Additional Changes and Improvements
Update 9 also brings quality-of-life changes and general fixes, including:
• New cursors
• Shop refresh
• Event UI improvements
• Bug fixes and performance adjustments
Even though some JJK DMCA-locked units appear unchanged for now, further adjustments may roll out in follow-up patches.
Update 9 is packed with content and offers multiple progression paths across summoning, dungeons, trading, and the Battle Pass. Between the new bundles, the Anniversary Dungeon, unit evolutions, and limited currency systems, there is a lot to grind — and a lot to gain if you play actively while the event is live.