Anime Squadron How to Play: Complete Beginner's Guide 2026

Learn how to play Anime Squadron on Roblox with this complete guide. Covers summons, units, upgrades, farming gold, and the best beginner teams.

First Steps in the Lobby

Starting a new game can be overwhelming, but Anime Squadron how to play is straightforward once you understand the core loop. When you first enter the lobby, your primary goal is to get your initial units. Head to the Summon building and use your starting currency to perform a summon. You'll have to watch a short cutscene each time you summon, but this is how you acquire your first fighters.

After the summon animation finishes, open your Units menu. For beginners, the best move is to press the "Equip Best" button. This automatically equips your highest-rarity units and ensures you start with your strongest possible team. Don't worry if your first units are low rarity—you'll replace them quickly as you summon more.

Once your team is equipped, click the Play button, select "Create Room," and choose Story Mode. This is where your journey begins. Avoid jumping into Raids or Squadron modes until you understand the basics, as those modes require stronger units and game knowledge.

Core Gameplay Loop: Placing and Upgrading Units

The gameplay in Story Mode is a tower defense experience. Enemies will follow a set path toward your base, and you must stop them by placing units strategically. Here's how the loop works:

Step	Action	Description
1	Earn Yen	You automatically earn Yen (in-game currency) over time during a match.
2	Place Units	Click on an empty spot on the map and select a unit from your equipped roster.
3	Upgrade Units	Click on a placed unit and spend Yen to increase its level and damage.
4	Defeat Enemies	Your units automatically attack enemies as they pass.
5	Protect Your Base	If enemies reach your base, you lose health. Lose all health, and the match ends.

You can also use the speed button on the left side of the screen to double the game speed, making farming much faster. This is especially useful when you're replaying easy stages.

Best Beginner Teams for Story Mode

To progress smoothly through Story Mode, you need a balanced team. The best beginner setup combines a high-damage dealer with fast units that can reach the enemy base quickly. Based on community reports and player experience, here are two recommended team compositions:

Team 1	Team 2
Karashi	Big Beard
Vegata/Goki	Mamosa
Fastwagon	Rudaus
	Choi

Team 1 focuses on speed. Karashi and Fastwagon are extremely fast units that can get to the enemy base early, while Vegata or Goki provides the heavy damage needed to take down tougher enemies.

Team 2 is more balanced. Big Beard serves as your main tank and damage dealer, while Mamosa, Rudaus, and Choi provide support and crowd control.

Your goal should be to obtain at least one Mythic or Legendary unit as soon as possible. These high-rarity units deal significantly more damage and will carry you through the early game.

Essential Upgrades: Perks and Resources

The Perks menu is accessible from the left side of the lobby screen. It contains three main upgrades that are critical for your success:

Perk	Effect	Recommended Level
Maximum Yen Capacity	Increases the maximum amount of Yen you can hold during a match	Level 5 (2.5K Yen)
Yen Generation	Increases how fast you earn Yen per second	Level 5
Base Health	Increases your base's health	Ignore early game

Pro tip: Upgrade Maximum Yen Capacity and Yen Generation to Level 5 as soon as possible. This prevents you from hitting the Yen cap and allows you to place and upgrade units faster. Do not waste Gold on Base Health upgrades early on—your focus should be on offense, not defense.

How to Farm Gold

Gold is the primary currency for upgrading Perks and summoning. Here are the best ways to farm it:

Redeem Anime Squadron Codes: This is the fastest way to get free Gold. Check for active codes regularly.
Sell Extra Units: Open your Units inventory, enable Sell Mode, and sell all duplicate or low-rarity units. Even common units add up.
Claim Discovery Rewards: Outside the Summon building, talk to the Discovery NPC. You earn Gold for discovering each unit for the first time.
Clear Daily Challenges: These are available for 24 hours and give massive Gold rewards.
Grind GT City (Story Act 1): This is the shortest and easiest map. Play it on repeat to farm Gold quickly.

How to Farm Gems

Gems are used for premium summons and other upgrades. Here's how to earn them:

Method	Gem Yield
Redeem Codes	Varies (often 500–2000)
Clear Story Stages	50–200 per stage
Complete Beginner Missions	Up to 3000 total
Daily Quests	450 per quest
Weekly Quests	Up to 2000
Special Quests	Up to 10,000
AFK World	Passive income while offline

Focus on completing all Beginner Missions first. They give a huge chunk of Gems and other resources that will accelerate your early progress.

Progression Roadmap: From Beginner to Mid-Game

To avoid confusion, follow this step-by-step progression plan:

Redeem all available codes for free Gold, Gems, and Trait Shards.
Upgrade Yen Capacity and Yen Generation to Level 5.
Summon until you have at least one Mythic and one Legendary unit. If you get multiple, even better.
Clear all Story stages on Normal difficulty. Don't rush—learn enemy patterns and unit placements.
Replay Story stages 2–3 times to collect materials for crafting gear.
Reach Level 10 to unlock 5 Unit Slots. This opens up mid-game content.
Start playing Squadron and Daily Challenges for better rewards.
Craft high-rarity gear and add Traits to your best units.
Prepare for Raids and Katakara Bridge (unlocked at Level 15).

Advanced Tips for Faster Progression

Once you've mastered the basics, use these advanced strategies to speed up your progress:

Fast Travel in the Lobby

Don't waste time walking around the lobby. Click on the area markers on your screen (Play, Summon, Upgrade, Raids) to teleport directly to that location. This saves precious seconds when you're grinding.

AFK Farming

The AFK World is a dedicated area where you earn Gold, Gems, and other resources even while you're away from your keyboard. Teleport there whenever you're not actively playing. Additionally, you can set GT City Act 1 on Auto Replay with a team of fast units (Tranks, Ramuru) to farm Player XP and Gold overnight.

Trait Shards and Gear

Trait Shards allow you to roll or reroll Traits on your units. Traits provide powerful stat boosts and can make a mediocre unit into a great one. Here's how to farm them:

Method	Trait Shard Yield
Redeem Codes	50–200
Daily Challenge	100–300
Katakara Bridge	20–50 per clear
Raid Shop (Omega Coins)	100 per purchase

Craft gear as soon as you have the materials. Gear provides permanent stat increases and is essential for mid-game content like Raids.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get my first units in Anime Squadron?

Go to the Summon building in the lobby and use your starting currency to summon. After the cutscene, open your Units menu and press "Equip Best" to automatically equip your strongest units. You can then start playing Story Mode.

What is the best way to farm Gold as a beginner?

The fastest method is to redeem active Anime Squadron Codes. After that, sell extra units from your inventory, claim Discovery rewards, and grind GT City (Story Act 1) on repeat. Daily Challenges also give large Gold rewards.

How do I increase my Yen capacity in Anime Squadron?

Open the Perks menu from the left side of the lobby screen. Upgrade "Maximum Yen Capacity" to Level 5 to increase your cap from 500 to 2,500 Yen. Also upgrade "Yen Generation" to Level 5 to earn Yen faster during matches.

What team should I use for early Story Mode?

Use either Team 1 (Karashi, Vegata/Goki, Fastwagon) for speed or Team 2 (Big Beard, Mamosa, Rudaus, Choi) for balance. Your goal is to have one high-damage Mythic/Legendary unit paired with fast units that can reach the enemy base quickly.

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